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Chatter box With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here Chatter box

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Equine News
New fat-scoring resources for horse owners
New fat-scoring resources for horse owners

The toolkit aims to simplify the fat-scoring process.
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BEVA award to celebrate early-career vets
BEVA award to celebrate early-career vets

The 'One to Watch' award recognise clinical excellence and equine passion.
Pergolide could help manage equine PPID, study finds
Pergolide could help manage equine PPID, study finds

 The drug reduced blood insulin levels in horses with both PPID and ID.
BEVA reveals 2025 Congress theme
BEVA reveals 2025 Congress theme

 The event will explore the rise antimicrobial resistance.
Sarcoid surgery a success for fearful mule
Sarcoid surgery a success for fearful mule

 The Donkey Sanctuary worked with Zula to treat his sarcoid tumour.
World Horse Welfare calls for improved equine laws
World Horse Welfare calls for improved equine laws

It asks that new legislative commitments are extended to non-farming equines.
Electroacupuncture shows promise for equine head shaking
Electroacupuncture shows promise for equine head shaking

Almost two-thirds of horses showed improvement after treatment.
NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award
NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award

 Di Arbuthnot was presented the award by the Princess Royal.
British Equestrian unveils sustainability strategy
British Equestrian unveils sustainability strategy

The five year road map focuses on the guardianship of horses.
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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."
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