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Confirmed Swine Dysentery in North Yorkshire
A case of swine dysentery has been confirmed in North Yorkshire.

BPEX has issued a disease alert after swine dysentery has been confimed in North Yorkshire. A further five unconfirmed cases are being investigated in the region.

The case confirmed is a member of the Swine Dysentery Producer Charters, so all other members have been informed of location and the status of the outbreak. The producer has informed haulage, feed and deadstock suppliers.

The news is a significant concern for the area, and the industry is hoping to get on top of the issue and help with control as quickly as possible. BPEX has issued a statement advising producers to review biosecurity, inform a vet about any suspected cases and sign up to the Swine Dysentery Producer Charter to receive regional disease alerts.

Vet in the region with suspected or confirmed cases should contact BPEX, in order for the cases to be tracked and identify common factors in the strain and likely cause of spread.

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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."