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‘Bat manicures’ help to save rare species

ZSL uses unusual method to mark threatened bats in Cuba
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Chatter box Keepers at Colchester Zoo are hailing the arrival of a pair of critically endangered Amur leopard cubs.

The cubs were born to first-time parents Esra and Crispin on the 9 September. This is the first time the Zoo has bred Amur leopard cubs on-site.

Amur leopards originate from the Russian Far East and north-east China. In the wild they are threatened by climate change, habitat loss, deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade.

The cubs are said to be “looking well” and are expected to emerge from their den in a few weeks.  Chatter box

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Equine News
Minister admits ASF outbreak in UK likely within a year
Minister admits ASF outbreak in UK likely within a year

National Pig Association exposes government complacency
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Sheep Veterinary Society names new president
Sheep Veterinary Society names new president

Nick Hart has a special interest in sheep and dairy goat production
New welfare code for pigs laid before parliament
New welfare code for pigs laid before parliament

Guidance includes advice on how to prevent tail biting
New model to predict effectiveness of livestock vaccines
New model to predict effectiveness of livestock vaccines

Researchers use model to study effectiveness of PSSR vaccines
Philippines confirms first outbreaks of ASF
Philippines confirms first outbreaks of ASF

Fourteen out of 20 samples test positive
UK will adopt EU animal welfare standards post-Brexit, Defra minister
UK will adopt EU animal welfare standards post-Brexit, Defra minister

Announcement has ‘significant implications' for the pig sector
Blowfly risk should still be viewed as “high,” experts warn
Blowfly risk should still be viewed as “high,” experts warn

A warm, wet autumn could lead to a significant rise in cases
Farmers urged to check cattle for summer mastitis
Farmers urged to check cattle for summer mastitis

SRUC expert issues warning amid rise in number of cases
New foot-and-mouth vaccine marks a significant milestone
New foot-and-mouth vaccine marks a significant milestone

Vaccine less reliant on cold-chain transport and storage
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BEVA survey seeks views about antibiotic use in horses

Equine vets are being invited to participate in a BEVA survey that aims to find out more about antimicrobial resistance in equine veterinary practice.

Designed by researchers at the University of Liverpool and incoming BEVA president Tim Mair, the survey aims to fill gaps in knowledge about how antimicrobials are being used in equine practice and the landscape of resistant infections encountered in equine practice.

Researchers hope the results will lead to a greater understanding of the role of antimicrobial treatment and antimicrobial resistance in horses and protect antibiotics for the future of equine and human health.
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