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Feedback needed for primate study
Veterinary surgeons urged to take part

A researcher from Oxford Brookes University is seeking feedback on a survey which focuses on the training that UK vets may or may not receive in relation to treating pet primates. Amy Parker is searching for practice vets, zoo vets and - in particular -  practice vets who have treated pet primates to complete the survey.

A recent study estimated that there are between 3,000 and 10,000 pet primates in the UK, which would indicate that a large number of vets may be treating them.

Ms Parker, who is undertaking an MSc in Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes, is therefore hoping to gauge the levels of exotics training offered in both veterinary schools, as well as specialist postgraduate training, and confidence levels of vets who may find themselves with a pet primate as a patient.

All vets are welcome to participate, whether they have treated a pet primate or not. The survey is anonymous and no information is stored about who has submitted responses. The deadline is 15th July 2012.

The survey can be accessed here; Ms Parker can be contacted by emailing amy.parker-2011@brookes.ac.uk.


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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.