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Double your money to help save orang-utans
Chris Packham is encouraging donations to World Land Trust.

Chris Packham and Bill Oddie back bid to buy land for primates

The World Land Trust is urging the public to support its Big Match Fortnight, where any donations to its Borneo Rainforest Appeal will be doubled.


The trust is aiming to raise £300,000 during the event, backed by Bill Oddie and Chris Packham and which kicks off on October 2.


Destruction of primate habitat is primarily thought to be the cause of reduced numbers of orang-utans in Malaysian Borneo. The World Land Trust has identified an area of land which, when protected, will link two reserves and greatly increase the area of forest available to the primates.


John Burton, WLT’s chief executive, said: "Big Match Fortnight is a golden opportunity to raise valuable funds. If we can raise at least £300,000 in pledged funds and donations during the event, it will help  us considerably towards meeting our million-pound target.:"

During the fortnight donations can be made online, over the phone by debit or credit card, by cheque or with Charities Aid Foundation vouchers.

For details visit www.worldlandtrust.org/news/2013/09/bill-oddie-chris-packham-back-big-match-fortnight

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'