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Equine vets share heartfelt declarations in new campaign
The campaign was launched to help equine vets focus on the many positives of their career.

Online videos capture the essence of the many delights of the job

More than 100 equine vets have responded to BEVA’s #Ilovebeinganequinevet campaign by uploading videos about what’s great about the profession.

Researchers, scientists, ambulatory vets and leading surgeons have all embraced the campaign, launched by BEVA president Jon Pycock. From heartfelt declarations to witty vignettes, the videos capture the essence of the many delights of the job.

“I’ve been bowled over by the response we have had to #ilovebeinganequinevet,” said Mr Pycock. “It’s a phenomenal way to remember and celebrate the many the great things about our profession. Yes, it’s a job but it really seems that many of us do it for the love too!”

The campaign was launched to help equine vets focus on the many positives of their career. So far, more than 100 videos have been uploaded with around 35,000 minutes viewed.

With videos being shared across BEVA’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, the BEVA is encouraging more vets to get involved. If you would like to upload a video about what you love most about being an equine vet, visit the BEVA Congress website for details.

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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.