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WSAVA announces free COVID-19 webinar
The webinar will set out the latest COVID-19 advice for veterinary professionals.
Panel of experts to advise on optimal preventative care during the pandemic

The WSAVA has announced a free webinar for veterinary professionals setting out the latest thinking and advice on the COVID-19 crisis.

The webinar, entitled 'COVID-19 and Companion Animals: What we know today', will take place on Friday, 17 April at 15.00hrs (London). During the event, a panel of experts will advise on optimal preventative care during the pandemic and on the importance of promoting pet welfare and supporting the human-companion animal bond during this difficult time.

Speakers will include Dr Vanessa Barrs, Professor of Companion Animal Health at the City University of Hong Kong; Dr Michael Lappin, Chair of the WSAVA One Health Committee and WSAVA President Dr Shane Ryan.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is causing distress and uncertainty for us all. It also poses a significant and real threat to companion animal welfare, particularly given conflicting media reports as to whether pets can spread the virus,” explained Dr Shane Ryan.

“While the situation continues to evolve, we hope that our speakers can bring clarity to all veterinarians so that they can reassure their clients, their co-workers and their communities based on the evidence available. We hope our recommendations will also help them to continue to provide the highest standard of care to their patients.”

The webinar will take place at 14.00hrs GMT {10.00hrs (EST); 15.00hrs (London); 22.00hrs (Hong Kong)} on Friday, April 17, 2020, and will later be available on the WSAVA COVID-19 resource hub. Please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMCYLATHhzs to register your interest.

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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.