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BHWT to go ‘cupcake crazy’ for annual fundraiser
The British Hen Welfare Trust is calling on supporters old and new to get baking in the name of hen welfare.
Funds to help build UK’s first Happy Hen Care Home

Bakers and hen lovers alike are set to go ‘cupcake crazy’ for this year’s British Hen Welfare Day.

Taking place on Friday, 22 September, the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is calling on supporters old and new to get baking in the name of hen welfare.

The event falls during National Cupcake Week and people are being urged to whip up a batch of delicious cupcakes and share them with friends and family in exchange for a donation.

From red velvet to chocolate lemon to toffee - so long as the eggs used are free range, the rest is up to the baker!

“Being a baker I can’t wait to get in the kitchen and whip up a batch of cupcakes with eggs laid by my own hens. There’s nothing better than a cuppa alongside a piece of free range cake, especially when you’re raising money to help save lives at the same time,” said Francesca Taffs, BHWT’s marketing and communications officer.

“We’d love to see all our supporters up and down the country dusting off their aprons and getting into the free range spirit on British Hen Welfare Day.”

All proceeds raised from British Hen Welfare Day will be put towards building the UK’s first dedicated Happy Hen Care Home.

The charity would love those taking part in BHWD to share their photos on social media using the hashtag #BHWD2017. There will be a prize for the best cupcakes, so get creative!  

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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."