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BEVA guides to equine insurance
Making insurance clearer for vets and horse owners

Two new guides have been introduced by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) to help explain the complexities of equine insurance to vets and their clients.

The veterinary surgeon's guide to riding and sport horse insurance provides vets with guidance in understanding insurance requirements and issues, including details of the main types of cover available, veterinary fees, the death of a horse and permanent loss of use.

It also gives pre-purchase and pre-insurance vetting recommendations, as well as providing a final section on insurance terminology, with a jargon-buster.

For horse owners, the BEVA leisure and sports horse insurance guide is a practical handout that covers all of the frequently asked questions relating to taking out insurance. It covers details of fees, the death of a horse, the importance of pre-purchase vetting, exclusions and permanent loss of use.

Furthermore, the horse owner guide includes information on how and when to insure.

According to the BEVA, up to 40 per cent of horses become ill or injured every year, with a quarter of all insured horses having a claim in any one year. The association, therefore, recommends horse owners use insurance as a method of budgeting for unexpected healthcare costs.

"Whether a vet or horse owner, understanding equine insurance can be intimidating for the best of us," said Andrew Harrison, Junior Vice President of BEVA. "The new guides should make it easier for you and your clients to understand the finer points of policies, premiums and claim protocols."

Click here to download the guide for vets.

Click here to download the guide or horse owners.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.