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Double your money to help save orang-utans
Chris Packham is encouraging donations to World Land Trust.

Chris Packham and Bill Oddie back bid to buy land for primates

The World Land Trust is urging the public to support its Big Match Fortnight, where any donations to its Borneo Rainforest Appeal will be doubled.


The trust is aiming to raise £300,000 during the event, backed by Bill Oddie and Chris Packham and which kicks off on October 2.


Destruction of primate habitat is primarily thought to be the cause of reduced numbers of orang-utans in Malaysian Borneo. The World Land Trust has identified an area of land which, when protected, will link two reserves and greatly increase the area of forest available to the primates.


John Burton, WLT’s chief executive, said: "Big Match Fortnight is a golden opportunity to raise valuable funds. If we can raise at least £300,000 in pledged funds and donations during the event, it will help  us considerably towards meeting our million-pound target.:"

During the fortnight donations can be made online, over the phone by debit or credit card, by cheque or with Charities Aid Foundation vouchers.

For details visit www.worldlandtrust.org/news/2013/09/bill-oddie-chris-packham-back-big-match-fortnight

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.