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Memorandum of Understanding signed
(L-R) Mr Bollen and Mr De Vos

Equine organisations enter constructive agreement

The International Equestrian Organisers Alliance (IEOA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI).

Since FEI abolished Associate Member status in 2012, IEOA has become the first former associate member to enter into such an agreement with the organisation.

The MOU, signed by IEOA President Peter Bollen and FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos, formally acknowledges the IEOA as an organisation recognised by the FEI.

It covers a number of areas, including rules and regulations, horse welfare, codes of ethics, commitment to democratic processes and implementation.

Furthermore, the MOU addresses specific areas of interest unique to the IEOA and FEI, clearly establishing a relationship between the two.

IEOA is the organisation of international organisers in Jumping, Dressage, Eventing and Driving. It is the first of eight stakeholders that the FEI is negotiating MOUs with.

Mr De Vos said: "We are very happy to formalise our relationship with an important organisation such as the IEOA. We have entered this significant agreement in the spirit of cooperation, respect and transparency.

"Event organisers are essential to our sport and we are confident that the MOU is a good basis for a dynamic working relationship."

Meanwhile, Mr Bollen commented that, despite concerns over the removal of FEI Associate Member status, the MOU has given IEOA the chance to be heard and establish a more direct and constructive relationship with the organisation.

Image courtesy of FEI

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 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. 

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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.