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VPMA forum to open up
Wider profession to gain access

The Veterinary Practice Managers Association (VPMA) has announced that it will be opening its active online forum, which was previously private, up to the wider veterinary profession to allow a greater number of people join in on the discussions. A great success in recent years, the forum allows like-minded individuals to network, share ideas, and discuss common problems.

Commenting, VPMA President Pauline Graham said “Practice management is becoming an increasingly challenging role. As a consequence, our members are getting real value from the opportunity to discuss issues, ask advice, seek recommendations and read about the problems faced by others in similar situations. A problem shared is a problem halved; we feel that by inviting the rest of the vet community to participate in our forum, we can give even greater value to our existing members and also offer this fantastic facility to others outside our Association.”

If you too are facing the challenges of practice management and would like to stay in touch with others who can support and help you in your role, then please log onto www.vetpol.co.uk and go to the VPMA forum, where you can ask questions, share your views or simply observe.

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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.