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Cambridge University hosts new CPD event
International Fiesta of CPD to be held in December

The Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge is to host an International Fiesta of small animal medicine CPD on 7th December this year.

The event will involve a number of international small animal medicine specialists, including John Bonagura of Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Ian Ramsey of the University of Liverpool.

The day will comprise two streams – feline and canine medicine. Attendees are asked to prioritise a stream, but will be able to move between the two on the day.

Subjects under discussion in the feline stream include:
  • an update on feline asthma
  • controversial thoughts about liver disease
  • management of corneal sequestra
  • cardiovascular disease
  • congestive failure

The canine stream meanwhile will look at a number of issues, including:
  • Addisonian crises
  • diabetic ketoacidosis
  • genetic testing
  • protein losing enteropathies
  • pain assessment for analgesia


To attend the CPD day costs £220 plus VAT. Veterinary graduates are charged £150 plus VAT. 

For more information click 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.