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Over 2000 farm animals feared dead in flooding
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Thousands of livestock are feared to have died in the floods caused by Storm Desmond earlier this month.
Charity calls for donations of fodder and feed

Thousands of livestock are feared to have died in the floods caused by Storm Desmond earlier this month.

Farmers Weekly say that latest estimates from the Fallen Stock Company show that around 2000 sheep and 100 cattle perished in the flood water.

The news comes as Forage Aid, a charity which supplied emergency livestock feed and bedding to farmers hit by the storm, repeated its call for fodder and feed.

Speaking to Farmers Weekly, Forage Aid founder Andrew Ward said: “It is very bad in places – there are many more animal fatalities than many people envisaged.

“Thousands of sheep have died or are missing – a lot of people I have spoken to believe they have been washed out into the Irish Sea.”

The charity say that they have received 200 pledges from farmers wanting donate forage, with nine livestock markets in Cumbria signed up as distribution depots for supplies.

However, they add that farmers wanting to donate supplied should do so through the Forage Aid website, and not turn up at the depots unannounced.  

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Free CPD announced for BVNA members

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 Zoetis is to present a CPD event for free to members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA).

Led by veterinary consultant Ruth Moxon, the one-hour online session is designed to help veterinary nurses discuss parasiticide options with clients. It will advise on structuring recommendations, factors for product choice and moving away from 'selling'.

'How do you recommend parasite treatments to your clients?' will be presented on Tuesday, 20 May at 7.30pm. It is free for BVNA members, with 15.00 tickets for non-members.

Veterinary nurses can email cpd@bvna.co.uk to book their place. 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.