Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: TV vet Scott Miller has been announced as an official ambassador for global equine welfare charity Brooke, marking World Donkey Day on 8 May.The This Morning star, who first supported Brooke in 2005 after visiting its work in Pakistan, will now travel to Kenya to see the charity's life-saving projects in action.'Donkeys are among the world's most hardworking yet overlooked animals,' Scott said.'As a vet, I've seen how vital Brooke's work is.They help more donkeys than any other charity, delivering sustainable care to both the animals and the people who rely on them.'His appointment was welcomed by Brooke patron and broadcaster Alastair Stewart, who joined him to celebrate donkeys' essential role in communities worldwide.With more than 50 million donkeys supporting around 600 million people globally, Brooke provides veterinary care, trains owners and campaigns for stronger animal welfare laws -especially against the donkey skin trade.This summer, supporters including equestrian YouTuber ThisEsme are joining Brooke's Hack100 challenge: to ride 100 miles in 100 days and raise £100 to fund water access for 10,000 donkeys and their owners.For details visit: https://bit.ly/3Z2M5h1NEW CHAIR OF AHDB ANNOUNCED Emily Norton has been named the new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), taking over from Nicholas Saphir on 1 June 2025.She will serve a three-year term leading the statutory levy board, which supports around 100,000 UK farmers and agribusinesses in key sectors including beef, lamb, pork, dairy, and cereals and oilseeds.With 25 years' experience in food and farming, Emily brings a wealth of expertise to AHDB.Her appointment was approved by Defra ministers and devolved administrations.Farming minister Daniel Zeichner welcomed the appointment, praising Emily's 'strategic insight', and Nicholas Saphir for his 'dedication and drive' over the past five
Source: Veterinary Record
DOI: 10.1002/vetr.5660
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410896342