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BVA Scottish Branch welcomes new president
Gareth Hateley is a Midlothian veterinary surgeon and a recognised expert in cattle disease surveillance.
Gareth Hateley looks forward to “championing the voice of vets”.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch has named Gareth Hateley as its new president. Mr Hateley is a Midlothian veterinary surgeon and a recognised expert in cattle disease surveillance. He was elected at the association’s annual general meeting, which was held in Edinburgh on 16 May.

After qualifying from the University of Cambridge in 1986, Mr Hateley has gained almost 40 years of industry experience, working in farm animal practice, veterinary pathology, disease surveillance and veterinary leadership.

He was president of the British Cattle Veterinary Association in 2013, and has served on groups such as Ruminant Health and Welfare, and CHECS (formerly known as Cattle Health Certification Standards). He currently serves on the boards of BVDFree England and Livestock Health Scotland. 

Mr Hateley said: “It’s a big honour to take on President of the British Veterinary Association Scottish Branch. I look forward to serving BVA members in Scotland, whatever their specialities or stage of career and to represent them at the highest levels. In doing so, I will be guided by the expertise, knowledge, passion and hard work of the Scottish Branch council and BVA staff. 

“I look forward to championing the voice of vets on priority issues affecting animal health and welfare and the veterinary profession. This includes climate change, a topic that I’m passionate about. I hope to be able to contribute to the Scottish Government’s agricultural transition development as well as provide some leadership to the profession on this pressing issue.”  

Mr Hateley succeeds wildlife veterinary surgeon Romain Pizzi as BVA Scottish Branch president.

President of the BVA Malcolm Morley said: “On behalf of everyone at BVA, I am delighted to welcome Gareth as the new Scottish Branch President. Gareth’s knowledge and experience will be invaluable in championing the veterinary voice in Scotland to government, industry, farmers and our other partners. 

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Romain Pizzi for all he has done for the Branch during his term as President.”

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.