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National Equine Forum details released
The 31st National Equine Forum will take place in London on Thursday, 2 March.
The event will be available to attend in-person and virtually.

Details for the 31st National Equine Forum, covering the latest industry advancements in science, health, welfare and sport, have been released.

Taking place in London on Thursday, 2 March 2023 and via livestream, the popular event will cover a diverse array of topics presented by expert speakers, including leading vets, industry professionals and government ministers.

Among the topics covered by the programme will include 'The equine industry in a changing world', including contributions from the Rt Hon Lord Benyon, minister of state for biosecurity, marine and rural Affairs, Defra. 

British Horse Council chair David Mountford will provide an update on health, welfare and traceability initiatives, while Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare, will discuss the public perception of equestrianism.

There will also be an interesting discussion on 'The roles and responsibilities of influencers', exploring the role of media within the equine sector. Social media consultant Rhea Freeman will speak about managing social media and Eleanor Jones, news editor of Horse & Hound, will discuss the impact of print and online publications.

The day will include two quick topical conversations as well as a special interview with Charlie Thornycroft about her work with British Equestrians for Ukraine helping Ukrainian citizens and their animals. 

The winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award will also be announced. 

Both face-to-face and live streaming delegates will be given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of all the main sessions. Further information and tickets are available from the NEF website.

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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."