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Standards for equine dental treatment
National Occupational Standards set for equine dentists

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT) have set regular standards for equine dental treatment.

National Occupational Standards (NOS) for equine dental treatment will make it safer and easier for owners to source the most suitable dental treatment for their horses.

The two associations have worked alongside other organisations, including the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), British Veterinary Association (BVA), the WorldWide Association of Equine Dentistry (WWAED) and Lantra to develop the standards.

Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA), all equine dental care currently should only be carried out by veterinary surgeons. However, the new NOS will allow equine dental technicians the freedom to work within the law under an Exemption Order.

It is hoped that the NOS will be formalised by Lantra in early 2013.

BEVA President Keith Chandler said: "After many years of working closely with the BAEDT on the continuing education and qualification of its members, we are thrilled that progress is finally being made towards an Exemption Order."

Martin Brookes, equine dental technician and member of WWAED, said: "This will be a really important step forward for responsible equine dental technicians. It will further improve the working relationships between [equine dental technicians] and vets and help to protect the welfare of the horse."

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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DAERA to reduce BVD 'grace period'

DAERA has reminded herd keepers of an upcoming reduction to the 'grace period' to avoid BVD herd restrictions.

From 1 May 2025, herd keepers will have seven days to cull any BVD positive or inconclusive animals to avoid restrictions being applied to their herd.

It follows legislation introduced on 1 February, as DAERA introduces herd movement restrictions through a phased approach. Herd keepers originally had 28 days to cull BVD positive or inconclusive animals.

DAERA says that, providing herd keepers use the seven-day grace period, no herds should be restricted within the first year of these measures.

Additional measures, which will target herds with animals over 30 days old that haven't been tested for BVD, will be introduced from 1 June 2025.

More information is available on the DAERA website.