Mock foot and mouth outbreak successfully managed by Defra
A simulated foot and mouth exercise in North Yorkshire showed that equestrian activities need not be restricted by another outbreak
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Survey wants to find out all about your horse
A survey has been launched to find out where the UK's horses live and where they travel to
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Defra slammed for lack of swamp fever updates
Owners wanting information about swamp fever outbreaks can sign up for a free disease text alert service. But Animal Health, the part of Defra that operates the service, has omitted to let anyone know about it
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Do your bit to help Defra fight equine diseases with online survey
Defra are collecting information on leisure horses in the UK in case of an outbreak of an infectious equine disease
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Defra minister Jim Paice attends Masters of Foxhounds Association AGM
Jim Paice attended the AGM of the Masters of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) last week — the first time a Defra minister has done so in living memory
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Defra releases details of £162million budget cuts for 2010/2011
Defra must cut spending by 5.5% but cannot say whether this will directly affect the horse world
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New Defra minister welcomed by countryside and farming groups
The appointment of Conservative MP Caroline Spelman as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has been universally welcomed
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Government publishes details of new animal health body
Details of the Government's plans to separate animal health from welfare are now on the Defra website
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Defra issues animal welfare codes for horse owners
Defra has launched its animal welfare codes, including one offering advice for horse owners
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Defra spends £180,000 on redesigning its website
Defra has spent £180,000 on redesigning its website because it was “too brown” and looked “too agricultural”
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Calls for a horse tax rethink
Horse owners must get something for their money if the government plans to charge them a “horse tax” to pay for unexpected disease outbreaks, argues equine industry
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Defra denies police full access to NED
Horsewatch groups and National Equine Database officials are disappointed that Defra refuses to give police full access to the database
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Microchipping rules clarified by Defra
Defra has clarified that any foal born before 1 July that does not already have a passport will need microchipping, under the new passport regulations imposed on 1 August
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Equestrian industry left out of talks on horse tax
Defra has set up a working group with the farming industry to advise the government on animal health policy — but it is unclear yet whether the horse industry will be represented
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Horse owners' opinions sought on plans for new animal health body
Horse owners are being asked for their opinion on Defra's plans to set up a new body to administer animal health policy
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Horse tax plans under fire at Defra roadshows
DEFRA’s plans for a new independent body for animal health in England have been greeted with concern by owners who attended the first of its “consultation roadshows”
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Horse owners urged to attend 'horse tax' meetings
Horse owners are urged to attend a Defra roadshows to find out more on the Government's plan for a new independent body for animal health
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Last chance to comment on equine passport regulations
The Defra consultation period for comments on changes to horse passporting regulations ends on Monday 2 February
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New codes of practice to help prevent animal cruelty
Defra offers practical advice to horse, dog and cat owners
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Horse industry takes control of National Equine Database
The British Equestrian Federation is to continue the development of the internet-based identification, breeding and competition database
