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EHV-1 neurological case in Worcestershire
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‘The AHT are in regular contact with the veterinary surgeons involved, providing advice on outbreak management and diagnostic surveillance to minimise onward transmission.' (stock photo)
Outbreak being closely monitored by vets

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) has confirmed an outbreak of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) neurological disease at a premises in Worcestershire.

An attending veterinary surgeon collected blood samples after the affected animal presented with ataxia on 24 February 2017.

The presumptive diagnosis was made based on the raised serum antibody titres against EHV-1 and EHV-4, using the complement fixation test (CFT), together with no history of recent vaccination.

AHT said in a statement: ‘The AHT are in regular contact with the veterinary surgeons involved, providing advice on outbreak management and diagnostic surveillance to minimise onward transmission.

‘Biosecurity measures, including quarantine of the affected premises and further serological and qPCR monitoring, have been implemented in accordance with the HBLB Codes of Practice and will be continued as necessary. This outbreak is being closely monitored by all vets involved.’

The outbreak was confirmed on 1 March and as of today (3 March) no further cases of EHV-1 have occurred.

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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.