EQUINE euthanasia is “absolutely” a treatment option and a positive welfare decision, experts agreed, as they spoke on how and when to make the call. Vet Suzanne Green and field officer Penny Baker spoke at a World Horse Welfare webinar on end-of-life decisions on 13 April. Key themes were the importance of having a plan […]
An exhibition of art celebrating the role of horses in The Queen’s life is opening this summer to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The collection of paintings by British artist Jeremy Houghton will be on display at the Osborne Studio Gallery in London from 6-11 June. The show, titled All The Queen’s horses, covers Her […]
A simplified survey has been developed following the launch of government consultation seeking public views on equine identification and traceability in England.
and it s going to be fascinating to see how it plays out. they ve been so dominant, but so close. in four years of football and 144 games, there s one point between them. this year, one will lift the trophy with the fans back in to see it. it means so much to both of them in football s great modern rivalry. joe lynskey, bbc news. eclair surf has become the second equine fatality at the grand national, following discorama on saturday. trainer emma lavelle said the horse suffered a traumatic head injury during the race. it s the first time two horses have died in the grand national for ten years, after which safety changes were brought in. james given, director of equine health and welfare at the british horseracing authority, said safety in the sport was an ever evolving commitment and that every incident this week will be reviewed. horse welfare and safety is always obviously at the forefront of