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Chatter box People across the UK are being urged to nominate a standout animal champion for the 2019 RSPCA Honours Awards.

The awards recognise those who have worked tirelessly to improve animal welfare, campaigned on behalf of animals, or shown true bravery. Previous winners include comedian John Bishop, who was awarded Celebrity Animal Champion of the Year, and 11-year-old Lobby Cantwell, who raised more than £1,000 for the charity through mountain climbs and bike rides.

To submit a nomination or find out more about the awards visit the RSPCA website. Nominations will remain open until 4 pm on Friday, March 15.  Chatter box

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France to cull wild boar to prevent ASF
France to cull wild boar to prevent ASF

Move prompted by new Belgian cases nearby
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AMR: Pig council publishes antibiotic guidelines
AMR: Pig council publishes antibiotic guidelines

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Threat of bluetongue outbreaks set to increase - study

Researchers emphasise need for ‘ongoing culture of vigilance’
RSPCA forces lorry to rest 247 calves on long-distance transportation
RSPCA forces lorry to rest 247 calves on long-distance transportation

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Scotland announces plans to make CCTV compulsory in abattoirs

Proposal backed by vast majority of respondents
BVA responds to Belgium’s decision on non-stun slaughter
BVA responds to Belgium’s decision on non-stun slaughter

John Fishwick says move shows strength of feeling on the issue
BVA welcomes funding to eradicate sheep scab in Wales
BVA welcomes funding to eradicate sheep scab in Wales

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Gove highlights challenges of no-deal Brexit

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BVA respond to Immigration White Paper

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New £1m project to investigate dairy cow lameness

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is leading a new £1 million research project to investigate the causes of lameness in dairy cows.

One in three dairy cows are affected by lameness every day in the UK, costing the industry an estimated £250 milion annually.

The project will take three years to complete and is due to finish by November 2021.

Professor Georgios Banos of SRUC commented: “In addition to pain and discomfort to the animal, lameness is associated with decreased milk production and inflated farm costs.

“Among cows raised in the same environment, some become lame while others do not. Understanding the reasons behind this will help us develop targeted preventive practices contributing to enhanced animal welfare and farm profitability.”
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