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Vets identify genetic cause of fatal condition in Thoroughbreds
EFIH is an invariably fatal condition that causes involuntary contraction of muscles and seizures in Thoroughbred foals. Study of affected...
Updated recommendations on equine metabolic syndrome
"These updated guidelines are designed to help equine veterinarians correctly identify animals with equine metabolic syndrome". Equine Endocrinology Group provides...
Horse owners urged to sign up for Colic Awareness Week
This year’s Colic Awareness Week campaign is asking owners to ‘React Now to Beat Colic’. Organisations offer free emergency plan...
National Equine Forum introduces special COVID-19 award
The National Equine Forum. Sir Colin Spedding Award 2021 to celebrate ‘exceptional efforts’ during 2020. Organisers behind the National Equine...
Renowned equine specialist awarded Honorary Membership of BEVA
Professor Celia Marr (right) will recieve free BEVA membership for life. Professor Celia Marr recognised for commitment to veterinary profession...
Blue Cross issues laminitis warning to owners
Piglet (pictured) is living with a new family after recovering from a serious bout of laminitis in 2018. UK weather...
Winners of BEVA annual awards announced
April L Lawson (left) and Dr Monica Venner (right) were presented with their awards virtually, on 10 September. Veterinary professionals...
BEVA appoints new president
"Obesity is one of the biggest problems facing equine welfare in the UK" – Lucy Grieve. Lucy Grieve will lead...
Study highlights equid welfare in Nepalese brick kilns
"Working animals have a critical role to play in human livelihoods". Paper suggests implementing training programmes for handlers. A new...
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Fellowship to provide new approaches to equine grass sickness
The cause of equine grass sickness remains unknown. Researchers to engage with vets and horse owners to develop sample biobank....