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Escaped Lynx found in farmland

Two-year-old Flaviu arrived at Dartmoor Zoo from Port Lympne Wildlife Park, Kent, on Wednesday. 
Zookeepers set humane traps using meat bait

A lynx that escaped from Dartmoor Zoo is reported to be on farmland outside the boundary of the park.

According to BBC News, park staff have set 25 humane traps using meat bait to ensnare Flaviu, who escaped from his enclosure yesterday afternoon.

Keepers say that if the traps fail to work, they will make a “human cordon” with police officers to capture him.

Benjamin Mee, director of Dartmoor Zoo, told BBC News that he is confident they will find the missing lynx “as there are definately signs the traps have been explored.”

“We've been out this morning and will be out in the area checking the traps again later,” he said.

"He's probably asking himself 'why did I do this silly thing' as he will be getting very hungry. Hopefully we will catch him soon and return him back to the zoo."

Two-year-old Flaviu arrived at Dartmoor Zoo from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent, on Wednesday (7 July).

On Thursday morning, keepers discovered that he had escaped by chewing through a board in his enclosure.

The zoo was immediately evacuated and scores of police, tracker dogs, and drones have been searching for the missing animal ever since. 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.