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Zookeeper sustained ‘traumatic injuries’ - inquest
He offered his condolences to Ms King’s family and friends for what he described as her “tragic” death.
Investigation into Hamerton Zoo death is ongoing

Rosa King, a senior zookeeper who was killed by a tiger at Hamerton Zoo in Cambridgeshire sustained “traumatic injuries”, an inquest has heard.

Ms King died on 29 May after the tiger entered an enclosure with her. A post-mortem examination was carried out on 31 May but an investigation by the police and the council is ongoing to find out how the tiger came into direct contact with her.

David Heming, senior coroner of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, opened the inquest into her death in Huntingdon, BBC News reports. He offered his condolences to Ms King’s family and friends for what he described as her “tragic” death. The inquest has been adjourned until 23 October.

On Monday (5 June), Hamerton Zoo Park confirmed they would not euthanise the tiger. The zoo remains closed to the public.

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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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Applications open for BEVA Back in the Saddle

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has opened applications for its 'Back in the Saddle' coaching programme.

The online scheme offers structured group coaching for members wanting to reflect on their career path and regain clarity. Members may be returning to work after leave, uncertain about next steps or reassessing direction.

Attendees will benefit from impartial guidance and practical tools to support their professional development. Members are encouraged to take a 'proactive, future-focused approach' to their careers.

The sessions, taking place on Wednesdays from 7.30pm-9pm, are open to BEVA members with more than five years' experience. The first session takes place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Applications will close on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.