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Gill Riley shares his experience of volunteering for BEVA Trust at WEVA 2018

The BEVA Trust sent volunteers to WEVA 2018 to support the conference and provide speakers. Gill Riley talks about her experience.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Statement on behalf of British Racing regarding Government's review of gambling

The Government has published its gambling review which includes the headline announcement that the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) maxiumum stake will be cut from £100 to £2.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Concerns Grow in Europe over Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome

European breeders are becoming increasingly aware of the risks of the inherited autosomal disorder Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS). Many are systematically testing their breeding stallions for the gene. WFFS is caused by a single mutation in lysyl hydroxylase 1 (LHl) gene. The frequency of the mutant gene in Warmbloods appears to be approximately 7.80%.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

The Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) Committee are looking for applicants with expertise in the equine sector

The special edition of the FAnGR Newsletter recently announced the recruitment of three new members for the Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) Committee. In particular we were looking for applicants with expertise in the equine sector, poultry sector or in native breeds.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

RCVS news: Results of the 2018 RCVS Council election announced

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the results of this year’s RCVS Council election, which saw another year of encouraging levels of participation and turnout.

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Major outbreak of equine herpesvirus [EHV] among sport horses in Eastern France

French authorities and the FEI [Federation Equestre Internationale/International Federation for Equestrian Sports] are urging vigilance following a major outbreak of equine herpesvirus [EHV] among sport horses in Eastern France.

Friday, May 11, 2018

BHA notice - Stand-Down Period: Bisphosphonates

The following Rule was brought into effect on 10 August 2017:

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Celebrate Being a Horse Vet at BEVA Congress

This year BEVA Congress will be celebrating all that’s good about being an equine veterinary surgeon so remember to pack your best smile. There’s nowhere else in Europe that gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in more than 90 hours of CPD lectures combined with networking, fabled socials and a vibrant exhibition hall. This year BEVA members’ best-loved equine veterinary conference is being held at the popular ICC in central Birmingham from 12-15 September 2018. The full scientific programme is now online and early bird tickets are available until 4 June.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

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Gill Riley shares his experience of volunteering for BEVA Trust at WEVA 2018

Statement on behalf of British Racing regarding Government's review of gambling

Concerns Grow in Europe over Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome

The Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) Committee are looking for applicants with expertise in the equine sector

RCVS news: Results of the 2018 RCVS Council election announced

Major outbreak of equine herpesvirus [EHV] among sport horses in Eastern France

BHA notice - Stand-Down Period: Bisphosphonates

Celebrate Being a Horse Vet at BEVA Congress

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