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Wild lynx may be reintroduced in the UK
wild lynx
The Eurasian lynx has been extinct in Britain for more than 1,300 years.

Consultation launched to gauge views of the public

Wild lynx could be reintroduced to parts of the UK, more than 1,300 years after they became extinct. A consultation launched by the Lynx UK Trust is seeking the public's views on the proposal.

The Eurasian lynx is thought to have been hunted to extinction for its fur between 500 and 700 AD in Britain.

As part of the ambitious "rewilding" project, the Lynx UK Trust proposes to release a number of lynx wearing radio tracking devices at three UK sites - in Norfolk, Cumbria and Aberdeenshire.

Initially, an online survey aims to find out whether the public supports or opposes the reintroduction as part of a controlled and scientific trial.

After the consultation is completed, the trust will apply to Natural England and Scottish Natural Heritage for approval.

Dr Peter O'Donoghue from Lynx UK Trust told BBC News: "We're delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response. It will be done in a very controlled, scientific way and we would be sure that everyone's concerns and voices would be taken into account."

The survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reintroduction

Image © David Castor/Wikimedia Commons

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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.