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Pets make you healthier, survey reveals
children in park with dog
The survey revealed that children also benefit from a healthier and happier lifestyle when living in a household with a pet.

National Pet Show survey reveals that living with an animal is good for you

Ninety-eight per cent of pet owners say that owning a pet reduces stress levels and gives them a healthier lifestyle, a survey by the National Pet Show has revealed.

Out of 321 respondents, 96 per cent said that they feel that children also benefit from a healthier and happier lifestyle when living in a household with a pet.

Noel Fitzpatrick, who stars in the Channel 4 series The Supervet, said: "I firmly believe that the essence of unconditional love shared between a pet and their guardian represents the very best of the human condition, so the results of this research do not surprise me.

“When you see the family of a pet in the presence of their animal, their entire vivacity changes, they ‘light up’.

“As a vet, I have dedicated my life to exploring all of the options available for the animals I treat. As well as forming wonderful relationships with the animals themselves, the relationships with the pet’s families are truly outstanding. Meeting people who would do everything they can to save their pets from pain or harm is the most remarkable part of the job.”

The National Pet Show, which is entirely dedicated to the nation's passion for pets, is taking place for the first time at the NEC, Birmingham on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, 21 September.  For more information visit www.thenationalpetshow.com.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.