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Duo to embark on 50km hike for Vetlife
“This 50km challenge is a way for me to contribute further and support the incredible work Vetlife does" – Kay Watson-Bray.
The pair aim to raise £2,500 with their trek across Dartmoor.

Two women from the veterinary community are set to tackle a 50km hike to raise money for Vetlife.

Kay Watson-Bray, CEO of the British Veterinary Receptionist Association, and Michelle Gratton, donor relations manager at Vetlife, will be crossing the open moorland and river valleys of Dartmoor as they aim to raise £2,500 for the charity.

The landscape will present a number of challenges, from steep granite tors to soggy peat bogs, and the duo will also have to contend with Dartmoor’s unpredictable weather.

Explaining her motivation, Ms Watson-Bray said: “After participating in Active October last year for Vetlife, I felt inspired to do more. This 50km challenge is a way for me to contribute further and support the incredible work Vetlife does. I also want to raise awareness that Vetlife is there to support all the veterinary team.”

Vetlife provides mental health and financial support to the veterinary community. The Vetlife Helpline offers confidential support by phone or email 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service can be called on 0303 040 2551 and emailed anonymously via the Vetlife website.

Ms Gratton said: “The Vetlife Helpline is busier than ever, handling an average of 11 contacts per day from people seeking support.

“I’m taking on this challenge to help ensure that Vetlife can continue providing vital assistance through its three key services: Helpline, Health Support, and Financial Support."

Donations can be made on the pair’s JustGiving page.

Image © Vetlife

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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.