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Bury St Edmunds voted UK's most dog-friendly town

The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
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Chatter box The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. Chatter box

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sauine News
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Retired police dog back home for Christmas after surgery

The Thin Blue Paw Foundation helped Jooba and her family.
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Legal challenge to XL bully ban dismissed
Legal challenge to XL bully ban dismissed

High Court decision goes against campaign group.
Researchers find causes of canine separation anxiety
Researchers find causes of canine separation anxiety

 The study shows how life experiences might impact a puppy's development.
Martin Clunes stars in new Dogs Trust video
Martin Clunes stars in new Dogs Trust video

 The actor reads a bedtime story for dogs.
Study examines what makes dogs 'old'
Study examines what makes dogs 'old'

 The findings have informed an 'Ageing Canine Toolkit'.
Anti-seizure drugs could cause canine obesity, study finds
Anti-seizure drugs could cause canine obesity, study finds

Dogs taking the medication are more likely to have increased appetite.
Rescue dog set for first Christmas in new home
Rescue dog set for first Christmas in new home

Nina was rescued by the RSPCA just before last Christmas.
Taskforce urges public to help stop illegal puppy trade
Taskforce urges public to help stop illegal puppy trade

 Scottish SPCA recently rescued 24 puppies from a smuggling operation.
New Zealand announces ban on greyhound racing
New Zealand announces ban on greyhound racing

The RSPCA has called for Great Britain to follow suit.
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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.
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