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BEVA offers 2-day practice management forum
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Event sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has announced the organisation of a two-day forum on practice management designed to assist equine veterinary practices. The event, which is sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, will be held at the Marriott Forest of Arden, Meriden, Birmingham on 26th-27th June 2012.

A statement on the BEVA website has confirmed that “Presenters have been carefully chosen to bring a fresh perspective to some of the most important elements of practice management.” Those attending can look forward to hearing from Nick Steele and Amy Rook on getting the best from staff and clients, Julian Samuelson on zoning and internet pharmacies, Adam Auckburally on practice pharmacy efficiency and Andrew Gillespie on marketing.

Delegates may attend the event on either the first day only, the second day only or both days. Fees for attending on both days are £420 for BEVA members and £565 for non-members.

More information on the event and how to book can be found 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.