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Equine Vets Celebrated at WEVA Conference
HRH Princess Haya
FEI President praised the work of equine vets at WEVA Conference in India.

The President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HRH Princess Haya, celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school in Lyons, France, and the subsequent birth of the modern veterinary profession in her opening address at the 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association Conference in India last week.

She addressed 600 delegates, including key members of the world's equine industry, breeders and leading equine veterinarians, at the conference.

HRH Princess Haya drew attention to the "crucial role veterinarians play in improving animal health, pushing the boundaries of biomedical research and protecting the environment."

The President drew a round of applause from the audience when she called for the safe international movement of high performance horses, and "taking a risk-based approach without over-precautionary levels of red tape and restrictions."

Dr Tim Greet, the President of WEVA, commented: We are delighted that FEI President Princess Haya chose WEVA 2011 to express a vision for the relationship between the equine veterinary profession, equestrian sport and the wider industry as we enter the next 250 years."

He added: "We must keep to our guiding principles of maintaining equine welfare and using best veterinary science."

HRH Princess Haya gave the opening address on 2nd November 2011at WEVA Conference in Hyderabad, India.

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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.