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Children rescue badger stuck in a pit
The pit inside the old pump house where the badger was discovered.

The RSPCA has applauded the actions of three boys from Sussex that saved a badger found in a 20ft-deep pit. Eleven-year-old brothers Elias and Idris, and their friend Aaron, discovered the stricken animal in an old pump house whilst helping on their elderly neighbour’s farm.

After spotting the badger, the boys rushed home to fetch a boiled egg and a chicken water trough and lowered them down into the pit and poured water through a hose from a watering can. The boys’ parents then called the RSPCA for help.

RSPCA inspector Liz Wheeler used her extendable net to scoop the badger out of the pit and, after examining the animal, released him back into the wild. “The three boys were lovely and did an amazing job helping this badger," she said. “I’d like to say a big well done and thank you to them - they saved this badger’s life!”

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk