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RCVS Codes of Conduct available as free apps
App makes RCVS Code of Conduct easy to access

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has launched a free app for the RCVS Codes of Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. The app can be downloaded on both Android and Apple devices.

The app provides smartphone and tablet users with a mobile-friendly version of the codes and all 27 supporting chapters in their pockets. The codes will be available even when the device is offline with no network connection.

Whenever a code is updated, users will be able to download the latest version the next time their device is online.

The app allows users to access supporting guidance for the codes and has a keyword search facility. It contains links to other information and contact details for obtaining further advice via telephone or email.

Head of communications, Lizzie Lockett, said: “Our new app provides easy access to the codes, so busy veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses can now keep our guidance to hand, even when out and about. It’s never been easier to ensure that you’re always working to the code’s principles of veterinary practice and professional responsibilities.”

To install the app on an Apple device, visit the appropriate RCVS code web page in Safari, click on the app link in the code tool box on the right-hand side and follow the  instructions. To install on an Android device visit Google Play and search for “RCVS code”.

The full codes and all supporting guidance may also be downloaded in pdf format from the RCVS website. The codes are date-stamped to mark when they were downloaded.

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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.