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Rabbits in first opinion practice CPD event
The course is aimed at general practitioners wanting to improve their knowledge of rabbits,
Day course presented by Dr Sonya Miles.

A new CPD event, 'Rabbits in First Opinion Practice' is set to take place in February.

The first in-person CPD event to be held by Just Exotics, the CPD will cover the rabbit consult, anaesthesia and analgesia in rabbits, rabbit dentistry and common conditions in rabbits.

Held from 9am to 4.30pm on Friday 24 February 2023, the day-long course will be presented by Dr Sonya Miles, an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine and the lead clinician for Highcroft Exotic Vets.

Providing 7.5 hours of CPD, the event will take place at The Hive in Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8EE. The event promises to be accessible, and free parking is available. 

At a cost of £250 per delegate, the event will provide lunch, refreshments and a certificate of completion. 

To book onto the course email info@justexotics.co.uk – the Just Exotics team are happy to answer any questions and provide further information on the event.

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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."