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National Equine Health Survey Underway!
This week marks the latest wave of the National Equine Health Safety survey.

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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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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Applications open for BEVA Back in the Saddle

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has opened applications for its 'Back in the Saddle' coaching programme.

The online scheme offers structured group coaching for members wanting to reflect on their career path and regain clarity. Members may be returning to work after leave, uncertain about next steps or reassessing direction.

Attendees will benefit from impartial guidance and practical tools to support their professional development. Members are encouraged to take a 'proactive, future-focused approach' to their careers.

The sessions, taking place on Wednesdays from 7.30pm-9pm, are open to BEVA members with more than five years' experience. The first session takes place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Applications will close on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.