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Farmers Needed for Cattle Worm Survey
British cattle farmers are being urged to take part in an important survey.

A survey is to be launched into the control of anthelmintic resistance in roundworms of cattle.

In 2010, Moredun Research Institute, near Edinburgh, conducted a survey on cattle farms across Scotland, and determined there were signs of anthelmintic inefficiency against the ivermectin-based products in the common cattle gut worm Cooperia.

Now Moredun scientists are looking to expand their survey and are seeking more farmers with herds of greater than 30 animals to help.

Dr Dave Bartley, of Moredun Research Institute commented: "It is important for livestock producers, suitably qualified persons and animal health advisors to give serious consideration to the impact of intensive worm control programmes."

Awareness of the problem of anthelmintic resistance in sheep and goats has been established for many years now, and Defra-backed initiatives, such as Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS), has been promoting guidelines on the effective control of roundworms in sheep for a considerable time.

However, little information has been available on cattle and it is hoped the survey will help improve knowledge.

If you would like to take part in the survey, or would like further information, contact Dr Dave Bartley on 0131 445 5111 or dave.bartley@moredun.ac.uk.

Participants will be supplied with a detailed survey form as well as a sample kit containing everything they need to collect faecal samples, and a FREEPOST address to which to return the samples for free faecal egg count testing service at Moredun. 

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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."