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BCVA announces Q Fever workshop
The workshop will take place on Thursday 20 October at BCVA Congress.
Workshop to take place at BCVA Congress.

Delegates at the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) Congress will have the opportunity to attend a workshop on Q Fever, hosted by Ceva Animal Health.

Q Fever, a zoonotic disease that is often under-diagnosed, affects reproductive performance and productivity in cattle. 

Professor Raphaël Guatteo, expert on Q Fever from the veterinary college of Nantes (Oniris) in France, will present the workshop to raise veterinary awareness of the prevalence and impact of the disease. 

Professor Guatteo will share his research on the disease, and will discuss case studies, diagnostic challenges and the need for quick diagnosis, treatment options and prevention of Q Fever through vaccination.

Presenting a health threat to farmers, farming families, veterinary professionals and abattoir workers, Q Fever can be misunderstood and under-diagnosed. Professor Guatteo will be available to answer any questions delegates may have on the topic.

The workshop will take place on Thursday 20 October between 4pm and 5.30pm in the Shorthorn Room at the Hilton Metropole.. 

Delegates are able to attend the workshop free-of-charge, although spaces are limited. 

BCVA Congress is set to take place between 20 – 22 October at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham.

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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.