National Equine Health Survey Underway!
The Blue Cross and the British Equine Veterinary Association are inviting participation in the National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), which aims to help the future healthcare of horses in the UK.
Conducted twice-yearly, the survey runs until 20th November and all keepers and owners of equines are urged to participate.
The survey assesses the prevalence of common disease syndromes in horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, including lameness, skin problems, weight issues and respiratory disease, ultimately providing vital information for the veterinary profession and wider animal welfare industry.
Blue Cross education officer Kerry Doyle said: "We had the biggest response ever to the last NEHS survey in May, with more than 1000 people submitting information about the health of their horses, ponies, donkeys and mules."
She added: "The more data we have, the more useful it will be to identify trends in equine health, so please take five minutes to go online and get involved."
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Click here for more information.
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