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Half-and-half cat
Venus's face is divided in two

Venus the cat has quickly become an internet sensation since showing her uniquely divided face.

Venus's owner says her cat was born with the distinct line down the middle of her face, which has jet black fur with a green eye on one side, and ginger fur with a blue eye on the other.

It is thought that Venus is a hybrid of two different populations of genetically distinct cells. This explains the two completely different halves of her face.

The cat has racked up almost two million views on YouTube and has more than 65,000 fans on Facebook, but despite the fame, Venus's owner describes her as a gentle and perfect pet with a big appetite.

"As tiny as she is, she likes to pick up the giant pieces of food from the dog food bowl rather than eat her cat food," she says.

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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.