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Leaflet warns farmers of slurry risks
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Farmers should be informed about the dangers of slurry gases.
Farm Safety Partnership releases a leaflet about the dangers surrounding slurry gases 

Slurry gas is a cocktail of toxic products, including hydrogen sulphide, that are released when slurry decomposes.
 
Even just a few breaths of this gas can render a person unconscious, and it has been the cause of many high profile accidents, often resulting in fatalities of people and animals.
 
With this in mind, the Farm Safety Partnership, chaired by the National Farmer's Union (NFU), has launched a new leaflet as part of its Stop! Think! slurry gas campaign, which is due to be unveiled at Grassland & Muck at Stoneleigh Park.
 
NFU vice president Guy Smith said:
“Deaths from slurry gas still occur and these are made all the more tragic by the fact that so many people die who instinctively go to the aid of those in difficulty. 
 
“This new leaflet has 11 points to follow to reduce the risk of a slurry gas incident. But it is equally important to know that if there is a problem, stop the pump, get the person to fresh air, but don’t put yourself at risk, call 999 and advise the emergency services that slurry gas may be present.”
 
To download the leaflet, visit the Farm Safety Partnership website here.

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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.