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Moredun and Biobest celebrate 18 years of rabies testing
Biobest tests samples from across the globe to prove dogs and cats are immune to rabies before they are allowed to travel.

Test proves immunity prior to travel

Veterinary diagnostics business Biobest and The Moredun Research Institute are celebrating 18 years of collaboration in rabies serology testing for the international movement of cats and dogs.

The collaboration began in 1999, with Moredun providing the high containment testing laboratory and Biobest providing the technical expertise and understanding to perform the blood testing of pets.

Today, Biobest tests samples from across the globe to prove dogs and cats are immune to rabies before they are allowed to travel.

“This test, which proves immunity to rabies prior to travel, has facilitated international movement of pets and cats all over the world without lengthy quarantine periods; reducing stress and inconvenience for pets and owners when moving between countries,” commented Paul Burr, director of Biobest.

Julie Fitzpatrick, scientific director and CEO, Moredun added: “This is an excellent example of innovative collaboration.Moredun has world class facilities and expertise to enable the safe handling of pathogens allowing this testing to be conducted safely and effectively.”

The internationally recognised test shows a biological effect (neutralisation) of infectious virus. In virology, these neutralisation tests are recognised as showing the best correlation between positive test results and immunity to infection. The service is also cost effective and fast; test results are typically returned to the customer within five working days of the sample.

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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.