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Donkey Sanctuary welcomes its smallest arrival
mini foal
The newborn is one of the smallest arrivals at the sanctuary - about the size of a dog.
Smallest ever miniature foal born at Sidmouth sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon, has welcomed its smallest arrival - a miniature foal born around a month after his mum was brought to the site.

At knee height and weighing just 14 kilograms, compared with around 50kg for the average thoroughbred horse foal, the tiny brown and white colt is the 14th foal to be born at the sanctuary this year as the charity experiences a baby boom due to the high number of rescued mares being taken in.

The number of foals born so far this year has already beaten the tally of the whole of last year, with three born in just one week in April, and more than doubled the 2010 total of six births.

The as-yet-unnamed foal is racing around the paddock and keeping his mum, three-year-old Summer, busy. She was relinquished to the charity in June and was already pregnant.

Vet Elena Barrio, who has been at The Donkey Sanctuary for nine years, says: "As his mum is a miniature donkey he's one of the smallest foals we've ever had. About the size of a dog, he's such a beauty and so delicate - small but perfectly formed and perfectly healthy."

Visitors to the Sidmouth sanctuary may be lucky enough to get a glimpse of the new arrival - for more information visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.