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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 British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is to allow its registered veterinary nurse (RVN) members the right to vote.

RVN members will now be able to take part in key decision-making processes and stand for BEVA council.

Marie Rippingale, chair of BEVA's Nurse Committee, said: "I am very proud to be a part of BEVA.

"This change will help to empower nurses to speak up and contribute, but more importantly, it will give them an opportunity to collaborate with other members of the equine veterinary profession to bring about change that is positive for all." Chatter box

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Exotic Animal News
Vets heal 800kg rhino's leg in world first procedure
Vets heal 800kg rhino's leg in world first procedure

Amara, a southern white rhinoceros, suffered a fractured ulna.
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London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in
London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in

Over 10,000 animals will be weighed for their health statistics.
RVC links unnatural body shapes with rabbit health issues
RVC links unnatural body shapes with rabbit health issues

 The research also addresses the impacts of diet and exercise.
College shocked at rare asexual snake birth
College shocked at rare asexual snake birth

 Ronaldo the Brazilian rainbow boa gave birth to 14 snakelets.
Charity calls for political candidates to review exotic pet laws
Charity calls for political candidates to review exotic pet laws

 Born Free asks that an incoming government addresses dangerous pet ownership.
'Virtual rat' could explain how brains control movement
'Virtual rat' could explain how brains control movement

The artificial brain accurately predicted neural activity.
Practices urged to get involved with Rabbit Awareness Week
Practices urged to get involved with Rabbit Awareness Week

This year's theme is 'Healthy Diet, Happy Bunnies'.
Charities announce strategy for rabbit welfare
Charities announce strategy for rabbit welfare

 The ten-point action plan identifies common health and welfare problems.
BSAVA publishes new reptile welfare leaflets
BSAVA publishes new reptile welfare leaflets

The leaflets provide welfare advice to would-be owners.
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Farmer survey to reveal on-farm impact of bluetongue

A nationwide survey has been launched to better understand how the bluetongue virus is affecting UK farms.

Results will inform the support that farmers receive for bluetongue, as well as preparing the livestock industry for the future.

The short online survey is open to all livestock farmers, regardless of whether they've had a confirmed case of bluetongue on their farm. It asks how many animals have been affected, the severity of their clinical signs and how it has impacted farm business.

The survey takes five minutes to complete and is fully anonymous.

It is led by Fiona Lovatt, of Flock Health Limited, and the Ruminant Health & Welfare bluetongue working group, in collaboration with AHDB and the University of Nottingham.

Dr Lovatt says: "We need to find out what level of clinical signs farmers are seeing in their animals, whether they are experiencing mortality with BTV-3 cases, and what their appetite is to vaccinate in future for bluetongue serotype 3."

The survey can be found here.
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