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WSAVA launches new online nutrition course
"The modules were designed as an engaging and practical way for the practice team to incorporate nutritional assessments into everyday practice" - Dr Marge Chandler, GNC co-chair.

The course is free to WSAVA members and is suitable for all veterinary professionals.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has released an online nutrition course, comprised of four modules.

Developed by the WSAVA's Global Nutrition Committee (GNC), the course aims to further veterinary understanding of the value of nutritional assessments, alongside assisting veterinary professions in making feeding and monitoring plans and advising clients on nutrition. 

Initiated by the WSAVA's Continuing Education Committee (CEC), the course is available free of charge to WSAVA members. It is aimed at veterinary surgeons, veterinary technicians, veterinary nurses and veterinary students, although the WSAVA assures that the course is also suitable for anyone with an interest in pet food selection criteria and body condition scoring. 

Dr Jane Armstrong, chair of WSAVA CEC, said: "The CEC is delighted to see the GNC’s Global Nutrition Guidelines brought to life in such a user-friendly form. This course is a valuable addition to the online offerings available on the WSAVA Academy.

“Thanks to the generosity of our Diamond Partner, the Purina Institute, we are pleased that the important foundational nutritional information it contains is freely available to all WSAVA members.
 
“As the International Veterinary Students Association is an affiliate member of WSAVA, veterinary students around the world will also enjoy free access to the modules, which is particularly great news."

Featuring narrated and interactive e-learning, videos, downloadable resources, multiple choice questions and drag and drop activities, the modules are currently available in English, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin Chinese. RACE accreditation of the course is underway. 

Co-chair of the GNC, Dr Marge Chandler, said of the course content: “The modules were designed as an engaging and practical way for the practice team to incorporate nutritional assessments into everyday practice around the world, thus bringing added value to their patients and clients.”

 

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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.