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BVA senior vice president named UK STEM ambassador
Daniella Dos Santos has been named 2021 STEM Learning ambassador.
"I hope that my talk helps to show that science is for everyone" - Daniella Dos Santos.

BVA senior vice president Daniella Dos Santos has been named 2021 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Learning ambassador.

The announcement comes ahead of British Science Week (5-14 March), during which Daniella will give an insight into her journey into veterinary medicine and the many different career paths it can offer. 

Small animal vet Daniella studied molecular genetics before applying for veterinary school. She funded most of her veterinary education herself and will use the talk to speak about her unusual route into the profession.

Her presentation will form part of a series of free STEM Learning events taking place over the coming week. STEM Learning is the UK's largest provider of education and careers support in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Commenting on her new role, Daniella said: “I’d always wanted to be a vet; it is one of many amazing careers that science can lead you into. There is a misconception that you need to be really “brainy” to get into veterinary medicine, but I would say that you just need to have an inquisitive mind.”

“I am passionate about diversifying the STEM arena, and here at BVA, we are proud to be working to make the veterinary profession into a more diverse and inclusive space. I feel privileged to be a STEM ambassador, and I hope that my talk helps to show that science is for everyone, whoever you are, and whatever your background.”

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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.