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Success for endurance courses in UAE
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The Emirates Equestrian Federation was suspended in March due to serious horse welfare concerns and non-compliance with rules.
Sessions were a key part of legally binding agreement

Nearly 1,400 people have attended a series of educational courses on the sport of endurance in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The courses formed an important part of an overall clean-up of the sport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Earlier this year, the Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF) was suspended by the international governing body for equestrian sport, the FEI. This was due to serious horse welfare concerns and non-compliance with rules and regulations.

The provisional suspension was lifted in July this year, after EEF signed a legally binding agreement with the FEI. The recent educational courses were an important part of this agreement.

Over a four-day period, the courses were attended by athletes, trainers, grooms, veterinarians, judges, technical delegates and stewards.

Sessions for athletes, trainers and grooms covered FEI and national rules, mandatory rest periods, penalty points, the entry system, field of play and veterinary aspects such as vet gate procedures, anti-doping rules (human and equine) and medication procedures.

Veterinarians and judges were required to take an exam following the courses, with a 100 per cent pass rate.

Commenting on the courses, FEI endurance director Manuel Bandeira de Mello said: "There was a huge thirst for knowledge and a desire to increase the depth of understanding of all aspects of the discipline from everyone who attended.

"There has been great team work here in Dubai, and everybody is fully committed to success."

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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.