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Dick Vet hosts gala dinner to mark bicentenary
More than 400 guests attended the gala dinner.
The School was founded by William Dick in 1823.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has celebrated its bicentenary with a gala dinner.

More than 400 students, staff, alumni and friends of the School gathered at the National Museum of Scotland to mark 200 years since the school was founded in 1823.

Guests enjoyed a drinks reception, where they were entertained with bagpipe and harp music, followed by a dinner and a ceilidh led by Highland dancers.

During the dinner, money was raised for All4Paws, the student-run Dick Vet charity which offers veterinary care to cats and dogs owned by homeless and vulnerably-housed people in Edinburgh.

A separate alumni event was also held for Dick Vet graduates at Summerhall, giving former students an opportunity to reminisce and find out about the School’s recent research and other activities.

The School was established in 1823 by veterinary surgeon William Dick, the son of a blacksmith and farrier, who had grown up on the Canongate in Edinburgh. By the time he died in 1886, he had trained more than 800 students.

Professor Peter Mathieson, principal of the University of the Edinburgh, said: “The University is proud of the achievements of the School, which is regarded as one of the best veterinary schools in the world. Many congratulations to the School and best wishes for the next 200 years.”

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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.