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Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) - Case Confirmed
Defra has confirmed a case of EVA
Defra has today reported a confirmed case of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) in a stallion in West Sussex.

Breeding restrictions have been put in place on the infected stallion and investigations have begun, to establish the likely origin of the infection, as well as any mares that may have been affected as well.  The disease is being controlled in line with the industry agreed Horse Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Codes of Practice.

There are no human health implications associated with this disease.

What is EVA?

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a contagious disease caused by the equine arteritis virus (EVA). The virus occurs worldwide including mainland Europe. 

There are no human health implications associated with this disease.

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a disease which is notifiable in the UK,  by law under The Equine Viral Arteritis Order 1995 made under section 88 of the Animal Health Act 1981.
Under the Order, anyone who owns, manages, inspects or examines a horse must notify their local Animal Health office when:
    •    they suspect the disease in a stallion, either on the basis of clinical signs or following blood or semen testing;
    •     they suspect disease, either on the basis of clinical signs or following blood testing, in a stallion or mare that has been mated or artificially inseminated within the past 14 days.

Full details of the exact notification requirements are in the EVA Order 1995.

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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.