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Cat hitches a ride on a microlight
cat on microlight
A few seconds into the video the cat can be seen crawling along the wing before putting its head into the cockpit.

Shock as cat appears on the wing during flight

A stowaway cat has made national headlines after appearing on the wing of a microlight plane as it flew hundreds of feet above the ground.

Pilot Romain Jantot got "the fright of his life" when he spotted the cat sitting on the wing of the plane.

"All pilots have stringent safety checks they must carry out before each and every flight - looking for stray cats hidden inside the wing isn't one of them."

The moment was caught on camera and posted on YouTube. Initially the cat is not visible but a few seconds into the video it can be seen crawling along the wing before putting its head into the cockpit, much to the apparent shock of the pilot and passenger.

Mr Jantot landed the plane as quickly as possible, bringing the slightly bemused feline back to level ground.

Image: © Romain Jantot/YouTube

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New roadshow brings free flea and tick checks to dog owners

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 A nationwide roadshow offering free, personalised parasite risk assessments and flea and tick checks will be visiting popular dog events across the UK.

The All About Dogs shows in Norfolk and Knebworth, will be among the first events to host MSD Animal Health's Big Parasite Check campaign, which aims to address common misconceptions and highlight the importance of year-round parasite protection.

A total of six dog-friendly events will feature the free clinics from summer through to winter. Full roadshow dates and locations are available on The Big Parasite Check map or through your local MSD Animal Health Representative.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

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In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'