Room all set-up and ready for our Theory Entrance exam at ARU Writtle Equine Training and Development Centre
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We will be holding a DEFRA/RCVS approved Category 2 Theory course and exam from 22nd to 24th July 2024.
If you would like to know more about this exam, please feel free to contact us on info@wwaed.org for more information.
💛🐴 Did you know EIDS has a strangles information sheet for horse owners?
🔹During Strangles Awareness Week it seems timely to share EIDS's information sheet for owners summarising key information about understanding strangles and how to keep our horses safe 🎖️
How can our information sheet help you?
➡️Understand how to spot strangles
➡️Read about key outbreak management plans and vaccinations
➡️See how you can to keep up to date with disease outbreaks
👆 Find it here: equinesurveillance.org/landing/resources/EIDS_spotting_the_signs_of_strangles_040924.pdf
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🌟 Second in our 'Keeping your horse safe this summer' series we have the Yard Essentials ☀️ 🐴
🔹Practicing good hand hygiene: such as washing hands before and after handling horses or their equipment can reduce the risk of transmitting pathogens
🔹Providing and using individual equipment for each horse: helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Shared equipment, such as grooming kits, halters or lead ropes, can act as fomites, carrying pathogens from one horse to another.
🔹Maintaining a visitor log: allows for better traceability and control of who interacts with your horse. In the event of a disease outbreak, having a record of visitors and their contact information enables prompt communication and potentially helps identify the source of the infection.
🔹Having an adequate supply of disinfectants: is essential for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment on your yard. Regularly disinfecting high-touch surfaces, such as stables, water troughs and feed buckets is a great way to help prevent spread of disease. Additionally, being well-stocked with disinfectants ensures prompt response to potential disease outbreaks.
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We held our second DEFRA/RCVS Category 2 Practical exam at Gemini Sports Horses on Tuesday 7th May 2024.
We were supported by veterinarian Simon Hutton of Hutton Equine Ltd. Our Head Steward and Stewards were Kelvin Williams, Ben Woodhouse and Headland Equine Dentistry. Our examiners were Gary Khakhian Equine Dentist and Nat Heal.
A big thank you to all involved for making the day run really smoothly.
We had one very interested spectator!
Equine dentists that are assessed at Category 1 and Category 2 levels, and who benefit from regular CPD, can make such a difference to the life of your horse.
Horses are instinctively a prey animal and will always try to suppress pain. Your horse may not exhibit signs of discomfort, but a check from a WWAED dentist can be beneficial to their wellbeing.
A list of WWAED equine dentists can be found here - wwaed.org.uk/wwaed-directory/
Your horse will thank you.
🌟 Introducing a new four-part series from EIDS: Keeping your horse safe this summer ☀️
🐴 Starting with the horse essentials:
🔹Vaccination: is an effective preventive tool against disease and an additional tool to help protect your horse
🔹No signs of disease: Keep a close eye on your horse for any sign of illness, including nasal discharge or coughing. Isolate your horse and promptly call your vet to investigate to stop further spread
🔹Keep a degree of separation from unfamiliar horses as an extra step to reduce disease transmission
🔹Temperature checking: Monitor your horse's temperature daily to check for any signs of fever which could indicate infection. Early detection is key to prompt treatment
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On Tuesday 16th April 2024, we held our latest DEFRA/RCVS approved category 2 exam at Dodderhill Equestrian. We were supported by Jenny from Tenbury Veterinary Services.
Head Steward and stewards on the day were Chris Oliver - Centaur Equine Dentistry, Charlie Brown International Equine Dental Services Cat 2 Qualified and Headland Equine Dentistry. The examiners were Gary Khakhian Equine Dentist and Nat Heal and the invigilator was Steve Goode.
The facilities were excellent and the exam ran smoothly. I would like to thank everybody who made this day a success.
Lastly, I have to mention the young horse who managed to sleep while all the hubbub went on around him.
Our next Category 2 exam will be held in Eggborough on 7th May 2024.
EIDS is proud to support Strangles Awareness Week 💛🐴
With less than 4 weeks to go, Strangles Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness and openness around the infectious equine disease, Strangles. Anyone can get involved, it's free and simple - show your support for horses by helping us spread the word, not the disease. 🦠🐴
Because every horse can get Strangles, and every person can make a difference!🌍💚
🗓️ Strangles Awareness Week, 6-12th May 2024 🗓️
#StranglesAwarenessWeek2024 #SAW2024 #EquineHealth #EquineVet #VeterinaryScience #UniversityOfCambridge #VeterinaryEpidemiology #InfectiousDisease #EquineInfectiousDiseaseSurveillance #EquineInfectiousDisease
⚠️ Sycamore seedling reminder 🌱
As we embrace spring, it's crucial to be mindful of the emergence of sycamore seedlings. Despite their unassuming appearance, sycamore seedlings pose significant risks to horses.
Sycamore seedlings are associated with Atypical Myopathy (AM), a serious and often fatal condition in horses. AM occurs when horses ingest sycamore seeds or seedlings which contain Hypoglycin-A (HGA), a toxin that disrupts muscle function. The onset of AM is rapid, with mortality rates ranging from 56-61%.
👁️ Keep a vigilant eye on your fields for sycamore seedlings. If you spot any, take action immediately:
➡️ Remove sycamore seedlings from pastures.
➡️ Consult your vet if you suspect your horse has ingested sycamore material.
EIDS collaborates with the Université de Liège's Atypical Myopathy Alert Network (AMAG) and reports any cases of AM in our ICC reports.
➡️ If you are interested in reporting cases or receiving alerts on atypical myopathy, please visit our website's 'sign-up' page (equinesurveillance.org/) and look for the University of Liege logo.
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How can we work together to prevent the spread of infectious disease? 🤔
Introducing the four '-ates'!
💉VaccinATE -> vaccination is an effective preventive tool against disease and its performance is monitored using disease surveillance
⚠️ IsolATE -> Isolating animals moving on to new premises or after periods away helps prevent introduction of infectious diseases
🔍InvestigATE -> Investigating animals with clinical signs to confirm disease. 🌡️ Routine temperature taking is also a simple but effective early warning system for many infectious diseases
🗨️CommunicATE -> Communicating when disease is confirmed raises awareness, ensures others can take appropriate action and facilitates disease tracking and monitoring of vaccine effectiveness
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