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Vets Welcome Welsh TB Strategy
Veterinary associations have welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) that it will consult on a new draft Tuberculosis Eradication Order that will allow the WAG to pursue a badger control strategy in a specified area of west Wales.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) have supported the WAG’s ongoing commitment to tackling bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) and were disappointed when the Court of Appeal ruled against the WAG on a previous Order earlier this year.
 
Commenting, Professor Bill Reilly, President of the BVA, said: “The BVA supports the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to tackling bovine TB and we welcome the consultation on a new Order.
 
“It is important to remember that the Court of Appeal did not rule against the science of the original Order, but the process by which the decision was reached.”
 
Keith Cutler, President of BCVA, added: “Unlike the earlier Order that was rejected by the Court of Appeal, the draft TB Eradication Order announced today by the Welsh Assembly Government will focus on an Intensive Action Area where bovine TB levels are extremely high.
 
“BCVA is highly supportive of the WAG’s new proposals as they will introduce a badger control strategy alongside stricter cattle control and biosecurity measures.”
 

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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.