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Sustainability leader elected first CEO of Vet Sustain
Vet Sustain supports veterinary professionals towards a more sustainable future.

Laura Gelder-Robertson brings expertise from the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. 

Vet Sustain, an organisation supporting veterinary professionals towards a more sustainable future, has appointed Laura Gelder-Robertson as its first chief executive officer.

Bringing 25 years of business and sustainability experience to the role, Laura will head up a team of directors, volunteers and working group members, driving action towards six sustainability goals (Welfare, Wildlife, Wellbeing, Warming, Waste and Water).

Welcoming Laura to the team, Vet Sustain’s chair Ed Bailey said: “We are thrilled to appoint Laura at the helm of Vet Sustain. Working with our existing team, her expertise will allow cross-pollination of ideas and solutions from other sectors, strengthening the tools, training and collaborations we build to serve our veterinary community.”

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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."