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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Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November.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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Exotic Animal News
Rabbit and guinea pig veterinary awards open for nominations
Rabbit and guinea pig veterinary awards open for nominations

The winners will be revealed in December.
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Researchers discover geckos' hidden sensory ability
Researchers discover geckos' hidden sensory ability

The finding could provide new insights about how animals perceive sound.
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.
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'.
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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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