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Farmers who take TB risks face lower payments
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Rebecca Evans: "I have decided to change our legislation to introduce measures which will penalise people who are undertaking risky practices."
Compensation could be reduced under new rules in Wales

Welsh farmers who undertake 'risky' practices that may aid the spread of TB could have their compensation payments reduced, under new rules set to come into force.

The move was announced this week by Rebecca Evans, Welsh deputy minister for farming and food.  It follows a recent consultation on proposals to change the Tuberculosis (Wales) Order 2010.

Ms Evans said the proposals are intended to strike a balance between fair compensation of farmers, incentivising the minimisation of risks and penalising risky behaviour.

"After careful consideration I have decided to change our legislation to introduce measures which will penalise people who are undertaking risky practices which can jeopardise the success of the TB eradication programme."

Ms Evans also said she believes the majority of farmers abide by the rules and therefore little will change for them - they will continue to receive full compensation based on market value.

"The new legislation will provide us with the powers to reduce compensation for those people who have broken the rules," she added.

The legislation will be drafted over the coming months, during which time the government will engage with the farming industry on practical issues.

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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.