Useful Links

 

British Equine Veterinary Association "Best of care" has general information on purchasing a horse or pony, insurance, worming, vaccination, foot and dental care and euthanasia.

There is also a list of "equine dental technicians" who have passed the BEVA/BVDA examinations.

The Scottish Agricultural College The section on services for farmers and rural businesses contains information on Sheep and Goat Health Schemes
Horserace Betting Levy Board Visit the Science and Education section to find the codes of practice on contagious diseases which affect breeding horses and guidelines on strangles.

Defra Covers a wide range of topics including business advice to farmers, tuberculosis, ragwort and horse passports.
  Redwings Horse Sanctuary Redwings Horse Sanctuary was established in 1984 and today has grown to be the largest horse charity in the UK, working to save horses, ponies, donkeys and mules whose future would otherwise be bleak. The Charity is based in Norfolk and has Oxhill Rescue Centre based in Warwickshire.
  Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the UK. Its role is:

To safeguard the health and welfare of animals committed to veterinary care through the regulation of the educational, ethical and clinical standards of the veterinary profession, thereby protecting the interests of those dependent on animals and assuring public health.

To act as an impartial source of informed opinion on animal health and welfare issues and their interaction with human health

Avonvale Veterinary Centres Avonvale Veterinary Centres is a 4 site small animal practice based in Warwickshire. Often confused with Avonvale Veterinary Practice Ltd, they do not treat horses or farm animals but would be happy to advice on small animal veterinary care.
  Central Horse News Your local equestrian magazine/website dedicated to the horse enthusiast which is produced by horse enthusiasts. Here you can find out about events, stockists, products to be bought and sold, even subscribe to our printed magazine.
  Worshipful Company of Farriers The membership of the Worshipful Company of Farriers consists of craft farriers, veterinary surgeons and an amalgam of persons committed to the welfare of the Horse and the continuing of the craft.
  Zoo Ost Limited

All Aspects of Osteopathic care for people, animals and birds.