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Animals in performance sport working group

The Animals in performance sport working group has been convened by the ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Policy Committee to develop a position on animals in performance sport.

Find out more information aboutÌýthe working group's scope and remit.Ìý

Members

  • Esther Skelly-Smith (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ NI Branch President) –ÌýChair
  • Malcolm Morley (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ SVP) –ÌýÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Officer representative
  • Mel Walsh (ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Policy & Public Affairs Officer) -ÌýSecretaryÌý
  • Julie Gibson – Policy Committee
  • Emily Craven – EWAP
  • Colin Gilbert - EWAP
  • Rachel Murray – Equine Vet
  • Heather Bacon – Dean of Veterinary Medicine, University of Central Lancashire
  • Imogen Burrows– BEVA
  • Kim Wells – Global Animal Welfare
  • Dierdre Carson – Equine Vet and Former BEVA President
  • Barry Johnson – Horse Welfare Board
  • Kate O’Sullivan – BSAVA
  • Hazel Bentall - Society of Greyhound Vets
  • Sarah Cochrane – Greyhound Vet
  • Jane Williams – Horse Welfare Foundation
  • Sam Gaines - RSPCA

Meeting minutes

Our first meeting took place on 14 June. Further dates to be confirmed.Ìý

The group are using the information gathered from their discussions to develop a policy position.

Contact

We welcome comments via our Policy & Public Affairs Officer, Mel Walsh

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