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ViVet to host student innovation competition

The RCVS’ innovation initiative, ViVet, as part of the Vet Futures project, is to host its first student innovation competition this year titled, ‘What’s your big idea?’, ahead of the initiative’s second Innovation Symposium in October.

Pre-race examinations of all runners at the 2019 Randox Health Grand National Festival

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the pre-race examination and trot-up that horses entered in the Foxhunter, Topham and the Grand National Steeple Chases have previously undergone, will this year be extended to all runners in all races at The Randox Health Grand National Festival 2019.

Don your lycra, the BEVA Cycle Sportive is back for 2019

The BEVA Cycle Sportive is back! Join us to cover one hundred miles of West Berkshire (shorter routes available) and raise money for some good causes. Choose from three routes: 40, 75 or 100 miles.

BEVA Trust volunteer Sanne Minnema helps to improve the health, welfare and productivity of working animals in Gambia

Sanne Minnema heads out to the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust to follow on from the successful visit in December by Sara Fleck and Christine Fuchs. 

Sell out success for National Equine Forum

A packed auditorium of over 200 delegates, together with an international live stream audience of more than 1200 from around the world, enjoyed a day of knowledge sharing and animated debate at this year’s National Equine Forum, held in London last week.

Facts on horse and rider fitness fascinate at National Equine Forum

The latest knowledge and know how on horse and rider fitness and equine stereotypical behaviours was enthusiastically received by a packed audience at the National Equine Forum afternoon session on 7th March 2019. More than 1200 people around the world also watched the event via live stream. The highly educational content attracted 14 students and lecturers from four UK equestrian colleges.

BHA Notice: Altrenogest Update

The BHA have published a notice regarding their position on altrenogest. This update was published on their website and sent directly to vets and trainers on the 8 March 2019.

Management of hormone related poor performance in competition horses

Susan Salter is an equine veterinarian with experience in the fields of Thoroughbred and sports horse stud medicine. She works with Donnington Grove Veterinary Group in Newbury, who have a specialised stud medicine team, as well as a large race horse client base. Seeing where both niche areas of equine practice converge following the recent ban of altrenogest by the BHA, she would like to provide you with alternative options for the management of hormone related poor performance in competition horses. 

Nominations for the Veterinary Achievement Award for the AHT UK Equestrian Awards 2019

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is proud to have an open call for nominations for the Veterinary Achievement Award for the AHT UK Equestrian Awards 2019. 

Additional requirements for horses of non-licensed trainers at licensed racecourses

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are currently communicating the important update detailed below to raceday staff, racecourse staff and all unlicensed trainers with entries for Hunter Chases next week.

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