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Police horses line up for equine health survey
The police horses of Hyde Park lined up to get their hooves, eyes and teeth checked.
Data used to inform priorities for future research

The Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch in Hyde Park has joined forces with Blue Cross to encourage horse owners to take park in a leading survey on equine health.

Taking place this week (22-29 May), The National Equine Health Survey seeks to uncover common health issues in horses, directly from the horse owners themselves. Results help to establish a picture of horse health in the UK and inform priorities for future research.

Kickstarting the event, the police horses of Hyde Park lined up to get their hooves, eyes and teeth checked, while Blue Cross staff clambered up ladders to check their vital statistics.

“These majestic police horses have taken part in our survey and we hope that they will encourage others to follow suit and be ambassadors for horse welfare,” commented Blue Cross education officer Gemma Taylor.

“The more data we can collect from the National Equine Health Survey the more robust our results will be, helping us to steer equine awareness, education and research to keep our nation’s horses healthier.”

For more than six years, the survey - in partnership with the BEVA - has grown to become the UK’s leading endemic disease monitoring initiative. The results are regarded as valuable for our general knowledge of horse health and are referenced in leading veterinary and equestrian publications.

Last year, the survey assessed some 17,000 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. The six most notable disease syndromes identified were: lameness (32.9 per cent); skin diseases (25.5 per cent); laminitis (6.8 per cent); PPID (Equine Cushing’s Diseases) (6.6 per cent); Recurrent Airway Obstruction (5.6 per cent); and back problems (5.5 per cent).

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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.