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London International Horse Show CPD events announced
Each day will provide six hours of CPD.

BEVA will be running two days of seminars.

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) will run a new two-day CPD programme at ExCel, London, this December to coincide with the first two full days of the London International Horse Show.

The first day of the programme, to be held on Thursday, 14 December, will look at approaches to understanding and managing complex cases of unsoundness.

The following day will focus on championing soundness and will consider how veterinary practices can apply the expertise of professionals working in elite equestrian sport.

Speakers will include: Liz Brown, who was veterinary lead for the London 2012 Olympics and the subsequent Rio Olympics; Ben Benson, a Master Farrier who was lead farrier at two Olympic Games; and Master Sadler Mark Fisher, who works on British Equestrian's World Class Programme.

David Mountford, BEVA chief executive, said: “We were approached by the organisers of London International Horse Show with the opportunity to run a seminar during the event and we jumped at the chance.

“The show hosts the UK’s most important equestrian competitions in show jumping, dressage and driving and I am sure there will be a strong demand for places on the programme in such an exciting environment. It’s hard to think of a better venue for our veterinary community to get together during the Christmas period.”

Simon Brooks-Ward, event director at the London International Horse Show, said: “I am delighted that BEVA will be running this two-day programme during the Show.

“ExCeL gives us the opportunity to grow the show and offer opportunities to all facets of the equestrian community. Our aim is to bring everyone together at Christmas and this is an important step in achieving our goal.”

Full details of both the first day and the second day of the programme can be found on the BEVA website.

 

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.