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New Pilot Scheme to Speed up Removal of TB Reactor Cattle
A new Animal Health pilot scheme designed to reduce the time it takes to remove TB reactor cattle from farms, could help livestock keepers in Exeter, Gloucester and the West Midlands to save money.

During June 2010, livestock owners in these areas will no longer have to wait for Animal Health to visit their holding to find out how much compensation they will be paid for their TB reactor cattle. Instead, their local Animal Health office will provide them with compensation information over the phone.

This procedural change could help livestock owners to save time - through no longer having to host an Animal Health visit - and the costs associated with delayed removal of TB reactor cattle.

The pilot will also look at the potential cost savings that can be realised by reducing the number of farm visits undertaken by Animal Health.

Andy Foxcroft, Animal Health’s Field Services Director for England, said: “We will be seeking feedback on the scheme from all the livestock owners, partners and stakeholders involved.

“If the feedback is positive and the project creates benefits for both livestock keepers and Animal Health, there is a good chance the changes will be adopted permanently and introduced to our offices in the rest of England.”

The pilot scheme, which began on 2 June (7 June in the West Midlands) and runs until 30 June, will involve Animal Health offices in Exeter, Gloucester, and the West Midlands.

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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.