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Further criticism of Welsh TB decision
Badger cull U-turn meets disapproval

The NFU Cymru’s deputy president has attacked the Welsh Government’s decision to opt against badger culling and has urged farmers to continue carrying out all available preventative measures.

Stephen James spoke at an on-farm meeting at Cefnddwysarn, near Bala, highlighting the “creeping nature” of the disease in Wales over the past two decades.

He commented: “The disappointment is that the Welsh Government has now removed the opportunity to cull badgers in the Intensive Action Area in North Pembrokeshire and without their removal this source of bTB infection will remain.

He added: “The vaccination of badgers which has just started there is as yet unproven. The worry and reality in the meantime is that this terrible disease will continue to creep northwards and westwards threatening the cattle and the wildlife of currently clean areas such as Meirionnydd.”

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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."