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Equine health initiative launches
The initiative aims to translate all available research on the most common health and performance-limiting problems.

Initiative aims to review and translate the latest research

A new health initiative for racehorses and other equines has been launched at the National Equine Forum, London.

The Thoroughbred Health Network is a collaborative project of industry stakeholder organisations. Its mission is to:

  • Optimise the health of the racehorse and other equines
  • Establish a network of those whose common goal is to minimise the impact of equine injury and disease
  • Translate all available research on the most common health and performance-limiting problems into easily understandable tips to maximise the health of horses in training in GB

Those who are involved with the equine industry, whether practically, officially or academically, are invited to subscribe to the network free of charge.

‘We endeavour to deliver the latest understanding from veterinary research in a digestible format that could be implemented into practice,’ reads a notice on its website.

‘As a member, you will be able to contribute your opinions and ask questions that will be answered by the key network collaborator whom holds the most expertise in that area, whether veterinary or practical.’

For full details on the network and information on joining can be found at thoroughbredhealthnetwork.co.uk.

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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.