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RCVS candidate to bring 'common sense approach'
Lynne Hill
"The important thing is how the College response to the professions concerns."
Lynne Hill hopes to improve standards across all areas of College business

"I want to continue to bring my common sense approach to College business through my experience as a practitioner for many years both as an owner and manager, and from working in education," says RCVS candidate Lynne Hill. "I hope as a female to ensure that our perspective is at the table."

If re-elected to Council, Lynne, chair of the RVN Preliminary Investigation Committee, would like to see VN regulation 'bedded down' in the College with the new Charter.  She also hopes drive forward strategies for the future and improve standards across all areas of College business, including education.

"As chair of the primary qualifications subcommittee, we have produced new standards and guidelines for the universities to meet for education of the vet students of the future. I want to see these in the system to ensure we all get the new graduates we need."

Last year the RCVS came under fire from the profession for some of its decisions. Standing up for the Council, Lynne says that the College did 'extremely well' in response to the concerns.

"It addressed them, it held consultations and clarified advice for the profession. This is what a sensible regulator should do." she said.

"But will every vet agree with every decision made in the future? The answer is no. The important thing is how the College response to the professions concerns."

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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.