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An Elephant to the Rescue
An elephant keeper from West Midland Safari Park received some help from an unlikely friend when his vehicle spluttered to a halt in the animal reserves and he found himself in a spot of bother.

Within minutes ‘Five’ - an 18-year-old African Elephant - was on the scene and assisted with a push start, alas to no avail. She then proceeded to lift the bonnet, removed the dipstick with her truck and passed it on to her frazzled keeper to check what had happened. 

Breakdown sorted and panic over Five had time to show off a few extra skills, which was all part of the service, and started on a touch of spring-cleaning. She reached into a bucket of water with her trunk, sprayed the vehicle with water to remove any dust, then gathered up a sponge with her trunk and cleaned the windows and paintwork with the style of a true professional.

Director of Wildlife, Bob Lawrence, said, “Five and her Keeper are a real team. It is said that an Elephant never forgets, thankfully we don’t experience many vehicle breakdowns, but next time Five will know exactly what to do”.

West Midland Safari Park have three African Elephants that have often engaged in a variety of unusual pursuits, such as creating works of art and playing football. It appears that there is no end to their extraordinary talents.

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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.