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Rare Amur tiger cubs born
Thriving duo at Highland Wildlife Park

A rare and significant birth has taken place at the Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland, with a pair of Amur tiger cubs arriving overnight on May 28.

The birth has important implications for the wider survival of this acutely endangered species - it is believed that at one time there were just 50 Amur tigers left in the wild.

The cubs have been born to first-time mother Dominika, who was also born at the wildlife park in 2009. The litter is reported to be healthy and thriving.

Una Richardson, head keeper at the park, said: “We could not be more delighted that our female Amur tiger Dominika has given birth to two beautiful cubs. Every animal birth is special, but perhaps none more so than an Amur tiger birth...

"The fact our tigers feel relaxed enough to breed and rear a litter in their home in the Highlands makes us extremely proud that we have created an environment for them that meets their needs."

Dominika and the cubs are off show at the moment, but the male - Marty - can be seen wandering about the enclosure.

It is thought the cubs will not be on show for around five weeks, and may start to venture out around mid-July.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.