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Mountain rescuers have saved a dog from a gorge more than a fortnight after it was reported missing. The mischievous pup, Sparky, ran loose after chasing a group of goats at the Grey Mare’s Tail near Moffat. Steve McLachlan, from near Selkirk, searched for him for several hours before returning home. Concerned for Sparky’s safety, […]
Biologists from the National University of Singapore have discovered Chinese soft-shelled turtles pass waste through their mouths. The unusual finding was discovered when scientists analyzed samples of the water and found it contained urea. Researchers first observed the odd habit while studying how this turtle is capable of holding its breath for so long. They […]
The ‘bug’ on the NPL system which meant that the days of the week were not corresponding correctly with dates has now been fixed.
Mirko Curti and his cat have hit the headlines after discovering 2,000 year-old, previously undiscovered Roman ruins. After following his mischievous cat through the streets of Rome, Curti found his cat had crawled into an opening in the side of a cliff. With curiosity getting the better of him, he followed suit and soon realised […]
The Company of Animals have announced a revolutionary way to turn your dog’s meal into a challenging game! By entertaining your dog with their own food allowance you can help to remove problems such as inappropriate chewing and boredom. Simply scatter the desired amount of food across the Green and watch your dog ‘work’ to push the food […]
There have been very minor changes to a few of the tasks – essentially wording only. LD08 – wording change to the scenario to indicate right carpus. Identification of horse no longer included. Task steps remain the same. NC19 wording change to the task to include that the tablets will be given twice daily. Remainder of […]
With Halloween just around the corner it is not just the children that will be full of fright and excitement. However, at Animal Planet, they have devised a list of safety tips enabling your pet to join in the fun whilst looking after them too. 1. Crazy costumes Whilst it would be adorable to dress […]
We are waiting for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to issue the last batch of NPL Log-Ins. As soon as we receive them we will email the details to relevant students. We are hoping they will be back from the RCVS next week.
It appears that bees in North-eastern France share the same love for the chocolate M&M’s as we do. Beekeepers found themselves in a sticky situation when the bees started to produce honey in shades of blue and green. The mystery of the coloured honey was soon resolved as it was revealed the bees were feeding […]
Finding suitable cases to sign off evidence for your NPL may prove difficult in practice. However, there are some alternative solutions to help overcome these problems. Firstly, if you are struggling to obtain a particular case/skill, where applicable, you can carry out a simulation based on a relevant OSCE task. This can then be referenced […]