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Rescue centre launches campaign to champion Staffies
"Thousands of proud and responsible Staffie owners will tell you that Staffies are gentle, friendly dogs and a million miles away from the hard image they have been unfairly tarnished with"
Battersea teams up with Foal Farm to champion the positive qualities of the breed

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have teamed up with Foal Farm Animal Rescue in a bid to show people the softer side of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

The campaign, 'They're softer than you think', aims to raise awareness of the plight of the Staffie, challenge negative perceptions about the breed and show the true soft character of the dogs.

Foal Farm and Battersea are the last hope for thousands of unwanted and abandoned Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Staffie crosses. During 2013, the Kent rescue centre cared for and re-homed 65 Staffies and Staffie crossbreeds looking for new homes.

Laura Jenkins, head of animal services at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home says: "Battersea has seen a huge increase in the number of Staffies coming into its care and around a third of the dogs we take in are Staffies and Staffie crosses. We know what wonderful family pets they can be and it's great to have the chance to work with Foal Farm to spread the word and give Staffies the second chance they deserve.

As part of the campaign, the rescue centre will be working with responsible local Staffie owners.

Sarah Mitchell, kennel supervisor at Foal Farm adds: "Thousands of proud and responsible Staffie owners will tell you that Staffies are gentle, friendly dogs and a million miles away from the hard image they have been unfairly tarnished with. We have some great local residents who have re-homed Staffies from us who are tremendous ambassadors for the breed."

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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."