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Research into Shire horse illnesses

A donation has enabled research into common illnesses

The University of Liverpool’s Leahurst Equine Hospital in Neston, Wirral, is conducting a health survey to study the common illnesses affecting Shire horses.

The research has been made possible thanks to a £1,000 donation from members of the North West and Wales Shire Foal Society, which an affiliation of the Shire Horse Society.

It is intended to provide evidence-based information about how common certain health conditions are in Shire horses and will focus on areas that owners of Shire horses have specified that they would like veterinary researchers to study in the future, in order to maximise the heath and welfare of these horses.

Jean Pleavin Edge, of the North West and Wales Shire Foal Society, said: "We are delighted to be able to donate this money to the Leahurst Equine Hospital and even more thrilled that it will be put towards researching how common conditions such as Sweet Itch, an allergy which causes misery to Shire horses and their owners each year, are."
 
Dr Debbie Archer, of the Leahurst Equine Hospital, added: “Our speciality is in research, so donations like this make it possible to use our expertise to help benefit equine health wherever we can, whether we are looking at Thoroughbreds, Shire horses or an overweight Shetland pony – that is what we are here to do.”
 
The cheque was presented to the staff at the hospital during a short presentation on Wednesday, July 17.

 

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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.