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Hysolv UK launches new swine flu vaccination
The new vaccine protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1.
Vaccine to be used in conjunction with Respiporc FLU3

A new swine flu vaccination has been launched by Hysolv Animal Health UK.

In a press release, Hysolv said the vaccine - Respiporc FLUpanH1N1 - protects against the pandemic strain of flu pdmH1N1, which is prevalent in the British Isles.

Two 1ml doses of the inactivated vaccine can be injected intramuscularly three weeks apart to pigs over the age of 56 days, providing immunisation to the majority of animals within seven days.

Developed by IDT Biologika, the vaccine has already proved a success in Germany, where 1.7 million doses have been prescribed. Field trials revealed that vaccination not only protected against clinical signs of influenza, it also resulted in improvements in reproduction and piglet performance.

Hysolv is strongly advising that Respiporc FLUpanH1N1 is used in conjunction with its existing vaccine, Respiporc FLU3. This is because Respiporc FLU3 gives protection against three other strains of swine flu (H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2).

‘When used together, the two vaccines protect pigs against the most relevant strains in the British Isles,” the company said. 

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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.