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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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Exotic Animal News
BSAVA publishes new reptile welfare leaflets
BSAVA publishes new reptile welfare leaflets

The leaflets provide welfare advice to would-be owners.
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Study reveals most common guinea pig disorders
Study reveals most common guinea pig disorders

Researchers examined clinical records of over 3,500 guinea pigs.
Rabbit owners can identify pet's pain, study finds
Rabbit owners can identify pet's pain, study finds

 However many lacked knowledge of subtler pain.
Study highlights scale of rabbit dental disease
Study highlights scale of rabbit dental disease

 Data shows that over 15 per cent of pet rabbits are affected.
New law to restrict keeping of pet monkeys in England
New law to restrict keeping of pet monkeys in England

 RSPCA calls for details on fate of existing kept monkeys.
Charity calls for tighter regulation on 'dangerous' exotic pets
Charity calls for tighter regulation on 'dangerous' exotic pets

Born Free says keeping dangerous pets threatens the safety of animals and the public.
Rescue centre seeks homes for almost 100 guinea pigs
Rescue centre seeks homes for almost 100 guinea pigs

The animals have been given a clean bill of health after ringworm infection.
RSPCA reunites singing cockatiel with owner
RSPCA reunites singing cockatiel with owner

 Ernie the cockatiel is back with his owner and his canine friend.
RSPCA searching for owner of singing cockatiel
RSPCA searching for owner of singing cockatiel

The male cockatiel was found in a street in Greater Manchester.
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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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