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RVC seeks canine health research data
Current system has potential to neglect important research topics due to limited interaction between key stakeholders.

Accurate reflection of independent research sector needed to inform funding.

Organisations that carry out research into canine health and welfare are being asked to participate in a study that will inform future funding strategies.

Specialist veterinary and non-university organisations that fund specific disease research or conduct their own in-house canine research are being sought by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) to create a clear picture of the levels and distribution of UK canine health research funding.

This project aims to develop a joint strategy to agree priorities for future research funding decisions through collaboration with funders, vets, scientists, dog breeders and owners. 

Dr Alison Skipper, postdoctoral researcher at the RVC, explained: “We are really keen to hear from as many non-profit organisations involved with canine health research funding as possible. The breadth and depth of this data is vital to ensure that our findings accurately reflect this sector.

“We hope this project will eventually generate a centrally agreed strategy for funding non-commercial canine health research and lead to focused future collaborative research development, with the potential for shared understanding and prioritisation for the sector. 

“The goal is to ensure that the most pressing canine health issues are addressed more effectively through co-ordinated research efforts.”

Relevant organisations will be asked to submit a brief description of each research project they received funding for, and where possible, how much funding each project received. This data will be confidential and anonymised prior to publication.

Carried out through the RVC's VetCompass programme, the study is fully funded by Battersea, Dogs Trust, The Kennel Club Charitable Trust and The Waltham Foundation.

Further information about the study, including how to get involved, can be found on the VetCompass section of the RVC 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.