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Nominate now for young poultry vet of the year
International award in recognition of outstanding contribution

The World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) has opened its nominations for the Young Veterinarian of the Year 2013 Award.

Now in its second year, the winner is open to qualified poultry veterinarians who are under the age of 35 on 1 January 2013.

The winner will receive US$5,000 towards attending international scientific or continued professional education meetings of their choice.

WVPA President Dr Trevor Bagust, said: "WVPA is looking for someone who not only displays a commitment to bird health and customer care, but someone who goes above and beyond and demonstrates a real passion for the poultry industry.”

A panel of global poultry experts will judge the award and will determine the winner by May. The award will be presented at the XVIII Congress of the World Veterinary Poultry Association, Nantes, in August.

Nominees/applicants are asked to write, in 500 words or less, why they believe they should win the award, demonstrating their role and achievements in the industry.

Click here to nominate before the deadline on February 28.

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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."