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Battersea dogs practice dribbling skills
Image: Spud, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Reading FC have donated footballs to dogs

The four-legged residents at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have a new hobby thanks to Reading FC.

The premier league club have donated two sacks of footballs, to keep the Battersea dogs entertained while they wait for a new home. The club also donated funds for canine toys and treats.

"It's always good to see our old equipment put to good use and it's great that the dogs can benefit from our used footballs," said Selby Armstrong, Reading FC Kit Manager.

One resident making full use of the donation is eight month old American bull dog, Spud. Ready to be rehomed, Spud had a great time testing out the balls at the Priest Hill Centre!

Kaye Mughal, manager of Battersea's Old Windsor Centre, said: "We are so grateful to Reading FC for the wonderful donation and these balls never fail to give our dogs lots of entertainment and exercise.

"We do as much as we can to keep the dog's lives as exciting as possible while they are waiting to find their perfect home, and donations like this are incredibly important to keep the dogs active and happy."

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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."