Bluetongue disease spreads in Central Saxony
After a first case of bluetongue disease at the beginning of September, there are further outbreaks in the district of Central Saxony. A total of 14 cases of the animal disease have been registered.
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Dog swimming ends the outdoor pool season in Saxony
After the humans, now the four-legged friends: the outdoor pool season has come to an end and some pools in Saxony are opening their doors to dogs for the last time.
Young sturgeons released into the Elbe for the first time in almost ten years
It was a major reintroduction project that was interrupted in 2014. Now it's starting again, because the sturgeon has an important effect on rivers.
Köpping: African swine fever further reduced
African swine fever has been further contained in Saxony. However, the all-clear is not yet in sight.
Escaped cows call the police to the scene
Police officers found loose cattle at a bus stop in Dallwitz. The officers had to try their hand at cow herding - and track down the owner.
Minister of Agriculture honors 100 years of stallion parades in Moritzburg
The Moritzburg Stallion Parades are celebrating their 100th anniversary. Every year, they are a showcase and spectacle for breeders and horse fans from Germany and abroad.
Lynx kills goat in the Westerzgebirge: animal owners urged to exercise caution
Anton the lynx was released into the wild near Eibenstock at the end of August. Now he has attacked two goats.
West Nile virus in horses - district calls for vaccination
The risk of West Nile virus infection increases in summer. A disease is also dangerous for horses.
Another case of bluetongue disease in Saxony
Bluetongue disease has been detected in a dead sheep in Saxony. There has been an increase in cases of serotype 3 in Germany since the beginning of July.
Lynx Anton is hesitant to explore his new home
All beginnings are difficult. This also applies to Anton the lynx, who has now been released into the wild near Eibenstock. He spends most of his time where he was released from his transport box into the wild.
Bluetongue disease spreads in Saxony
Bluetongue has been spreading among cattle and sheep in Germany since the beginning of July. There is now a case in the district of Leipzig.
Lynx Anton released into the wild in the Westerzgebirge
Saxony has been reintroducing lynx this year. Two males and two females are already living in the western Ore Mountains. With Anton, there are now reinforcements in the forest near Eibenstock.
Suspected case of bluetongue disease in the Vogtland region
So far, there has been no known case of the current bluetongue disease in cattle or sheep. However, the Vogtland district has now reported a suspected case.
The bunny school in Erzgebirge dialect delights young and old alike
The book "The Bunny School" was published 100 years ago and has since sold more than 2.5 million copies. Its roots lie in Saxony. Now the story is told in Erzgebirge dialect.
Bluetongue disease in cattle: Saxony takes measures
Bluetongue has not yet been detected in cattle and sheep in Saxony. However, following an outbreak in Saxony-Anhalt, the state is taking precautionary measures.
Swan family causes traffic chaos in Limbach-Oberfrohna
A family of seven swans is causing regular police call-outs. The officers are considering a long-term solution.
Freital animal shelter manager honored with Saxon animal welfare award
The Freital animal shelter manager Regina Barthel-Marr was honored with the Saxon Animal Welfare Award. She is dedicated to the welfare of animals and fights against the illegal puppy trade.
34 wolf packs and 5 wolf pairs in Saxony - monitoring results 2023/2024
According to preliminary monitoring results, there are 34 wolf packs, 5 wolf pairs and 2 territorial individuals in Saxony. The wolf population is still concentrated in eastern Saxony.
Wolf monitoring in Saxony: 34 packs, 5 pairs and 2 single animals according to preliminary results
Preliminary results show that 34 wolf packs, 5 wolf pairs and 2 territorial individuals live in Saxony. The focus is on eastern Saxony.
Many bird species endangered - ospreys on the rise
The osprey is once again more common in Saxony. In contrast, populations of other bird species are declining. A mammal that is not native to this country is causing problems.
River Kirnitzsch in Saxon Switzerland becomes more animal-friendly
A weir is being dismantled to make the river near Bad Schandau passable for fish and aquatic life.
Danger for bees: Asian hornet soon in Saxony?
The Asian hornet is feared as a bee predator. While it is spreading in other federal states, it has not yet been sighted in Saxony. A question of time?
Field hamster offspring spotted in northern Saxony
Field hamsters have been released into the wild as part of a species conservation project and offspring have now been spotted for the first time.
Hoyerswerda Zoo: Two special baby animals born in April
Special animal children at Hoyerswerda Zoo: a spherical armadillo and a tree spiny lizard.
Leftists demand better animal protection
The Left Party has called for more commitment to animal welfare and denounced abuses. Although animal welfare is a state objective in the state constitution and the Basic Law, the reality is different, explained party leader Susanne Schaper in Dresden on Thursday. The topic should still play a role ..
Animal experiments in Saxony: approval for 138 projects in 2022
In 2022, 138 animal testing projects were approved in Saxony, involving a total of around 122,000 animals. The majority of these were mice, followed by zebrafish.
Large number of dangerous dogs burden Saxon animal shelters
The increasing number of dangerous dogs poses challenges for animal shelters in Saxony. Since the coronavirus pandemic, the dog population has risen by 25 percent.