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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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Industry News
USPCA calls for updated welfare guidelines
USPCA calls for updated welfare guidelines

The report has received cross-party support.
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VMG Congress 2025 registration opens
VMG Congress 2025 registration opens

It will host three leadership streams.
RVC opens new transfusion centre
RVC opens new transfusion centre

The facility will help meet demand for blood products.
Independent referrals service launches in Kent
Independent referrals service launches in Kent

South East Veterinary Referrals will initially specialise in neurology.
CMA inquiry chair speaks at London Vet Show
CMA inquiry chair speaks at London Vet Show

Martin Coleman updated vets on the investigation.
BVA Young Vet of the Year announced
BVA Young Vet of the Year announced

The award was one of several presented at the BVA Awards Dinner.
30 Under Thirty celebrates young vet sector talent
30 Under Thirty celebrates young vet sector talent

Induction ceremony held at London Vet Show.
Quarter of young vets consider themselves neurodivergent
Quarter of young vets consider themselves neurodivergent

BVA to explore neurodivergent-friendly workplaces at BVA Congress.
BVA welcomes RCVS reform plans
BVA welcomes RCVS reform plans

The proposals include an appointed council.
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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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