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Asian tiger mosquito found in the UK
asian tiger mosquito
Aedes albopictus, is a known vector for zika, dengue and chikungunya virus.
Species is a known vector for tropical diseases

Asian tiger mosquito eggs have been discovered in the UK for the first time, Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed. The mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is a known vector for zika, dengue and chikungunya virus.

PHE said a small number of eggs were found in one trap in Kent during routine surveillance. Enhanced monitoring was put in place in the area but no further evidence of the mosquito has been found so far.

In a statement, it said: "There is currently no risk to public health in the UK."

As a precaution, the local authority was advised to use insecticide as a method of control. PHE will continue to monitor the situation closely.

Aedes albopictus has achieved widespread global distribution as a result of human activities, such as the movement of tyres.

Last year, a report by PHE scientists in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal suggested warmer temperatures in the UK could provide favourable conditions for various mosquitos to breed. PHE began monitoring places where the insects lay eggs, such as used tyres.

 

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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.