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BCVA launches foundation programme for new farm vets
The programme will run online between March and August.
Programme designed to help build confidence and expand core skills.

The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) has announced the launch of its popular foundation programme for newly qualified farm vets.

Running online from March to August 2021, the programme will see some of the profession's most respected experts share their experience and knowledge across six key subjects. The programme is designed to help build confidence expand core skills in the newly qualified or those returning to work after a break. 
  • The programme includes:
  • Mastitis with James Breen in March
  • Infectious Diseases with Colin Mason in April
  • Diagnostics with David Harwood in May
  • Youngstock with Kat Hart in June
  • Lameness with Owen Atkinson in July
  • Beef with Joe Henry in August.
The BCVA writes:' There are just 10 places available on each module to ensure there is plenty of opportunity for interaction. Delegates will improve their knowledge of clinical topics alongside picking up tips on communication and interpersonal skills.

'The focus is on approaches to common problems encountered in practice to inspire greater self-confidence in tackling these alongside your clients. It is possible to ‘pick-n-mix’ individual elements of the programme, although choosing the entire series offers significant discounts and will help delegates develop the widest range of skills.'

To register your place, visit https://bit.ly/2Nlef4H or email office@cattlevet.co.uk for more information.

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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.