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Zoonotic diseases the focus of vet and medical experts
Veterinary and medical experts on infectious diseases will come together for The One Health conference in October.
Veterinary and medical experts on infectious diseases will come together for The One Health conference in October.

Veterinary and medical worlds to unite to discuss infectious diseases

Experts from veterinary and medical sectors are to come together to share their knowledge on infectious diseases in the first major conference of its kind.

The One Health conference will discuss issues such as infection control; antimicrobial resistance and the threats posed by emerging zoonotic diseases.

Speakers will include Professor Peter Borriello, chief executive of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and Professor Anthony Kessel, director of Public Health England.

One Health aims to forge greater collaboration between human and veterinary medicine.

The conference, which will take place in London in October is being organised jointly by the Bella Moss Foundation (BMF), a charity promoting  prudent antimicrobial use and effective infection control in both human and veterinary medicine, and the Royal Society of Medicine, an independent educational body for doctors, dentists, scientists and others involved in human health care.  

Jill Moss, president of the Bella Moss Foundation, said:  "WIth antimicrobial resistance and updated protocols hitting the headlines regularly, our speakers will discuss the key issues. 

"For instance, what exactly is the current status of antimicrobial resistance?  How is it affecting our lives? 

"What are the veterinary, medical and research professions doing to resolve the challenges we face - and how can they persuade policy makers to take a united stand on the issue?"

Tom Keith-Welsh president of comparative medicine network, Royal Society of Medicine, said:  "Antimicrobial resistance is a global issue requiring education, information and action.

"The conference programme will provide anyone with an interest in antimicrobial resistance a current and rounded perspective on this important and pressing issue."

Full details on the conference and how to register are available when www.onehealthbmf.com goes live on Friday. 

Visit www.bellamossfoundation.com


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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.