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Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Chatter box Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. Chatter box

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Equine News
Rare Grevy's zebra bachelor arrives at Edinburgh Zoo
Rare Grevy's zebra bachelor arrives at Edinburgh Zoo

The trip forms part of a coordinated breeding programme.
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Beavers 'write history' into landscape
Beavers 'write history' into landscape

Researchers track the northward expansion of the species.
Pesticides contaminate 100 per cent of British garden birds tested
Pesticides contaminate 100 per cent of British garden birds tested

 Every feather sample from five common birds tested positive.
New bird-feeding guidelines set amid disease outbreak
New bird-feeding guidelines set amid disease outbreak

 Too much food may increase spread of trichomonosis.
Zoo welcomes endangered giant otter triplets
Zoo welcomes endangered giant otter triplets

 The birth brings hope for this rapidly declining species.
New primate regulations come into force
New primate regulations come into force

RSPCA warns many primates could be abandoned.
Public urged to give birds space this summer
Public urged to give birds space this summer

The RSPB says ground-nesting birds are at greatest risk of human disturbance.
Government consulting on trail hunting ban

Government consulting on trail hunting ban


 Campaigners say the practice is being used as a 'smokescreen' for illegal hunting with dogs.
Rare monkey gives birth after surgery saves foot
Rare monkey gives birth after surgery saves foot

Operation saves monkey's foot from amputation.
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VMD issues guidance on AVM-GSL packaging

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has shared advice on its requirements for medicines considered AVM-GSL.

The guidance explains the information that should be on the outer package, and sets out the typical maximum pack size for an AVM-GSL product. It also describes the user-friendly language, structure and phrases required on packaging and product leaflets.

AVM-GSL products do not require discussion between the purchaser and a veterinary professional. This means that clear product information is needed to support sales choices.

The information will be useful for submitting new products to the AVM-GSL category and lowering the distribution category of products from NFA-VPS to AVM-GSL.

The VMD's guidance can be accessed here.
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