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World Horse Welfare launches sustainability strategy
“Our environmental welfare strategy acknowledges the interconnectedness of the wellbeing of people, horses and the environment” – Roly Owers.
Strategy launched at the charity’s annual conference.

The charity World Horse Welfare has launched a new sustainability strategy, setting out its commitment to be environmentally sustainable.

The strategy was announced at the World Horse Welfare Annual Conference 2024 on 7 November, a year on from the charity’s first conference focused on horses and the environment.

Eight overarching goals, centred around the charity’s four activities of care, research, education, and influence, are set out in the document, which was produced with pro bono support from sustainability consultancy White Griffin.

The strategy also includes a roadmap of commitments World Horse Welfare will make when carrying out its work in the UK and around the world.

In the UK, the charity plans to launch land management projects at its farms to make them more sustainable, including adopting and advocating for the responsible use of equine drugs, such as targeted deworming.

Internationally, the charity plans to work with communities to understand the impact of climate change to help protect the welfare of horses during droughts and other periods of extreme weather.

Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare, said: “Our environmental welfare strategy acknowledges the interconnectedness of the wellbeing of people, horses and the environment.

“This strategy focuses upon the ways in which we will ensure environmental sustainability is embedded in our own operations, as well as our research, education and influencing work.

“We are at the beginning of our journey into these complex connections, and we do not have all the answers. But we are committed to learning – and crucially, acting – to move forward towards a world that is kinder for people, the environment and of course horses.”

The full Environmental Welfare Strategy can be read here.

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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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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