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Paul O’ Grady announced as StreetVet ambassador
Paul O'Grady and StreetVet founder Jade Statt. 

TV presenter will join growing movement of volunteers 

Animal welfare campaigner Paul O’Grady has been announced as an ambassador for the veterinary organisation StreetVet.

The comedian and television presenter will join a growing movement of more than 300 volunteer vets and nurses, caring for homeless people and their pets across the United Kingdom.

Paul decided that he wanted to help StreetVet after joining volunteers on the streets as part of his ITV show, For the Love of Dogs. The episode will be broadcast on Wednesday (21 November).

“When we were filming ‘For the Love of Dogs’ we went out on the streets with StreetVet to see firsthand what they do for the homeless and their pets,” he said. “I was really impressed with the dedication of the team and want to support them to enable them to reach even more homeless people around the country.”

Founded in 2017 by veterinary surgeons Jade Start and Sam Joseph, StreetVet provides free and accessible animal care, essential items and reassurance to pet owners.

“To our homeless owners, their dog is their lifeline.  Paul is known for his love of dogs and he completely grasps this relationship,” said Jade. “Paul is warm and compassionate and can relate to people from all walks of life and cares deeply about human and animal welfare. 

“That’s what StreetVet is about. We are humbled he’s agreed to work with us as an ambassador to make people aware of the homeless crisis and the struggles of our clients and their dogs.” 

Image (C) StreetVet.

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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.