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Equine health study seeks views of horse owners
The study will ask for horse owners' views on equine health
The study will ask for horse owners' views on equine health

Study by team of veterinary surgeons, epidemiologists and sociologists

Horse owners are being are asked to take part in a study designed to improve equine health and welfare.

The study is being carried out by a team of veterinary surgeons, epidemiologists and sociologists at the University of Liverpool.

Owners and people who care for a horse are being asked how they view their horse's health.

Researchers also want to hear from people even if their horse had never been unwell.

They say owners and carers play a pivotal role in the health of their horses, and understanding how they view their horses health, will help vets to become better informed when it comes to giving tailored advice for specific issues.

Those wishing to take part will be send a questionnaire to fill in either online or return by post. Alternatively they may be asked if they would like to take part in a face-to-face discussion.

The questionnaire is due to be launched in April with further discussions running from October 2013.

The study is being funded by the British Veterinary Association, Animal Welfare Foundation Charity.

Register your interest here.

For any further information click here or email Claire Scantlebury at
horsehealth@liverpool.ac.uk

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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.