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Experts to enlighten on fitness and behaviour National Equine Forum

The latest knowledge and know how on horse and rider fitness and equine stereotypical behaviours will be shared by scientific, veterinary and educational experts at the forthcoming National Equine Forum, to be held in London on 7th March 2019.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

EQUINE INFLUENZA ALERT 2

Following the Equine Influenza Alert on 18 January 2019, the BHA has discussed the recent outbreaks in Europe with the Animal Health Trust, and veterinary advisors from stakeholder groups including the National Trainers Federation and the Racehorse Owners Association.

Friday, January 25, 2019

RCVS Council opens the path for paraprofessionals to become regulated by the College

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has approved a pathway for veterinary and animal health paraprofessionals to become associates of or accredited by the College and therefore fall within the RCVS regulatory remit.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Introduction of hind shoes rule for Jump racing delayed to consider further evidence

Following the receipt of further submissions from the National Trainers Federation (NTF) and individual trainers, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has taken the decision to delay the implementation of an approved rule which requires all Jump horses to race fully shod, which was due to be introduced from 1 February.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Government to further reduce use of antibiotics in food producing animals

Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new plan to tackle the threat of antibiotic resistance.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Update from Richard Newton at the AHT on the current Equine Influenza (EI) situation in Europe

Through the support of British horseracing, via the HBLB, the AHT operates a dedicated surveillance system for EI with several hundred UK vet practices signed into the scheme and thereby eligible to receive free laboratory EI testing for cases that vets suspect might be EI. This is complemented by the RespCheck scheme, available for MSD clients, which covers laboratory testing fees for a range of respiratory pathogens including EI virus.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Vets urge owners to help horses lose weight NOW to prevent serious health risks

With some studies suggesting that more than half of certain horse populations in the UK are overweight or obese, the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is urging owners to act now to prevent their horses suffering weight-related health and welfare risks come the Spring.

Friday, January 18, 2019

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Experts to enlighten on fitness and behaviour National Equine Forum

EQUINE INFLUENZA ALERT 2

RCVS Council opens the path for paraprofessionals to become regulated by the College

Introduction of hind shoes rule for Jump racing delayed to consider further evidence

Government to further reduce use of antibiotics in food producing animals

Update from Richard Newton at the AHT on the current Equine Influenza (EI) situation in Europe

Vets urge owners to help horses lose weight NOW to prevent serious health risks

BEVA Trust volunteers support the Gambia Horse & Donkey Trust

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