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Don’t forget the National Equine Health Survey

15th November 2011

Don’t miss your chance to take part in this week’s National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) to make sure you do your bit to help the future healthcare of horses in the UK. You could also win a professional photoshoot for you and your horse and become the face of NEHS 2012.

The National Equine Health Survey, which was launched by The Blue Cross and the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) a year ago, is conducted twice-yearly, with the latest wave running this week, 14 to 20 November 2011.

All keepers and owners of equines are urged to participate and their details will remain anonymous. It’s very quick and easy to complete and should only take around five minutes.

Blue Cross education officer Kerry Doyle said: “We had the biggest response ever to the last NEHS survey in May, with over 1,000 people submitting information about the health of their horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. The more data we have, the more useful it will be to identify trends in equine health, so please take five minutes to go online and get involved.”

The survey assesses the prevalence of common disease syndromes in horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, including lameness, skin problems, weight issues and respiratory disease, providing invaluable information for the veterinary profession and wider animal welfare industry. As the surveys continue, data can be compared and contrasted and the information used to guide experts on those equine health concerns that may benefit from further research or increased awareness.

All survey participants will be entered into a fabulous Blue Cross prize draw to become the face of the NEHS 2012. They will win a professional photoshoot with their horse and the pictures will be used on posters and leaflets to promote next year’s survey. They will also win a beautiful horseshoe necklace from the Pawprints jewellery range.

To take part in the survey simply log on to www.bluecross.org.uk/NEHS any time between 14-20 November 2011. For further information email NEHS@bluecross.org.uk.

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