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First gentoo penguin chicks born
Zoo celebrates birth of first two chicks

Edinburgh Zoo has announced the birth of two gentoo penguin chicks - the first chicks ever to be born in the new enclosure, Penguins Rock.

The chicks have not yet been named, and are the first ever to be delivered by the new mother, although the father has parented before.

According to an update from the zoo on the afternoon of May 14, a third chick was emerging from the egg and is expected to hatch fully by May 15. A further 44 eggs are still to hatch at the zoo.

In the wild, the gentoo penguin population is growing in the Antarctic Peninsula but has seen a rapid decline in some island territories.

This decline is thought to be due to pollution or disturbed fisheries. The species is protected under the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and listed on the International Union For Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List as "near threatened".

Image: Gentoo penguin chick, Edinburgh Zoo

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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BSAVA publishes fifth Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology

The BSAVA has published the fifth edition of its BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology.

The new edition has been reviewed and updated, including new developments in diagnostics, therapeutic approaches and clinical decision-making. It is structured to support clinicians through diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.

The guide features five new chapters covering acute myelopathies, chronic myelopathies, emergency protocols, neurotoxicology and neuro-oncology.

It also includes over 100 videos, including demonstrations of neurological examinations, clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures.

Nicola Lloyd, publishing manager, said: "Whether you're a general practitioner seeking practical guidance, or a specialist aiming to refine your expertise, this edition remains an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the care of neurologically compromised dogs and cats."