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Lost donkey hitches a ride with the police
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'Squishy' fit perfectly on the backseat of the police car.

Oklahoma police escort mini-donkey on the back seat

A lost miniature donkey has been rescued in style, getting to hitch a ride in the back of a police car this week.

Police were called after a member of the public found the donkey wandering in the road in the city of Norman, Oklahoma.

When officer Kyle Canaan responded to the call, he found the mini-donkey - nicknamed 'Squishy' - fitted perfectly on the backseat of his car.

Squishy was driven to the home of Robin Strader, the member of the public who found him, and he has since been reunited with his owner.

Image (c) City of Norman, OK Police Department/Facebook

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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.