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Britain’s Most Adventurous Cat Named
Thunder with owner Gemma.
Exeter residents Gemma Baker and Mark Hutchings are celebrating after their cat, Thunder, was crowned Britain’s most adventurous cat, beating off stiff competition from over 450 cats across the UK.

The awards were launched by a cat food manufacturer in honour of Bobo, the acrobatic free-running star of that company’s latest TV ad.

Mark, Thunder’s owner got caught up in one of Thunder’s many adventures recently when he climbed to the top of a 30-foot tree. Worried Mark climbed the tree himself in order to save Thunder, but once he reached the top, the daring moggy leapt to the ground unaided and unharmed, and it was poor Mark that needed rescuing with the help of neighbours and ladders!

Gemma comments: “Thunder’s always exploring and he has a cunning knack of getting Mark or I involved in his adventurous pursuits! I can’t believe that his adventures have landed him the crown of Britain’s Most Adventurous Cat, and us a trip to Africa – I’ll never complain about his antics again!”  

Lucky Gemma and Mark will be jetting off to the wild African safari lands of Kenya for the chance to see really big adventurous cats in action. Plus, Thunder will enjoy a year’s supply of cat food.

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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."