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Congratulations to the BSAVA Awardees
The first day of BSAVA Congress saw some very special people being honoured with the prestigious BSAVA Awards, which aim to recognise the inspiring work and contributions made by some in the veterinary profession.

Congratulations to all those that were awarded. See below for the winners.

Amoroso Award (presented for outstanding contributions to small animal studies by a non-clinical member of university staff) - Alexander ‘Sandy’ Trees BVM&S PhD DipEVPC MRCVS

Melton Award (presented annually for meritorious contributions by veterinary surgeons to small animal veterinary practice) - Amanda Boag MA VetMB DipACVIM DipACVECC FHEA MRCVS

Simon Award (presented annually to a member of the BSAVA for outstanding contributions in the field of veterinary surgery) - Philip Lhermette BSc (Hons) CBiol MSB BVetMed MRCVS

Woodrow Award (presented to a member of the BSAVA for outstanding contributions in the field of small animal veterinary medicine) - Alex German BVSc (Hons) PhD CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

J.A. Wight Memorial Award (presented to recognise outstanding contributions to the welfare of companion animals) - Clare Rusbridge BVMS PhD DipECVN MRCVS

Petsavers Award (presented to the author of the best clinical research paper published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice during the 12 months ending 31 October 2010) - Samantha Taylor BVetMed (Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Dunkin Award (presented to the author of the most valuable article published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice by a small animal practitioner during the 12 months ending 31st October 2010) - Graham Hayes MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS

Blaine Award (presented for outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary medicine or surgery) - Professor Gail K. Smith VMD PhD

Special World Veterinary Year 2011 Award - l’École Nationale Vétérinaire de Lyon – Award accepted by Dr Stephane Martinot

Professor N. Sydney Moise DVM MS
Bourgelat Award (presented annually by the BSAVA as the primary international recognition for really outstanding contributions to the field of small animal practice) - Professor N. Sydney Moïse DVM MS

Clinical Research Abstracts 2010 - Medicine (awarded by the BSAVA for the best medical Clinical Research Abstract presented by a Resident or graduate student at BSAVA Congress 2010) - James Yeates BSc BVSc DWEL PhD MRCVS

Clinical Research Abstracts 2010 - Surgery (presented by the BSAVA for the best surgical Clinical Research Abstract presented by a Resident or graduate student at BSAVA Congress 2010) - Sarah Thomson BVSc CertVA MRCVS

Clinical Research Abstracts 2010 - Practitioner (presented by the BSAVA for the best Clinical Research Abstract presented by a practitioner at BSAVA Congress 2010) - Lorenzo Novello

Unfortunately, this year the Frank Beattie Travel Scholarship was not awarded due to a lack of applications meeting the requisite standard. However, this means that the Award funds will roll over to 2012, increasing the scholarship to £4000 for next year’s recipient.

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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.