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Alistair McGowan to Compère Vet Awards
“I’m really looking forward to hosting what I hear will be a very glamorous and unforgettable evening,” says McGowan.
Top-rated comedian and impressionist Alistair McGowan is to compère for the 2010 Petplan Veterinary Awards, for which there have been over 1800 nominations.

The 11th annual Petplan Vet Awards, which celebrate the veterinary sectors top professionals across the UK, will be held on the 8th of April as part of the BSAVA Congress in Birmingham. Previous compères for the awards include Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre and Frankie Boyle.

McGowan is best known to British audiences for The Big Impression which was, for four years, one of BBC1’s top-rating comedy programmes – winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA in 2003.

“I’m really looking forward to hosting what I hear will be a very glamorous and unforgettable evening,” says McGowan.

Petplan’s Marketing Manager Alison Andrew says, “The Petplan Veterinary Awards are an opportunity to recognise the tireless and outstanding work of veterinary staff.

“We’re all excited about having Alistair as our compère this year, who I’m sure will keep everyone highly entertained on what will be another glittering awards ceremony.”

This year over 1,800 nominations, from customers and colleagues, have been received for the following categories – Vet of the Year, Vet Nurse of the Year, Receptionist of the Year and Practice of the Year.

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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.