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BHA announce seventh case of morphine
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BHA have received analysis reporting the findings and the trainers involved have been informed.

Two further post-race samples found to contain morphine, bringing total to seven

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has been notified that two further post-race samples, obtained from recent race meetings, have been found to  contain morphine - a prohibited substance on raceday.

The two horses are under the care of two separate trainers. BHA have received analysis reporting the findings and the trainers involved have been informed.

BHA say that they will not make public any information regarding the identity of the horses, trainers or owners until all necessary processes are completed. This includes counteranalysis of respective "B" samples requested by those connected with the horses, and the BHA's own investigations.

In total, seven horses under the care of various trainers have now been reported to show the presence of the drug in their "A" samples.

The BHA have not ruled out the reporting of further positive detections from post-race samples obtained in recent weeks. The authority are continuing to investigate any link between the individual cases and are working closely with the British Equine Trade Association, the National Trainers Federation and the trainers of the horses in question.

Once all processes have been completed, the cases will be put before a disciplinary panel who will consider the matters before deciding what action, if any, should be taken. This may include the disqualification of the horses in question from the relevant races. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.