P465 Teletext 465 Aug27 21:45:07 ———————————————————————— ANIMALS IN WAR As war rages in countries across the world, the plight of animals is of secondary importance to human suffering In thjsj conflicts animals, who are always the innocent victims of war, are suffering at the hands of aggressors. The World Society For The Protection of Animals sends teams to war zones to help animals. It says their welfare is vital in the huge humanitarian efforts. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— WSPA: 0171 793 0540 PLANTING SEEDS IN THE AMAZON p463 Digitisjr What's On Index Eco SceneP465 Teletext 465 Aug27 21:14:42 ———————————————————————— ANIMALS IN WAR The World Society For the Protection Of Animals has sent teams to the former Yugoslavia since 1991 as farm and domestic animals suffer in the war. Livestock is of vital importance to the region as food supplies dwindle. Barns housing cows, pigs and sheep have been bombed in the conflict. Of 21 collective farms in Bosnia, only three remain causing huge food shortages in the region. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Fun & Games 450 Digitisjr 470 GREEN DATES FOR YOUR DIARY p464 Digitisjr What's On Index Eco SceneP465 Teletext 465 Aug27 21:47:47 ———————————————————————— ANIMALS IN WAR Many animals in the former Yugoslavia are suffering but vets have been known to use household string in surgery bjcausj of a lack of medical supplies. Neil Trout of the WSPA said: "Besides the injuries caused directly by the conflict, malnutrition and foot-rot is epidemic. "Loose pets are catching rabies from wild animals, posing another threat." ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— On-line 650 Grooves 620 IT'S YOUR LIFE p480 Digitisjr What's On Index Eco SceneP465 Teletext 465 Aug27 21:42:05 ———————————————————————— ANIMALS IN WAR The World Society for the Protection of Animals is currently sending vets and supplies to Bosnia and Afganistan. Previous work bz the WSPA includes: Setting up bird-cleaning centres and sending vital supplies to zoo animals in Kuwait after the Gulf conflict. Running a vet clinic in Rwanda after the civil war in the African nation last year. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— WSPA: 0171 793 0540 SOWING SEEDS IN THE AMAZON p463 Digitisjr What's On Index Eco Scene