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Equine Health Survey Results To Be Announced At The National Equine Forum

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1st February, 2011 13h51


The results of the UK’s first ever National Equine Health Survey will be announced at the National Equine Forum (NEF), to be held on 8 March 2011 at The Royal Society, London, in the presence of NEF President HRH The Princess Royal. The ground-breaking National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), which was pioneered by The Blue Cross animal charity and is supported by The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), was carried out last November following two years of pilot schemes. It collected data from over 3,000 equines to find out more about endemic non-notifiable diseases in horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, such as coughs, skin diseases and lameness. The results will be announced at the Forum by Professor Slater, Professor of Equine Clinical Studies at The Royal Veterinary College, who has been working with The Blue Cross on the survey. He said: “This survey should help us to identify trends in equine health, enabling targeted research into disease prevention, veterinary training and education and ultimately improving the long- term health and welfare of horses and ponies in the UK. We hope it will become a twice- yearly event.” Professor Slater is one of a prestigious panel of speakers at this year’s NEF, including:A full copy of the programme can be downloaded at www.bef.co.uk The National Equine Forum is supported by the Association of British Riding Schools, Bedmax, The Blue Cross, British Equestrian Federation, British Equestrian Trade Association, British Equestrian Veterinary Association, British Horse Society, British Horseracing Authority, Bulley Davey, Darby’s Solicitors, Dodson and Horrell, Donkey Sanctuary, Equine Products UK, , Horse Trust, Jeffress Scholarship Trust, , NFU Mutual Insurance, South Essex Insurance Brokers and World Horse Welfare. Tickets are available to equestrian trade delegates and equestrian professionals at a cost of £100 per person, which includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. To apply please contact the Hon Secretary, Mrs Tracy Allen, at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, Warwick, CV35 9BL email [email protected]. For further information visit www.bef.co.uk

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