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SGA warns on Capercaillie second extinction
Calls for control of Pine Marten population

The Scottish Gamekeepers' Association (SGA) has warned that the rare capercaillie (a large woodland grouse) could be driven back into extinction if predation by pine martens is not brought under control. The species became extinct in Scotland some time around 1785, but was reintroduced after transplants from still extant populations in Sweden in the early 19th century.

The SGA has called upon Scottish Natural Heritage to introduce licences to sanction the control of pine martens, which are one of Scotland's rarest mammal species. Proposed methods of population control include trapping and subsequent relocation or outright culling.

"Predation levels across the board have risen and are now far too high for capercaillie numbers to get above the levels required to be safe. There is little point in wasting public money in creating new habitat (for capercaillie) if you don't control the predators that are eating them" said an SGA spokesman.

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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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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com