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Survey highlights need for more vets
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The report raises concerns that new graduates are not being equipped with sufficient skills.

Findings published from FVE survey of the veterinary profession

More veterinary surgeons will be needed in the future, according to findings published by the FVE.

Results from a survey of over 13,000 vets across Europe reveal the majority of respondents believe more vets will be needed in the future in the areas of animal welfare, disease control and environment.

Respondents also feel that more vets will be needed to meet growing demand from owners of companion and exotic animals.

The FVE survey of the veterinary profession in Europe is the first of its kind to compare veterinary demographic, labour market and financial indicators between European countries.

The published report shows the current state of the veterinary profession in respect to individual vets (e.g. earnings, focus, satisfaction), the state of the profession, veterinary practices and other places they work in.

The report raises concerns that new graduates are not being equipped with sufficient skills, and indeed that too many new vets are emerging from veterinary schools.

Respondents also feel that to meet further challenges, vets need to specialise more and agree that vets need more business training.

The FVE say that the report will allow for strategic recommendations for the future of the profession. Their aim is to repeat the survey every four years in order to determine trends.

To view the report's executive summary, findings & recommendations visit www.fve.org.

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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.