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Sound system brings festive joy to homeless dogs
Research has shown that soothing tunes are beneficial to dogs.

Music has a calming effect on the animals

Dogs at a rescue centre in Birmingham are enjoying some festive tunes thanks to a new state-of-the-art sound system.

Dogs, staff and visitors to Birmingham Dog's Home can now enjoy a background of jovial seasonal songs, thanks to a package of sophisticated installations.

Brad Field, who installed the high-tech system, explained that dogs love the music, which also has a calming effect.

He added: “They are so well cared for by the hard-working staff at the dogs’ home and having the Christmas music has been an added bonus this year. 

"Everyone at Birmingham Dogs’ Homes has been a joy to work with and realising that I have been able to help in this small way is very rewarding."

Brad's company has also fitted a reception video display to show visitors all the good work that the centre does.

Birmingham Dogs' Home manager Areika Bickerton said that the music helped to provide a tranquil atmosphere, greatly helping the dogs settle in and be happier.

She said: “We’ve found the music useful for reducing dog anxiety and muffles background sounds that might otherwise upset them.

“Research has shown that soothing tunes are beneficial to dogs. It’s key for us that our dogs feel as comfortable as they can be prior to finding their forever home”.

Image (C) Birmingham Dogs Home

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. 

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.