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New vaccine protects against two Salmonella strains
chickens
The new vaccine protects against S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial.
Vaccine will also be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks for the first time

Poultry producers will be able to protect their stock against two strains of Salmonella simultaneously, thanks to the arrival of a new vaccine on the market.

Salmonella is a significant cause of food poisoning in humans, caught from contaminated meat and eggs. Food-borne disease caused by the bacteria is estimated to affect tens of millions of people worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organisation. It is also responsible for severe economic losses in the poultry industry.

The new live vaccine, AviPro Salmonella Duo, is the first to protect against both S Enteritidis and S Typhimurium in the same vial. Globally, these are the two most significant Salmonella strains passed from animals to humans. It is also the first vaccine to be licensed for use in turkeys and ducks as well as chickens.

According to Elanco Animal Health, who launched the product, the new vaccine provides an extra eight weeks of immunity compared to previous vaccines - 62 weeks' immunity for S Typhimurium and 68 weeks for S Enteritidis.

AviPro is administered in drinking water rather than by injection, which Elanco says improves animal welfare, allowing mass administration without causing stress to the birds.

To find out more about the vaccine, visit: http://salmonella360.com/

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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.