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New TB measures coming into force in Wales
“I cannot stress enough the importance of the work to clear up long-standing TB breakdowns, some of which have been under restrictions for 10 years or more"
Risk areas to be introduced in new regional approach

The Welsh Government is reminding farmers and vets that the new, regional approach to TB eradication will come into force this Sunday (1 October).

Cabinet secretary Lesley Griffiths published an enhanced TB eradication programme in June. Low, Intermediate and High TB areas will be established based on levels of bovine TB incidence.

Enhanced measures will be applied to each area, depending on the local disease risks and drivers. The approach aims to protect cattle in the Low TB Area, and tackle the disease in the Intermediate and High TB Areas.

The cabinet secretary said: “I cannot stress enough the importance of the work to clear up long-standing TB breakdowns, some of which have been under restrictions for 10 years or more.

“On average, the cost of testing in these herds and compensation of cattle slaughtered, is almost £200,000 per herd. Clearing up infection in these herds will offer significant savings to the taxpayer and farm businesses.”

Ninety-five per cent of herds in Wales are already TB free. The number of new incidents has fallen by over 40 per cent since the peak in 2009, and are at their lowest level in 12 years.
The Welsh government will monitor the impact of the new measures and aim to review the boundaries of the TB areas once the full calendar year dataset for 2018 is available.

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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.