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Informal views sought on fee changes
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Views are being sought on how fee changes may affect businesses.
AHVLA launches consultation on fee changes for statutory services

An informal consultation has been launched to seek views on fee changes for statutory services delivered by AHVLA.

Informal views are being sought ahead of a full consultation in summer 2014.

Fee increases are planned with a view to moving to full cost recovery (FCR) for services delivered in relation to bovine embryos, bovine semen, porcine semen (collectively known as artificial breeding controls (ABCs)), poultry health scheme, border inspection posts (BIPs) and salmonella national control programme (NCP).

Phased increases were agreed in June 2013 for ABCs, poultry health scheme and BIPs. A move to FCR is planned for this year.

After a revised FCR model was introduced - based on HM Treasury guidance - AHVLA says the majority of further revisions to fees will be lower than the FCR amounts forecast in 2012. However, the agency says it cannot be specific about revisions to individual fees and charges.

AHVLA is seeking views on how stakeholders feel the changes will affect businesses.

Further details about revisions to individual fees and charges are expected to be available by summer 2014, when a public consultation will be launched.

AHVLA aims to introduce revised fees during the final quarter of this year.

For further information or to take part in the informal consultation click here.

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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."