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Deadline extended for signing TB contracts
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Fewer practices in Devon and Cornwall have signed the contracts, so the original deadline has been extended to 14 May.
Practices in Devon and Cornwall get three-week extension

Veterinary practices in Devon and Cornwall have been given a three-week extension on the deadline for signing new TB testing contracts.

Earlier this week, the BVA called for the deadline to be extended as many members were concerned that the short time frame would not allow them to scrutinise the contracts.

A large number of veterinary practices in four of the five English regions have already signed the new contracts, according to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

However, uptake has been lower in Devon and Cornwall, so the original deadline of 24 April has been extended to 14 May.

The news was revealed in a letter from APHA's veterinary director Simon Hall, which was addressed to the BVA and British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA).

BVA's president John Blackwell welcomed the extension, saying it will give practices in Devon and Cornwall time to seek further clarification and legal advice if need be.

"The large numbers of veterinary practices signing up to the new contracts for TB testing across four of the five English regions demonstrates that the veterinary profession has prioritised delivery of TB testing for the public good, and will ensure that the fight against TB will continue without delay..." he added.

"The control of TB is most effectively delivered through nurturing strong collaboration and working relationships within the profession. The strong engagement of the veterinary profession with the new TB testing arrangements shows yet again that veterinary surgeons put their professional duties first."

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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.