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New elbow replacement surgery to be trialled
“The third-generation TATE implant has been in use with a small number of US surgeons for several years now and the results so far have been very promising” – Andy Moores.
Two referral clinics given RCVS approval to carry out procedure.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Ethics Review Panel has given approval for a new elbow replacement surgery for dogs to be trialled at two referral clinics.

The third-generation Biomedtrix TATE elbow replacement surgery is the latest design of the TATE elbow replacement that first came into clinical use in the 2010s.

The new implant has already been in use in a small number of US practices. It includes new instrumentation designed to maximise the accuracy of bone preparation for the implants and a new implant design that is said to offer improved stability.

One of the clinics where it will be trialled is Moores Orthopaedic Clinic in Upton Grey, Hampshire. Andy Moores, clinical director and head of the joint replacement programme at the clinic, recently became certified to perform the third-generation TATE elbow replacement surgery after attending the first TATE technology course in Boston, USA.

The surgery is also available at Wear Referrals in Bradbury, County Durham, as part of the clinical evaluation trial. The practice is currently seeing cases for preliminary assessment for the surgery.

The procedure will be available for suitable patients with severe elbow osteoarthritis. The outcomes of the surgeries will be closely monitored and documented.

Dr Moores said: “Canine elbow replacement can be a game-changer for dogs living with chronic elbow pain but up until this point the elbow replacement systems have not been as reliable as we would like.

“The third-generation TATE implant has been in use with a small number of US surgeons for several years now and the results so far have been very promising.

“We are delighted that Biomedtrix have invited us to join the evaluation trial for this implant and that the RCVS Ethics Review Panel have approved this. We look forward to offering this surgery as an option for some of our most painful canine patients.”

Image © Moores Orthopaedic Clinic

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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.