Feedback Sought on Equine Trading Scheme
The Equine Disease Coalition has launched a consultation seeking views on a proposal for a voluntary registration scheme for trading horses.
It is hoped that the Voluntary Equine Animals Trading Scheme will raise standards of animal health and welfare in the horse industry, leading to greater assurance when purchasing equines. There is also the implication that it could help improve levels of preparation in case of a major equine disease outbreak in the country.
The EDC was established in 2010 and comprises representatives from the Animal Health Trust, the British Equine Veterinary Association, Cambridge university, Defra, the Horse Trust, the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare.
Keith Meldrum, a veterinary consultant at World Horse Welfare, said: "This is a very exciting project and we are looking forward to receiving some interesting feedback from both traders and the horse owning public."
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