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University given £1 million to support equine facilities
“We are hugely grateful for this generous donation from Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust” – Paul Lunn.
Donation made by Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust.

The University of Liverpool has received a £1 million donation to support new equine facilities at its Leahurst campus.

The donation has been made by Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust. The charity has previously been a significant donor to the Small Animal Teaching Hospital and the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital at the university.

The trust was created by Philip Lever, 3rd Viscount Leverhulme. The British peer and racehorse owner served as chancellor of the University of Liverpool from 1980 to 1993.

The donation comes at a time when the university’s School of Veterinary Science is celebrating its 120th anniversary. A recent event at St George’s Hall, Liverpool, saw hundreds of guests come together to mark the milestone.

Paul Lunn, dean of the School of Veterinary Science, said: “We are hugely grateful for this generous donation from Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust. This significant gift will make a substantial contribution to our continued world-leading work in equine health.

“It seems fitting that this contribution comes in the same year the School of Veterinary Science celebrates its 120th anniversary and at a moment when we are reflecting on our long and esteemed history.

“The Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust has played a key role in our history, and we’re delighted to see our partnership continue into the future.”

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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.