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Happy Staffie crowned nation's smiliest pet
Harvey the Staffordshire bull terrier
Harvey will be awarded the prize of a pet photoshoot so that his winning smile can be captured forever
Harvey, a Staffordshire bull terrier, wins competition to find country's smiliest pet

A Staffordshire bull terrier from Horley in Surrey has been crowned the country's smiliest pet. The Staffie, named Harley, beat off competition from over 200 other pets including dogs, cats, parrots and even a sheep, following a nationwide search to find the pet with the winning smile.

Run by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), the competition forms part of the I heart my pet campaign, which has been designed to celebrate the love that UK pet owners feel for their animals, to encourage them to think about the health of their pets and to seek independent, expert animal healthcare advice.

The winner was voted by a judging panel, which included celebrity vet Marc Abraham, and will be awarded the prize of a pet photoshoot - so that his winning smile can be captured forever.

April Gargiulo, Harvey's owner, said: “We’re so excited that Harvey has won this prize and is getting some recognition for how amazing and happy he is – he really deserves it. Even though he’s getting on a bit at the grand old age of 10, Harvey still runs around like a puppy and is in amazing shape for his age.

“He enjoys long walks and is also a fantastic swimmer, regularly fetching sticks from our local doggie-dip pond. We feed him a varied diet of quality dog food and fruit and veg to keep him happy and healthy.”

NOAH urge pet owners to ensure their pet's healthcare needs are taken care of throughout the year. A range of advice from veterinary and pet care professionals for all species can be found at www.pethealthinfo.org.uk, alongside tips for keeping pets happy and healthy all year round.

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. 

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.