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Paddling Paws to Raise Money
Six swimming dogs are taking part in a 12 -hour sponsored swimathon in aid of the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Joined by members of the AHT’s small animal Hydrotherapy unit, the 12-strong swimming team are hoping to raise £5,000 towards a water treadmill.
 
The treadmill will enable the AHT’s Hydrotherapy unit to treat many more dogs and cats. It will not only help to lessen pain and stiffness, it will also enable the unit to treat a wider range of painful conditions.
 
Jo Handley-Howard, Head of Hydrotherapy at the AHT, said: “10 minutes swimming in the pool is the equivalent of 40 minutes exercise on land so this is quite an undertaking - not just for the dogs, but for us humans too!!
 
“We swim all types of dogs in our hydrotherapy pool - from Jack Russells to Great Danes and St Bernards. Many of these have been referred to us in their golden years suffering with arthritis and muscle wastage. A new water treadmill will complement the existing pool and mean we can help many more dogs to be pain-free.”
 
The dynamic doggy-paddlers will be undertaking the challenge on Monday 21 June 2010 and are looking for sponsors to support them.
 
You can find out more about the AHT’s swimming dogs: Alfie, Bailey, Molly, Skye, Julie, Barley, their human counterparts and how to sponsor the team by clicking here. 

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. 

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.