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RCVS publishes VN Council candidates list
Candidates contesting three places

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has released a list of the names of candidates for the RCVS VN Council election, which is due to commence on Friday 9th March 2012. Contact details, biographies of the candidates and manifestos will be available shortly from the RCVS website (link) and ballot papers are to be posted to all veterinary nurses who are eligible to vote. Votes may be cast online, by post, or by text no later than 5pm on Friday 27th April 2012.

Two possible places on the Veterinary Nursing Council are being contested by three candidates, one of whom is an existing Council member and two of whom are new candidates. The ultimate result of the elections will therefore include at least one new candidate assuming office and the according introduction of a fresh perspective to the Council.

The candidates are:
Mrs Elizabeth Figg REVN
Mrs Katherine Kissick RVN
Mr Philippe Ramboaniaina RVN

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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."