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Bovine TB conference will address global issues
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The VI international conference on bovine TB will take place in Cardiff next month.
An international conference will host speakers and discussions on the global problem of bovine TB

A conference will take place in Cardiff on June 16-19, to discuss the global problem of bovine TB.
 
Co-hosted by the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), the VI International Mycobacterium bovis (M bovis) Conference will be attended by international delegates from countries including Ethiopia and New Zealand.
 
The event, which moves across the world every four years, will maintain the core values of the previous conferences, which have seen it grow in global importance.
 
Attended by over 300 leading figures in the field and experts in animal and human health, the event will host discussions on a range of topics, and key note addresses will be delivered by scientific experts from across the world.
 
These speakers are all highly regarded in their fields, and will present on a range of subjects including TB epidemiology, vaccination, social science and economics, diagnostics, wildlife, policy options and practical delivery issues.
 
Professor Christianne Glossop, chief veterinary officer for Wales, said: “TB is one of the most serious animal health issues faced in Wales, and we have a commitment to eradicate it.
 
"I am delighted that the conference is coming to Wales. As well as learning from others from across the world, we are looking forward to sharing our eradication programme based on an annual testing regime, improved standards of biosecurity.
 
“Production systems and farming conditions may vary but the basic principles of infectious disease control are the same the world over and this is a fantastic opportunity for Wales and the UK.”
 
Among those in attendance will be research manager at New Zealand’s Animal Health Board and chair of the TB Control Programme Technical Advisory Group, Dr Paul Livingstone; head scientist at TB AHVLA, Professor Glyn Hewinson; and professor of veterinary epidemiology and risk assessment, Professor Simon More. 
 
The full programme for the conference can be viewed here.
 
For more information please contact the BCVA Office by phoning 01452 725 735 or by email.
 

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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.