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New health survey for setters

Breed club gathers data on Irish red and white setters

A new breed health survey aims to build a clearer picture of the health of Irish red and white setters, both in the UK and internationally.

Owners are being asked to submit reports on healthy dogs as well as those with diagnosed conditions, to the Irish Red and White Setter Club of Great Britain, who are compiling the data.

It is hoped that the survey will provide valuable data that can be used to aid research on canine health issues.

Caroline Kisko, secretary of the Kennel Club, which is supporting the survey, said: "This is a great opportunity for owners of Irish red and white setters all over the world to help safeguard the health of their breed.



“The survey only takes a short time to complete and the results could prove invaluable in delivering an accurate picture of the health of the breed as a whole, which will help to protect it in the future and further improve the health of these beautiful dogs."

Owners can complete the survey on the breed club's website between September 9 and 30. After the survey period has ended, the findings will be analysed and published anonymously on the website.

Click here to complete the form online.

 

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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.