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VetPartners continues expansion into Spain
VetPartners owns practices across Spain, Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.
The UK-based group has acquired Alianza Petsalud.

VetPartners has announced the purchase of one of Spain's most respected veterinary groups as part of its continued expansion into the country.

The UK-based veterinary group has acquired Alianza Petsalud, which has 21 small animal practices and the Vetersalud business, which provides services, including training, to independent clinics.

Alianza Petsalud was established by vets in 2004, including CEO and founding partner Jose Antonio Carillo.

The announcement comes six months after VetPartners acquired Praxia, one of Spain's leading veterinary practices, and the Medican Veterinary Center, Madrid.

Managing director and vet Augusto Macías is overseeing VetPartner's operations and expansion into Spain. Based in York, the group also owns practices in Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy.

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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.