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Topics released for SRUC Sheep Conference
The conference will share new knowledge on health, welfare, climate resilience and breeding strategies.

The event will discuss 'future proofing' the sheep industry.
 
Topics have been released for the Scottish Sheep Industry Conference, taking place on 18 and 19 January 2022.

The online event, which showcases the results of a research programme funded by the Scottish Government, will share new knowledge from research by Scotland's Rural Collage (SRUC), which has collaborated with the Moredun Research Institute. 

Dr Joanne Conington, sheep breeding specialist at SRUC, commented on the conference: “This meeting provides an excellent forum for researchers, policy makers and the sheep farming industry to discuss the implications of our research.

“It also provides an opportunity for open dialogue with an eye to the future regarding the challenges the Scottish sheep sector is facing and what is being - and should be - done to address them in the future.”

The sessions will cover topics including new strategies for health management – including issues of anthelmintic and antimicrobial resistance and chronic iceberg diseases, neonatal lamb management, climate resilience – exploring the best breeding and management strategies to reduce the impact of sheep on climate change, and new breeding goals – assessing new traits for genetic and genomic selection. 

Taking place between 2 – 4.15pm on 18 and 19 January 2022, the conference is open to anyone with an interest in the future of the sheep industry, and anyone wishing to attend can register here. 

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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.