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Chief vets to discuss equine health and welfare
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The event brings together representatives from every sector of the equestrian industry.
Inspiring line up confirmed for 2016 National Equine Forum

Some of the UK's chef veterinary officers will be put under the spotlight at the 2016 National Equine Forum to discuss equine health and welfare.

Nigel Gibbens (UK), Robert Huey (N.Ireland) and Sheila Voas (Scotland) will join animal health and welfare inspector Stephen Gale in a panel discussion chaired by Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare.

The National Equine Forum aims to educate, inform and help the industry speak about topical matters affecting the current and future management and wellbeing of the horse.

The event brings together representatives from every sector of the equestrian industry for friendly, non-partisan debate.

Amongst the speakers, Jan Rogers, head of equine development at the British Equestrian Foundation, will go over the latest progress on the forthcoming central equine database and passport scheme.

Ben Hart, one of the UK's leading equine trainers, will explore behaviour in working equids and examine how the welfare of equines around the world can be changed by changing people's understanding of their behaviour,

Furthermore, Jenny Hall, chief veterinary officer for the British Racing authority will discuss why its imperative that 'The Horse Comes First' in all aspects of racing.

The National Equine Forum is organised by a committee refilling the various sectors of the equestrian industry and is presided by HRH The Princess Royal.

Tickets are available to equestrian professionals at a cost of £100 per person.  For further information visit http://www.nationalequineforum.com. 

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk