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Over 100 dogs removed in rescue centre raid
Humberside Police said it could not confirm any further details as the investigation is ongoing. (Stock photo)
Investigations into Lincolnshire business ongoing

A major raid by Humberside Police and the RSPCA has seen more than 100 dogs removed from a rescue centre in North Lincolnshire.

The dogs were taken from 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic on Habrough Road, South Killingholme, BBC News reported. A number of cats were also removed from the site.

According to its sign, 4 Paws offers boarding kennels as well as a ‘second chance rescue’.

Chief inspector Ian Briggs from the RSPCA’s special operations unit told the BBC: “The animals are all being moved into a safe secure environment where they will be cared for, treated for any ailments and monitored for any infectious diseases.

“They will remain in the care of the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust throughout the investigation.”

While no arrests have been made, Mr Briggs said a number of people are “helping us with our inquiries and have been taken away by the police.”

He added: “We’re investigating everything about this organisation. The operation has been built over the last few weeks. It involves information coming in from concerned members of the public.”

Mr Briggs reportedly advised anyone who has acquired animals from 4 Paws, or who has dogs in its kennels, to contact the RSPCA.

Inspector Tim Harvey of Humberside Police told BBC News: “We and our colleagues at the RSPCA are currently carrying out an intel-led operation at an animal rescue organisation in Killingholme.

“At this stage, we cannot confirm any further details, as the investigation is ongoing.”

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.