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Nottingham Vet School gains AVMA accreditation
A group of Nottingham vet school students look on as they observe the care of a dog.

The award represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education in the United States.

The University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Sciences has received full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Nottingham is currently one of the few veterinary schools in the world to hold accreditation from the AVMA in the United States and Canada, the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) in Europe, and the RCVS Accreditation in the United Kingdom, which also grants graduates a licence to practise in Ireland, Australasia, and South Africa. 

This latest award means that Nottingham's veterinary graduates can now practise anywhere in the world.

AVMA accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education in the United States. Nottingham's accreditation follows an inspection earlier this year and confirms that it meets the AVMA's standards and comprehensive peer-review process.

Professor Gary England, Dean of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, said: “This is fantastic news, demonstrating the quality of our programme and how it benchmarks internationally. 

“I am very proud that we have been accredited by AVMA and, along with our accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education, this clearly defines us as a school of global standing.” 

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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.