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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 Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. Chatter box

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Equine News
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.
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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.
World Horse Welfare marks Groom Appreciation Day
World Horse Welfare marks Groom Appreciation Day

Grooms received messages of thanks from supporters.
Scientists produce equine embryos through frozen sperm IVF
Scientists produce equine embryos through frozen sperm IVF

 New study published by researchers at UC Davis.
Horse welfare conference explores 'good life' theme
Horse welfare conference explores 'good life' theme

Inspiring talks highlight the importance of research and education.
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News Shorts
Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

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. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

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