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App to track lost pets
Pet tracker could prevent dog thefts

 A new android and iPhone app which will allow owners to real-time track their pets has been announced.

On May 17, Take 2 Technology unveiled their MSP340 pet tracker device, which consists of a Pet Tracker Collar and smartphone app to enable owners keep track of their pets.

To link up to the collar, which is fitted with a pay as you go sim card, owners dial the GPS collar phone number from the app on their smartphone, and then hang up. An instant alert will then be sent back to the phone with the pet's location.

Users can also set up a geo fence, meaning that if their pet strays from a particular area, such as the garden, the owner will be immediately notified by SMS.

It is hoped that the device, which is now available to users, could help to prevent pet thefts.

Image: MSP340 Pet Tracker Collar, Take 2 Technology

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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.