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Webinar on managing horses announced
The webinar will focus on issues such as reducing stress and promoting good behaviour.
The event will look at promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Details of the next instalment in the Welfare Wednesday webinar series, hosted by World Horse Welfare, have been released.

On Wednesday, 15 February, equine behaviourists Justine Harrison and Rosa Verwijs will look at the question: ‘Can we promote positive equine behaviour and wellbeing through management?'

There will be a presentation from Harrison on the basic behavioural needs of horses and how problems can arise if their management is restricted. She will also talk about the affects of stress on horses and how it can be reduced through managing their environment.

Harrison will then be joined by Verwijs to answer questions from the audience. The event will be chaired by Sarah Coombs.

The Welfare Wednesday series gives a platform to experts to share their knowledge on important equine issues and provide answers to people’s questions. Recordings of previous webinars from World Horse Welfare, which have looked at topics ranging from biosecurity to weight management, are available to watch on YouTube.

Both of the experts teach at Writtle University College, Essex. Verwijs is senior lecturer in equine behaviour and nutrition there, while Harrison lectures on the Equine Behavioral Science BSc as well as being a certified horse behaviour consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC).

Those interested in attending the webinar can book online. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.