The National Equine Health Survey

Now in its fourth year, the National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) has become an essential way for owners to help safeguard the future health and welfare of the whole nation's horses. This is reflected by the support of more leading organisations than in the survey's history, including the BEF, BETA, BHS, NEWC, Redwings, the TBA and WHW. They will all be actively encouraging their members to take part.

Organised by Blue Cross, in partnership with BEVA, the NEHS is a quick, easy and anonymous online snapshot survey that records common health issues in horses, directly from horse owners themselves. NEHS data have revealed crucial information about common diseases such as skin problems, lameness, weight issues and colic. The results are shared across the sector to help establish benchmarks for equine health and disease in the UK and define priorities for future research, training and education. The data are also released to equine and veterinary colleges and universities to be used as primary source material.