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RCVS 'Under Care' consultation extended
Dr Melissa Donald.
Professionals now have until 26 September to submit their responses.

The RCVS has extended the deadline for responses to its consultation of proposed reforms of 'under care' and 24/7 emergency cover.

In an update on its website, the College said the consultation has been extended 'in view of current national events', referring to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the period of national mourning.

The consultation will now remain open until 5 pm on Monday, 26 September 2022.

Launched in July 2022, the Under Care consultation seeks to garner opinions from all veterinary professionals - including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students and the wider veterinary team - on the proposed reforms, as outlined on the RCVS website.

The consultation was given the green light at a meeting of RCVS Council on 6 July, during which members also voted for a separate consultation with the animal-owning public.

RCVS president Dr Melissa Donald, former chair of the Standards Committee, said the consultation “is a crucial opportunity for veterinary colleagues to tell us whether we have got the draft guidance right, whether the proposed safeguards are sufficient, and whether there is anything we might have missed or should amend.”

Professionals originally had until 5 pm on Monday, 12 September to submit their responses.

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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.