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Britain’s 'last lion tamer' refused licence
Mr Chipperfield owns two lions and a tiger.
Thomas Chipperfield owns two lions and a tiger

A lion tamer from Hampshire has been refused a licence to use three big cats in his travelling big top show.

Thomas Chipperfield from Winchester is Britain’s only remaining lion tamer. According to BBC News, his appeal against the decision by Defra was also rejected in court.

A Defra spokesperson said: “We remain absolute in our commitment to banning wild animals in circuses and intend to introduce the ban prior to the regulations expiring in January 2020.
 
“Until then, we will impose the strictest possible standards to ensure the welfare needs of these animals are met.”

Mr Chipperfield, who owns two lions and a tiger, submitted an application to Defra in April last year for his Big Cats Live circus. He appealed against Defra’s decision in July, but it was later upheld by North Staffordshire Magistrates Court.

BBC News said that the court rejected the appeal over concerns that, while he was experienced with big cats, he may be unable to maintain stable care plans for the animals and to provide written itineraries.

Defra has confirmed it does not intend to renew regulations allowing animals in travelling circuses when they expire in January 2020. 

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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.