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Dog Breeding Consultation Launched in Northern Ireland
The Kennel Club issues a call to action as Northern Ireland launches dog breeding consultation.

The Kennel Club has welcomed a consultation by the Northern Ireland Assembly to review legislation on dog breeding establishments in a bid to crack down on puppy farming.

Michelle O'Neill, the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, launched the consultation on new measures for dog breeding establishments with an aim to raise the standard for breeding establishments and enhance the conditions for dogs and puppies within those premises.

This follows on from the Kennel Club-supported decision earlier this year to introduce compulsory microchipping to Northern Ireland. The Kennel Club is pleased with many measures proposed as part of the consultation, including those to limit the number of litters a bitch may produce.

Caroline Kisko, Communications Director of the Kennel Club, said: "The Minister has made it clear that she understands that dog breeding is a legitimate business, and does not want to introduce unnecessary and potential onerous requirements for breeders, but has highlighted that the welfare needs of pups, dams and sires is of paramount importance."

She added that the Kennel Club supports the move absolutely, and urges all those with an interest in dog breeding to review the proposals and make their voices heard.

For more information and to view the consultation documents, 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.