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Fitzpatrick hospital rebrands following management buyout
AURA Veterinary will continue to focus on animal oncology, soft tissue surgery, international radiology and internal medicine.
The Oncology and Soft Tissue Hospital is now AURA Veterinary. 

Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue Hospital in Guildford, has been rebranded as AURA Veterinary following the completion of a management buyout. 

The buyout has been led by clinical director Nick Bacon and senior clinician Dr Laurent Findji - who have led the team since the hospital's launch in 2014 - together with Dr Jonathan Bray and Dr Gerard McLauchlan.

Founder Professor Noel Fitzpatrick will continue to lead Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology and Fitzpatrick Referrals Institute for the Restoration of Skeletal Tissue in Eashing, Surrey. 

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick said: “I am proud of everything and everyone who has been part of the journey over the last seven years. It is a world-class hospital with an unrivalled team and the foundation we have built together is incredible. 

“The time is now right for the team to embark on the next part of their journey - allowing me to also go forward and focus my passion, energy and time at Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology and lead that team into its exciting new phase. I know Nick and Laurent and all the team will continue to drive forward the vision we started out with, to provide hope and solutions to animals and their families.” 

In a statement, AURA Veterinary said that it will continue to take the hospital forward with the financial backing of a small team of external investors. It added that it will continue to focus on animal oncology, soft tissue surgery, international radiology and internal medicine.

Under the new management team, AURA Veterinary also has plans to invest in its team, equipment, scientific innovation and research, the statement read. 

Professor Nick Bacon said: “It was a wonderful opportunity to be involved with a hospital like this from the very beginning, and it’s exciting to be part of its new chapter. Laurent and I are hugely grateful to Noel for his vision in creating the hospital, which is unparalleled in the level of care, skill and innovation our team can provide for our patients. We look forward to the growth and success of AURA Veterinary.”

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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.