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New tiger and leopard reserve created
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Russian government announces new protected reserve

The Russian government has created a new protected reserve in the Far East of the country to preserve the habitat of the Critically Endangered Amur Leopard and the similarly Endangered Amur Tiger. The new national park spans approximately 1,000 square miles and has already acquired the name 'Land of the Leopard'.

The Amur (or 'Siberian') Tiger is believed to number approximately 500 specimens in the wild, and it is known that tigers routinely cross the nearby border into China. The Amur Leopard, however, is only believed to survive in the wild in a small region between the Chinese Jilin Province and the Sea of Japan, and population estimates only number in the region of 30 live specimens. Poaching of both species is a chronic problem.

Commenting, Wildlife Conservation Society Deputy Director for Asia Peter Zahler said “The creation of this park greatly increases the amount of land protecting critical populations of two of the world's big cats, and it will go a long way to securing their future. We look forward to continuing to provide whatever support is requested to help conserve tigers and leopards in the region."

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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.