Equine Health Week 2022

As part of our commitment to promote the highest standards in welfare, British Equestrian is excited to launch a new initiative in Equine Health Week. Running from 28 November to 4 December 2023, the week will feature educational content across our social media channels from leading veterinary surgeons, many of which sit on British Equestrian’s Equine Infectious Diseases Advisory Group (EIDAG). The week is aimed at everyone who interacts with equines – whether you ride occasionally at a centre, have your own horse or run a bustling yard, everyone has a part to play in the health, wellbeing and welfare of our partners.

Here's what you can expect from the week...

	Disease of the Day	Top tips	Vet talk
Mon 28 Nov	Equine influenza –Richard Newton	Health signs and TPR – Roly Owers	Equine influenza: why do we vaccinate? –Richard Newton
Tues 29 Nov	Strangles – Scott Pirie	Introducing new horses – David Rendle	Equine influenza: the case for six-monthly vaccination – Richard Newton
Weds 30 Nov	Equine herpes virus – Philip Ivens	Biosecurity at home – Celia Marr	The fight against disease: antimicrobial stewardship and antibiotic resistance – Sarah Smith
Thurs 1 Dec	Tetanus – Celia Marr	Pre-competition checks – Philip Ivens	Protecting against parasites: anthelmintic resistance – David Rendle
Fri 2 Dec	Ringworm – David Rendle	Attending equine events – Richard Newton	The case for EHV vaccination – Philip Ivens
Sat 3 Dec	Breeding diseases – James Crabtree	How diseases spread through your yard – British Grooms Association	LAUNCH: venue handbook – Celia Marr
Sun 4 Dec	Exotic diseases – Matthew Robin	Professional visits – Jane Nixon	Round-up of the week