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Police horses settle in at Horse Trust
Charity rehomes horses from disbanded police unit

Two of Essex's last police horses will see out their days in peaceful retirement at the Horse Trust's Chiltern Hills sanctuary, following the disbandment of Essex Police's mounted section.

Patrick, 12-year-old Czech warmblood, and Trojan, 14-year-old a Shire-thoroughbred cross, have both retired after a "busy and varied" career with the police. Their work has included policing the London 2012 Olympics, Premiership and Championship football matches, the Southend air show and V Festival.

It was announced that Essex Police's mounted section would be disbanded in October 2012, in order to save about £600,000 a year – part of an effort to make funding cutbacks throughout the constabulary.

The majority of the police horses are to be rehomed by other constabularies or to private homes throughout the UK and their riders are to remain within the force. As Patrick and Trojan can no longer be ridden due to health issues, they have been rehomed by the Horse Trust.

Currently closed to visitors until the spring, the Horse Trust houses 100 retired and rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. It is currently undergoing renovation work to provide those in its care with the very best facilities.

Jeanette Allen, the Horse Trust's chief executive, said: "We are proud to be able to offer Patrick and Trojan the dignified retirement they deserve after years of brave and loyal service with the Essex Police. It is wonderful to bring a little bit of Essex to the Buckinghamshire countryside.

"They are both gorgeous horses with great characters and are very welcome additions to our herd."

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk