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Forelimb focus for CPD day

Details of veterinary rehabilitation day announced

Details of the annual CPD meeting of the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association (BVRSMA) have recently been announced.

The day will focus on the forelimb, and is open to both vets and vet nurses, as well as physiotherapists from the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT).

As veterinary rehabilitation is under increasing demand, and many vets and vet nurses are keen to learn more about it, BVRSMA is bringing together a range of animal health professionals to share perspective and knowledge on the subject.

The veterinary rehabilitation event is also hoped to develop understanding of the myriad of techniques available and how and when each one should be applied.

Speakers throughout the day will include lead orthopaedic specialist Noel Fitzpatrick, as well as specialist rehabilitation vet and current president of the BVRSMA, Lowri Davies. There will also be practical sessions run by ACPAT physiotherapists.

BVRSMA member Tasmin O’Brian, who is a vet at the SMART Clinic, a rehabilitation referral centre, has organised the CPD event.

"The day is designed to make people think outside the box a little and give a fresh perspective on lameness and rehabilitation," she said. "Attendees should take away something that really will help them every day in practice".

Taking place on October 2 in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, the CPD meeting will cost £60 for non-members and £80 for members.

Click here to find out more and book a place.

Image courtesy of BVRSMA

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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.