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Online Professional Development Phase

A new online recording system for veterinary graduates

 The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have introduced a database for veterinary graduates beginning their Professional Development Phase (PDP).

The database is a module within the recently launched Professional Development Record (PDR), providing an online area to evaluate and record continuing professional development (CPD).

Users are given extra space for notes and are able to upload and store documents such as case reports and presentations on the new PDP database. The system has been designed using feedback from the old PDP system, and now includes interactive help, among other new features.

Graduates from 2012 are able to use the new PDP site, however, RCVS have said they are currently developing a system for undergraduates to record their practical and clinical experience whilst at university.

RCVS Head of Education, Freda Andrews, said: 'This stage of a vet's development is part of the continuum of professional development that starts at university and continues for as long as they practice.'

Those still using the old PDP system and wishing to switch to the new system should contact RCVS. For more information visit www.rcvs.org.uk/pdp

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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.