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BHA releases statement on Cheltenham Festival
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Euthanasia required after racehorse injuries

Following the death of five horses at the Cheltenham Festival, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has released an official statement. The BHA also confirmed that it will not, as has previously been reported, be launching a full inquiry but will instead be following its standard procedure for such eventualities.

A spokesperson said "As with every equine injury or fatality, detailed data will be collated by the BHA, examining the type of injury in question and the context in which it took place. This is routine for the BHA and shows how, as an independent regulator, the BHA works with the racecourses to manage and reduce risk where possible, making rational and measured decisions based on data collected.”

They added: "Our long-term focus is to identify significant trends and robustly analyse the risk. Racecourses, horse racing trainers and the sport's regulator are not complacent about these risks and recognise there is always more to do to further reduce these risks." 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.