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Horses unharmed after Newmarket yard fire
Horses taken to safety

Racehorses and staff escaped unhurt on Monday, after a fire broke out at Luca Cumani's yard in Newmarket on Monday 3rd September.

Smoke was seen coming from a section of stables at Bedford House yard in Newmarket at around half ten on Monday morning, and the horses were led to safety by the staff.

It required more than 30 firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue to subdue the blaze, and the roof of the stables was destroyed.

More than 100 horses are trained at Cumani's yard, and he tweeted reassurances that there was no serious damage.

The fire is not thought to be suspicious but an investigation is ongoing.

Cumani's assistant, Olly Williams, commented: "Thank goodness we got the horses out in time. If it had happened one hour later, no-one would have been there to get the horses out. Scary."

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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."