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MEPs vote to end EU-US trade war
Long-awaited normalisation of trade in beef predicted

MEPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of raising the EU's quality beef import quota to 48,200 tons after the US Department of Agriculture published a draft Bill to bring US bovine import conditions into line with the World Organisations for Animal Health's (OIE) own standards on BSE, thus signalling the conclusion of a long-running trade war. The final count stood at 650 votes in favour, 11 abstentions and 11 voting against, and the approval took place at the first reading. The new import quota will come into force in August 2012.

Welcoming the news, Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl (A German MEP responsible for drafting the report which was voted upon) said “This long-lasting trading dispute will end today. This is a win-win resolution for the EU. Parliament has taken a step that will enable the EU agricultural industry to plan ahead again and that will strengthen transatlantic trade links.”

The vote has also been warmly welcomed by the UK farming sector, which stands to gain from the improved trading conditions and renewed access to the large US market. Commenting, National Farmer's Union Chief Livestock Advisor Peter Garbutt said “This move would open up further export opportunities for UK producers and I believe we can be positive and optimistic about our market prospects in the future.”

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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."