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Monty Don to design dog-friendly garden

The garden will be displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Chatter box Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. Chatter box

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Equine News
Many farmers undecided about BTV-3 vaccination, survey finds
Many farmers undecided about BTV-3 vaccination, survey finds

Ruminant Health & Welfare publishes early findings from farmer survey.
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New areas added to bluetongue restricted zone
New areas added to bluetongue restricted zone

More than 160 cases confirmed in this vector period.
New report tackles pathogens on livestock farms
New report tackles pathogens on livestock farms

It examines risk factors and potential interventions.
Bluetongue restricted zone extended into new areas
Bluetongue restricted zone extended into new areas

The Isle of Wight is among the areas now covered by the zone.
Northern Ireland bird keepers urged to prepare for avian flu
Northern Ireland bird keepers urged to prepare for avian flu

Chief vet highlights importance of good biosecurity.
Avian flu confirmed in poultry in Yorkshire
Avian flu confirmed in poultry in Yorkshire

Disease control zones have been put in place.
Sheep experts issue liver fluke warning
Sheep experts issue liver fluke warning

Occurrences are likely to be more widespread this season.
Bluetongue restricted zone extended into Warwickshire
Bluetongue restricted zone extended into Warwickshire

New cases also detected outside of the zone.
APHA and Pirbright Institute collaborate to improve animal care
APHA and Pirbright Institute collaborate to improve animal care

The teams explored issues including housing, enrichment and care of large animals.
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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.
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