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Walk through fire to support lions
Asian lionness
ZSL hopes to raise £5.7 million to help protect Asian lions.

ZSL invite fund-raisers to brave coals to raise campaign cash

Fearless fund-raisers are being invited to prowl through fire to help raise cash to protect endangered Asiatic lions.

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is calling for those brave enough to sign up for a fire walking event being held at London Zoo on Thursday, November 20 to support their Lions400 campaign.

The campaign aims to raise £5.7m to create the new state-of-the-art lion breeding centre and 'Land of the Lions' exhibit at ZSL London Zoo, as well extend vital conservation work in India where only 400 Asiatic lions are left in the wild.

Fund-raisers will attend a 'Nothing is Impossible' seminar before stepping out to face the flames around 8pm, while family, friends and spectators can take a torch-lit tour of the zoo.

Fire walk and spectator tickets must be booked by 5pm on Thursday, November 20, with limited places available. Entrants must be aged 18 or over to take part in the fire walk - visit www.zsl.org/firewalk for more information and to register. 

Image courtesy of ZSL

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.