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City birds collect human items to impress females, study finds

Bowerbirds are using glass and plastic to decorate their nests.
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Chatter box Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA websiteChatter box

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Equine News
Calves show early indicator of Johne's disease exposure
Calves show early indicator of Johne's disease exposure

Antibodies were detected after they received colostrum from mothers.
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Sheep lameness assessments highlight Five Point Plan
Sheep lameness assessments highlight Five Point Plan

The plan can cut lameness by over two-thirds.
SCOPS warns of parasite 'perfect storm'
SCOPS warns of parasite 'perfect storm'

Weather conditions have created 'ideal' conditions for worm larvae.
Updated bovine TB-free strategy published
Updated bovine TB-free strategy published

It hopes to reach bovine TB-free status in England by 2038.
Lambing Survey renews calls for submissions
Lambing Survey renews calls for submissions

The survey closes on 30 June 2026.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zones lifted across the UK
Avian Influenza Prevention Zones lifted across the UK

CVO says risk to poultry across country has 'reduced'.
Calculator to optimise pig and broiler feed
Calculator to optimise pig and broiler feed

Tool will help nutritionists better assess beta-mannan levels.
Feather insights could reduce transmission of Marek's disease
Feather insights could reduce transmission of Marek's disease

"It's important to have multiple strategies available" - Prof. Andrea Wilson.
RSPCA calls for pig welfare consultation
RSPCA calls for pig welfare consultation

More than 22,000 signatures were delivered last July.
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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.

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