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AHT honoured for equine work
Ben Maher on Aristo Z, winners, Earls Court Christmas Cracker at Olympia in 2012

Olympia Horse Show confirms charity of the year

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) has been confirmed as the Olympia Horse Show 2013's charity of the year for its contribution to equine welfare.

Each year the show, which pulls in around 80,000 visitors, selects a charity to support. This year, the AHT has been recognised for its work monitoring equine disease globally, identifying threats and putting plans in place to head off infectious diseases in the UK.

In addition to this, the charity has been honoured this year for its ongoing research into minimising the risk of injury to sport horses.

Jo Peck, marketing director for the Olympia Horse Show, said: "We are delighted to be supporting the Animal Health Trust this year.

"The Show Committee selected the AHT from a number of charities as they felt its work deserved recognition amongst the equestrian community.

"The afternoon performance on Wednesday 18 December will be dedicated to the Animal Health Trust and 50p from every seat sold will go to the AHT."

AHT representatives will man the Shopping Drop Off Point, where visitors can find out how research undertaken by the charity has affected sport horses, as well as dogs and cats.

Previous charities to be recognised by the show include World Horse Welfare, the Horse Trust and the Ebony Horse Club.

This year's show will take place throughout the week beginning December 16 in the Olympia Exhibition Halls in Hammersmith, West London. The event includes international competition for show jumping, dressage and driving.

Image credit: Kit Houghton

 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.