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Former head vet suspended as FEI Official
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The UAE Equestrian Federation’s former head vet has been suspended as an FEI official.
Dr Hallvard Sommerseth found “grossly negligent” with regards to his duties

The UAE Equestrian Federation’s former head vet has been suspended as an FEI Official.

Dr Hallvard Sommerseth is suspended for two years for non-compliance with FEI Rules and Regulations and his involvement in a number of events from which duplicate results were submitted to the FEI.

The FEI Tribunal found that Dr Sommerseth had been “grossly negligent with regards to his duties as an FEI Official” during the events.  
 
The suspension prevents Dr Sommerseth from acting as an FEI Official or having any involvement in FEI activities at a national or international level until 15 April 2017. 

He has been fined CHF 4,000 and ordered to pay CHF 1,500 towards the costs of legal proceedings.

In addition to Dr Sommerseth, the FEI has also published its decision to suspend Abdul Aziz Sheikh former head of the EEF Endurance department, and Ali Mohammed Al Muhairi.

Mr Sheikh was provisionally suspended in October for constantly failing to observe FEI rules and regulations over a period of several years. He allowed a number of Endurance events to go ahead without accurate timing systems.

The FEI Tribunal has now suspended him until 12 April 2017, taking into account the provisional suspension imposed by the FEI Secretary General.

Ali Mohammed Al Muhairi was provisionally suspended regarding breaches of the terms of a four-year suspension imposed in March 2012 following an Equine Anti-Doping Rules violation.

Under the terms of the suspension, Mr Al Muhairi was not allowed to participate in any capacity or be present at any Event authorised or organised by the FEI, other than as a spectator.

The FEI Tribunal extended the period of ineligibility through to 21 April 2016 and ordered Mr Al Muhairi to contribute CHF 500 towards the costs of the legal procedure.

The Parties have 21 days from the date of notification (10 March 2016) to appeal the decision to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
 

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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.