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New president for Sheep Veterinary Society
David Wilson, MA BVMS DSHP MRCVS.

David Wilson has taken over the role.

The Sheep Veterinary Society has named David Wilson as president at its Autumn Conference (17-19 October).

Qualifying from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1994 following an MA in Zoology from Oxford University, David's background is in sheep and beef practice. He spent 10 years in the R(D)SVS Farm Animal Practice, and became a senior lecturer and Chair of the Farm Animal Exam Board.

David holds the RCVS Diploma in Sheep Health and Production, and he is an RCVS Recognised Specialist on the topic. Currently working as veterinary manager of the SRUC Health Schemes, David is the centre manager of the SRUC Disease Surveillance Centre in the Scottish Borders.

The outgoing president, Rebecca Mearns, becomes senior vice president, and Joe Henry will join the officials as junior vice president.

The Society, comprised of veterinary professionals, advisers and flock owners across the UK, Europe and the world, is a forum for education and discussion on sheep health and welfare. Many members of the Society and Committee are involved in organisations and schemes directly impacting the future of the industry.

 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.