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Farmers warned: early season blowfly
A record mild & dry spring is thought to be causing early blowfly.

Helen Langham, Brand Manager at Novartis Animal Health, said she had received reports from sheep farmers via Novartis Animal Health Account Managers that at least fours farms in England and Wales had been affected so far.

The farms are in Worcestershire, Wiltshire, Devon and Llanelli. All the sheep were treated before the symptoms had gone too far.

"There is accumulating evidence that suggests the blowfly problem is starting earlier in the year and going on later. This year we have had a particularly mild and dry spring, which appears to be having an effect in a number of regions around the country," she said.

Thomas Tiley, a vet with Novartis Animal Health, said prevention was the best
way of dealing with blowfly, but farmers needed to be aware that the traditional
season for treatment was become earlier than before.

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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."