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World Horse Welfare receives funding boost
Behind many welfare issues are owners who are struggling.

Equine charity gains Movement for Good Award.

World Horse Welfare, international equine welfare charity, has announced that it has been chosen to receive a £10,000 Movement for Good Award.

Awarded by SEIB Insurance Brokers and the Benefact Group, the award will support the organisation's Horse Owner Support Project.

The project, designed to support owners with reported welfare concerns who are struggling with mental or physical ill health, financial or age-related difficulties, has been created in response to the number of vulnerable or struggling horse owners the charity comes across.

World Horse Welfare field officers respond to welfare concerns around the country, have discovered that many owners they visit are isolated, and require social support in order to keep their horses.

Roly Owers, CEO of World Horse Welfare, explained the impact the grant will have on the project: “This grant will advance our project to raise awareness that assistance is available and will help us reach vulnerable owners in need of practical support and advice. 

“By offering early intervention, we aim to prevent situations unravelling and reaching crisis point.” 

A number of resources will be provided by the project, including creating materials to share the message of available help and keeping the field officers on the road and responding to requests.

 

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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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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

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