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Equine industry debates impact of Brexit
A panel debate assessed the potential effects that EU exit may have on the horse industry.

National Equine Forum discusses today’s most pressing matters

The impact of Brexit on the horse industry and the impact of increases in business rates were some of the hot topics debated at the 25th National Equine Forum.

Held in London last week, the conclusion was that EU exit has to be regarded as an opportunity for the equine sector and that the sector needed to work together in speaking to the government about its priorities.

The National Equine Forum brings together influencers, leaders and debaters from across the industry to drive discussion on some of the most pressing equestrian matters.

This year’s event sold out and had a waiting list, reflecting its growing popularity and importance to the equestrian industry.

The morning sessions focused on the horse industry in a changing world. Lord Gardiner highlighted the importance of the equestrian sector’s role in the UK’s national and rural economies with its contribution of £8 billion a year.

He added that Defra will soon be launching a consultation on proposals for the new Domestic Regulation on Equine ID, where views will be sought on the need to microchip older horses.

Dr Stewart Everett, chief executive of the Equine Register, presented the latest progress with the Central Equine Database. He explained that the database should be operational by summer 2017. Its primary purpose will be food chain safety, followed by disease management and welfare.

Sarah Phillips, chief operating officer at the British Horse Society (BHS) shared her concerns about the impact of dramatic increases in business rates. She claimed that riding schools and livery yards are being hit with increases well above the regional average. Some of these rises are as much as 350 per cent due to disproportionate increases on individual stables.

A panel debate assessed the potential effects that EU exit may have on the horse industry. Chaired by Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare, the panel covered Brexit’s potential impact on trade, identification, biosecurity and competition travel.

A summary of some of the NEF presentations is available at www.nationalequineforum.com

Image (C) Craig Payne Photography

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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.