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Sheepdog 'drives' tractor onto M74
Don
Don is thought to have leaned on the vehicle's controls, moving it off the field and onto the motorway.

Don in the dog house after taking the wheel

A sheepdog named Don has found himself the focus of much media attention after he took charge of his owner's tractor, 'driving' it off a field and onto the M74.

Traffic Scotland tweeted: '#M74 (N) J13-RTC due to dog taking control of tractor... nope, not joking. Farmer&police at scene,vehicle in central res. #maycausetailbacks.'

Later, the traffic body reported that the road was clear and nobody had been injured: 'Route is CLEAR from earlier incident & dog is fine. Has to be the weirdest thing we have ever reported! No delays in area.'

Don is thought to have leaned on the vehicle's controls, moving it off the field and onto the motorway.

The incident has prompted many dog related puns on Twitter; Isabel Feiras said 'He's looking rather sheepish (sorry)', Andrew Rollason said 'Are the police investigating this - do they have any leads?'

Image: Twitter/@trafficscotland

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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."