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City birds collect human items to impress females, study finds

Bowerbirds are using glass and plastic to decorate their nests.

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BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website

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SCOPS warns of parasite 'perfect storm'

Weather conditions have created 'ideal' conditions for worm larvae.

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Updated bovine TB-free strategy published

It hopes to reach bovine TB-free status in England by 2038.

Lambing Survey renews calls for submissions

The survey closes on 30 June 2026.

Avian Influenza Prevention Zones lifted across the UK

CVO says risk to poultry across country has 'reduced'.

Calculator to optimise pig and broiler feed

Tool will help nutritionists better assess beta-mannan levels.

Feather insights could reduce transmission of Marek's disease

"It's important to have multiple strategies available" - Prof. Andrea Wilson.

RSPCA calls for pig welfare consultation

More than 22,000 signatures were delivered last July.

Online vet course launched on haemonchosis

The course explores how Barber's pole worm can be controlled in sheep flock.

UK strengthens protections against swine fevers

Defra aims to protect pig sector from ASF and classical swine fever.

Building Great Workplaces webinars return
3rd July 2026

Study explores feline dystocia in emergency practice
3rd July 2026

RSPCA urges ban on glue trap sale and supply
3rd July 2026

Sheep lung cancer research reveals One Health insights
2nd July 2026

VMD publishes Annual Report for 2025-2026
2nd July 2026

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.