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HRH The Princess Royal receives BEVA Welfare Award
HRH The Princess Royal receives the award
HRH The Princess Royal receives the Blue Cross Equine Welfare Award from Blue Cross chaiman Zair Berry.

Award recognises significant contributions made by veterinary surgeons and others to horse welfare

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been presented with the BEVA Welfare Award 2014 in recognition of her long-standing commitment to horse welfare.

The Princess Royal is currently President or Patron of a large number of equestrian organisations and charities. In the wake of the Amersham welfare scandal in 2008, she took a leading role in the introduction of the National Equine Welfare Protocol. The Protocol sets out guidelines on how cases of horse abuse and neglect should be handled and reported, and what organisations can do to help reduce the incidence of welfare problems. The Protocol also provides a commitment from all the signatory organisations and agencies to work together effectively.

The BEVA Welfare Award, sponsored by Blue Cross, is a formal recognition of significant contributions made by veterinary surgeons and others to horse welfare. It was presented to HRH The Princess Royal at the 53rd BEVA Annual Congress in Birmingham last Thursday by chairman of the Blue Cross, Zair Berry.

Zair Berry commented: “The Princess Royal has championed the cause of horse welfare for many years and is a strong unifying voice for the industry. I am proud to be able to present Her Royal Highness with the BEVA Welfare Award 2014 and offer many congratulations.”

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Survey launched to investigate EHV

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 Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).

EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.

The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.

Complete the survey here. 

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