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Goat hijacks Austrian motorist's car
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Police recruit farmhands to remove goat from car

An Austrian motorist was obliged to call for police assistance after his car was hijacked by a goat which had escaped from a nearby farm. Gunther Hauser, 45, was driving through Radkersburg in Austria when he had to stop his car to chase the escaped goat from a remote country road, but his attempts to chase it away backfired when the goat got past him and jumped into the car. It then refused to leave the car and began eating the seats.

Unfortunately, Mr Hauser's problems did not end there. When he attempted to seek assistance at a nearby farm, he was mistaken for a suspected burglar and chased away. Mr Hauser then decided to call the police, who were fortunately able to recruit the local farmhands to get the goat out the car and return him to his proper enclosure.

Speaking later, Mr Hauser added that "I had to take a picture of the goat because my insurance company would never have believed me."

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New roadshow brings free flea and tick checks to dog owners

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 A nationwide roadshow offering free, personalised parasite risk assessments and flea and tick checks will be visiting popular dog events across the UK.

The All About Dogs shows in Norfolk and Knebworth, will be among the first events to host MSD Animal Health's Big Parasite Check campaign, which aims to address common misconceptions and highlight the importance of year-round parasite protection.

A total of six dog-friendly events will feature the free clinics from summer through to winter. Full roadshow dates and locations are available on The Big Parasite Check map or through your local MSD Animal Health Representative.  

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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.'