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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
Bear family rescued from residential home
Bear family rescued from residential home

Aram, Nairi and their daughter, Lola, endured years of unimaginable suffering.
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Rare male fossa moves to Chester Zoo
Rare male fossa moves to Chester Zoo

Zaza has been matched with Shala as part of a conservation scheme.
New project to eradicate mink in Outer Hebrides
New project to eradicate mink in Outer Hebrides

 The invasive species threatens local bird populations.
Adder distribution in Scotland reduced, study finds
Adder distribution in Scotland reduced, study finds

 The findings have raised concern about adder conservation.
Gardeners urged to share sightings of blackbirds
Gardeners urged to share sightings of blackbirds

 The popular songbird is in rapid decline.
Colourful birds thrive in cities, study finds
Colourful birds thrive in cities, study finds

Urbanisation has caused a decline in biodiversity.
Reptiles brighter in open habitats, study finds
Reptiles brighter in open habitats, study finds

Animals may have adapted their colouration to survive climate change.
RSPCA calls for 'urgent' monkey law clarity
RSPCA calls for 'urgent' monkey law clarity

 It calls for safeguards to prevent animals being abandoned.
H5N1 definition updated, as avian flu identified in sheep
H5N1 definition updated, as avian flu identified in sheep

It is the first case to be identified in a sheep.
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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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