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Kindness blog
13th November 2012
Kindness blog
Today is National Kindness Day! Kindness - "the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see" - is universally celebrated on 13th November, and people around the world are encouraged to show a little kindness and make the world a better place today. Everyone's idea of kindness differs - but for half a minute today, you are all urged to contemplate kindness and selfless acts that have had a lasting impact on you.
Brazil plans to clone endangered animals
13th November 2012
Brazil plans to clone endangered animals
Eight endangered animals, including jaguars and maned wolves, are to be cloned in Brazil in an attempt to help conservation. Brazil's agriculture research agency, Embrapa, and Brasilia Zoological Garden have been collecting tissue samples in order to clone the animals and keep them in captivity as a reserve. Other conservation groups have welcomed the plan, but say the priority is to preserve the species in the wild by minimising hunting and maintaining habitats.
AHVLA appoint new Country Director for Wales
8th November 2012
AHVLA appoint new Country Director for Wales
The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced Richard Bowen as its new Country Director for Wales. Richard will be responsible for all AHVLA activity in the country, in particular, ensuring that the agency is ready to deal with outbreaks of exotic animal disease. Prior to this, Richard worked at Director level in AHVLA for some time.
Small UK charity in need of help
7th November 2012
Small UK charity in need of help
Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust, a small UK charity that looks after working equines in west Africa, is fundraising to build a new housing barn. The charity's old barn was destroyed after excessive rainfall spread across Gambia. Anna Skillet, administrator for the trust, said: "The barn really is essential for the well-being of the animals in our care, some of whom are under close veterinary supervision." Click here to make a donation.
River Welland
6th November 2012
River Welland
The River Welland in Leicestershire will undergo a 500,000 conservation project funded by the Defra Catchment Restoration Fund. A team of scientists and volunteers will take part in the project aimed to lure back wildlife, such as kingfishers, to the area. Work will start on the conservation in the spring.
Young Kennel Club careers day
5th November 2012
Young Kennel Club careers day
The fifth annual Young Kennel Club (YKC) careers day has taken place for 14 to 24 year olds that hope to pursue a career with dogs. The day involved experts such as a council dog warden, a dog behaviourist, a Guide Dogs recruitment consultant, trainers, PDSA vets, a vet nurse and a Blue Cross education officer. Dog behaviourist Mark Callis said: "It is important that tomorrow's leaders of the dog world are fully grounded and experienced and able to promote responsible dog ownership."
New reserve sees arrival of 18 pandas
1st November 2012
New reserve sees arrival of 18 pandas
Eighteen pandas have been released into a new wildlife reserve in China after an earthquake devastated their old one. The 8.0 magnitude earthquake forced the removal of giant pandas from their reservation in Sichuan province in 2008, and it has taken four years to build a brand new one. Click here to watch the first 18 explore their new five acre home, which will eventually accommodate 59 pandas.
Tortoise conservation and welfare conference
30th October 2012
Tortoise conservation and welfare conference
A conference, called Tortoise matters: improving standards for captive chelonians in the UK, will be taking place at Colchester Zoo on 17 November. The event is being held by Tortoise Welfare UK and the Norfolk Tortoise Club and will discuss matters that include medical treatment, UV lights and genetic diversity. Click here for more information.
tablet blog
24th October 2012
tablet blog
Practice managers are being advised to take note that in every pot of 100 tablets, there are not necessarily 100 tablets inside - and that this should be taken onboard when carrying out a stock audit.
Onswitch blog
23rd October 2012
Onswitch blog
Onswitch have announced that world-renowned management consultant Shawn McVey will be delivering five exclusive sessions next year, following his success at BSAVA. The two-day Emotional Intelligence sessions will take place during July and August 2013. Click here to find out more.
Calling for kittens for behaviour study
19th October 2012
Calling for kittens for behaviour study
UK Kitten owners are being called to help with a study into the causes of common behaviour patterns and diseases in cats, which little is currently known about. A further 700 kittens are needed, aged between eight and 16 weeks, by the end of December. The study is the first of its kind and is being run by The University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Services. Click here to find out more.
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD)
16th October 2012
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD)
The European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) is taking place on 18 November. The public health initiative, coordinated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (EDPC), raises awareness of antibiotic resistance, the threat it poses and the importance of prudent use of antibiotics. The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) says on its website: "Veterinarians of Europe have a great role to play in this initiative."
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