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Inquiry to consider farm animal welfare post-Brexit
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Committee members are welcoming views from stakeholders on a number of questions.
Views wanted from experts and stakeholders 

A short inquiry is set to explore the implications of Brexit for farm animal welfare, with the aim of informing the government on the challenges and opportunities it could face.

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will take evidence from key industry representatives and academic experts at a roundtable discussion next month (5 April).

Committee members are also welcoming views from stakeholders on a number of questions:
  • What impact will Brexit have on assurance and standards in relation to farm animal welfare?
  • Is a decline in farm animal welfare standards post-Brexit inevitable? 
  • Which monitoring bodies will need to be replaced or strengthened?
  • What will the government need to do to ensure continued protection for farm animals across the UK?
  • How can the UK remain a world leader in farm animal welfare?
  • What are the post-Brexit opportunities in relation to farm animal welfare? 
  • What is the role of consumer demand and consumer awareness in high farm animal welfare standards?
  • What effect, if any, will the withdrawal from the EU have on the UK's ability to promote farm animal welfare?

All submissions should be sent to the clerk of the committee, Celia Stenderup-Petersen, by 8 April 2017: stenderuppetersenc@parliament.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.