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ZSL tiger takes swimming lessons

Raft encourages Sumatran into deeper waters

Keepers at ZSL London Zoo have been encouraging their male Sumatran tiger, Jae Jae, to stay cool during the summer heat wave by taking swimming lessons.

While Jae Jae could often be found relaxing in the shallow end of his custom-built pool, keepers wanted him to make use of his muscles by taking a swim.

To encourage him, a special raft was devised and topped with meaty treats to entice the big cat into deeper waters.

Placed at the centre of the tiger pool, the floating raft was covered with chicken wings - Jae Jae's favourite treat.

Tiger keeper Teague Stubbington said: "Jae Jae loves chilling out in the Tiger Territory pool – especially on hot days − but we really wanted him to make better use of it and encourage his natural swimming abilities.
 
"Not only is swimming fantastic exercise for Jae Jae, the anticipation of getting to the meat stimulates his natural predatory instincts – and catching his ‘prey’ is the best reward he can get!"

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.