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NZ dolphin conservation effort leads to progress
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Marine Protection Area slows population decline

A study by researchers from the University of Otago has confirmed that a designated Marine Protection Area (MPA) off the coast of Christchurch, New Zealand has led to an improvement in the survival rate of the local population of rare Hector's dolphins (Cephalorhynchus hectori). The New Zealand government is currently devoting consideration to extending the MPAs further in the hope of further gains.

The models used by the team suggest that the survival rate of the dolphins had improved by 5.4% to an overall rate whereby the population is now declining at a rate of approximately 1% per year instead of 6% as was previously the case. The team's findings may be found in the Journal of Applied Ecology.

Commenting, Dr Liz Slooten of the University of Otago's team said "The good news is that the situation has improved. The population was doing a nose-dive...The bad news is that the protected area is still too small. It would need to be extended further offshore to allow the population to stop declining and better still to grow and recover towards its original population size. The MPA hasn't quite yet 'saved' the dolphins but it's been a major step in the right direction."

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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