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RSPB calls for tougher action on raptor killings
The victims of the killings included peregrine falcons, marsh harriers and buzzards.

Report reveals 68 confirmed incidents of raptor persecution in 2017

The RSPB has reissued its call to the government to take tougher action on illegal bird of prey persecution in the UK.

The call comes in response to the RSPB’s latest Birdcrime report, which reveals that shooting has become the main method of targeting birds of prey, otherwise known as raptors.



In 2017 there were 68 confirmed incidents of raptor persecution, but only four prosecutions relating to raptor crime. Of those, only one resulted in a conviction.



The victims included rare species such as peregrine falcons, hen harriers and marsh harriers, as well as more common species such as buzzards. 



“We should all be able to enjoy seeing these magnificent birds, however illegal activity continues to put species at risk,” said Martin Harper, RSPB conservation director.

“There are laws in place to protect these birds but they are clearly not being respected or adequately enforced. We need governments across the UK to do more to tackle illegal killing to protect our raptors for us and for future generations to enjoy.”



For a full copy of the report, together with a map detailing where raptor persecutions have occurred, visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdcrime

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.