VMD relaxes restrictions on flunixin in response to vet pressure
BEVA has welcomed the news that the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed its recently imposed restrictions on the sale of the essential equine pain killer, flunixin by allowing the release of stock from manufacturers. This action will, in t
Blue Cross comment on Dressage NZ’s ruling on over-tight nosebands
Rosie Mogford, Blue Cross senior horse rehoming manager, said: “Blue Cross welcomes the news from Dressage New Zealand who are reported to be ruling to prevent over-tightening of horses’ nosebands in competition. Our charity believes...
‘Perfect storm’ has heightened Atypical Myopathy risk warns BEVA
Bare pastures and potential hay shortages, coupled with early transatlantic storms blowing seeds from laden sycamore trees, have created the ‘perfect storm’ to increase the risks of atypical myopathy for grazing horses, warns the...
Ground-breaking book aims to help riders Move Well to Ride Well
A ground-breaking book, Biomechanics for the Equestrian - Move Well to Ride Well, containing information that has not been shared with the equestrian industry before, aims to help riders improve their own movement to...
SPILLERS™ funds PhD student to advance laminitis research
SPILLERS™, via the brand’s science arm THE WALTHAM™ Equine Studies Group, is assisting with funding a PhD student to support research into evidence-based biomarkers to help identify animals at risk of developing pasture-associated laminitis....
Equestrian Employers Conference 2020
The Equestrian Employees Association (EEA) is delighted to announce that the inaugural Equestrian Employers Conference, sponsored by KBIS and Baileys Horse Feeds, will take place on 25 February 2020.
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