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Osprey makes migration record
Fastest migration of any tagged European osprey

An osprey raised in the Scottish Highlands has made what the RSPB believe to be the fastest migration of any satellite tagged osprey.

The bird of prey, named Alba, took only two weeks to complete its first ever migration - a journey which takes most birds months.

The RSPB's Loch Garten reserve in Scotland, where Alba was tagged, is some 3,000 miles from her destination of West Africa. Staff at the reserve have described the fortnight-long journey as "astonishing".

"Other tagged birds have taken months to do this," said Richard Thaxton, Loch Garten site manager. "It is all the more remarkable when you think that this is her first migration, with sea crossing to contend with and all sorts of weather.

"It's good to know she has arrived there safely."

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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