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Kennel Club supports a new breed health survey
Duck toller
The survey will assess the overall health of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers.

Survey launched to assess the overall health of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of the UK has launched a health survey, with the support of the Kennel Club, which aims to give a picture of the breed's overall health.

All owners of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers in the UK can complete the survey, whether their dog is registered with the Kennel Club or not.

Owners of both healthy dogs and those with health conditions are encouraged to submit the survey, which will allow any problems to be put into context.

It is hoped that the survey will provide meaningful data that can be used by researchers focusing on canine health issues.
 
Bill Lambert is the Kennel Club health and breeder services manager. He said: “We are very happy to be supporting the new breed health survey for Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers.
 
“As with any breed, it is extremely helpful to be able to assess its general state of health and to identify areas of particular strength and weakness to help safeguard the future of the breed. We would recommend that anyone with a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever takes a moment to help protect the breed they love by filling out the survey.”
 
The survey can be downloaded from the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club website until the end of 2014, and the results will be published on the website and in the club’s magazine "Nova News".

Click here to download the survey.
 
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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 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 

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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."