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Afghanistan Protects Threatened Species
A tree was amongst the 15 species added to the Protected Species List.
Afghanistan’s National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA) has announced that it would strengthen its Protected Species List by adding an additional 15 species.

This list includes the elusive large-billed reed warbler only recently discovered in Afghanistan by researchers working for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) on a USAID-funded project. There are now a total of 48 protected species in Afghanistan.   

NEPA, in cooperation with WCS, took immediate steps to protect the large-billed reed warbler, cited by BirdLife International as the world’s least known bird species, because by law, newly discovered species receive automatic legal protection in Afghanistan. Such protection is crucial since Afghanistan may constitute one of the only known principal breeding habitats for this rare species which, previous to 2006, had only been known from two specimens: one collected in India in 1867 followed by the discovery of a single bird in Thailand in 2006.

In addition to the large-billed reed warbler, Afghanistan listed 14 other species (seven mammals, six birds, and one tree) including two eagle species, a cat species, and the striped hyena.

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Free CPD announced for BVNA members

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 Zoetis is to present a CPD event for free to members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).

Led by veterinary consultant Ruth Moxon, the one-hour online session is designed to help veterinary nurses discuss parasiticide options with clients. It will advise on structuring recommendations, factors for product choice and moving away from 'selling'.

'How do you recommend parasite treatments to your clients?' will be presented on Tuesday, 20 May at 7.30pm. It is free for BVNA members, with 15.00 tickets for non-members.

Veterinary nurses can email cpd@bvna.co.uk to book their place. 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.