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EU backs UK over sheep EID burden
Support from Europe for UK and Irish farming unions.

Farmers from across Europe have backed UK and Irish farming unions in their bid to persuade the European Commission to review the burdensome sheep EID regulations, after concerns were voiced to European farming union Copa, in Brussels, on 29th May.

They stated that the current EID regulation is causing multiple problems for farmers - including tag retention, unjust penalisation and related welfare issues for sheep - but is "adding nothing to traceability and disease control."

French, German, Spanish and Swedish farming unions are now among the vast majority of members states that fully support the UK-Irish position, and sheep industry representatives were therefore able to present a united front to European Commission officials.

Sian Davies, a spokeswoman for the UK, said: “We have told the European Commission about our problems with the sheep EID regulation repeatedly but they will not listen to us. We now feel strengthened to return to the Commission to ask for a review of the regulation with the backing of more farming unions."

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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."