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Zookeeper sustained ‘traumatic injuries’ - inquest
He offered his condolences to Ms King’s family and friends for what he described as her “tragic” death.
Investigation into Hamerton Zoo death is ongoing

Rosa King, a senior zookeeper who was killed by a tiger at Hamerton Zoo in Cambridgeshire sustained “traumatic injuries”, an inquest has heard.

Ms King died on 29 May after the tiger entered an enclosure with her. A post-mortem examination was carried out on 31 May but an investigation by the police and the council is ongoing to find out how the tiger came into direct contact with her.

David Heming, senior coroner of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, opened the inquest into her death in Huntingdon, BBC News reports. He offered his condolences to Ms King’s family and friends for what he described as her “tragic” death. The inquest has been adjourned until 23 October.

On Monday (5 June), Hamerton Zoo Park confirmed they would not euthanise the tiger. The zoo remains closed to the public.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.