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Feedback Sought on Equine Trading Scheme
Consultation launched on voluntary registration scheme for trading horses.

The Equine Disease Coalition has launched a consultation seeking views on a proposal for a voluntary registration scheme for trading horses.

It is hoped that the Voluntary Equine Animals Trading Scheme will raise standards of animal health and welfare in the horse industry, leading to greater assurance when purchasing equines. There is also the implication that it could help improve levels of preparation in case of a major equine disease outbreak in the country.

The EDC was established in 2010 and comprises representatives from the Animal Health Trust, the British Equine Veterinary Association, Cambridge university, Defra, the Horse Trust, the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare.

Keith Meldrum, a veterinary consultant at World Horse Welfare, said: "This is a very exciting project and we are looking forward to receiving some interesting feedback from both traders and the horse owning public."

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk