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Horse healthcare survey receives outstanding response
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Over 7,000 horse owners and non-veterinarian service providers completed the online survey this year.
More than 7,000 horse owners and non-veterinary service providers completed online survey

A survey coordinated by BEVA to discover more about the use of non-veterinarian procedures in equine healthcare, has received an outstanding response from the equine industry.  Over 7,000 horse owners and non-veterinarian service providers completed the online survey this year, as part of Defra's Review of Minor Procedures (RMPR) project.

The anonymous survey was directed at musculoskeletal and dental care practitioners, as well as horse owners to discover more about why, when and how non-veterinarians are used for equine healthcare services.  Together with representative associations, approximately 6,000 horse owners, 600 individual musculoskeletal practitioners, and 400 equine dental care providers took part. BEVA say that the results will provide a framework to help determine how equine healthcare services undertaken by non-vets should be managed in future, in order to best protect the health and welfare of horses in the UK.

There has been an increasing concern over recent years that the number of individuals offering equine healthcare services, and the range of those services, has expanded without there being any system for making sure that the standards of care offered are what owners expect and horses deserve.  BEVA say that current regulations were drawn up decades ago - before many of today's services were routinely available - and there is now an opportunity to review whether of not the current controls are fit for purpose.

The chief executive of BEVA, David Mountford, said: “The results will paint a clearer picture of how healthcare is currently provided for horses in the UK, which groups and individuals carry out these services and what the horse owners’ perceptions are in relation to qualifications and regulations. The next steps will be to consider how the system could be improved to best protect the health and welfare of horses."

The full results of the survey should be available by the end of the year. 

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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.