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Zoetis partners with WSAVA to develop global pain management efforts
"Managing our patients' pain is one of the most important things we do as veterinarians." Dr Shane Ryan, WSAVA president.

Manufacturer to work with Global Pain Council in providing training and advice

The WSAVA has announced that it is partnering with animal health company Zoetis to improve pain management strategies.

The partnership will support WSAVA’s Global Pain Council, which is made up of veterinary professionals from around the world with expertise in companion animal pain management.

The Global Pain Council provides veterinary practices with educational resources and advice in effective pain management. According to a statement from the WSAVA, it aims to increase veterinary professional’s confidence and competence in companion animal pain management through initiatives such its ‘teach the teacher’ training program and its Global Pain Guidelines.

Zoetis has more than 65 years of experience in developing and manufacturing medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products. Declaring the company’s commitment to help veterinary professionals improve the lives of animals living with pain, Abhay Nayak, sr. vice president and head of corporate strategy, commercial development, and customer experience, said: “We are excited to partner with leaders at WSAVA and the Global Pain Council to extend our reach in providing education and resources to veterinarians worldwide to benefit more pets.”

Dr Shane Ryan, WSAVA president, said: “Managing our patients’ pain is one of the most important things we do as veterinarians. Variations in the provision of effective pain management globally are a serious concern and the Global Pain Council, through its Global Pain Guidelines and other resources, is already providing enormous animal health and welfare benefits.

"Now, with the support of Zoetis, the GPC will be able to achieve even more.  We are very pleased and appreciate the company’s commitment.”

Image (c) WSAVA.

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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.