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20/06/2024

87% of horse owners would be comfortable with an attending their horse for some procedures, while more than 90% would be “extremely” or “somewhat” comfortable with visits for bandaging and suture removal.

A VetPartners survey has shown that most horse owners are open to receiving ambulatory care from

18/06/2024

“Endothelial cells are crucial to all body systems and the fact that we have known so little about them in the horse up to this stage has limited our ability to study many aspects of and disease,” said lead author Elizabeth Finding.

College’s work shows fundamental distinction between reaction in horses when compared with those of

09/05/2024

Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic has become the first UK equine practice to install a Qalibra CT scanner, which allows complex 3D reconstructions to be generated of areas not previously scannable, thanks to its patented, height-adjustable sliding gantry platform.

Maidstone-based clinic first in world to install standing leg MRI scanner and claims to be UK’s number one to install Qalibra CT machine to produce

15/04/2024

“Back in the Saddle” coaching programme from BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association developed in response to “numerous” members reporting feeling lost or adrift in their career.

Applications are now open for a new BEVA programme starting this summer that aims to extend career support for vets beyond existing schemes for new

13/03/2024

“The take-home from our work should be to carefully consider choices that involve mating of highly related individuals as, ultimately, this may increase the chance of the foal inheriting mutations which may not be compatible with life.”

RVC researchers say their work with Cornell University found significantly higher levels of key indicators in cases of MLPL than in an adult control

05/03/2024

Super early bird tickets are now on sale for the four-day event this September in

27/02/2024

Over the past two years, 20 of the company’s practices have been taking part in a study examining both the causes and clinical signs of equine pastern dermatitis.

Twenty practices have been involved in a study examining the causes and clinical signs of a common equine disease, and officials hope new recommendations could

15/02/2024

It is hoped the new findings from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) will encourage future studies into the merits of 5SV and 2SV PPE formats and the diagnostics used.

Researchers have also reported prejudicial findings were revealed in more than half of equines that had undergone

07/02/2024

“This study gives us some important practical take-home messages regarding and potentially the management of associated disorders such as and .”

Findings showing advantages of consistent nutrition back up previous study that showed strip grazing effective in restricting grass intake to manage

25/01/2024

“The surveys have identified areas where management practices can be improved and this will allow and SQP professionals to give more appropriate and targeted advice, and encourage responsible use.”

Project WORMS found 84% carrying out faecal worm egg counts and 40% routinely testing for tapeworm, but a third of respondents routinely treating...

10/11/2023

Advice has been reissued to horse owners after an American study raised fears of a potential decline in effectiveness from the two main treatments available in the UK.

Advice has been reissued to owners after an American study raised fears of a potential decline in effectiveness from the two main treatments available in the

28/09/2023

New rules barring ownership of dogs that have endured without official documentation, have been introduced in the Republic of Ireland.

New rules barring ownership of dogs that have endured the mutilation without official documentation, have been introduced in the Republic of

27/09/2023

Congratulations to Aiz Baig on his appointment as clinical director of Alder Veterinary Practice in Guildford.

Linnaeus-owned Alder Veterinary Practice, in Guildford, has appointed experienced veterinary surgeon Aiz Baig to lead its expert clinical

27/09/2023

“For a approach to be successful, member states need to fix the gaps in systems – which have long suffered the consequences of inattention and underinvestment,” said coalition chair Laura Skippen.

The Action for Animal Health Coalition has welcomed a new global commitment to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics, but warned it won’t be

27/09/2023

“The toolkits have been developed in partnership with farm and colleagues and focus on the biggest challenges that face clinicians, farmers and owners.”

Move to help farm and equine practices to achieve their sustainability goals follows launch of its Positive Pawprint strategy for companion practices two years

21/09/2023

“It’s very clear to me equine nurses can and should do much more than they are allowed to do in practice,” said outgoing BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association president David Rendle.

“In many areas, I genuinely believe nurses are more effective members of the practice team.”

Senior officials hope the development of new guidance on the role of nurses in practice can ease workforce pressures and improve

18/09/2023

Thank you to everyone who visited us at BEVA Congress 2023.

We had a great time meeting with you all, catching up and learning about your work.
We hope to see you again next year!

18/09/2023

“Like it or not, this is an issue that we are going to be called upon to discuss more and more,” warned outgoing president David Rendle on the opening day of BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association Congress.

Delegates were also urged to monitor the current pressure on greyhound racing amid growing ethical questioning of the use of animals in

15/09/2023

“It was a delight and a great privilege to have our esteemed patron in attendance this year,” said BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association chief executive David Mountford.

Princess Anne addressed delegates and met exhibitors on the opening day of the 2023

13/09/2023

BEVA Congress 2023 is here!

You’ll find us at stand B20, so please stop by and say hello. What’s more, you could win some fantastic prizes.
We hope to see you there!

12/09/2023

BEVA Congress starts tomorrow – and we’d love to see you there!

Vet Times will be at stand B20, where would be delighted to welcome you, catch up and give you the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
We look forward to saying hi!

09/08/2023

The BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association Unbridled series of discussion forums will conclude with the third and final session being held as a live event at the end of the first day of BEVA Congress.

BEVA Congress is your opportunity to discover, learn and get together. Packed full of inspiring, thought-provoking CPD, BEVA Congress is the place to listen and interact with leading practitioners, be updated on the latest innovations and hear perspectives from world-renowned specialists.

05/07/2023

Only 50% of vets are recommending against to their clients, according to a survey for Dechra UK.

Snap survey of vets by Dechra for Strangles Awareness Week in May revealed only half were recommending vaccination to their equine

23/06/2023

“The appointment of the epidemiological team at The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) to support the Jump Race Risk Model and other projects is a significant step forwards in our ongoing efforts to continuously minimise risk in .”

Researchers have partnered with the sport’s regulator and the Horse Welfare Board for a three-year project examining ways of improving safety and

21/06/2023

“Though the impact of this work is yet to be documented, there is anecdotal evidence that it has raised awareness among our veterinarians of the importance of ,” said Hattie Lawrence, director of CVS Equine.

Full data from 22 practices on hundreds of cases shows what was prescribed and for which conditions, and will help inform group’s clinical audits and

21/06/2023

“Equine welfare and lie at the heart of everything we do here at the Equine Register, and it is a great pleasure to work with The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) on this important research project.”

Vet school partnering with Equine Register on research using data from its Digital Stable

19/06/2023

A study exploring the effects of in older horses and ponies is being undertaken to help develop a validated tool to objectively assess the condition's impact on .

Research project will explore effects of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in adult horses and ponies, and hopes to shape future monitoring and

31/05/2023

“Whether you want to party it up every night or check into a spa hotel for a relaxing mini break vibe after a busy day of lectures and networking, BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association congress can deliver.”

The 2023 event features 90-plus hours of online and on-demand CPD, with 14 hours on orthopaedics and diagnostic imaging, 9.5 hours on reproductive medicine and

12/05/2023

As it is not yet known what causes type 2 polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM2), myofibrillar myopathy (MFM) or muscle integrity myopathy (MIM) – or whether they are specific diseases at all – recommendations for treatments, management or prognosis are speculative at best, warns BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association.

Use of independent and unvalidated genetic testing for certain myopathies is growing among many owners, despite lack of evidence, with seemingly normal animals

03/05/2023

“Ten years ago, I was part of a group of vets from all over the world who took part in a workshop to start developing what was to become the Animal Health Mentoring Framework,” said Laura Skippen, senior global animal health manager for Brooke, Action For Working Horses and Donkeys.

“Today, I am proud to see the incredible impact it has had on animal health systems in Brooke’s countries of operation, supporting health practitioners to become capable and compassionate advocates for the welfare of working equids.”

Brooke officials say their aim of high-quality care for all animals is closer to being fulfilled because of the system’s work to train thousands of