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New Dean for West Indies vet school
Dean makes inaugural address

The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) on the West Indian island of St. Kitts has welcomed a new Dean. Dr Elaine Watson, an internationally-recognised scholar who previously served with distinction as Dean of the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, made her inaugural address to the faculty, staff and students at a celebration of welcome held in her honour.

The RUVSM was founded in 1982 and has graduated over two thousand students. It is affiliated with 23 US veterinary schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) – the only facility outside the US and Canada so recognised.

Thanking those attending for such a warm welcome, Dr Watson outlined her high hopes for the RUSVM and expressed the hope that the School would become a major player in the field of veterinary medicine. She also stated the belief that veterinary medicine could offer more on a global scale and that the sector was integral to global efforts to alleviate poverty.

"Opportunities in the areas of global expansion, in veterinary education and research exist. It is my goal that RUSVM be known for innovations in education and be positioned to demonstrate stronger leadership within the veterinary community."
 she said, adding "Throughout the practice of veterinary public health, animal disease efforts and interactions with medical teams, RUSVM can truly become a leader within the global healthcare community. Through the formation of collaborations and strategic partnerships, RUSVM and its members can truly make a difference to the world."

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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.