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Fewer race horse deaths in 2013
The Jockey Club has released equine injury figures for the past five years.
The Jockey Club has released equine injury figures for the past five years.

Jockey Club releases five year injury statistics

Figures from the Jockey Club show a drop in the number of equine race fatalities last year, compared to the four previous years.

The statistics show that last year, 643 horses died during racing incidents, compared to 709 in the previous year.

The five year figures show a progressive drop in horse fatalities, with 790 deaths in 2009, 727 in 2010 and 713 in 2011.

Part of the explanation for the fall in figures is that there was less races. The number of deaths per 1,000 starts in 2013 was 1.90, against the five year average of 1.91.

Those figures represented an increase in the rate of horse deaths from 2010 and 2011 when the rate was 1.88 deaths per 1,000 starts.

The vast majority of deaths happened on dirt courses. Last year for instance there were 524 horse deaths on dirt surfaces, compared to 71 on turf and 48 on synthetic courses.

There were more deaths on races of six to eight furlongs, than shorter or longer events, while the age of the horse was also a significant factor.

Over the five year period 2,335 of the 3,582 horses killed, were aged four or over, the figures from the Equine Injury Database showed.

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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.