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Comic sings for frogs
Song penned for Save the Frogs Day

John Shuttleworth, the alter ego of comedian Graham Fellows, has written a humorous song in honour of Save the Frogs Day, which takes place on Saturday, April 27.

Graham wrote the song to raise awareness of the threats facing frogs. More than 30 per cent of frogs all over the world face extinction, with common UK frogs at risk due to habitat loss and disease.

Graham has previously raised money for the cause through a gig in his hometown of Louth. His new song, entitled "Love the Toads (Warts and All)" is available for download from www.soundcloud.com.

Explaining his interest in the cause, Graham said: "My 10 year old son, George wanted to see what frogspawn and tadpoles looked like. It was Spring but the ponds in my area were all frogless.

"I realised the only way was to go on Youtube. Fancy that - a kid having to go online to find out what a tadpole looks like. When I was his age, we had frogspawn coming out of our ears!

"The shock of this realisation galvanised me into contacting Froglife and offering John's services."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.