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Further equine influenza case identified

The horseracing community in Newmarket is tonight being informed that four positive tests for equine influenza have been returned this evening in vaccinated thoroughbreds at the yard of a licensed flat trainer in Newmarket.

Monday, February 11, 2019

BEVA Advice to Horse Owners in Relation to Equine Flu

This advice has been put together by BEVA in consultation with the Animal Health Trust (AHT)

Friday, February 8, 2019

EVJ Provides Free Online Access to Latest Research on Endocrinopathic Laminitis

Laminitis, a complex, common and potentially devastating disease, remains one of the greatest veterinary challenges in the equestrian world. As knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of endocrinopathic laminitis continues to grow, the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) is helping equine vets stay up to speed by giving them free access to a substantial collection of recent articles from around the world.

Friday, February 8, 2019

Legislation passed to allow RCVS to recognise quality-assured European veterinary degrees

Wednesday 6 February the House of Lords passed a Statutory Instrument (or SI) to allow the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to continue to register veterinary surgeons from the European Economic Area (EEA) after the UK leaves the European Union.

Friday, February 8, 2019

Equine influenza Q&A

Below is a Q&A designed to give as much information as is currently possible in relation to the current outbreak of equine influenza.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Equine Flu Update and Advice

Racing was shut down today as a precautionary measure to restrict the movement of thoroughbred race horses and prevent any further spread of the equine influenza (flu) virus within the racing community.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

BVA launches first survey of discrimination in the veterinary professions

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched its first ever questionnaire to gather experiences of discrimination in the veterinary professions. BVA is seeking anonymous feedback from vets, vet nurses, students and other veterinary professionals regarding incidents where they have witnessed discrimination or felt discriminated against.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Researchers find part of the missing link between high insulin and laminitis

Veterinary researchers in Australia have identified a possible mechanistic link between high levels of insulin and equine laminitis.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Moving thank-you letter from wildlife conservation charity further encourages Vets with Horsepower to repeat 2018 Arctic circle fundraising success tour in Spain and Portugal this year

Vets with Horsepower is a group of equine vets and lecturers riding motorbikes to deliver CPD lectures across Europe and further afield to raise funds for charities. Founded in 2010 by Professor Derek Knottenbelt, the group of vets have now completed 8 fundraising tours across Europe and South Africa, raising over £640,000 for human and animal charities worldwide.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Vet Warns Of The Risks Of Not Treating For Encysted Small Redworm

London, UK – Feb 05, 2019 – Zoetis Inc. today announced that recent cases of serious disease caused by severe encysted small redworm infections have prompted Zoetis vet Wendy Talbot to remind horse owners of the risks posed by not treating for this potentially fatal parasite.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

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Further equine influenza case identified

BEVA Advice to Horse Owners in Relation to Equine Flu

EVJ Provides Free Online Access to Latest Research on Endocrinopathic Laminitis

Legislation passed to allow RCVS to recognise quality-assured European veterinary degrees

Equine influenza Q&A

Equine Flu Update and Advice

BVA launches first survey of discrimination in the veterinary professions

Researchers find part of the missing link between high insulin and laminitis

Moving thank-you letter from wildlife conservation charity further encourages Vets with Horsepower to repeat 2018 Arctic circle fundraising success tour in Spain and Portugal this year

Vet Warns Of The Risks Of Not Treating For Encysted Small Redworm

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