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Osprey makes migration record
Fastest migration of any tagged European osprey

An osprey raised in the Scottish Highlands has made what the RSPB believe to be the fastest migration of any satellite tagged osprey.

The bird of prey, named Alba, took only two weeks to complete its first ever migration - a journey which takes most birds months.

The RSPB's Loch Garten reserve in Scotland, where Alba was tagged, is some 3,000 miles from her destination of West Africa. Staff at the reserve have described the fortnight-long journey as "astonishing".

"Other tagged birds have taken months to do this," said Richard Thaxton, Loch Garten site manager. "It is all the more remarkable when you think that this is her first migration, with sea crossing to contend with and all sorts of weather.

"It's good to know she has arrived there safely."

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk