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Behaviour event focuses on communication

Symposium to be held marking 21 years of UKRCB

A symposium focusing on communication is to be held by the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists (UKRCB), a national network of canine behaviour advisors.

This year's event, entitled "Do you speak dog? Does he speak human?", coincides with the organisation's 21st anniversary.

The topic will be presented by animal behaviourist, Dr Anne McBride, who has lectured all over the world on the human-animal bond and various aspects of animal behaviour.

Her presentation will look at the day-to-day communication between humans and animals, with particular reference to the importance of understanding body language.

With huge benefits to owner-pet relationships, learning to read body language will form a key part of the discussion.

The symposium will take place at the Hilton Coventry Hotel on September 22, 2013. For further information or to book a place, visit the UKRCB website.

Image: Dr Anne McBride

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Germany FMD import restrictions eased

The UK government has lifted the import restrictions placed on FMD-susceptible commodities from Germany.

The decision comes after the country was recognised as foot-and-mouth disease free without vaccination on 14 May.

Imports of FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products from Germany were originally banned, after the country reported a case of FMD near Brandenburg in January. In March, the UK government permitted imports from outside of the outbreak zone.

Germany will now be able to import FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products into the UK, providing they meet other import conditions.

The decision follows rigorous technical assessment of measures in Germany. Defra says it will not hesitate respond to FMD outbreaks.