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Apes engage in imaginative play, just like humans

Study suggests the ability to pretend likely dates back six million years.
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Chatter box Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. Chatter box

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Equine News
BVA calls for ban on cages for laying hens
BVA calls for ban on cages for laying hens

It recommends that enriched cages are phased out.
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Study explores best practice for faecal sampling of grazers
Study explores best practice for faecal sampling of grazers

Faecal samples from alpacas and sheep in Wales could protect wildlife worldwide.
Study explores 2022 vesicular disease outbreak
Study explores 2022 vesicular disease outbreak

Seneca Valley virus spread across five pig farms in England.
Well-fed calves more likely to play, study finds
Well-fed calves more likely to play, study finds

Hungrier animals were found to sacrifice play to find food.
Livestock transport highlighted in welfare research
Livestock transport highlighted in welfare research

New framework could guide how livestock is transported to abattoirs.
SCOPS launches Blowfly Emergence Forecast
SCOPS launches Blowfly Emergence Forecast

The tool will help farmers stay ahead of flystrike risk.
Survey sheds light on orf management
Survey sheds light on orf management

The disease remains widespread on UK sheep farms.
Chief vet urges vigilance as avian flu measures lift
Chief vet urges vigilance as avian flu measures lift

Scrupulous biosecurity remains the best way to mitigate disease spread.
Sheep welfare threatened by livestock attacks
Sheep welfare threatened by livestock attacks

Ninety-six per cent of sheep keepers saw a dog attack in 2025.
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VMD issues guidance on AVM-GSL packaging

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has shared advice on its requirements for medicines considered AVM-GSL.

The guidance explains the information that should be on the outer package, and sets out the typical maximum pack size for an AVM-GSL product. It also describes the user-friendly language, structure and phrases required on packaging and product leaflets.

AVM-GSL products do not require discussion between the purchaser and a veterinary professional. This means that clear product information is needed to support sales choices.

The information will be useful for submitting new products to the AVM-GSL category and lowering the distribution category of products from NFA-VPS to AVM-GSL.

The VMD's guidance can be accessed here.
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