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UC Davis Discovers EPM to be More Widespread Than Expected

A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine revealed that equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), caused by two different parasites, is widespread throughout the United States

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Illegal horse grazing Bill published by Welsh government

New legislation to tackle illegal horse grazing in Wales has been published which would allow councils to destroy horses humanely as a last resort

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Economic and efficacy benefits of targeted worming treatments in horses

A study published earlier this month has shown that targeting anthelmintic treatments to horses that have a high worm egg count in the faeces was more cost effective than the more traditional approach

Monday, October 14, 2013

International Equestrian Federation to introduce injury surveillance system over allegations of horse deaths

The FEI has pledged to introduce an injury surveillance system (ISS) this autumn in response to allegations that dozens of horses die each season while competing in Middle East endurance racing

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Industry believes new vet schools aren’t needed in the UK

More than 70% of voters disagreed with the debate motion - "This house believes that new vet schools will benefit equine veterinary practice in the UK"

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Changes to FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List for 2014

The FEI Bureau has approved changes to the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List proposed by the FEI List Group. The new List will come into force on 1 January 2014

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Princess Haya to conduct investigation into veterinary drugs found on Dubai jet

Unlicensed products were seized from a Dubai government private jet at London's Stansted airport earlier this year

Monday, September 30, 2013

Work related injuries in Equine Practitioners

Now is your opportunity to tell us about your own experience of work related injuries

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Equine Influenza Alert

The AHT has received positive samples from multiple counties during September

Monday, September 23, 2013

Human medicine the 'prime cause of antimicrobial resistance'

A major Government report has stated that Antimicrobial resistance seen in human medicine is primarily the result of antibiotic use in people, rather than animals

Monday, September 23, 2013

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