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South Korean court rules against killing dogs for meat
Dog meat has long been part of South Korean cuisine but younger generations are largely opposed to it. (Stock photo)
Dog farm owner prosecuted in landmark case 

A South Korean court has ruled that the killing of dogs for meat is illegal, in what campaigners are calling a landmark case that could pave the way for a ban on dog meat consumption in the country.

According to media reports, animal rights group Care brought a case against a dog meat farm operator, accusing him of killing dogs without proper reason and violating building and hygiene regulations.

On Thursday (21 June), a city court in Bucheon ruled that meat consumption is not a legal reason to kill dogs. The operator was convicted and fined 3 million won (£2,000).

Care says it plans to track down other dog meat farms and slaughterhouses across South Korea and file similar complaints to the judicial authorities.

Dog meat has long been part of South Korean cuisine and it is estimated that around one million dogs are eaten every year in the country. However, the practice is in decline, particularly among the younger generation who are largely opposed to it.

A lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill this week that would effectively ban the killing of dogs for meat. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.