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World Horse Welfare receives funding boost
Behind many welfare issues are owners who are struggling.

Equine charity gains Movement for Good Award.

World Horse Welfare, international equine welfare charity, has announced that it has been chosen to receive a £10,000 Movement for Good Award.

Awarded by SEIB Insurance Brokers and the Benefact Group, the award will support the organisation's Horse Owner Support Project.

The project, designed to support owners with reported welfare concerns who are struggling with mental or physical ill health, financial or age-related difficulties, has been created in response to the number of vulnerable or struggling horse owners the charity comes across.

World Horse Welfare field officers respond to welfare concerns around the country, have discovered that many owners they visit are isolated, and require social support in order to keep their horses.

Roly Owers, CEO of World Horse Welfare, explained the impact the grant will have on the project: “This grant will advance our project to raise awareness that assistance is available and will help us reach vulnerable owners in need of practical support and advice. 

“By offering early intervention, we aim to prevent situations unravelling and reaching crisis point.” 

A number of resources will be provided by the project, including creating materials to share the message of available help and keeping the field officers on the road and responding to requests.

 

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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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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.