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Cats Protection announces Alternative Cat Awards finalists

Online awards celebrate feline companionship during lockdown

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The UK government has announced that it will be running two free webinars for horse owners and exporters, explaining what steps to take to export horses from 1 January 2021.

The first webinar will take place on Tuesday 20 October 2020, from 9.30am to 11am. It will cover Export Health Certificate (EHC) requirements from 1 January 2021. Click here to register.

The second webinar will take place on Wednesday 4 November 2020, from 10.30am to 12pm. This session will focus on the steps that businesses need to take to export equines from the UK to the EU. Click here to register.

For more information on exporting horses and ponies after 1 January 2021, please visit the gov.uk website.

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Researchers examine human-animal bond during lockdown

Findings show pets helped to reduce feelings of stress.

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BVA urges pet owners to protect animals during fireworks season

Association concerned about a rise in unregulated displays amid COVID-19 restrictions

Nominations open for 2021 Petplan awards

Veterinary awards highlight excellence within the industry

WSAVA reports no new evidence of COVID-19 transmission from pets to humans

Vets urged to encourage owners not to relinquish infected animals

Battersea launches virtual puppy training programme

Classes designed to help new owners with lockdown puppies

Cats fed once a day are more satisfied, study suggests

Study highlights benefits of reducing cats' food intake.

Urine dipstick test for proteinuria in cats innacurate, study suggests

Vets urged to use other quantitative methods to detect the condition.

Liverpool PDSA vet team join world's biggest dog walk

Virtual event aims to raise vital funds for animal charities

RSPCA calls for law change on puppy imports

Figures confirm fears that demand for pets is fuelling the illegal puppy trade.

Researchers examine human-animal bond during lockdown
1st October 2020

WSAVA/FECAVA Congress 2020 to be a 'hybrid' event
1st October 2020

BVA urges pet owners to protect animals during fireworks season
1st October 2020

Product defect recall alert
1st October 2020

Rare sunfish washes up on Scottish beach
30th September 2020

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More cases of African swine fever confirmed in Germany

More cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in wild boar in Germany.

According to Pig World, 20 outbreaks have been identified in two districts - Brandenburg, where the original case confirmed on September 10 was found, and near the town of Neuzelle, some 7.5 km away.

The finding represents a further seven cases confirmed by Germany's Friedrich-Loeffler Institute. A Central Crisis Team has been established to coordinate the response to the outbreak.