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Beaver moves into Perthshire Loch
First time beaver has lived there for 200 years

A beaver has made its home in a Perthshire loch, the first time an animal has lived there in roughly two centuries.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) has been monitoring the animal at the Loch of the Lowes since it was first spotted in August, and it is thought to be related to one of the many beavers in the River Tay catchment that have escaped or were illegally released from captivity.

Beavers were hunted to extinction in the UK towards the end of the 18th century and the current wild beaver populations in Scotland either belong to the Government licensed Scottish Beaver Trial in Knapdale in Argyll, or have descendent from escapees from private collections.

SWT has said it is keen to be involved in the monitoring of the existing populations of beavers in Tayside, and is pleased to be a part of the Tayside Beaver Study Group.

Chief Executive Simon Milne said: "The Scottish Wildlife Trust wishes to see the return of beeves to Scotland; it is a missing part of our ecosystem."

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FIVP publishes CMA Compliance Checklist

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 FIVP has published a CMA Compliance Checklist to support independent practices with the Market Investigation Order.

The document includes deadlines for small and large businesses, with tick boxes for each of the tasks. The organisation also invites practices to contact them for support with requirements.

Rita Dingwall, FIVP chair, said: FIVP appreciates that navigating the new CMA requirements can feel daunting. We hope this checklist will make things a little easier, helping independent practices work through what is required with confidence. 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.