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Liver fluke cattle cases rising
FSA announce the rise of liver fluke infection in the UK

The latest figures released by the Food Standards Agency have shown that liver fluke infection is still increasing in British cattle.

While the total percentage of livers that showed confirmed signs of liver fluke infection in cattle sent for slaughter in 2011 has only from 21.7% in 2010 to 22.2% in 2011, the figures nevertheless demonstrate a continual upward trend.

Wales has the highest amount of cases, with Scotland second and England with the least, but there has been an increase in cases across all three countries.

Veterinary advisor Fiona MacGillivray commented: "While Scotland and Wales have reported more than one in four cattle having livers affected by fluke for the past two years, figures for England have also increased, such that we seem to be heading towards one in four cattle having fluke-affected livers across Britain."

It should be noted that the UK has just had the wettest April on record and that wet weather exacerbates liver fluke. However, figures from the Veterinary Investigation Diagnosis Analysis (GB) database also show an upward trend in confirmed cases of liver fluke in cattle, with figures since 2001 having nearly tripled. 

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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."