A five-episode educational video series on essential care for thoroughbreds has been launched on Breeders' Day at Sandown Park by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. The goal is to raise awareness of the high standards of welfare in the sector, while also providing guidelines on good practice. Topics covered include an overview of equine health parameters, paddock checks for horses on stud farms, transportation of mares and foals, care of the older horse and body condition scoring. The series is free to view for those who register on the TBA's online learning platform TB-Ed. The video series will be supported by the publication of comprehensive equine welfare guidelines later this month.
TBA Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said, “As our members will be aware, equine welfare runs through the heart of the TBA's objectives and workstreams, with support of veterinary research projects, distribution of guidance materials and provision of educational courses for industry participants.
“We are delighted to be launching them on Breeders' Day at Sandown Park racecourse which celebrates the thoroughbred breeding industry as part of National Racehorse Week.
“Raising awareness of the high standard of equine care and continuing to promote best practice within the industry is very much a key priority for us. These overview videos will support the TBA's Equine Welfare Guidelines for the Thoroughbred Breeding Sector, which will be published soon. I would like to express my thanks to all of the contributors who helped deliver this important project.”
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