NEW EQUINE WELFARE COMPENDIUM LAUNCHED
NEW EQUINE WELFARE COMPENDIUM LAUNCHED The National Equine Welfare Council has launched the third edition of the Equine Industry Welfare Guidelines Compendium at this year's British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress in Birmingham. This third edition reflects the significant changes in animal welfare legislation as well as improved scientific knowledge of welfare issues. Whilst previous editions were used extensively in supporting welfare investigations and legal proceedings, the new edition is designed to assist anyone responsible for the welfare of horses, ponies and donkeys in meeting their obligations under the new welfare legislation in England, Wales and Scotland. NEWC Chairman and Head of Welfare at Redwings, Nicolas de Brauwere MRCVS, says: "The Compendium is designed to underpin the Codes of Practice for the Welfare of Equines by providing a greater level of detail and information to enable people to understand how they can best meet the needs of the equines under their care."
The Compendium was funded, written and produced by the industry, with the full support of Defra and HRH The Princess Royal. |  |
It has been made available to the public for no more than the cost of postage. Uptake so far has been very strong, in particular by equine educational institutions such as the vet schools. The industry is keen to also see the Compendium in the hands of horse owners and others responsible for the day to day care of equines.
President of BEVA, Chris House said, "The Compendium is an excellent tool as a reference to assist in raising equine welfare standards nationwide."
For your free copy of the Compendium, contact NEWC on 01926 866655 or by emailing NEWC on info@newc.co.uk
Added on: 23/09/09.
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