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London Zoo's gorillas get Halloween pumpkin treat

Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
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Chatter box BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. Chatter box

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Equine News
Vets collaborate for giraffe's dental examination
Vets collaborate for giraffe's dental examination

Edinburgh Zoo's giraffe had unusual swelling on its face.
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Major zoos announce cryobanking collaboration
Major zoos announce cryobanking collaboration

The alliance will focus on sharing best practices and expertise.
Farmland birds declining in England, RSPB reveals
Farmland birds declining in England, RSPB reveals

 The charity calls on the government to better support farmers tackling declines.
EEHV vaccine for Asian elephants has trial breakthrough
EEHV vaccine for Asian elephants has trial breakthrough

 The vaccine could save the lives of young elephants.
Tributes paid to conservationist Jane Goodall
Tributes paid to conservationist Jane Goodall

 The animal rights campaigner has died at the age of 91.
RZSS criticises Defra transfer 'red tape'
RZSS criticises Defra transfer 'red tape'

Legislation has restricted vital conservation efforts.
Developments made with grey squirrel contraception
Developments made with grey squirrel contraception

Grey squirrels pose a threat to endangered red squirrels.
Silverback gorilla receives health check at London Zoo
Silverback gorilla receives health check at London Zoo

 Kiburi had a CT scan and full cardiology exam.
Wildlife crime 'must be taken seriously'
Wildlife crime 'must be taken seriously'

Report reveals incidents are being systemically overlooked.
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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
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