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Bury St Edmunds voted UK's most dog-friendly town

The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
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Chatter box The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced that its podcast, FIVP Practice Matters, will be returning for a second series next year.

The bi-weekly podcast will return on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 with an episode on sustainability with Alison Lambert. The second series will include a range of new and familiar guests sharing veterinary initiatives and news from independent practices.

The podcast is available on Spotify and will now also be released on Apple Podcasts. More details about FIVP and the podcast can be found on its website. Chatter box

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Equine News
Rescued pony becomes NEF cover star
Rescued pony becomes NEF cover star

Arthur the Shetland will be featured on the 2025 programme.
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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.
Equine charity sees big rise in multi-horse welfare incidents
Equine charity sees big rise in multi-horse welfare incidents

 Situations involving more than 10 horses have increased by over 40 per cent.
RVC reveals factors to reduce racehorse injury
RVC reveals factors to reduce racehorse injury

 The research could make jump racing safer for horses.
Probable cause of EGS identified
Probable cause of EGS identified

Discovery of neurotoxin could lead to new treatments.
Brooke shares year's success of working-equine advocacy
Brooke shares year's success of working-equine advocacy

Over 1.5 million working equines were directly supported between 2023 and 2024.
Brazil should address donkey skin trade, says Donkey Sanctuary
Brazil should address donkey skin trade, says Donkey Sanctuary

 The donkey population has dropped by 61 per cent in less than a decade.
Worm risk-assessment tool launched for horse owners
Worm risk-assessment tool launched for horse owners

The risk calculator is available for free online.
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Further cases of H5N1 confirmed in Norfolk

APHA has officially confirmed that two more cases of H5N1 have been found on premises in Norfolk.

Testing confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was present at premises near Attleborough, as well as premises near Hingham in South Norfolk. The case near Hingham follows a slaughter on suspicion which was declared on 23 December.

A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone have been implemented at each premises, and all the poultry on each premises will be humanely culled.

A third case has also been identified near Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire.

APHA is reminding bird keepers to remain vigilant and follow biosecurity measures to prevent more outbreaks. Details on the current disease control zones and biosecurity guidance can be found on the APHA website.
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