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Christmas comes early at London Zoo

Squirrel monkeys and lion cubs tuck into festive treats.
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Chatter box The VMD has added anaphylaxis to the SPC of Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats.

It says that this is a rare side effect, with such adverse events affecting fewer than three animals for every 1000 doses of Solensia sold.

Solensia is used to alleviate osteoarthritis pain in cats. It contains the active ingredient frunevetmab.

Anaphylaxis joins effects such as alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus on the list of adverse effects.

The VMD says that is constantly reviewing adverse event data for all medicines. Chatter box

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Equine News
Horse sport welfare goes under the spotlight
Horse sport welfare goes under the spotlight

Equine sport leaders attend virtual conference.
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Positive worm egg counts increase in UK horses
Positive worm egg counts increase in UK horses

Current treatment strategies could lead to anthelmintic resistance.
Study uncovers genes contributing to Thoroughbred fractures
Study uncovers genes contributing to Thoroughbred fractures

Researchers identified 112 genes which regulate the bone matrix.
British Equestrian reflects on Horses For All strategy
British Equestrian reflects on Horses For All strategy

The campaign hopes to make equestrianism more accessible.
Study reveals public attitudes towards horse sport
Study reveals public attitudes towards horse sport

Leading organisations welcome the findings.
Charity sees rise in welfare cases involving large groups of horses
Charity sees rise in welfare cases involving large groups of horses

World Horse Welfare hopes its support scheme will reduce cases.
Rescued pony becomes NEF cover star
Rescued pony becomes NEF cover star

Arthur the Shetland will be featured on the 2025 programme.
National Equine Forum 2025 to explore 'threat and opportunity'
National Equine Forum 2025 to explore 'threat and opportunity'

Vets, industry leaders and charity workers will consider the future of equestrianism.
UN recognises role of working animals in disasters
UN recognises role of working animals in disasters

Charities have advocated for their protection during relief efforts.
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More bird housing measures introduced in England

The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) is to enforce mandatory housing measures in five more regions, as it tackles the spread of avian influenza in kept and wild birds across England.

From 16 February the measures will apply to Cheshire, Herefordshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Worcestershire. The regions join eight other locations which are already following the measures.

Bird keepers in these areas must house their birds, as well as following strict biosecurity measures. Any locations within a Protection Zone outside these areas must also keep birds housed.

An Avian Influenza Protection Zone, mandating enhanced biosecurity measures, remains in place across Great Britain. On 10 February, APHA also banned the gatherings of poultry, galliforme and anseriforme birds in England, Scotland and Wales

All disease control zones can be checked on APHA's interactive map. Further guidance on additional housing measures can be found here.

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