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Judges revealed for BVA Young Vet of the Year Award
Fabian received the 2020 Award for his proactive contributions to the profession and his passion for exotic animal care.
The 2021 Judges include RCVS president Kate Richards and 2020 recipient Fabian Rivers.
 

The judges have been revealed for the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2021, ahead of the 1 September entry deadline. The judging panel for this year consists of BVA junior vice president Justine Shotton, RCVS president Kate Richards, companion animal lead for Zoetis in the UK Edwina Gildea, and the recipient of the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020 Fabian Rivers.

The award recognises early career vets who are making valuable contributions across the profession, animal welfare, and the wider community. The recipient will receive £1000, alongside a mentoring opportunity with Zoetis, with all three shortlisted finalists receiving a free ticket to the London Vet Show. 

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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."