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The article reports on the decrease in the number of stray dogs in Great Britain. According to the report from "Dogs Trust," there has been relatively consistent levels being seen since 2004, despite year-on-year increase in rehoming figures. Between March 31 and April 1, 2007, it also shows that 105,068 stray dogs were picked up by local authorities in the country. In addition, 7892 dogs had to be euthanased, since they could not be rehomed.

The article focuses on the result of the Government's consultation regarding the management of feral wild boar in Great Britain. Almost 80 percent of the respondents believe that some form of active management is required. The idea of eradicating the feral wild boar population was support by 43.9 percent of the respondents.

The article focuses on various issues and activities of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in Great Britain. The BVA comments on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' recent consultation on feral wild boar management. If offers information on several meetings attended by the BVA's President F. M. Scott-Park and President-Elect D. F. Catlow in the week ending of January 21, 2006.

Reports on the views sought by the British Department of Environment, Food and Rural Health Affairs on how feral wild boar should be managed in England. Implications of wild boar for farming, woodlands and parklands and rural economy; Impact of these animals to cause damage to agricultural and horticultural crops, conservation sites; Safety hazard posed caused by road collisions or attacking humans.