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AHT vets to take on 100-mile cycle challenge
The AHT team includes (left to right) Andrew Simmonds, CEO, Dr Mark Vaudin, Andrea Wilkinson, Dr Cathryn Mellersh, Maire O’Brien, and Dr Richard Newton.

Funds raised will help to buy a new MRI machine

A team of scientists, vets and supporters of the Animal Health Trust (AHT) are set to cycle 100 miles to help raise money and awareness for new equipment.

The 16-strong team are gearing themselves up for the PrudentialRideLondon-Surrey cycle challenge, which takes place on Sunday, 30 July.

Money raised from the event will be put towards one of AHT’s biggest ever fundraising appeals: to raise £400,000 to buy a new MRI machine.

“We deliver over 1,000 MRI scans a year, so it’s a very important piece of kit and it’s time to upgrade our current machine, commented CEO Dr Mark Vaudin, who will be taking part in the challenge.

“If we’re able to hit our £75,000 target towards the MRI appeal it will be an incredible way to mark our 75th anniversary and help make all the gruelling hours and miles of training worthwhile.”

Starting from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, the cyclists will follow the iconic Olympic Box Hill Cycling route, so the challenge is no mean feat!

In addition to Dr Vaudin, the team includes Dr Richard Newton, director of epidemiology and disease surveillance, and Dr Cathryn Mellersh, head of canine genetics research.

The challenge is one of many events the AHT are participating in as part of its 75th anniversary year.

To support the AHT cycling team, visit: www.bit.ly/AHTridelondon

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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.