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Goats can follow the direction of human voice, study finds

Researchers highlight the role of domestication in the emergence of this ability.
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Chatter box Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  Chatter box

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Equine News
Rare bush dog pups emerge from zoo den
Rare bush dog pups emerge from zoo den

The five pups are only around a month old.
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Abandoned marmoset settles into new home
Abandoned marmoset settles into new home

Nibbles was found in a bag on a London bus.
Seeds and nuts recommended for winter bird-feeding
Seeds and nuts recommended for winter bird-feeding

 The RSPB says diets should change from November.
London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in
London Zoo conducts annual weigh-in

 Monkeys, penguins and even snails stepped onto the scales.
Rare babirusa born at Chester Zoo
Rare babirusa born at Chester Zoo

 African swine fever is pushing the species to extinction.
RSPB announces historic osprey hatching
RSPB announces historic osprey hatching

Ospreys have not hatched at a UK nature reserve since the Victorian era.
Zoo hails arrival of highly endangered chicks
Zoo hails arrival of highly endangered chicks

Five secretarybirds hatch as part of an international breeding programme.
National Trust launches emergency appeal following
National Trust launches emergency appeal following "heartbreaking" fire

 The charity is asking its supporters to "give what they can"
Review highlights 'worrying' drop in migratory birds
Review highlights 'worrying' drop in migratory birds

More than half of species globally have seen population declines.
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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.'
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