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Veterinary Profession Backs Call for Dog Law Overhaul
BVA gets behind petition to bring forward new dog law legislation.

A new petition was launched last week by leading animal charities, the veterinary profession and trade unions to call on the Government to deliver on its assurances and overhaul dog laws, and bring forward new legislation in the Queen's speech.

A total of twenty organisations, including the British Veterinary Association and leading charities such as the RSPCA and Dogs Trust, have launched the petition, which would instigate a House of Commons debate if more than 100 000 sign.

Despite last year's Defra consultation on dangerous dogs, the Government's assurances to discuss the topic have yet to be carried out. The petition asks that the Government bring forward a Bill in the Queen's Speech next year which will consolidate and update dog control legislation.

It is hoped a new Bill would have a greater preventative effect by focussing on owner responsibility, and giving greater flexibility and discretion to enforcers and the courts, and enhance dog welfare.

To sign the petition, 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.