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British national 'killed by poachers'
Roger Gower
According to FCF, Mr Gower was killed while piloting a helicopter as part of a team effort with wildlife authorities to trace and arrest elephant poachers.

Conservation group mourns loss of Roger Gower

British national Roger Gower was killed in the fight against elephant poaching in Tanzania last week, according to the Friedkin Conservation Fund (FCF).

In a statement on the group's website, chairman Dan Friedkin said: "We are profoundly saddened by the loss of our dear friend".

Confirming the news, a spokeswoman from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Tanzania and are providing assistance to the family at this difficult time."

According to FCF, Mr Gower was killed while piloting a helicopter as part of a team effort with wildlife authorities to trace and arrest elephant poachers. Poachers are said to have opened fire on the helicopter, fatally wounding Mr Gower.

"We believe that Roger can best be honoured by redoubling our commitment to protect elephants and our priceless wildlife heritage," Mr Friedkin added.

"This tragic event again highlights the appalling risk and cost of protecting Tanzania¹s wildlife."

Image courtesy of FCF

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.