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London Zoo opens spa-inspired capybara home

Gizmo and Kiwi have explored their new luxury enclosure.
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Chatter box The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" Chatter box

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Equine News
Defra secretary shares plans for pig sector reform
Defra secretary shares plans for pig sector reform

Public consultations will begin in January.
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Data reveals mineral deficiencies in suckled calves
Data reveals mineral deficiencies in suckled calves

A quarter of calves also had respiratory disease.
Law introduces unlimited fines for livestock attacks
Law introduces unlimited fines for livestock attacks

Police will be able to impose the maximum fine and detain dogs that pose a threat.
DAERA to permit some animal movement amid bluetongue outbreak
DAERA to permit some animal movement amid bluetongue outbreak

Farmers outside of TCZs can move livestock to Great Britain as usual.
Bluetongue confirmed in Northern Ireland cattle herd
Bluetongue confirmed in Northern Ireland cattle herd

Two cases are identified, while 44 additional cases are suspected.
Northern Ireland fears first ever bluetongue outbreak
Northern Ireland fears first ever bluetongue outbreak

A suspected case has been identified in Bangor, County Down.
Rare breeds threatened by lack of genetic monitoring
Rare breeds threatened by lack of genetic monitoring

Gaps in genetic diversity research risks some UK livestock breeds.
Wales introduces compulsory poultry housing measures
Wales introduces compulsory poultry housing measures

Chief vet urges vigilance as avian flu cases rise.
MSD Animal Health launches FlockCheck 2026
MSD Animal Health launches FlockCheck 2026

The service has been opened early to help vets get ahead.
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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
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