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Nominations open for International Canine Health Awards 2021
The awards are organised by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust.
Awards recognise individuals dedicated to the improvement of dog health through science. 

Nominations are now open for the International Canine Health Awards 2021.

Now in its ninth year, the prestigious awards recognise and celebrate some of the world's finest researchers, veterinary surgeons and students dedicated to the improvement of dog health through science. 

Organised by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT), the awards include substantial monetary prizes donated by the founders of Metro Bank.

The four awards are:

  • International Prize in Canine Health – for outstanding contributions in the field of canine health and welfare, with a prize of £40,000 towards future projects. 
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – with a £10,000 prize, this award will go to a veterinarian or scientist working in a related discipline, who has dedicated much of their career to advancing the health and welfare of dogs. 
  • UK Student Inspiration Awards – these comprise postgraduate and undergraduate awards, with prizes of £10,000 and £5,000 respectively to aid further education costs, the development of their careers, or the creation/continuation of a project. 
  • UK Breed Health Coordinator Award – with a £5,000 prize, judges will be looking for individuals from UK Kennel Club breed clubs or councils who have demonstrated a dedication to supporting health and welfare within their breed over the previous year. 
     
“The International Canine Health Awards recognise and commend the commitment shown by researchers, veterinarians, and students dedicated to the improvement of dog health through science,” commented Dr Andrew Higgins, chairman of the judging panel and Kennel Club Charitable Trust. 

“We are also delighted to recognise the amazing work of our UK breed health coordinators who do such a good job supporting health and welfare programmes within breeds.”

The winner of last year's International Award was Professor Dr Tosso Leeb, who was recognised for his expertise in veterinary molecular genetics, leading to the formation of a world-class canine genetics research program in Bern, Switzerland. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Professor Dr Urs Giger for his work spanning four decades dedicated to the study of clinical haematology in dogs, hereditary diseases and transfusions medicine.

To submit a nomination, visit the Kennel Club Charitable Trust website and fill in the application form by 31 Jan 2021. Individuals are encouraged to nominate their colleagues worldwide for the International and Lifetime awards, but they may also nominate themselves. 

The award ceremony will take place in May/June 2021, but owing to the current COVID-19 situation a date and venue is not yet confirmed.

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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.