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Profession mourns loss of Prof. Edwards

It is with great sadness that MRCVS has to report the sad loss of Barrie Edwards, who died early on Monday 16th May 2011.

Professor Barrie Edwards was recognised as one of the most experienced equine abdominal surgeons in the world and was at the forefront of developing colic surgery for over 30 years. In the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was awarded the CBE in recognition of his services to Equine surgery.

Although Professor Edwards retired from the Liverpool Chair of Equine Studies in 2005, he still had an active role on a consultancy basis which covered aspects of student and resident teaching and clinical work including colic surgery. An important award was even named after him.

All that knew Barrie Edwards were taken by his quiet humour and determination. He had pride in both his profession and his role as lecturer and his students will remember him with fondness.

If you have any memories, tributes or anecdotes about Professor Barrie Edwards, why not share them with us by emailing editor@mrcvs.co.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.