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Data for all English springer spaniels
All owners urged to complete breed health survey

Breed health coordinators from English springer spaniel clubs across the UK have launched a survey to highlight any health problems in the breed.

The survey, which is live between May 1 and July 31, 2013, is aimed at giving a better picture of the breed's health and temperament, as well as putting any problems in context.

According to the clubs, English Springer Spaniels are not known to suffer from any widespread health problems and are generally long-lived – providing they are well-exercised and fed a health, balanced diet.

Therefore, coordinators are hoping to reach as many English springer spaniel owners as possible across the UK, whether theirs has been diagnosed with health conditions or not, and whether theirs is Kennel Club registered or not.

Owners whose dog has died since January 2008 may also complete the survey, which takes just a few minutes per dog.

The population of English springer spaniels is estimated to be around 250,000, making them the third most popular breed in the UK.

Supported by the Kennel Club, the survey will provide an ongoing facility for English springer spaniel owners and researchers once the data has been collated and published.

Click here to complete the survey or phone 020 8427 3396 to request a copy.

The survey can otherwise be downloaded and sent back via email, or to English Springer Spaniel 2013 Health Survey, 51 Vernon Drive, Middlesex, HA7 2BP.

All information received will be treated in strict confidence, yet owners must agree to having the data published anonymously.

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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.