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RCVS seeks veterinary anatomist for prestigious award
The 2013 Share Jones Lectureship biennial award needs recipient

The RCVS is seeking a lecturer of distinction in veterinary anatomy to receive the 2013 Share Jones Lectureship award. The recipient will give a public lecture on an agreed subject.

The award is open to any lecturer who has achieved special eminence in veterinary anatomy and RCVS membership is not a requirement. Nominations will be considered by the RCVS’ Education Policy and Specialisation Committee in February, with decisions made by RCVS Council in March.

Previous lectures have included ‘Who says you can’t be big and nimble? The fragility of giant land animals’, by Professor John Hutchinson in 2011, whose expertise includes the anatomy and locomotion of dinosaurs and crocodiles; and ‘Sex and Regeneration: Lessons from Nature,’ a study of deer antlers presented by Professor Jo Price.

Price commented the award: “It was a great privilege to be asked to deliver the Share Jones Lecture and it was an experience that I will remember as one of the highlights of my career.”

She continued: “This lecture provides a unique opportunity for those of us with a deep interest in structure-function relationships to showcase the discipline of veterinary anatomy and inspire the next generation of veterinary scientists.”

To nominate a candidate for the lectureship, please email his or her CV, with a letter of recommendation, to Ms Anne Jermey.

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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.