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Modelling opportunity for pets
Pet photography competition raises money for Battersea

The hunt is on for the UK's most photogenic pet! A new competition called 'Buyagift's Next Pet Model' has been launched to raise money for animal rehoming charity, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Those wishing to enter the competition can email or upload a picture of their photogenic pet to the Buyagift Facebook page.
 
A variety of exciting prizes are up for grabs for the most photogenic pet, which is being judged by Battersea staff.
 
Some of these special treats include a day at a top pet spa in London and a professional pet photoshoot, as well as a £1500 donation to Battersea which the winner will present to the charity in person. The runner up will also receive a bag of pet goodies.

Does your pet have what it takes to be Buyagifts Next Pet Model? Click here to enter!
 

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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."