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Award for University of Nottingham Vet School?
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School of Veterinary Medicine and Science shortlisted

The University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) Leadership and Management Awards 2012 under the category of 'Outstanding Departmental Administration Team'. The awards are designed to recognise excellence in the fields of administration, management, business, finance and innovation in the Higher Education sector.

Commenting, Director of Academic Support and Administration Dr Karen Braithwaite said “We are very pleased with been shortlisted for this Times Higher Education (THE) Leadership and Management Award, it is a testament to the hard work and enthusiasm of all the administrative staff at the School who provide an outstanding service in all activities in the School, from student and teaching delivery support through to financial and research grant administration, and much more in between.”

The winners of the awards will be announced in a ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London on June 21st 2012.

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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.