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Anewpan-industry group,thefirstof itskind worldwide, hasbeen formed to tackletheincreasingthreat that wormer resistanceposes to horsehealthandtheequine industry. TopridersPiggy March,MiriHackettandAnna BridgesgatheredattheNational EquineShow, Birmingham 4thMarch2023withCANTER representatives to supportthe launchofthisnewinitiative.

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•FREE vetapproved advicefromour friendlySQPs the message aboutparasite resistance alongsidepassionate colleagues from across the sectors was a real buzz. The only way we willtackle this serious issue is by working together to inspire change CANTERhas already createda lot ofmomentum in this area andit encourages hope for the future that we can really make a difference andthroughit, to safeguardthe healthofour horses ”

Termed CANTER to communicate theurgencyofits crusade, ControllingANTiparasitic resistanceinEquines Responsibly brings together voluntary representation from thewidest reachesofthesector. Theseincludeleading experts inthefieldacrossprescribers, diagnosticproviders,pharmaceutical companies,tradeorganisations, technical experts,horse owners, charities,andpolicymakers.All recognisethecritical consequences ofantiparasitic resistanceandthe need forcoordinatedaction to slow thedevelopmentandmaintain efficacyofourlimitedtreatments.

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The campaignurges horse owners to considertheirhorse’ssusceptibility to parasiteinfectionusingthe CANTERacronym: Clinicalhistory, Age Profile, Numberofhorses, Test resultsand Environment to give an overallparasite Riskprofile.

Then to assess ahorse’sparasite riskprofileusingthequick, easy to followtable to categorisethem intoLOW,MEDIUMorHIGHrisk ofinfectionanddisease.Having anindicationofthiswillgiveuseful information to discusswith your prescriberandhelp to developan ongoingparasitecontrolplan forthe horses in your care.Rememberthat lowriskdoesnotmeannorisk!

WestgateLabsisproud to support CANTER;DirectorClaireShandsits onthe Core SteeringGroupand currently co-leadsthe Communications Sub-GroupwhileKristy Hodgsonisa memberoftheDiagnosticSub-Group.

“It’s really exciting to see the fruits ofa lot ofhardworkbecome a reality! Standing shoulder to shoulder to share

At itsoutsetthegroupare prioritising four strandsofactivity; Best PracticeGuidelineswillbe publishedbeforetheendof2023 to giveprescribersevidence-based guidanceandinformationon sustainable,responsible,andpractical strategiesforparasitecontrolin equines. Faecalegg countguidancewill beproduced to informprotocolson collecting,processing,andinterpreting the resultsandpromoteeffective use ofdiagnosticandmonitoring tools. Aresearcharmhasbeen formed to identifyknowledgegapsand opportunitiesand acommunication strategyisbeingdeveloped to disseminatethisinformation.

Formoreinformationvisit www.canterforhorses.org.uk

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NaomidePennington

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Naomi is an RCVS Recognised AdvancedPractitionerin EquineInternalMedicine. Sheleads thestudteamand AI service, with particularinterests in studand foal medicine, gastroenterology, ophthalmology andcardiology.She routinelyperforms gastroscopiesandis an experienced colic surgeon.

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EmilyDouglas

Emily completedherinternship atAvonvalebefore gainingexperienceinall aspects of artificial insemination at Twemlows, as well asworkinginambulatory practice. Emilyholds acertificate in AdvancedVeterinary Practice andhas akeeninterestinlamenessandpoorperformance.

CarysMorgan

BVSc MRCVS

Carys hasworkedinequinepracticesincegraduating fromthe University of Liverpoolin 2018. Sheenjoysall aspects of first opinion work butisparticularly interested in sports horsemedicine,lamenessand wounds. Outsideof work Caryscompetesinequestrianvaulting andispart of the British team. Sheisusually tailed on her callsby herborder collie, Ginny.

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ClaireMaher

BVetMedCertAVP (ESO)MRCVS

Claire is an RCVS RecognisedAdvancedPractitionerin Equine Orthopaedic Surgery, leading theorthopaedic anddiagnosticimaging teamsandhasa keen interest in lamenessand poor performanceinvestigation.Sheis an experiencedequinevet whoperforms alarge number of pre-purchaseexaminations(vettings).

LauraHart BVM&SCertAVP MRCVS

Before joiningAvonvale, Laura served in theBritish Armywithtours of IraqandAfghanistan andinLondon (Household CavalryMounted Regiment). Lauraholdsa certificate in AdvancedVeterinary Practiceandhasa particularpassionforequinedentistry.

MarikaSodano DVM MRCVS

Marikagraduated in 2019 fromUniversityofNaples, workedin Kuwait andItalybeforerelocating totheUK. Afterworkingina Derbyshire mixedpractice,she decided tofocusonequine only andcompleted an18-month internship at abusyequinereferralhospital.Her main interests are studmedicine andanaesthesia andshehas startedher certificate in Stud Medicine withthe University of Liverpool.