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Broadcast of live study reveals insight
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Chatter box The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is running a two-day CPD workshop on clinical governance for vets and practice managers. The session will be held at Oakham Veterinary Hospital in Rutland on July 18 and 19 2013, and will be followed by downtime water sports on the nearby Rutland Water. The first day of the session will draw on experiences from the clinical audit support centre and RCVS practice standards scheme, while the second day will focus on the practicalities of the audit. Click here to find out more. Chatter box

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Oystercatchers nest in carpark
Oystercatchers nest in carpark

Scottish-native birds hatch in unusual spot
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Appeal for action on captive animals
Appeal for action on captive animals

EU zoos and circuses fail to meet welfare needs
Treating multiple infections
Treating multiple infections

 Unique parasite study finds treatment shortcomings
Scottish wildcats arrive at Edinburgh Zoo
Scottish wildcats arrive at Edinburgh Zoo

 Quartet of rare felines settle into their new enclosure
Bioblitz race for UK zoos
Bioblitz race for UK zoos

 Aquariums and zoos race to record wildlife
Cameras to prevent poaching
Cameras to prevent poaching

Bid to protect rhinos wins Google award
Cull opposition continues
Cull opposition continues

RSPCA vows to fight against badger cull
Extinct bumblebee reintroduced
Extinct bumblebee reintroduced

 Hope for UK bees as queens released in Kent
Dog disease threatens tigers
Dog disease threatens tigers

Unique surveillance programme launched in Indonesia
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Reading to dogs transformed life of boy with dyslexia

A Dogs Helping Kids scheme in North Devon, which aims to help children learn to read by practising aloud with dogs, has transformed the life of a boy with dyslexia. Aged nine, Finn Swanson was diagnosed as having dyslexic traits last year, and was a reluctant reader, which was impacting on his progress and confidence.

However, since he began reading to Dexter, a shih tzu/poodle cross, and Kym, a cavalier King Charles/poodle cross, Finn's teachers have seen a transformation in him. Special educational needs co-ordinator, Naomi Jeffries, says: "He's a completely different child."
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