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AUSTIN, TX – In a historic win for animal welfare and public health, the Texas Legislature has appropriated $13 million over the next two years to launch a statewide pilot program aimed at reducing the population of unvaccinated, unsterilized dogs and cats. The program, to be administered by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as rabies, toxoplasmosis, and leptospirosis. The funding awaits final approval by Governor Greg Abbott.“This is a crucial step forward in protecting both animals and people in Texas,” said Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director of the Texas...

Nigerian state to 'arrest and fine' stray animals Thu Jul 28, 8:43 AM ET KANO, Nigeria (AFP) - Authorities in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna have set up a squad to "arrest" stray farm animals and a mobile court to fine their owners after a series of freak accidents, officials said. Cows, camels, goats and donkeys have long been a common sight on the roads and streets of Nigeria, but their tendency to roam unattended has recently become more controversial after three terrible incidents involving cattle. In May, 25 people were killed when a truck swerved to avoid a...