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Argenta becomes NOAH member
Argenta prides itself on a 'Molecule to Market' approach, partnering across the whole development cycle of a product.
New member is specialist research and manufacturing organisation.

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has announced that Argenta, global contract research organisation (CRO) and contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) has become an Associate member.

Argenta, who specialises in animal health, partners with customers to develop technologies and products. The company works in pharmaceutical sciences, independent research, clinical studies and solutions, regulatory services and manufacturing.

Dawn Howard, chief executive at NOAH, welcomed the new member: “We are delighted to welcome Argenta to NOAH. 

“Their role as a specialist research and manufacturing organisation highlights how our sector contributes to the UK science base, and we look forward to working with them, helping make NOAH a stronger voice for our industry on the many challenges and opportunities we face at this time.”

Marketing specialist at Argenta, Dr Ian Williams, added: “We have joined NOAH to keep up-to-date with relevant animal health news, policy and regulatory changes. 

“We are also looking forward to the networking opportunities for Argenta with other NOAH members, that membership will bring.”

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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.