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BSAVA Publications editors take part in live Q&A sessions
The Q&A sessions are taking place across all three days of BSAVA Congress 2021.

Congress attendees invited to join virtual discussion.

The BSAVA has released a series of webinars from editors of newly published and upcoming titles on the BSAVA shop, as part of this year's Virtual Congress 2021. The editors will also be taking part in live question and answer sessions with delegates across the three-day event.

The webinars, available to view for free at the BSAVA Publications stand in the exhibition, are:

Canine and feline endoscopy – presented by Philip Lhermette and Elise Robertson. This webinar covers the use of endoscopy for canine surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, urethrocystoscopy and arthroscopy. It also discusses the relevance of feline endoscopy in clinical practice, including use in upper respiratory, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, urogenital and otic cases.

Philip Lhermette's live Q&A session took place on Thursday 25th March and will available on-demand in the coming days.

Infection control and prevention – presented by Emma Gerrard. This webinar discusses the importance of infection control in veterinary practice, including the goals of infection control and how infection control methods can prevent the spread of disease.

Emma Gerrard's live Q&A session will take place on Friday 26th March from 1.30pm in the Exhibitor Stream.

Practical veterinary welfare – presented by Matthew Rendle. Introducing the new BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare, discussing the content of the book and how it will be relevant to the whole veterinary team.

Matthew Rendle's live Q&A session will take place on Saturday 27th March from 1.30pm in the Exhibitor Stream.

For more information please visit https://www.bsavaevents.com/bsavacongress2021/en/page/programme

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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."