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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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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk