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RCVS & VN Council Elections: The Results

The votes have been counted and verified and the results are now in!

All six successful RCVS Council candidates have served on Council before and there is one existing member returning for VN Council, whilst two new VN members have been elected.

The results of both elections are as follows:

RCVS Council - Elected Candidates

1)Sheila Crispin with 2,281 votes
2)Sandy Trees with 2,247 votes
3)Bob Moore with 1,890 votes
4)Mark Elliott with 1,821 votes
5)Lynne Hill with 1,711 votes
6)Beverley Cottrell with 1,604 votes

VN Council - Elected Candidates

1)Elizabeth Branscombe with 430 votes
2)Elizabeth Cox with 335 votes
3)Tanya Caley with 332 votes

Congratulations go to everyone who stood for council and we wish the successful candidates all the best.

With the total number of RCVS voters standing at 3,887 and VN voters at 723, the turnout for this year's elections were lower when compared to previous years.

RCVS Registrar Jane Hern said: "It's certainly disappointing that the turnout has dropped so much this year. It is unclear whether this is due to lack of time, lack of awareness or lack of interest."

If you didn't vote this year, why not let us know the reasons behind it. You can email us at editor@mrcvs.co.uk

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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.