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Defra forms new bTB advisory group
TBEG to be replaced

Defra has announced the formation of a new Government-industry group that will offer advice on bovine TB policy.

John Cross, current chairman of the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX), will head the TB Eradication Advisory Subgroup for England (TBAEG) - which will replace the TB Eradication Group for England (TBEG) formed in 2008.

TBEAG will feature new members and encompass more representatives with scientific expertise and wildlife and conservation knowledge, as well as a wider range of those with farming experience, who will join TBEG's current farming and veterinary representation and sit alongside representatives from Defra and its agencies.

The new group will be a subgroup of the recently established Animal Health and Welfare Board for England, which advises Defra on policy.

On Monday and Tuesday (June 25 and 26) Defra's decision to sanction two pilot badger culls in England will be challenged in a Judicial Review, brought by the Badger Trust. A ruling against the Government or a subsequent appeal against the decision by either side could delay the Gloucestershire and Somerset pilot beyond the intended ‘early autumn’ start date.

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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.