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Equine forum reveals 30th birthday programme
The National Equine Forum is organised by a committee reflecting various sectors of the equestrian industry and has as its President HRH The Princess Royal.
Hybrid event will include debates on workforce sustainability and anthelmintic resistance.

The National Equine Forum – the only equine conference of its kind in the UK - is set to mark its 30th anniversary with a celebratory programme of debates, real-world insights and panel discussions.

Taking place online and in-person, the day will include a special review of the past 30 years and a look ahead to the future of the equine sector. Among the topics to be discussed include a debate on workforce sustainability, Defra’s view of the industry, a look at equine herd health status and the latest on anthelmintic resistance. 

NEF chairman Tim Brigstocke commented: “In this, our 30th year, and a time at which the industry continues to face challenges imposed by the pandemic, we have tried to cover important practical issues within the sector as well as sharing the latest knowledge and news. We hope the day will be engaging, informative and fun and that our hybrid format will once again broaden our reach around the globe.” 

The event takes place at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on Thursday, 3 March 2022, with a reduced number of attendees and the opportunity for others to join via live stream. To find out more and to book tickets, visit eventbrite.co.uk

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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.