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Vets have a key role in changing owner behaviour

VETS can play a key role in changing owners’ behaviour around horse welfare decisions.

Human behaviour change was a key topic at the British Equine Veterinary Association's Congress (13–16 September), during which Sarah Freeman of the University of Nottingham gave a plenary lecture on “Changing hearts and minds”.

Professor Freeman highlighted five key welfare concerns: lack of biosecurity, delayed

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