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AHVLA announce new chief executive
Chris Hadkiss takes up post in the new year

The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive who will begin on January 7, 2013.

Chris Hadkiss, previously executive director at the Forensic Science Service (FSS), will become part of the AHVLA team, welcomed by the 2,500 members of staff.

At his previous post, Hadkiss was responsible for all aspects of operational and commercial activity of forensic operations within the UK and overseas. Hadkiss has a long and distinguished career in forensic science, having started as an assistant scientist at the Metropolitan Police laboratory in 1979.

In 2003 he was appointed general manager of FSS’s London site, and subsequently regional general manager, with responsibility for the south of England. He became director of operations in 2007 and was appointed to the board as executive director in January 2008.

Commenting on his new role, Hadkiss said: “I look forward to leading AHVLA and working with our stakeholders and partners to support a healthy and sustainable food and farming industry across Great Britain, and safeguard society from animal disease threats.”

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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.