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Queen's speech causes disappointment for BVA
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Little progress has been made by the government to implement a wild animal circus ban 

BVA awaits implementation of a wild animal circus ban

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its disappointment that the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament yesterday did not highlight plans to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.
 
Despite Government commitment to the policy in 2012, and a draft Wild Animals in Circuses Bill which was introduced last year, little progress has been made to bring the legislation to law.
 
Campaigning alongside the BVA have been the Captive Animal Protection Society (CAPS), the Born Free Foundation and the RSPCA.
 
BVA President Robin Hargreaves said: 
 
“It is disappointing that the Government has not highlighted its previous commitment to ending the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in the final Queen’s Speech of this parliament. We know that parliamentary time is precious but with significant public and political support for a ban and a draft Bill on the table there is no reason that the legislation cannot be progressed quickly.”
 
Mr Hargreaves has urged the Government to find time to bring forward the Bill for debate and work with the devolved nations to secure a ban across the whole of the UK.
 
He continues: “BVA strongly supports a ban because we believe the welfare needs of non-domesticated, wild animals cannot be met within the environment of a travelling circus, especially in terms of accommodation and the ability to express normal behaviour.”
 
 
 

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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.