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Forum for Working Equids launched
New online forum is first of its kind

A new online forum has been launched to help share information between those involved with the health and welfare of working equids.

The online forum, called the International Forum for Working Equids (IFWE), is the first of its kind and has been launched together by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and a number of leading welfare charities.

Deidre Carson, BEVA past president, said: "By sharing ideas, research, news and experience we believe that even more can be done to improve the health and welfare of working equids.

"In every case our primary intention is that IFWE should help to provide the best possible care for the working horses, donkeys and mules that need our support," she added.

The website, which is funded equally by the organisations that launched it, went live last week following an idea initially considered in 2010 at the BEVA's Worldwide Equine Welfare Symposium.

Click here to visit the IFWE.

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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."