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Glastonbury dog "Dolly" reunited with owners
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Dolly the dog was named after country singer Dolly Parton, who performed at Glastonbury for the first time this year.
Animal charity says it was legally obligated to return Dolly

A dog rescued from this year's Glastonbury music festival has been reunited with her owners.

The white lurcher was named Dolly after country singer Dolly Parton offered to adopt the dog if her owners did not come forward.

Dolly the dog was taken in by the Happy Landings animal shelter after being found cowering in one of the 5,000 tents left behind at Worthy Farm after the festival.

Staff found her during the clean up of the festival site, clearly distressed, with food provided but no water. She was treated for a serious ear infection by the rescue shelter.

Happy Landings have announced on their website that Dolly's owners have come forward. Despite having some "concerns and unanswered questions", the charity says it was legally obligated to hand Dolly back.

"The RSPCA followed all avenues possible within their legal constraints," said the charity. "Dolly was delighted to see her owner and vice versa. There have been tears all round. We have passed on all medication and the owner will have a programme of care to uphold that was started here with us and will be monitored...

"We understand people's disappointment with this outcome, we did seek legal advice from different sources but had no other option."

The charity thanked those who had offered donations to help with Dolly's care.

Dolly Parton performed at Glastonbury for the first time this year. After hearing of the dog's discovery she said she would take her back to America with her if nobody claimed her within a reasonable amount of time.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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The guide features five new chapters covering acute myelopathies, chronic myelopathies, emergency protocols, neurotoxicology and neuro-oncology.

It also includes over 100 videos, including demonstrations of neurological examinations, clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures.

Nicola Lloyd, publishing manager, said: "Whether you're a general practitioner seeking practical guidance, or a specialist aiming to refine your expertise, this edition remains an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the care of neurologically compromised dogs and cats."