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PDSA launches new survey
Call for more vets and VNs to contribute

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has called for vets and veterinary nurses to offer their thoughts on various matters of importance in the care of the nation's companion animal pets as a part of the charity's 2012 survey. Last year's survey polled over 11,000 members of the public and 140 vets and VNs, and a spokesperson for the PDSA expressed the hope that more than 500 vets and VNs might contribute this year.

The 2011 PDSA Animal Welfare (PAW) Report found that 89% of pet owners felt that people should be aware of the health and welfare needs of animals which are outlined in the Animal Welfare Act 2006. However, the same poll revealed that only 45% of those polled considered themselves appropriately familiar with these needs.

Commenting, PDSA Senior Vet Nicola Martin said “We're looking for a mix of opinions, what you do you in your practice and what information you think is valuable and asking for opinions on key topical issues such as microchipping, dangerous dogs and pet insurance.”

More information can be found at the PDSA website.

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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.