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Upside-down sheep
Sheep born with head the wrong way

A sheep is apparently living a normal life, despite the fact that it was born with an upside-down head.

The animal can be seen happily grazing a field in North Yorkshire in a recent video posted on YouTube by Allan McNamara, a friend of the owner.

Mr McNamara has also posted photos online of the sheep, whose name is Terry, to prove the video's authenticity.

It is thought that the sheep was born with a twisted spine, though Mr McNamara said the farmer has had him checked over by a vet, and all is okay. He also added the Terry's disability doesn't cause any problems.

"He was born with his head the wrong way round," Mr McNamara posted on his YouTube account.

"He lives happily and has been checked by a vet to ensure he is in no pain. He can eat, sleep and do everything other sheep can."

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'