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Government funding to tackle illegal wildlife trade
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Since its launch in 2014, Defra's lllegal Wildlife Challenge Fund has supported 19 projects in developing countries.

Up to £5 million to be made available

Up to £5 million of funding will be made available to initiatives around the world to help tackle poaching and the illegal wildlife trade, the UK government has announced.

The funding forms part of the Illegal Wildlife Challenge Fund which was announced by the Department for International Development and Defra in December 2013.

This second round of funding will support practical action against wildlife crime by strengthening law enforcement, reducing demand for illegal products and by helping communities develop sustainable conservation schemes.

Speaking at a meeting on illegal wildlife trade at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), Defra Minister Rory Stewart said:  "The illegal trade in animal products is putting some of our most iconic species like elephants, rhinos and tigers in severe danger.

 "This is not just an environmental challenge: tackling this trade means tackling corruption, strengthening security and improving livelihoods.

"This funding will help to reduce the supply of illegal wildlife products by supporting local communities to find new ways of earning a living and stopping poachers and criminal networks from controlling this barbaric trade. It will also support action to reduce demand for these products."

The news has been welcomed by ZSL, who say that the funding will provide essential resources to help curb demand, sustainable livelihoods to communities effected by illegal wildlife trade and help to strengthen the criminal justice system and enforcement on the ground.

Since its launch in 2014, Defra's lllegal Wildlife Challenge Fund has supported 19 projects in developing countries, protecting endangered species such as rhinos, elephants and snow leopards. 

The project has also helped to stop the criminality and conflict associated with international trafficking of illegal wildlife products.

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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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WSAVA launches pet travel guidance factsheet

A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.

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.