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Monty Don to design dog-friendly garden

The garden will be displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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Equine News
BVNA launches online pet behaviour hub

The resources will support members to learn more about animal behaviour.
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BVNA awards honorary membership to Nicholas Taylor RVN

Association also confirms its charity of the year.
BVNA president begins second term

 New council members also welcomed at AGM.
BVNA shares initial findings of VN Profession survey

 Over half of respondents knew a 'vet nurse' who wasn't qualified or regulated.
RCVS updates VN training standards framework

 The framework is reviewed by the College every five years.
BVNA releases Clinical Coach Toolkit

The resources will help those supervising SVNs.
Vet nurses invited to discuss future of profession

Veterinary Nursing Vision events planned for September and October.
BVNA retains 'Silver' environmental accreditation

 The award recognises the work done to reduce the BVNA's environmental impact.
BVNA urges greater role for RVNs in CMA response

Allow RVNs to see patients with common disorders, BVNA suggests.
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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.
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