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World Horse Welfare calls for help organising conference
Volunteers urgently required to help coordinate event

Equine rehoming charity, World Horse Welfare, will be hosting the 7th International Colloquium on Working Equids in 2014.

The event, focused on the welfare of 100 million working horses in developing countries, will be held at the Royal Holloway, University of London.

Based in Snetterton, the charity is in need of urgent assistance with the coordination and preparation of the event.

World Horse Welfare works to improve the welfare of many working horses in countries all around the world, including Cambodia, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and South Africa, in addition to its extensive work in the UK and Europe.

The charity will take the lead in a debate at the colloquium entitled: “How do we demonstrate the importance of working equid welfare to human livelihoods?”

The International Colloquium on Working Equids was first held in 1991 and has since been an important forum for discussing key health, welfare and productivity issues in relation to working horses, donkeys and mules.

The colloquium is held every four years and is hosted by leading animal welfare organisations. Previous hosts include the Donkey Sanctuary, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), SPANA and the Brooke, who last hosted the event in India in 2010.

World Horse Welfare is looking for individuals to help plan the event. Those wishing to participate in the planning of this event can contact Gillian on 01953 497 233 for an informal chat about the volunteering roles available.

The charity is looking for individuals who have excellent communication and organisational skills and are IT literate. Event management experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

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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.