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Racing of 'Tubed Horses' to be phased out
Practice to be phased out from October 1st 2012

The Board of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), following the advice of the BHA Veterinary Committee, have announced that the racing of 'tubed horses', or horses that have a tracheostomy, will be phased out from October 1st 2012. The impact on the horse, internal harmonisation, the visible appearance of the procedure and others factors were taken into consideration by the Board during the course of their deliberations.

As of October 1st 2012, horses that have tracheostomys will not be allowed to race unless the procedure took place before the deadline and the horse's trainer is able to supply a certificate signed by a veterinary surgeon confirming that this is the case. The number of races in which this occurs is not likely to be high due to the relative rarity of the procedure, and the BHA Veterinary Committee predicted that the procedure would likely be abandoned without the intervention of the BHA in any case.

The intention to introduce a similar ban in Point to Point events has also been confirmed, although neither the BHA or the Point to Point Authority have announced a date or further details as yet.

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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.