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Latest equine disease report released
There were 72 UK cases of atypical myopathy between January 1 and November 12 this year. Defra/AHT/BEVA report provides a...
Severe lameness ‘common’ in working donkeys
More than 42 million horses and 95 per cent of the world’s donkeys are found in developing countries. Research findings...
New laminitis projects planned for 2015
Laminitis is estimated to affect around 15 per cent of UK horses and ponies. Studies will explore the impact of diet...
Scientists develop alternative test for horse meat
The horse meat scandal of 2013 was sparked by the discovery of horse meat in a number of supermarket meat...
Vets asked for views on hoof trimming
Recent years have seen an expansion in the number of individuals offering a growing breadth of equine healthcare services. Defra...
MPs back new fly-grazing laws
"It is clear that the number of horses being left to graze on private land has grown significantly in recent...
World Horse Welfare hosts ‘value of horses’ Conference
Horses are valued as working horses, sport competitors and as much loved family pets. Conference opened by HRH The Princes...
Equine neonatology
Bettina's article discusses some of the most common conditions affecting foals of this age group, including brief discussion of treatments…...
The perils of being an equine vet
This article talks about the results of a survey commissioned by BEVA and conducted by leading medical professionals… ...
Charity welcomes completion of independent review
Paul Jepson has joined the charity as welfare consultant. Former BEVA president joins organisation as welfare consultant Findings have been...