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The Dick Vet appoints chair of general veterinary practice
The school is the first to introduce a Division of General Veterinary Practice.
Professor Adam Tjolle took the role in September 2023.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has appointed Professor Adam Tjolle as its new chair of general veterinary practice.

Prof Tjolle, who has 25 years experience in mixed practice, began the role in September 2023 and now leads the school’s new Division of General Veterinary Practice.

The Division was created to increase integration in the profession, aiming to support students, practices and clients in changing veterinary landscapes. Prof Tjolle will work to prepare practitioners and businesses for many scenarios.

The school is the first to introduce a Division of General Veterinary Practice.

Prof Tjolle said: “The Dick Vet is established as an innovative centre of excellence, and it’s a huge privilege to help further its mission by educating and celebrating the joy and the genius of general veterinary practice.”

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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."