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Cats Protection announces Alternative Cat Awards finalists

Online awards celebrate feline companionship during lockdown

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The UK government has announced that it will be running two free webinars for horse owners and exporters, explaining what steps to take to export horses from 1 January 2021.

The first webinar will take place on Tuesday 20 October 2020, from 9.30am to 11am. It will cover Export Health Certificate (EHC) requirements from 1 January 2021. Click here to register.

The second webinar will take place on Wednesday 4 November 2020, from 10.30am to 12pm. This session will focus on the steps that businesses need to take to export equines from the UK to the EU. Click here to register.

For more information on exporting horses and ponies after 1 January 2021, please visit the gov.uk website.

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WSAVA/FECAVA Congress 2020 to be a 'hybrid' event

Delegates will be able to access content both face-to-face and online.

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Boehringer Ingelheim invests in China's pet care market

Move 'an important milestone' for the firm's business development.

RVC and UCL to pioneer research into Parkinson's

Vets to explore the possibilities of future prevention and treatment.

Veterinary Women initiative to tackle challenging health issues

Organisers seek partners to help develop resources and fund activities

BSAVA dispensing course goes virtual

Course provides the latest information on medicines regulations.

BSAVA Congress 2021 moves online

Face-to-face event cancelled in light of rising coronavirus cases.

Practice Standards Scheme introduces remote assessment

RCVS prioritising practices that were due an assessment during lockdown.

Carprieve 50 mg/ml Solution recalled over impurity concerns

The problem affects a limited number of batches.

Lords back Ag Bill animal welfare amendment

Vets welcome move that could stop imports produced to lower animal welfare standards.

Researchers examine human-animal bond during lockdown
1st October 2020

WSAVA/FECAVA Congress 2020 to be a 'hybrid' event
1st October 2020

BVA urges pet owners to protect animals during fireworks season
1st October 2020

Product defect recall alert
1st October 2020

Rare sunfish washes up on Scottish beach
30th September 2020

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More cases of African swine fever confirmed in Germany

More cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in wild boar in Germany.

According to Pig World, 20 outbreaks have been identified in two districts - Brandenburg, where the original case confirmed on September 10 was found, and near the town of Neuzelle, some 7.5 km away.

The finding represents a further seven cases confirmed by Germany's Friedrich-Loeffler Institute. A Central Crisis Team has been established to coordinate the response to the outbreak.