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Worm exposure levels in dairy herds revealed
Study shows high levels in 68% of herds

 A study into stomach worm exposure in dairy cows has indicated high levels in 68% of UK herds. According to the test guidelines, this will have "probable sub-clinical effects on health and production".

Between September 2011 and March 2012, 449 milk samples were submitted by SQP animal health advisers and dairy vets, all of which were analysed independently.

Stomach worm (Ostertagia ostertagi) is the species identified most often in dairy cows, which is known to suppress appetite, claims vet Andrew Montgomery.


He said: "Numerous trials have found a yield response to worming treatment, typically in the region of 1kg per cow per day.

"At 25 per litre, this would be worth £76 per cow over a 305-day lactation, or about £16,500 per year in a typical 200 cow herd. Some trials have also identified improvements in reproductive performance although this remains to be proven absolutely."

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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.