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Vet made an OBE in New Year’s Honours
“I am surprised and deeply honoured to be appointed as an OBE."
Prof Meredith’s appointment recognises services to animal welfare 

Veterinary surgeon Anna Meredith has been made an OBE for services to animal welfare, in recognition of her work in the fields of zoological and conservation medicine.

Professor Meredith took up a new role as head of Melbourne Veterinary School in July this year, having previously worked at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. However, she maintains strong links with Edinburgh University and returns regularly to the UK.

Commenting on her appointment, she said: “I am surprised and deeply honoured to be appointed as an OBE, and humbled that others felt I was worthy. Along with many other dedicated colleagues I strive, as a veterinarian, to improve animal health and welfare.

“I believe passionately that we have a duty of care for all the species with which we share this planet, and are morally obliged to safeguard their health and welfare. This approach has a beneficial impact on human health and welfare and the health of the ecosystems on which we all depend.”

Prof Meredith worked as head veterinary surgeon at Edinburgh Zoo for 17 years and served as chair of the UK Government’s Zoos Expert Committee from 2010-2018. She is also an RCVS fellow and recognised specialist in Zoological Medicine, a European specialist in wildlife population health and a fellow of the Zoological Society of London.

She has written or edited a range of veterinary textbooks and is the author of nearly 100 scientific publications. She received the BSAVA’s Blaine Award in 2003 for outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary medicine or surgery.

Prof Meredith added: “I feel privileged to represent the veterinary profession by receiving this Honour, and hope that I can act as a role model to inspire colleagues and future veterinarians to continue to bring about improvements in all aspects of animal welfare.”

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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.