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Dog elected as Mayor of Minnesota town
Dog with interviewer

Duke the dog is seven years old and is the new mayor of Cormorant, Minnesota.

Residents of Cormorant, Minnesota have welcomed a seven-year-old dog named Duke as their new Mayor after he won the town's recent election.

According to wday.com, twelve people each paid $1 to cast a vote. David Rick of Cormorant says:  "He follows me wherever I go. His name came up. In fact, I voted for him."

Tricia Maloney of Cormorant added:  "Poor Richard Sherbrook that owns the Cormorant store, he didn't even have half as many votes as Duke did."

After winning, Duke received five hours of grooming and a brand new outfit. As for his salary, a pet food shop is donating a year's supple of kibble to reward him for his service.

Duke, who was sworn in on Saturday during Cormorant's annual fair, is far from the youngest recent mayor in Minnesota.  A young boy called Bobby Tufts won the post when he was just three years of age.  He recently lost his bid for a third consecutive term to 16-year old Eric Mueller of Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

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Survey launched to investigate EHV

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 Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).

EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.

The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.

Complete the survey here. 

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The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.

Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.