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BSAVA PetSavers announces increased grant funding
Applications for all grants will remain open until 31st January 2023.

Applications are open for projects into diseases affecting companion animals. 

Funding of up to £20,000 for a companion animal research project lasting between one and three years has been made available by BSAVA PetSavers.

The move follows a decision by the BSAVA PetSavers management committee to increase the value of their Clinical Research Project (CRP) grant funding, which is available for projects into diseases affecting companion animals. 

The increased funds can be used to cover research expenses and consumables, with up to 30 per cent for research-specific staffing costs. Ultimately, the aim of the funding is to advance understanding of the causes or management of a clinical disorder. 

Jeremy Kirk, incoming chair of the PetSavers Grant Awarding Committee, said: "We recognise that increased funding may be needed in order to support meaningful research which will benefit the lives of companion animals. The higher level of funding also comes with increased flexibility to facilitate the projects and encourage a diverse range of applications."

David Killick, current Grant Awarding Committee chair, added: “We believe this additional funding will help PetSavers funded research answer clinically relevant questions more deeply and allow their discoveries to be brought to the clinic for the benefit of our patients more swiftly than before.”

In addition to the increased funding, BSAVA PetSavers has also reopened its grant call for joint-funded research in specialist areas of veterinary science. The organisation offers grants of up to £10,000 for research in veterinary cardiovascular health, feline and/or canine medical conditions, and pain management in companion animals.

Applications for all grants will remain open until 31st January 2023, with a funding decision to be reached in autumn 2023. Projects must be conducted within the UK and must not include work on experimental animals

For more information and to apply, visit the BSAVA PetSavers website.

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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.