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The Pointer in Art
The Kennel Club Art Gallery has announced the opening of its 18th exhibition, The Pointer in Art, from 5th July – 12th November 2010.

Organised in conjunction with the Pointer Club, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the exhibition offers visitors to the Art Gallery the opportunity to view some unique pieces of artwork depicting this beautiful breed.
 
The exhibition features a distinctive and rare mixture of wonderful art, including oil paintings, engravings, bronzes, porcelain models and trophies along with other Pointer ephemera such as jewellery and medals. Highlights of the display include a series of three Pointer studies by George Earl, set in a fitted ash three fold screen; a collection of trophies from the Pointer Club; a hand coloured engraving entitled ‘12th August’ by Thomas Blinks and a portrait by Reuben Ward Binks of Pennine Prima Donna, winner of  Best in Show at Crufts in 1935.
 
The Pointer in Art is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4.30pm by appointment. To book an appointment, please contact the Art Gallery on 020 7518 1064 or by e-mail: artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk. The nearest Underground station is Green Park.

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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."