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Give someone a leg-up

At BEVA we’re getting ready to launch our brand-new career coaching initiative, Leg-Up, and are calling for equine vets to get on board to become coaches for 2019 as part of our pilot.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Don’t let them suffer in silence: BEVA launches online dental resources to support vets and guide owners

Dentistry is one of the most common tasks performed by equine vets, and they are more knowledgeable and better equipped for it than ever before. To help support its members with the provision of good primary equine dental care BEVA has introduced some new online dental resources, with specific sections for vets and for horse owners.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Horse industry applauds success of NEHS Survey which saw Blue Cross join up with other charities and sector leads for equine health

In its eighth and final year the annual National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) has confirmed its importance as an accurate tracker of endemic equine disease in the UK. The results of the 2018 survey remain consistent with previous survey results, providing a clear sense of what continues to affect the health of British horses year on year, helping equine specialists to benchmark and educate on current and predicted equine health priorities.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Scientific research into equine vision leads to trial of new fence and hurdle design to further improve safety in jump racing

• Research by University of Exeter shows that horses see better and may jump differently over white and yellow obstacles compared to the orange currently used on hurdles and fences

Monday, October 15, 2018

Dr William Brian Singleton CBE, Dip ACVS, FRCVS

Dr. Brian Singleton died quietly at his home in Blakeney, Norfolk, on 23rd October 2018, at the ripe old age of 95. Brian was one of the most distinguished veterinary surgeons of his or any generation and had the unique distinction of being a Past President and one of the founding members of the BSAVA, a Past President of the RCVS and perhaps surprisingly, also of BEVA. I am certain that this will never be achieved again.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Helen Dagg shares her experience of a BEVA Trust day

As a two year graduated mixed practitioner, my opportunities for equine castrates can be few and far between, so when I saw the advert on the BEVA website I jumped on the opportunity to be a part of a BEVA Trust Castration Clinic.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

$New EVJ collection highlights diagnostic imaging breakthroughs in equine fracture management$

New EVJ collection highlights diagnostic imaging breakthroughs in equine fracture management

Fractures are a common occurrence in horses of all ages and breeds but the development of various imaging modalities over the past ten years is helping significantly to advance management techniques. The Equine Veterinary Journal’s (EVJ) new online collection, with an introduction from imaging expert Renate Weller, new President of the British Equine Veterinary Association, showcases the diagnostic imaging breakthroughs that are helping to identify causes, support prevention and improve fracture outcomes.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Update On The Supply Of Equip® Rotavirus

London, UK – October 2, 2018 – Zoetis Ltd has announced that it will continue to supply an alternative equine rotavirus vaccine under a Wholesale Dealer Import Certificate (WDIC) until normal supply of the unique licensed product Equip Rotavirus can be restored.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

RCVS issues statement regarding Defra proposal for Certification Support Officers

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a position statement concerning Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) proposals for the new role of Certification Support Officers (CSOs). These proposals have been developed in the context of an existing veterinary workforce shortage and of Brexit, which the former Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens estimated could lead to a 325% increase in the need for veterinary certification of animal products for export.

Monday, October 1, 2018

RCVS issues statement regarding no-deal Brexit

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a position statement concerning the impact of a ‘no-deal’ scenario on the UK veterinary profession and associated sectors. It details a number of concerns regarding the potential risks to animal welfare and public health due to the impact on the veterinary workforce.

Monday, October 1, 2018

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Give someone a leg-up

Don’t let them suffer in silence: BEVA launches online dental resources to support vets and guide owners

Horse industry applauds success of NEHS Survey which saw Blue Cross join up with other charities and sector leads for equine health

Scientific research into equine vision leads to trial of new fence and hurdle design to further improve safety in jump racing

Dr William Brian Singleton CBE, Dip ACVS, FRCVS

Helen Dagg shares her experience of a BEVA Trust day

New EVJ collection highlights diagnostic imaging breakthroughs in equine fracture management

Update On The Supply Of Equip® Rotavirus

RCVS issues statement regarding Defra proposal for Certification Support Officers

RCVS issues statement regarding no-deal Brexit

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