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BVNA Council Member makes charity pledge
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Sponsored weight loss for Retired Greyhound Trust

Council Member and Regional Team Leader of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Donna Lewis has made a pledge to lose weight to help The Retired Greyhound Trust, which is the BVNA's Charity of the Year.

Donna's official starting weight as of her joining Weightwatchers on April 27th was recorded at 12st 4lbs. A goal weight was set at 10st 7lbs, which she hopes to reach by October 5th so she can be officially weighed at the BVNA Congress during happy hour.

To sponsor Donna, pleased contact the BVNA office via bvna@bvna.co.uk to ask for an official sponsorship form or visit the JustGiving page here. All money raised will go to the Retired Greyhound Trust. 

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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."