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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
Worm risk-assessment tool launched for horse owners
Worm risk-assessment tool launched for horse owners

The risk calculator is available for free online.
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World Horse Welfare marks Groom Appreciation Day
World Horse Welfare marks Groom Appreciation Day

Grooms received messages of thanks from supporters.
Scientists produce equine embryos through frozen sperm IVF
Scientists produce equine embryos through frozen sperm IVF

 New study published by researchers at UC Davis.
Horse welfare conference explores 'good life' theme
Horse welfare conference explores 'good life' theme

 Inspiring talks highlight the importance of research and education.
SPANA launches appeal for India brick kiln donkeys
SPANA launches appeal for India brick kiln donkeys

 Working donkeys can suffer open, weeping wounds.
World Horse Welfare launches sustainability strategy
World Horse Welfare launches sustainability strategy

Strategy launched at the charity's annual conference.
Brooke collaborates on new Pakistan equine laws
Brooke collaborates on new Pakistan equine laws

The Animal Welfare Bill 2024 replaces 134-year-old legislation.
University given £1 million to support equine facilities
University given £1 million to support equine facilities

 Donation made by Lord Leverhulme's Charitable Trust.
Flatter saddles may improve horse welfare - study
Flatter saddles may improve horse welfare - study

Horse backs become much flatter during movement.
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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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