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Kennel Club offers respiratory assessments for brachycephalic dogs in Scotland and Wales
The assessments are being held in Scotland on 19 April and in Wales on 3 May.

Respiratory Function Grading scheme assesses for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.

Owners of brachycephalic dogs are invited to bring their dog for Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) scheme assessment in Scotland and Wales. The scheme assesses bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

The free assessments are being offered by The Kennel Club and the University of Cambridge at two veterinary training days being led by Dr Jane Ladlow. They are being held in Berwickshire, Scotland on Wednesday, 19 April and in Powys, Wales on Wednesday, 3 May.

The scheme aims to advise owners if their dog is affected by BOAS before surgery is considered, and also enables more informed breeding decisions.

The non-invasive assessments take approximately 15 minutes. Dog owners who would like to participate can email health@thekennelclub.org.uk including their preferred date, breed and number of dogs, and date of birth for each dog.

 

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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."