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Equine Vets Celebrated at WEVA Conference
HRH Princess Haya
FEI President praised the work of equine vets at WEVA Conference in India.

The President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HRH Princess Haya, celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school in Lyons, France, and the subsequent birth of the modern veterinary profession in her opening address at the 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association Conference in India last week.

She addressed 600 delegates, including key members of the world's equine industry, breeders and leading equine veterinarians, at the conference.

HRH Princess Haya drew attention to the "crucial role veterinarians play in improving animal health, pushing the boundaries of biomedical research and protecting the environment."

The President drew a round of applause from the audience when she called for the safe international movement of high performance horses, and "taking a risk-based approach without over-precautionary levels of red tape and restrictions."

Dr Tim Greet, the President of WEVA, commented: We are delighted that FEI President Princess Haya chose WEVA 2011 to express a vision for the relationship between the equine veterinary profession, equestrian sport and the wider industry as we enter the next 250 years."

He added: "We must keep to our guiding principles of maintaining equine welfare and using best veterinary science."

HRH Princess Haya gave the opening address on 2nd November 2011at WEVA Conference in Hyderabad, India.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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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.