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AHVLA hosts event for potential suppliers of postmortem services
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Supplier day offers a forum for providers to learn more about requirements

Potential suppliers of postmortem examination services have the opportunity to attend a "supplier day" to share views and learn more about the AHVLA's requirements.

In December last year, the agency announced that seven of its 14 postmortem facilities across England and Wales were set to close during 2014, with another to cease procedures in 2015.

Postmortem examinations carried out for the purpose of disease surveillance will be outsourced to third-party suppliers, who will be selected on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

According to the AHVLA, the supplier day will provide an opportunity to share industry insights, opinions and gain feedback which may be used to shape the proposition before procurement of a supplier begins.

A maximum of three representatives from each organisation may register for the event, which takes place at the agency's offices in Weybridge on January 29, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The deadline for "expressions of interest" to attend the event is January 22.

Information from the supplier day, including presentation materials and question and answer sessions will be shared via Defra's e-tendering system "Bravo". The system can also be sued to submit further comments, suggestions, questions or feedback after the event.

Contact Helen Tillett to register for the supplier day.

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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.