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Tian Tian "no longer pregnant"
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Tian Tian was artifically inseminated in April of this year.

Edinburgh panda's hormone levels return to normal

Efforts to breed the UK's only female panda have failed once again as Edinburgh Zoo confirms Tian Tian is no longer pregnant.

"All data gathered since conception took place pointed to a pregnant panda likely to carry to full term, sadly this did not happen," explained Iain Valentine, director of the zoo's giant panda project.

"There is no evidence she had a miscarriage, so late reabsorption of the foetus could have occurred."

The panda was artificially inseminated in April of this year. It was her second unsuccessful pregnancy, as a previous attempt in 2013 also failed.

Mr Valentine commented: "Although Tian Tian has not successfully given birth, it is important for her individual biology and for the future of giant panda conservation across the globe that we tried."

Staff continue to monitor the panda and say she is in good health. Data and procedures from this year and last will be reviewed.

The outdoor viewing area of the panda enclosure has once again been opened. Pre-booking will not be required to see the pandas this week, however the zoo recommends booking online if you plan to visit between September 29 and October 31.

Image courtesy of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.