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Government funding to tackle illegal wildlife trade
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Since its launch in 2014, Defra's lllegal Wildlife Challenge Fund has supported 19 projects in developing countries.

Up to £5 million to be made available

Up to £5 million of funding will be made available to initiatives around the world to help tackle poaching and the illegal wildlife trade, the UK government has announced.

The funding forms part of the Illegal Wildlife Challenge Fund which was announced by the Department for International Development and Defra in December 2013.

This second round of funding will support practical action against wildlife crime by strengthening law enforcement, reducing demand for illegal products and by helping communities develop sustainable conservation schemes.

Speaking at a meeting on illegal wildlife trade at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), Defra Minister Rory Stewart said:  "The illegal trade in animal products is putting some of our most iconic species like elephants, rhinos and tigers in severe danger.

 "This is not just an environmental challenge: tackling this trade means tackling corruption, strengthening security and improving livelihoods.

"This funding will help to reduce the supply of illegal wildlife products by supporting local communities to find new ways of earning a living and stopping poachers and criminal networks from controlling this barbaric trade. It will also support action to reduce demand for these products."

The news has been welcomed by ZSL, who say that the funding will provide essential resources to help curb demand, sustainable livelihoods to communities effected by illegal wildlife trade and help to strengthen the criminal justice system and enforcement on the ground.

Since its launch in 2014, Defra's lllegal Wildlife Challenge Fund has supported 19 projects in developing countries, protecting endangered species such as rhinos, elephants and snow leopards. 

The project has also helped to stop the criminality and conflict associated with international trafficking of illegal wildlife products.

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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.