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The Badger Trust appeals against cull decision
Appeal launched after bid failed

The Badger Trust has launched an appeal after its bid to block a badger cull in England failed. The judge ruled against the trust which claimed that the government acted illegally.

The trust said it was appealing on three grounds, including one that a cull would prompt a spread of the disease rather than prevent it. A spokesperson for The Badger Trust said it had not taken the decision to proceed to the Court of Appeal lightly and it will do "everything possible to ensure the safe survival of this iconic species".

The spokesperson added: "It underlines the trust's strong belief that the government's proposals to kill badgers in England are likely to do more harm than good,"

After the ruling last week, a Defra spokesman said: "No-one wants to cull badgers, but last year bovine TB led to the slaughter of over 26,000 cattle. We will continue to work with the farming industry so badger control in two pilot areas can start as soon as is practical."

A cull is likely to go ahead in west Gloucestershire and west Somerset.

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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.