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PCV2 Experts to be at PVS Conference
Two PCV2 expert will feature prominently at the Pig Veterinary Society's next meeting.
 
The Pig Veterinary Society's autumn meeting, taking place in mid-November, will feature two leading experts in PCV2.

Dr Kenneth McCullough, head of research at Switzerland's Institute of Virology and Immunoprophylaxis, will be talking about  the impact of PCV2 on the immune system, explaining how it impairs the immune response of pigs and why early protection is essential.

Thais Vila, a technical director for EMEA for swine products, will address PCV2 vaccination. She aims to explain how it can be used to protect piglets, gilts and sows and how it can provide full control and flexibility to prevents losses from service to slaughter.

Since its identification in the 1990s, PCV2 has been shown to have significant health and economic effects on pigs around the world.

Brian Rice, a veterinary advisor at Merial Animal Health, commented on the upcoming sessions, saying: "They will undoubtedly help delegates to improve their understanding of PCV2 and its effect on the immune system, as well as the treatment open to them."

The PVS autumn meeting will take place on 16-17th November, at the East Midlands Hilton Hotel. For more information, click here.

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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.