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National Trust Scotland backs beaver reintroduction
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"Beavers are a native species to Scotland and having carefully weighted up the pros and cons, the Trust believes that they should be resident here."
Wild beavers have been extinct in the UK for over 400 years

Beavers should be reintroduced to Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has announced.

In a policy statement, the conservation charity said that the reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver would see a key element of native fauna returned to its natural ecosystem and support the conservation of existing beaver populations in Scotland.

The statement follows an assessment of work and findings from the recent Knapdale Scottish Beaver Trial and the Tayside Beaver Study Group.

Scottish ministers will decide later this year on allowing beavers to remain in Scotland and if wider reintroductions will take place.

Speaking to BBC News, nature advisor Lindsay Mackinlay said: "Beavers are a native species to Scotland and having carefully weighted up the pros and cons, the Trust believes that they should be resident here.

"We would like to see the existing beavers in Argyll and Tayside managed to permit their natural expansion from these core areas and hope that other licensed reintroductions in appropriate areas will augment the existing populations."

Wild beavers have been extinct in the UK for over 400 years. The Scottish Beaver Trial was the first official project of its kind in Britain and a groundbreaking five year study to explore how beavers can enhance and restore natural environments.

Beavers were released into Knapdale Forest in Argyll in 2009 and have since been busy settling into their new home.

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Free bloat webinar planned for dog owners

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 The Kennel Club is inviting dog owners to attend a free webinar on gastric dilation-volvulus syndrome, also known as bloat.

Part of its health webinar series, the session will take place from 7pm to 8pm on 12 November. It will explore what scientific research has revealed about causes, symptoms, breed susceptibilities, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, as well as looking at what future research could uncover.

The talk will be hosted by Mark Dunning, professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Nottingham, and will include a 30-minute Q&A session.

Places can be booked here

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FIVP to represent independent practices at London Vet Show

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) will be at stand (S05) at this year's London Vet Show.

The not-for-profit organisation will be explaining how its expertise and resources can help independent practices to thrive in a competitive industry. It will also share how it has been representing independent practices in the ongoing CMA investigation.

On Thursday, FIVP member Steve Carter will be available to discuss how veterinary surgeons and nurses can pursue practice ownership.

FIVP will also be offering independent practices three months of free membership if they sign up at the stand.

Rita Dingwall, FIVP business development manager, said: "It's a wonderful opportunity to discuss our representation in the CMA enquiry and connect with like-minded individuals who share our passion for independent practice."