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London Zoo penguin chicks take to water for first time

The chicks have been hand-reared by keepers.
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Chatter box NOAH has elected its board team, as part of its annual general meeting.

Ned Flaxman, general manager at Norbrook Laboratories Ltd, retains his position as chair, which he has held since June 2023.

Caitrina Oakes (Vetoquinol) remains past chair, and Matthew Frost (Elanco) remains treasurer.

Andrew Buglass (Eco Animal Health Ltd), Oya Canbas (Zoetis) and Charlotte Covell (Virbac) are newly elected vice-chairs. Meanwhile Roy Geary (Ceva) and John Toole (Beaphar) join the NOAH Board of Management.

Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said: "I congratulate all the officers and board members who have been elected or re-elected today.

"I look forward to working together to ensure that NOAH continues to deliver at the highest standard for its members." Chatter box

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Equine News
Livestock attack DNA project moves to next stage
Livestock attack DNA project moves to next stage

DNA collection kits are being distributed as part of trial.
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Farmers reminded of bluetongue risk
Farmers reminded of bluetongue risk

Cases are increasing in northern Europe.
Welsh government adjusts bovine TB testing rules
Welsh government adjusts bovine TB testing rules

Changes have been made in response to industry feedback.
Movement data could help control cattle diseases, study finds
Movement data could help control cattle diseases, study finds

Researchers analysed cattle movements in Uganda.
Sheep scab research awarded £1.2m grant
Sheep scab research awarded £1.2m grant

Project to look at development and spread of treatment resistance.
BVD testing to become mandatory in Wales
BVD testing to become mandatory in Wales

New rules will be in force from 1 July 2024.
Researchers to monitor impact of zinc oxide ban
Researchers to monitor impact of zinc oxide ban

The project is working with multiple commercial pig herds across the UK.
Free bluetongue tests now available in high-risk counties
Free bluetongue tests now available in high-risk counties

Livestock keepers can apply for testing before moving or selling animals.
Enzootic abortion vaccine supply issues announced
Enzootic abortion vaccine supply issues announced

Supply gap to affect UK this summer.
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Series two of SCOPS podcast launched

The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) Group has launched the second series of its podcast.

The series will comprise four episodes, with topics including the sustainable use of parasite treatments, effective quarantining, administrating a mid/late season dose, and tackling resistance to multiple groups of anthelmintic.

Kevin Harrison, Gloucestershire sheep farmer and SCOPS chair, said: "The podcast is suitable for sheep farmers, vets and advisers, so please subscribe and spread the word if you enjoy the content.

"All episodes from series one are still available online, as well as the new episodes being added."

The podcast is available on the SCOPS website and other podcast platforms.
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