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MilkSure training programme hands over administration to the BCVA
There are more than 3000 MilkSure accredited farms in the UK, supported by more than 300 veterinary surgeons.

Changes to scheme will make it more accessible for vets and farmers.

The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) has announced that it has taken over delivery of the dairy certification programme MilkSure, in order to reduce the administrative burden on farms.

MilkSure is a training programme aimed at dairy farmers and delivered by the veterinary profession. It has a focus on residue avoidance in milk, but also covers medicine stewardship, best practice for treatment protocols, and methods to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.

There are more than 3000 MilkSure accredited farms in the UK, supported by more than 300 farm veterinary surgeons who have taken part in MilkSure training.

As part of the decision to transfer MilkSure's administration entirely to BCVA,  the association will also introduce a series of changes to make the programme more accessible for both veterinary professionals and farmers.

According to the BCVA, the training will retain the same format, however, there will be no central register of accredited farms. Instead, accredited farms will receive a MilkSure Certificate, signed by a MilkSure-registered veterinary professional.

Additionally, accreditation will be able to be maintained through a simple annual ‘Top Up’, reducing the amount of administration that is required from farmers.

For more information about the MilkSure programme email office@cattlevet.co.uk or visit www.milksure.co.uk

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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.