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New direction for ZNCP
Zoonoses National Control Programme stepping up a gear

From July 2012, the Zoonoses National Control Programme will be stepping up a gear to help farmers identify the best salmonella control methods for their particular farm.

The current meat juice testing for salmonella antibodies will be suspended on 1st July 2012 to make way for an on-farm salmonella risk assessment tool which will help identify the most effective control methods for each producer's set up.

Katrin Turvey, veterinary programme manager for BPEX, said: “The new tool will provide farmers with clear information regarding the herd’s current salmonella risks. The farmer or veterinarian can  use the outcomes of the risk assessment  to create  a meaningful  on farm salmonella control plan, which is a requirement of red tractor assurance."

These scored risk assessments, along with exploration into bacteriological testing, will increase understanding of the link between primary production and public health.

Katrin added: “We are developing the programme to ensure that all stages of the supply chain are taking effective action to stop the spread of salmonella, re-focusing resources away from routine salmonella sampling.”

Because there are many parallels between the ZNCP and the Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP), the two schemes have now been streamlined under a ‘one health’ umbrella.

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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.