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Nowzad launches campaign to support animal shelters in Ukraine
Nowzad is preparing to support animal rescue centres and their staff in Ukraine.
Organisation intends to create a staging post in Poland to collect supplies.

British-based animal welfare charity Nowzad has announced that it is creating a staging post in Poland to collect supplies and equipment for animal rescue shelters in Ukraine.

Following its own rescue evacuation from Afghanistan just seven months ago, the organisation said it is preparing to support and resupply as many Ukrainian rescue shelters and their staff as possible. 

The statement reads: “Just like you, the team here at Nowzad have watched in horror at the events unfolding in Ukraine. We have no words to describe the brutality and needless suffering inflicted upon both the Ukrainian people and their animals.

“The Nowzad charity, with your help, will be preparing to be ready to support and resupply as many Ukrainian rescue shelters and their courageous brave staff who stayed behind to care for the animals who could not be evacuated, as we can.

“Nowzad intends to create a staging post in eastern Poland where supplies and equipment will be collected before onward distribution in Ukraine once a humanitarian corridor becomes available."

The organisation added that because it does not own or manage kennels in the USA or UK, it will not be rescuing dogs and cats with the intention of bringing them to be rehomed in the west. The team is still busy rehoming dogs and cats that were part of the Operation Ark rescue effort.

The statement continued: "We are extremely proud to see the rescue community that has come together to support Ukrainians who are fleeing the country with their pets and we commend those rescue groups for their efforts to provide relief and assistance at the border crossings.

"Your financial support will be used to give vital support to selected rescue shelters and organisations that we can reach once this horrific war has ended. With your generous support, we will look to rebuild their destroyed or damaged shelters and assist them with further their programmes.”

Donations to the campaign can be made at donorbox.org

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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.