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Owl survives 60mph smash
Bird found unhurt after being hit by car

A great horned owl has had an amazing escape after being hit by a car travelling at 60mph on a US motorway. Driver of the 4WD Sonji Coney Williams said she saw the bird as she drove south on the Florida Turnpike, but was unable to stop in time.

"I was driving about 60mph, he never moved, and so, I said 'oh, my God, I hit a bird', and I felt so bad but it was very dark and we didn't pull over," she said.

Assuming the bird had been killed Ms Williams was shocked to find the owl the following day  - alive - behind the radiator grill.

"There was a family that pulled in front of my parking space and flagged me down and said, 'Don't move, don't move, you have something in the grill of your truck…It's an owl."

Florida Fish and Wildlife freed the owl, which incredibly suffered no injuries and has now become something of an internet sensation.

Click here to watch the video of the owl's rescue.

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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."