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Sheep Veterinary Society names new president
Nick Hart has been named president of the Sheep Veterinary Society.

Nick Hart has a special interest in sheep and dairy goat production

The Sheep Veterinary Society has named livestock production specialist Nick Hart as its new president.

Nick was elected at the Society’s autumn conference held in Dorset, taking over from Yoav Alony-Gilboa who becomes senior vice president.

Nick qualified from the RVC in 1976, spending 35 years in mixed practice. Before retirement, his special interest was in sheep and dairy goat health and production. He now works part-time for Animal Breeding Europe, a specialist Cattle, Sheep and Goat Reproduction Company.

Outside of work, Nick and his wife Mimi breed Pedigree Charollais Sheep, selling rams into the pedigree and commercial sheep farming sectors.

The Sheep Veterinary Society brings together vets, advisers and flock owners from all over the world who are interested in the welfare and production of sheep. It is a forum for education and discussion on all matters relating to sheep health and welfare. 

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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."