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Getting to Grips with Strangles
Streptococcus equi, the bacterium that causes Strangles.
Worldwide experts meet in Stockholm to learn about recent progress on tackling the disease.

Stockholm plays host to an international Strangles Conference over 27/28 May when scientists and veterinary surgeons from all over the world congregate at Ulfsunda Castle to further their knowledge on this devastating equine disease.
 
Strangles is the most commonly diagnosed infectious disease of horses worldwide and is of major welfare and economic importance. The conference will discuss recent scientific advances made possible through the completion of the Streptococcus equi and Streptococcus zooepidemicus genome sequencing projects and their implications for the prevention of Strangles.
 
Carl Robinson, senior scientist at the Animal Health Trust, said: “Access to the genetic makeup of these closely related bacteria has revolutionised our ability to design better diagnostic tests and vaccines. This meeting is a fantastic opportunity to bring together the world experts and really make a difference towards the eradication of Strangles.”

Further information on the conference is available from www.aht.org.uk

 

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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.