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Bury St Edmunds voted UK's most dog-friendly town

The town has been recognised in the DogFriendly Awards.
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Chatter box The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. Chatter box

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Equine News
Edinburgh Zoo makes Hogmanay fireworks appeal
Edinburgh Zoo makes Hogmanay fireworks appeal

The zoo has asked nearby residents not to set off fireworks.
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Shetland nature reserves see increase in seabirds
Shetland nature reserves see increase in seabirds

Great skua populations have risen, but remain low.
New model for wildlife health management published
New model for wildlife health management published

 Principles from livestock health plans have been adapted.
Study finds evidence that crabs can feel pain
Study finds evidence that crabs can feel pain

 Researchers call for more humane treatment of shellfish.
Scotland snare ban comes into force
Scotland snare ban comes into force

 The new law has been welcomed by animal welfare organisations.
RSPCA sees highest hedgehog intake in three years
RSPCA sees highest hedgehog intake in three years

2,002 hedgehogs have been admitted this year so far.
Red panda cub's death linked to firework stress
Red panda cub's death linked to firework stress

Three-month-old Roxie died on Bonfire Night this year.
Rescued seal pups released with GPS trackers for study
Rescued seal pups released with GPS trackers for study

 The data will provide insights into how the pups adjust to life in the wild.
Hedgehog conservation strategy launched
Hedgehog conservation strategy launched

Document aims to tackle decline in hedgehog numbers.
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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.
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