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IFAW sends aid to Ukrainian animal shelters
"IFAW continues to expand out support to local partners in Ukraine" - International Fund for Animal Welfare.
The organisation has offered support to several charities. 

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has sent emergency aid to animal shelters and organisations in Ukraine following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

Since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War last month, the organisation has rushed emergency aid to its partner shelters in Donetsk and Gorlovka to cover the cost of pet food, veterinary supplies and wages for daily care staff. 

IDAW has partnered with the Poznań Zoo in Poland, which is providing temporary shelter and care for wildlife rescued from the war. 

In its latest update on emergency aid in Ukraine, IFAW said: “IFAW continues to expand our support to local partners in Ukraine who are helping animals amidst ongoing and violent attacks from Russia. 

“Our team also awarded an emergency grant to Save Wild’s White Rock Bear Shelter, a bear rehabilitation center in Chubyns’ke outside of Kyiv. Staff and volunteers sheltered in place to care for their animals after armed conflict near the city intensified. 

“With our grant funding, the center was able to purchase much-needed food and supplies for the bears under their care. 

“Since then, the bears have been evacuated and relocated to the Four Paws’ Bear Sanctuary Domazhyr in the Lviv region, Ukraine.” 

A $50,000 grant has also been issued to World Central Kitchen (WCK) to assist in providing meals in Ukraine, and at eight of the Polish-Ukrainian border crossings, and are also working in Romania and Moldova, with plans to expand to Slovakia and Hungary. 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.