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Wimbledon hawk returns
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Rufus back on patrol

An American Harris Hawk, who patrols the skies over the All England Club, has been returned to his owner after being snatched by thieves.

Rufus the hawk was stolen in his cage overnight between Thursday and Friday last week, during the first week of the tennis tournament. He was found on Wimbledon Common and handed in to the RSPCA Animal Hospital in Putney, south west London, where he was reunited with his owners.

Imogen Davis, Rufus’ owner, described her emotions over the past few days: "We were just absolutely gutted," she said. "We couldn't believe it.

"And then last night at about 7pm we had a call from someone saying they had heard a hawk had been handed in to Putney Hospital.

"We're just so relieved and overwhelmed and grateful to everyone for all their help.”

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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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