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Guernsey changes wood pigeon law
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Wood pigeon is no longer classed as a pest under Guernsey hunting laws

Game bird shooters in Guernsey are being warned by police that they may be unknowingly breaking animal welfare laws if they shoot wood pigeons because of changes in legislation, the BBC reports.

A limited number of animals and birds can be hunted as game in Guernsey, including wild rabbit, the common pheasant, grey or English partridge, red-legged or French partridge, Eurasian woodcock, and the common snipe.

The State of Guernsey Guidance Document provides information on who can hunt, the places where animals can be hunted, the methods of hunting that can be used and, in certain cases the times of the year when game animals can be hunted (there is a close season for some species). Hunting with dogs and ferrets is permitted and nets and cage traps can be used. All other traps and snares are prohibited.

Wood pigeon is now defined as game and not as a pest under recent amendments. This means that it is illegal to shoot them on public land between October until the end of January.

Also added to the guidance document are greylag goose and hybrid mallard duck. They can be killed by either air rifle or shotgun on private land only, but shooters need relevant permits.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.