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International Symposium identifies colic priorities
Focus of research to prioritise epidemiology

A report which was created by the Research Priorities Panel of the International Equine Colic Research Symposium identifying future research priorities in the study of equine colic has been published by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation. It was written by a panel of distinguished researchers who met during the 10th International Equine Colic Research Symposium, which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from July 26th to 28th 2012.

The symposium, which alternates every three years between being held in the USA and in Europe, is held to allow leading researchers, residents, practitioners and graduate students to share their thoughts on equine colic. As with symposia in previous years, the gathering in Indianapolis allowed those attending to exchange ideas, propose new collaborations and suggest new directions. At this symposium, the consensus of those attending was that epidemiology should be the primary focus of new research, technological advances have opened promising new avenues of research, and that detailed surveys are required to collect clinical data in certain specific areas.

"I want to thank all the researchers who volunteered their time to help develop this important document," said Symposium Co-Chair Nathaniel White II, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS. "I look forward to the equine and veterinary communities embracing and using this information to help horses through much needed equine colic research."

The Symposium was presented by AAEP Educational Partner Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Additional sponsors included the American Quarter Horse Foundation, the British Equine Veterinary Association, Bioniche Animal Health, USA, Inc., the Equine Feed Oat Project, the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, The Horse Trust, Merck Animal Health, the Morris Animal Foundation, the North American Equine Ranching Information Council, Nutramax Laboratories, Inc., Nutrena and Platinum Performance.

A full list of the symposium's conclusions, priorities for future research and projected allocation of resources is available at http://www.aaep.org/images/files/colicresearchsymposiumreportfinal122011.pdf

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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.