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Equine health survey receives "phenomenal" response
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Data from the survey is being analysed by the Royal Veterinary College.
Threefold increase in response to the National Equine Health Survey

Animal charity the Blue Cross has reported a threefold increase in the number of responses to the annual National Equine Health Survey (NEHS).

This year, data on common horse health problems was collected from 12,301 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in the UK. This represents a staggering 300 per cent increase on last year's figure of 4,730.

NEHS was first launched in 2010 by the Blue Cross and BEVA and has since become an annual survey.

Data is now being analysed by vets at the Royal Veterinary College. Results will be published later this summer and the results used to determine priorities for future research, training and education.

Findings will also hold the answer to some topical questions on equine infectious diseases, ragwort and atypical myopathy.

Blue Cross education officer Gemma Taylor said: "This year we have been overwhelmed by the phenomenal level of response. Not only are we grateful to the major equestrian organisations for their support but we would also like to thank every individual owner or keeper who took part.

"It is only with your continued help that we can make a difference to the future health of our precious horses."

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.