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Charity launches Nepal earthquake appeal
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WVS has sent vets and medical supplies to the area.

Vets deployed to Kathmandu to help animals and people left desolate

Emergency vets have been deployed to Kathmandu in Nepal after an earthquake left people and animals desolate, the World Veterinary Service has revealed. Vital medical supplies have also been sent to the country.

The charity's CEO Luke Gamble commented: "The Nepalese earthquake has had a devastating effect on the people and animals in the affected region. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.

"At times like this, the remit of WVS is to help champion animal welfare at every turn and pooling our resources with our associated charities in Kathmandu and surrounding areas is a must."

The death toll has now risen to more than 5,000 according to Nepal's National Emergency Operation Centre. The country's prime minister Sushil Koirala is reported to have said that this figure could reach 10,000.

WVS is calling for help with its response to the disaster. Mr Gamble added: "Any donations of time, money or medicines will be gratefully received and only with the generosity of fantastic supporters are we able to run projects like this to make a difference to the animals who have nowhere else to turn."

For more on the appeal visit http://wvs.org.uk/how-to-help/appeals/nepal-emergency-response/

Image: WVS/Facebook

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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.