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The public can vote for their favourite of the 30 images.
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Chatter box The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. Chatter box

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Equine News
Queen hosts reception for Brooke's 90th anniversary
Queen hosts reception for Brooke's 90th anniversary

Guests included famous faces and miniature ponies.
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MSPs asked to support online equine ID system
MSPs asked to support online equine ID system

The system would make all horses identifiable and traceable.
Artificial intelligence to identify equine ocular disease
Artificial intelligence to identify equine ocular disease

 The tool can diagnose moon blindness in horses.
BEVA publishes resources for anthelmintic use
BEVA publishes resources for anthelmintic use

 The guidance aims to tackle dewormer over-use.
Fundraiser completes marathon challenge for equine charity
Fundraiser completes marathon challenge for equine charity

 Clive Poole ran seven marathons in seven days for The Donkey Sanctuary.
BEVA launches coaching for vets returning to work
BEVA launches coaching for vets returning to work

The sessions will be led by coaches with equine practice experience.
World Horse Welfare opens new facilities at rescue centre
World Horse Welfare opens new facilities at rescue centre

The redevelopment took more than a year to complete.
Four-year behaviour plan transforms frightened donkey
Four-year behaviour plan transforms frightened donkey

 Polly was defensive when she arrived at the Donkey Sanctuary.
Equine charity sees increase in welfare cases
Equine charity sees increase in welfare cases

World Horse Welfare has released a new advert to raise awareness.
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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.
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