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BSAVA website relaunches with new features
MyBSAVA function brings new resources for vets and vet nurses

A new version of the BSAVA's website has been launched, making it easier for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to find a wider range of resources.

Users of the new website are able to make use of a MyBSAVA function, allowing them to access and update account information, view purchases, buy publications and complete a personalised CPD record.

The Knowledge Vault is another new feature, contained within MyBSAVA, which allows users to download and view their favourite content.

According to the BSAVA, this will be increasingly important as the association seeks to increase its range of digital material over the next few years.

Previous content remains on the site, including JSAP, Companion and the BSAVA Congress lecture archive, as well as support material such as position statements and advice on subjects such as antibiotic use and zoonotic diseases.

As the BSAVA develops its overseas membership, it says the website will become an important resource for veterinary professionals all over the world.

Members of the association and those previously registered to the site have been emailed with details on using the new site. Any members with questions about the new site can email administration@bsava.com.

Visit the new website at www.bsava.com

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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.