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AHT video series champions ridden horse welfare
Recognising Subtle Lameness is a four-part video series presented by AHT equine orthopaedic specialist Sue Dyson.

 

A series of educational videos aimed at helping riders, owners, trainers and vets recognise pain and lameness in horses have been produced by Equitopia in collaboration with the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Recognising Subtle Lameness is a four-part video series presented by AHT equine orthopaedic specialist Sue Dyson. Each episode gives the viewer clear, practical guidance on how to identify pain and brings to life key findings from Dr Dyson’s studies.

The videos have already clocked up almost 100,000 views and
can be found at https://youtu.be/0lPvyxzSER0 https://youtu.be/VDvzKV8H4XQ and https://youtu.be/QUzvYluYsSo. Video four will be released later this month. 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."