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RNLI lifeguard rescues budgie on a beach

The bird had travelled almost nine miles away from home.

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Veterinary surgeon and Olympic silver-medalist Laura Muir scooped the gold medal in the 1500m final Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Winning Scotland's 12th title of the games, Muir finished in four minutes 2.75 seconds, collecting her second medal in 24 hours.

Dr Muir commented on her win: "I just thought my strength is in my kick and I just tried to trust it and hope nobody would catch me. I ran as hard as I could to the line.

"It is so nice to come here and not just get one medal but two and in such a competitive field. Those girls are fast. It means a lot."

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Rabbit-friendly vet awards return for 2022

The Burgess Excel Vet Awards will run for a third year.

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Giant rabbits 'bred to be eaten' rescued from allotment

The rabbits are now in the care of the RSPCA.

Study finds increase in exotic snakebites in the UK

Correlation found between rise exotic pet ownership and bite incidences.

Study identifies potential welfare concerns for pet snakes

Over 700 snake owners surveyed.

RSPCA issues heatwave warning over snake escape artists

The charity is urging owners to keep their pets' enclosures secure.

Appeal for owners of stray birds in Guernsey

Four tropical birds have been rescued this month on the island.

Thirty-one per cent of UK rabbits in inadequate housing

New research identifies where resources would be most effective.

Charity reports stark rise in unwanted rabbits

The RSPCA has seen a 49 per cent increase in rabbits coming into its care.

Rabbit Awareness Week 2022 begins

Organisers are encouraging vet practices to support the initiative.

Defra to lift Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
15th August 2022

Dechra announces "groundbreaking" strangles vaccine
15th August 2022

Miniature donkey receives pacemaker
15th August 2022

Hearing loss linked to dementia in dogs, study finds
15th August 2022

Plans submitted for new vet school in Lancashire
15th August 2022

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Views sought on NOAH Compendium

Users of the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium app and website are being asked to share their views on how it can be improved.

In a new survey, users are asked about some suggested future developments, such as notifications for new and updated datasheets, sharing links to datasheets, and enhanced search functionality.

It comes after NOAH ceased publication of the NOAH Compendium book as part of its sustainability and environmental commitments. The website and the app will now be the main routes to access datasheets and view any changes.