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RVC signs agreement with University of Nicosia
RVC principle Professor Stuart Reid and Professor Andreas Charalambous, executive dean at the University of Nicosia Medical School.

Move will see creation of Cyprus’ first veterinary school

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has signed an agreement with the University of Nicosia to deliver two new bachelor degrees in veterinary medicine in Cyprus.

The move will see the creation of Cyprus’ first veterinary school, which will take in its first influx of students in September 2020. Undergraduates will be able to choose between a five-year course and a four-year accelerated course.  

RVC principle Professor Stuart Reid and Professor Andreas Charalambous, executive dean at the University of Nicosia Medical School, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the University of Nicosia Medical School on Thursday (30 August).

“The RVC is delighted to be establishing a partnership with our colleagues in Cyprus and to contribute to the advance of animal health expertise in the region,” said Professor Reid. “We have a strong commitment to the One Health approach and together I am sure we can build on the success of the University of Nicosia’s Medical School to create an exceptional new veterinary programme.”

Professor Andreas Charalambous added: “We are proud to be entering a partnership with the Royal Veterinary College, one of the finest institutions for veterinary education in the world. The new Veterinary School in Cyprus will be modelled on the University of Nicosia’s Medical School to ensure that it becomes a regional and international centre of education and research that follows international quality assurance criteria.”
 
He continued: “The new Veterinary School will also have significant economic and social benefits. In addition to the education of students, veterinarians will be offered continuing professional development, and farmers will be provided with the tools they need to maintain the health of their animals and to ensure higher productivity.

“In our commitment to the One Health agenda, we will work closely with all stakeholders to improve the public’s awareness of animal rights and to protect and preserve healthy ecosystems, which will safeguard the health of both animals and humans.”

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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.