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Primates watch others and then practice constructions, study finds.
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Chatter box FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. Chatter box

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Mandatory housing introduced amid bird flu rise
Mandatory housing introduced amid bird flu rise

The measures will be in place in north, central and east of England.
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More avian influenza cases recorded across Great Britain
More avian influenza cases recorded across Great Britain

H5N1 is confirmed in Suffolk, Yorkshire and Wales.
Pigs developed with classical swine fever resistance
Pigs developed with classical swine fever resistance

Gene editing could offer a new approach to disease control.
Cattle TB vaccine field trials begin next phase
Cattle TB vaccine field trials begin next phase

New vaccine has the potential to protect animals and prevent transmission.
Liver fluke treatment in early autumn 'no insurance' for livestock
Liver fluke treatment in early autumn 'no insurance' for livestock

Traditional treatment windows mean treatment is given too early.
Phillipa Page becomes president of Sheep Veterinary Society
Phillipa Page becomes president of Sheep Veterinary Society

She takes over from former president Kim Hamer.
Solid dose vaccine protects pigs against PRRSV
Solid dose vaccine protects pigs against PRRSV

It is the first time the approach has shown to be effective.
Disbudding under sedation stunts calf growth, study finds
Disbudding under sedation stunts calf growth, study finds

'Knockdown disbudding' has increased in popularity.
First lab-made vaccine for Barber's Pole worm developed
First lab-made vaccine for Barber's Pole worm developed

Previous vaccines involved harvesting worms from slaughtered sheep.
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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

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