Animal hair

Seasonal shift has prevented Kangal dogs, a traditional working breed from the central Anatolian province Sivas, from growing into their winter coats.

Due to climate change and relatively warm weather, Kangal dogs are still in their summer coats. Although it is the middle of January, snowfall has not yet been seen at the desired level throughout in Sivas.

Pet shops will no longer be allowed to sell cats and dogs as of July 14, due to the animal protection law that came into force on July 14, 2021.

The ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea on Sunday heralded in southeastern Tulcea the doubling of the subsidy granted to sheep wool per kilogram, a new programme for the lamb population's breeding and a harsher law for the observance of the agricultural products' quality.

The media and internet sensation of the moment in Australia is a sheep that has not been sheared for over 5 years and its wool is estimated to weigh around 25 kilos! The animal has grabbed the attention of the media outlets ‘down under’ and in other countries too, with animal welfare societies warning of potential health risks.