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Henry Lamb wins Young Farm Vet of the Year Award
Pictured: (From left to right) Jonathan Agnew, who presented Henry with the award, Henry Lamb, and James Porritt.
The Norfolk-based poultry vet was chosen for his impact on his clients. 

The National Egg and Poultry Awards has announced Henry Lamb as Young Farm Vet of the Year.

Henry, who works at Crowshall Veterinary Services in Attleborough, Norfolk, was presented with the award for his contributions to his practice, where he has contributed to reduce antibiotic usage, as well as improved biosecurity and bird welfare, health and production for his clients. 

The seven-judge panel commented on Henry's level of experience across his three year career: “He has clearly shown he has worked with colleagues as a team, and has introduced new initiatives in his practice including improving mental health of staff and assisting in sustainability.” 

A Royal Veterinary College (RVC) graduate, Henry is an associate veterinary surgeon at Crowshall, and is lead products export vet, as well as a qualified mental health first aider and one of Crowshall sustainability directorate's founding 'green champions'. 

Henry has also returned to the RVC to give speeches, and was a finalist for 2020's Young Farm Vet of the Year Award.

The finalists for this years' award are Alex Royden, of Poultry Health Services, and Charlotte Commins, of Slate Hall Veterinary Practice. 

National pig and poultry sales manager of Zoetis, who sponsor the award, James Porritt, commented the achievements of all three finalists: “It was great to see the work they have all done recognised at the awards. 

“It was fantastic to see Henry win and hope the award spurs him on to continue his bright future in the poultry industry.” 

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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.