Veterinary issues were the focal point for the afternoon session at the inaugural Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI) May 1, which was attended by over 180 delegates from national federations, the veterinary community, the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) and members of the media.

The Forum covered four central themes, delivered by a nine-strong panel headed by John McEwen, BVMS, MRCVS, chair of the FEI Veterinary Committee. The key issues covered were:

• Changes to the 2013 FEI Veterinary Regulations
• Blood during competition
• International movement of horses
• Cloning and Progeny of clones

Changes to 2013 Veterinary Regulations

"This is a significant year, when we have the opportunity to undertake a major review of the FEI Veterinary Regulations," FEI Veterinary Director Graeme Cooke, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, said. "We are looking forward to listening to those who use the Regulations in order to make relevant changes. We will be taking the results of the findings from today’s discussions into tomorrow’s Veterinary Committee meeting and onwards for further dialogue before our General Assembly