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Redwings named Charity of the Year
The event, which celebrates professionals and businesses in the equestrian community, is in its second year.
Charity wins Equestrian Business Award.

The Equestrian Business Awards has named Redwings Horse Sanctuary as the Charity of the Year.

Held at The Village Hotel in Nottingham on Saturday 29 October, the Equestrian Business Awards, celebrated professionals and businesses in the equestrian community and industry.

With almost 17,000 nominations across 19 categories, the judges selected Redwings Horse Sanctuary as Charity of the Year following nominations by the public, interviews, references and mystery shops.

Lynn Cutress, speaking on behalf of Redwings, celebrated the award: “We are absolutely thrilled to be the first winners of this category, which was introduced to the Equestrian Business Awards this year.

“Thank you so much to those who nominated us, to the organisers and a special mention to the runners-up, Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue.

“We’re very grateful to our wonderful staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to care for the horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in our care 365 days a year and this award is dedicated to them.”

The full list of winners can be seen on the Equestrian Business Awards website.

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.