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Free laminitis pack for owners
Leaflets to help bust myths about disease

Redwings Horse Sanctuary has produced information leaflets on laminitis to help address myths surrounding the disease.

Following the discovery that 90 per cent of laminitis cases are caused by one of two underlying conditions, the sanctuary decided to take action to educate owners.

The two conditions linked with the disease are Equine Metabolic Syndrome, which is directly associated with obesity, and Equine Cushing's Disease, which is neither preventable nor curable.

According to Redwings, any horse with either condition should not be allowed to graze spring grass, as they will be particularly susceptible to laminitis.

"Laminitis itself is shrouded in myths and confusion," said Redwings' vet, Roxane Kirton, who mentioned walking it off, a few days in the stable and hot feet are all myths that surround the disease.

"Research is ongoing, but recent research suggests most cases of laminitis are a sign of either Equine Cushing's Disease or Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

"We have produced a set of free leaflets to help horse owners understand these two conditions, as well as what to do if laminitis strikes and how to spot its often-subtle symptoms."

Email Redwings or call 01508 481008 to order your free copy of the laminitis pack.

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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.