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RSPCA warns of flood risks
Livestock owners urged to make flood preparations

With flood warnings being issued all over the UK, the RSPCA is urging farmers and pet owners to ensure they have preparations in place to guarantee their animals’ safety.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is working closely with fire and rescue services in affected areas and has carried out several rescues so far. Sheep in West Sussex were found stranded and, in the same area, some 20 cattle were marooned on a bank – requiring a team of six RSPCA Water Rescue team members to bring them to safety.

As of the 12th June, flood warnings have been issued in 40 areas of the UK with 32 in the south-east, 5 in East Anglia and others in the midlands, south-west and north-east England.


Tony Woodley, RSPCA Inspector, commented: "The public rightly feel very passionate about their animals and are often reluctant to leave them in times of crisis. It can make a difficult situation worse if they have not considered how they will care for their animals in transit or where to keep them until they can return to their homes."

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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.