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Police dog Nero recovering after neck fractures
Nero
Nero was able to return home on 29 July and PC Warncken said he is "doing well and comfortable".

Nero was injured in a fall while tracking suspects

A police dog is said to be recovering well after suffering two neck fractures while he was tracking suspected muggers in Watford.

At around 1.45am on 21 July, a woman in her 30s was approached by four men, who threatened and assaulted her, causing minor injuries to her eye and taking her handbag.

Six-year-old German shepherd Nero and his handler responded to the incident, which occurred on Field Road in Watford.

While he was tracking suspects in the area at around 2.30am, Nero climbed over railings and fell approximately 12 feet, landing badly.

The dog was taken to a local vet where they discovered he had two fractures in his neck. His handler, PC Clive Warncken, praised vets for the "excellent care and support" they gave to both him and Nero, giving him the best chance of a full recovery and return to active duty.

Nero was able to return home on 29 July and PC Warncken said he is "doing well and comfortable".

He added: "I suspect he might be a bit frustrated as he’s used to being so active, but I will ensure he receives the rest he needs!"

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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.