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Equine behaviour consultants listed online
Access registered members of society with new website

It is now easier for horse owners to find a qualified and insured equine behaviour consultant, following the launch of a new website.

The Society of Equine Behaviour Consultants (SEBC) has enabled public access to its registered members, in order to put owners in contact with a suitable professional to help them with riding or handling issues.

On the new website, consultants are categorised according to their academic and vocational qualifications. For example, British Horse Society-registered instructors belong to the highest category, A.

The website follows a rise in demand for professional equine behaviour consultants in recent years, according to the society.

"There is so much misinformation about horse behaviour out there causing unnecessary suffering to horses and accidents resulting in serious injury to people," said Dr Debbie Marsden of SEBC.

"I am delighted that horse owners now have easy access to fully-qualified and insured professionals who put their safety and horse's welfare first."

Commenting that SEBC-registered consultants
bring maximum benefit to both horses and riders, Dr Marsden explained that they work closely with vets, veterinary physiotherapists, saddlers, farriers and instructors.

"SEBC-registered consultants treat each horse and rider as individuals, offering the most practical and cost-effective solution to any challenging behaviour, selecting from all known training methods that are best suited to each partnership's need and preferences."

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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.