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Science of the saddle at international conference
The Saddle Trust's second international conference will take place in November.
The Saddle Trust's second international conference will take place in November.

Affects on horses and riders to be discussed

The latest scientific research on saddles, horses and their riders will be discussed at an conference in Cambridge later this year.

The second Saddle Research Trust international conference is due to take place on November 29.

The conference will also look at the latest finding on the affects that saddles have on equine welfare and performance.

Olympic dressage rider Richard Davison will feature among the special guests.

More details are to be announced nearer the time but a provisional schedule of speakers is available under the events section at www.saddleresearchtrust.com

 

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com