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New horse, saddle and rider study

Riders called on to help research into saddle slip

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is conducting new research into the relationship between horse, saddle and rider to help improve the health and welfare of ridden horses.

In particular, equine vets at the trust are aiming to improve understanding of why the saddle may persistently slip to one side in some horses.

"Saddle slip is a problem seen in all sorts of horses and ponies and can contribute to back pain and thus impaired performance," says Line Greve, PhD student and co-author of the study.


"Research suggests that 25 per cent of British dressage horses have a history of back-related problems and subsequent reduced performance."
An anonymous online questionnaire has been launched and the AHT is appealing for riders to participate.


The questions cover saddle types, fitting, use and maintenance, as well as previous back-related problems, rider experience and training.


Mr Greve added: "Our preliminary studies involve just over 700 riders but for a more accurate picture we would like to bump this figure up to 1000 plus."


Results are expected to be presented at the Saddle Research Trust Conference in 2014.


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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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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.