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Call for submissions: European PRRS Research Award 2020
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Award will fund new data to better understand costly disease

Animal health firm Boehringer Ingelheim is calling for submissions to the 2020 European PRRS Research Award.

This is the fifth year that Boehringer has sponsored the award, which encourages research into the improved control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). Researchers have until 1 July 2020 to submit their proposals, three of which will each receive 25,000 of funding.

Researchers hope the award will not only enhance communication between swine researchers and veterinary surgeons but also stimulate interaction in the industry on practical PRRS control strategies.

Boehringer writes: 'The PRRS viral disease infects pigs around the globe by causing respiratory tract illness in growing pigs and reproductive failure in breeding stock; Boehringer Ingelheim strives to find solutions for sustainable PRRS control.

'An independent review board will assess each proposal carefully. Members of the review board are highly recognized swine industry professionals including researchers and practitioners. The board will select proposals based on several factors, including their significance, potential for impact on the swine industry, originality and innovation.'

Applications to submit research proposals should be sent via email to paulina.hoerstermann@boehringer-ingelheim.com. Further information on the submission process could be found on www.prrs.com.


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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.