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Enthusiasm from Welsh Farmers for Neutering Scheme
The Welsh farming community expressed support for the Dogs Trust's neutering campaign.

The Dogs Trust is proposing to carry out free neutering and microchipping for all farm dogs in Wales, in an attempt to address the huge stray dog population in the country.  

Almost 200 veterinary surgeons are currently taking part in the scheme, which has received huge support from the Welsh farming community. The increasing demand for the service has resulted in more and more vets becoming involved each week.

Previously, there has always been a reluctance in farmers to neuter farm dogs due to the mistaken belief that a neutered dog does not work as well, but the success of the scheme indicates that attitudes towards neutering are changing.

Sian Edwards, Campaign Manager for Dogs Trust in Wales, said: "Our launch of the scheme at this year's Royal Welsh Show has seen a huge uptake of free neutering and chipping for farm dogs. We had some great feedback at the show from farmers who had already used the scheme for both their pet dogs and working dogs. We also had a really positive response from owners of working Terriers and Lurchers who reported that their neutered dogs were much more focused on their work now."

Sharon Pond, a sheep farmer from Carmarthenshire, described the scheme as "brilliant."

Ms Edwards added: "So many vets take part so there really is no excuse not to neuter!"

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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.