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BVA launches #GreenTeamVet campaign to support sustainability
A 2019 BVA survey found that 89 per cent of vets would like to play a more active role in the UK sustainability agenda.
Campaign aims to inspire veterinary professionals at the start of their sustainability journey.

A new campaign which aims to inspire veterinary teams to work in a more environmentally-friendly way has been launched by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

Launched on One Health Day (3 November), the #GreenTeamVet campaign aims to promote resources and initiatives that show how veterinary professionals can use their knowledge and expertise towards a more sustainable future. 

It comes after a 2019 BVA survey found that 89 per cent of vets would like to play a more active role in the UK sustainability agenda. The new #GreenTeamVet webpage aims to inspire those at the start of their journey. 

It includes:
  • links to Vet Sustain resources 
  • BVA’s Sustainable Animal Agriculture policy and checklist for veterinary teams
  • information on BVA’s ‘Choose Assured’ campaign
  • BVA’s One Health in Action Report
  • a range of blogs
  • BVA’s environmental policy
  • more information on an upcoming Free ‘Green Team Vet’ session at BVA’s ‘Autumn Series’ by Vet Sustain on Tuesday 10 November.

Commenting on the campaign, BVA junior president Justine Shotton said: “We know that our members are passionate about protecting the environment and are deeply concerned about high extinction rates of wild animals, biodiversity loss, climate change, and plastic pollution.

“As champions of animal health and welfare, vets have influence across a range of sectors such as government and agriculture and are key in the One Health agenda. Our expertise means that we have a unique and important voice that can be part of conversations on the environment and sustainability.

“Our #GreenTeamVet campaign page can be used as a starting point for vets and their teams who want to get involved and do their bit. We hope to elevate the individual and collective actions of our members and would love to hear more about what you are doing in your practice. Don’t forget to share any examples of how you are working or living more sustainably by tweeting us using #GreenTeamVet to get involved.”

 

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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.