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BEVA to host Equine Colic Research Symposium
Event is to be held during July in Dublin, Ireland.

BEVA have announced their two-and-a-half day Equine Colic Research Symposium is to be held at Trinity College Dublin, on July 7-10, 2014.

This unique event allows equine vets to absorb the latest knowledge, clinical practice and scientific advances in the treatment and prevention of colic from leading experts in equine gastroenterology.

Over the past 30 years, BEVA has shared the responsibility of organising the triennial meeting with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), hosting the event alternately.

This year's meeting will comprise over 50 oral presentations and 70 poster presentations to deliver the most up-to-date view of equine colic management and clinically-relevant research.

The 15-minute oral presentations will cover diagnostics, epidemiology, microbiome and physiology, surgical techniques and post-operative management. Each will be followed by five minutes for questions and discussion.

Chris Proudman, RCVS Specialist in Equine Gastroenterology, who chairs the organising committee, said: “This is the Olympics of equine colic research. The leading practitioners and researchers from around the world will be present at the meeting to share their ideas and to discuss future challenges. For anyone involved in equine clinical practice or colic research this is a “must-go” meeting!”

To find out more and to book online click here.

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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."