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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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California sees surge in cases of malnourished pelicans

Hundreds are being brought into rescue centres.
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Dental surgery on rescued bear a success

Specialist team flew to Armenia to perform operation.
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Fewer waterbirds travelling to winter in UK

 Change attributed to milder winters in eastern and northern Europe.
Defra extends badger cull consultation
Defra extends badger cull consultation

 The government wants to keep culling as an option in fight against bTB.
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AI to detect invasions of Asian hornets

 VespAI can capture images and alert users.
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Wildebeest developing genetic issues from infrastructure

Roads and fences are disrupting historic migration routes.
Number of badger TB vaccinations increases in England
Number of badger TB vaccinations increases in England

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Wind turbine changes needed to save bats, scientists say
Wind turbine changes needed to save bats, scientists say

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Climate change worse for marine life than forecast, study finds

New analysis shows differing effects on different species.
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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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