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ICAWC Conference a huge success
Organised by the Dogs Trust

The fourteenth International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC), held last month in Greece, has been hailed a great success.

Organised by Dogs Trust, the three day conference was attended by some 260 delegates from over 30 countries, representing 124 organisations worldwide. Dogs Trust welcomed friends who work in animal welfare from across the globe to network, fundraise and exchange ideas on some of the most prevalent animal welfare issues to date.

Topics which were covered included a speech on the importance of rabies control in Eastern Europe, given by Paula Boyden, veterinary director at Dogs Trust, and the dangers of tapeworm to dogs. Another speaker was Rebecca Leonardi, from Paws for Progress, who developed the first prison-based dog training programme in the UK.

ICAWC founder and Dogs Trust Chief Executive, Clarissa Baldwin OBE, said: "It is so very rewarding to see that after 14 years, the conference continues to grow from strength-to-strength, acting as an essential tool for those involved in animal welfare. Participant networking was at a high this year as the sought-after places quickly filled up, making it the most successful ICAWC yet. Congratulations to all involved for making it such a huge triumph."

The conference was held in Vravrona Greece and lasted three days, beginning on 16th October 2012. 

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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.