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BSAVA PetSavers opens applications for funding
Research into Border terrier disorders will be funded by one of the grants.

Grants available for research into terriers and companion animal science.

PetSavers, the fundraising and grant awarding arm of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), has opened applications for funding for two master’s degrees by research and a PhD in companion animal science.

The two grants for master’s degrees by research both focus on projects involving terriers. The first grant, funded by a legacy donation from Terry Heath, is for research to investigate any disease that occurs in bull terriers, with preference given to research looking at inherited disorders. The second grant is for research exploring any disease to which Border terriers are susceptible.

This second grant has been made possible by funding from Border Terrier Lifeline and a large donation from Andrew and Wendy Mooney, who said: “Having been involved in almost every aspect of Border terriers from pet owner to show dog owner, to breeder, dog show judge, grooming, rescue, and charity work (PAT Dogs), and feeling incredibly indebted to our dogs for all the pleasure they have given us, we decided that we wanted to try and contribute to the future of the breed in some meaningful way.”

The PhD studentship will offer partial funding of £80,000 for a research project in companion animal science. The institution where the student will be based will be responsible for securing any remaining funding needed to cover the student’s work on the project.

Application forms for both the PhD and the master’s degrees by research can be found online. The application for the PhD studentship should be submitted by prospective academic supervisors of the student.

Sarah Williams, fundraising and grant awards manager for BSAVA PetSaver, said: “We are extremely grateful for the support of those who have kindly donated towards these grants, and are excited to help develop the veterinary researchers of tomorrow by funding these studentships.”

The closing date for applications for both funding opportunities is Sunday, 15 October 2023.

 

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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.