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Donkey sanctuary goes viral with sock appeal

The socks help protect the donkeys from insect bites.
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Chatter box The CMA has invited comments on a draft survey invitation letter, as it continues its investigation into consumer experience.

Stakeholders have until midday on 22 October to share their thoughts on its contents.

The quantitative survey, conducted by Accent, recently underwent a separate consultation. It will be sent to a random sample of participants, with the letter inviting them to complete the survey.

The letter can be found here. Stakeholders should email vetsMI@cma.gov.uk to make comment. Chatter box

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Equine News
Vets issue sycamore tree reminder
Vets issue sycamore tree reminder

Horse owners urged to take practical steps to avoid atypical myopathy.
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African Union calls for urgent action on donkey skin trade
African Union calls for urgent action on donkey skin trade

Member states urged to prioritise ban.
Brooke introduces virtual learning platform
Brooke introduces virtual learning platform

 AWE will provide training for equine vets in developing countries.
SPANA warns of climate crisis for working animals
SPANA warns of climate crisis for working animals

 World leaders urged to address issue at COP29.
First cross-sector guidelines for worm control launched
First cross-sector guidelines for worm control launched

Blanket treatments for drug-resistant equine worms are no longer recommended.
Brooke celebrity supporters host talk to celebrate 90th anniversary
Brooke celebrity supporters host talk to celebrate 90th anniversary

The Yorkshire Vet's Julian Norton discussed his connection with Brooke.
Study finds cause of 'fast-greying' in horses
Study finds cause of 'fast-greying' in horses

It explains why some remain grey, while others turn completely white.
Brooke vets receive equine education scholarship
Brooke vets receive equine education scholarship

 Their training will be funded by the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Trust.
BEVA celebrates vet talent with 2024 awards
BEVA celebrates vet talent with 2024 awards

Roger Smith and Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell presented the awards ceremony.
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Restricted zone extended after more bluetongue cases

After three new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 were detected along the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire border, the restricted zone has been extended.

The zone now includes Buckinghamshire and part of Berkshire, as well as Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, City of Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Greater London, part of Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, part of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, part of Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk, Surrey, and West Sussex.

Susceptible animals in the restricted zone should only be moved if it is essential. A specific licence is needed to move a susceptible animal from within the restricted zone to outside of the zone.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. In Northern Ireland, suspected cases should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the areas where restrictions apply can be found here.
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