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Life saved for stranded mouse
A baby dormouse has a lucky escape

A baby dormouse was rescued alone on a pavement, beside a busy road, by a gardener that nearly trod on it.

The tiny mouse, which is thought to be just three weeks old, had fallen from its mother's nest and had no hope of finding its way back as its eyes had not yet opened.

Fortunately, the passer-by, a gardener from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, rescued the mouse and took it to the nearby Folly Wildlife Centre, where it was nursed in an incubator.

The mouse, which has been named Douglas by staff at the centre, was fed formula every two hours until it's strength was built up.

Centre manager, Annette Risley, said: "He was at serious risk of dying from hypothermia or he could have been stepped on, so the gardener picked him up and got him to us.

"He is making great progress and will eventually go to another animal centre before being released into the wild in about a year."

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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.