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New Faces for BVA
Derek Williams - the new non-executive Chairman of the Board for the BVA
The BVA is pleased to announce Mr Derek Williams as the new non-executive Chairman of the Board and Mr Ted Chandler as Deputy Chairman, effective immediately.

The new Chairman and Deputy Chairman bring a strong combination of skills and knowledge to the table. Mr Williams has been a BVA Board member since 2008 and brings considerable talents and expertise in business, publishing and marketing. Mr Chandler has been a Board member since 2007 and is a former president of the BVA, providing significant veterinary input.

The BVA Board oversees the performance of the Association and is responsible for corporate and financial governance and for setting the BVA’s strategic direction. It consists of nine members, the three Officers of the BVA (President, Past-President and President-Elect), four Directors appointed by BVA Council and up to 2 non-veterinary Directors appointed by the Board. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman are elected by the Board.

Derek Williams commented: “I am honoured to be chosen as the next Chairman of the BVA and look forward to the challenges ahead. I want to help the BVA stay strong in these difficult economic times by reaching out to new members and seizing new opportunities. The BVA is already a very forward-thinking organisation and we will continue to support the needs of vets both now and in 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.