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European Vet and Farrier Federations team up
FEEVA and EFFA join up to promote best practice

The Federations of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) and the European Federation of Farriers Associations (EFFA) are to join forces to promote best practice in farriery in the interest of equine welfare.

Both organisations have agreed that only properly trained farriers, working closely with veterinary surgeons as and when needed, best serve equine needs.

The main aims of the new partnership include:

  • Improving the welfare of the horse by encouraging the highest standards of hoof trimming and shoeing by means of a certified farrier.
  • Encouraging close working between farriers and veterinary surgeons on the therapeutic treatment of horses' hooves.
  • Encouraging the education of the horse owning public to make use of certified farriers who guarantee the art and science of farriery.

Professor Josh Slater, President of FEEVA, said: "We look forward to working together at European level and encouraging member associations to do the same at national level, with the primary intention of enhancing equine health through first class farriery."

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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.