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IVC to merge with Evidensia
The chief executive of IVC, David Hillier, will become CEO of the combined group.
Combined group will have 500 clinics in eight countries

Corporate veterinary groups Independent Vet Care and Evidensia have announced their intention to combine their businesses, a move that will make them the largest veterinary group in Europe.

Independent Vet Care, which was founded in 2011, has over 315 clinics in the UK and employs around 800 veterinary surgeons. The group was acquired by EQT in December 2016.

Meanwhile, Evidensia has more than 180 clinics and hospitals across the Nordic region and central Europe. The business was established in 2012 as part of a merger between a number of veterinary clinics and hospitals in Sweden. Since then it has grown rapidly and now employs 1200 veterinary surgeons. It was acquired by EQT in October 2014.  

Together, IVC and Evidensia comprise around 500 clinics across eight countries.

The chief executive of IVC, David Hillier, will become CEO of the combined group.

Commenting on the merger, he said: “Our aim is to build the strongest and most respected veterinary group in Europe, founded on principles which are common to all of our practices: A passion for clinical care, a belief in teamwork, respect for the individual and entrepreneurship.

“The strong geographical presence of Evidensia in Northern Europe and of IVC in the United Kingdom is likewise complementary and will enable us to develop a dynamic network of leading clinical facilities which will benefit from our shared best practice and our improved purchasing power.”

Evidensia’s CEO, Martin Tiveus, added: “Having taken an active part in the IVC acquisition process, I am truly impressed with what David and his team has achieved so far.

“A merger between Evidensia and IVC will create the largest veterinary group in Europe and will benefit both pet owners, patients and our employees across Europe. I am proud of the team I have put together at Evidensia and I wish David and his new combined team all the best in shaping the future of veterinary care.”

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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.