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New grant for Welsh livestock markets
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The grant forms part of a comprehensive range of measures set out by the Welsh government to control TB in the country.
Grant will enable markets to upgrade facilities to display animals TB history

Livestock markets in Wales are now able to apply for a grant to upgrade their facilities to enable them to display TB information of animals being sold.

The 'Informed Purchasing' grant will help markets purchase equipment, such as display boards and screens, where the TB history of animals can be displayed.

Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, said: "This grant will help enable markets to make this information readily available at the point of sale to help famers make more informed buying decisions and consider what precautions they may need to take."

The grant forms part of a comprehensive range of measures set out by the Welsh government to control TB in the country. These include annual testing, cattle movement restrictions free bio-security advice to farmers and badger vaccination.

Since 2009, there has been decline in the number of new herd incidents and total number of animals slaughtered for TB control, which indicates that the programme is working.

Markets are now able to apply for the grant and will be able to do so until 1 June.  Those successful can receive up to 50 per cent of the eligible costs. The maximum amount of funding available per site is £2,500.

The grant can also be used for other activities, such as events and advice to buyers, which will encourage farmers to share TB information.

For more information, visit the Welsh government's bTB website. 

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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.