International strangles conference to take place in Scotland

An international strangles conference is being held to raise awareness of the recent research into the disease and its prevention.

The conference is being hosted by BHS Scotland, with experts from the Animal Health Trust. It will take place on Wednesday, 28 May at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Midlothian.

Specialists will talk about the disease, including its eradication and detection.

For more details email: louise.holder@rw-communications.co.uk.

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