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Search for missing RSPCA inspector called off
Inspector Mike reid
RSPCAInspector Mike Reid has not been seen since Sunday.
Mike Reid disappeared while on call during storm Imogen

The search for a missing RSPCA inspector who disappeared during storm Imogen has been called off.

Inspector Mike Reid has not been seen since he was called to a rescue involving 20 to 30 gannets stranded on rocks Porthchapel Beach, near Penzance, on Sunday.

His family reported him missing on Monday when he failed to return home from duty.

BBC News report that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has called off the search “until further information becomes available”.

A spokesman said: "Land's End and Penzance Coastguard Rescue Teams, the RNLI Penlee lifeboat, Devon and Cornwall Police and the police helicopter have conducted a comprehensive land and sea search in the area and nothing has been found."

Mike, aged 54 from Redruth, is described as white, 5ft 8ins in height, of stocky build with short greying spiked hair. He was wearing black trousers, a white shirt and black jumper.

Anyone with information about Mike’s whereabouts is asked to call 999 quoting reference 106 of 8 February.

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BSAVA's new president starts role

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 Julian Hoad has been confirmed as the new president of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), taking over from Carl Gorman.

The veterinary surgeon is the BSAVA's 67th president, and has described stepping into the role as the pinnacle of his veterinary career.

Speaking at the BSAVA's AGM, Dr Hoad said: "I really do believe that the BSAVA will continue to go from strength to strength and will continue to maintain its relevance and position as the indispensable voice of the small animal veterinary profession." 

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Rise in temperature means increased bluetongue risk

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has warned that the recent rise in temperature means there is now an increased risk of bluetongue in England.

Although there have been no confirmed cases of the disease since March, the most recent risk assessment found that there is a very high probability of the virus being brought over by windborne midges from northern Europe.

Farms along the east and south coast of England, from Norfolk to East Sussex, are at the highest risk. Farmers are being asked to monitor their animals regularly for signs of the virus.

UK chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss said: "We know that the likelihood of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain is increasing and so I would urge farmers to remain vigilant and report any suspicions to the Animal and Plant Health Agency."