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Lion Cubs Carry On the Circle of Life
Newborn lion cubs make welcome addition to ZSL London Zoo.

ZSL London Zoo are celebrating the arrival of two critically endangered Asian lion cubs.

Born just in time for Halloweeen, the two cubs - nicknamed Pumpkin and Spook - are the second pair of children to parents Abi and the topically-named Lucifer.

Roughly 350 Asian lions remain in the wild and just 90 live in captivity. ZSL London Zoo is part of the European Breeding Programme for Asian lions and Zookeeper, Tony Cholerton, said: "We're thrilled about the arrival of Lucifer's cubs."

He added: "It's lovely to see that Abi is making such a good mother and we're expecting that Lucifer will be a roaring success as a second-time dad."

The youngsters are expected to make their first public appearance in their outside paddock in November - just in time for their first Christmas at ZSL London Zoo.

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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.