significantly. EquiBioSafe will make it even easier for everyone involved with horses to prevent infectious disease and help keep our horses safe. The App is already being very well received and, in addition to our main target area of Europe, we’ve already seen downloads from North American, Asia and Latin America.” Trainer Jim Boyle continued: “The EquiBioSafe app is a really handy resource for racehorse trainers. It brings together the NTF codes with other information on equine infectious disease straight to your phone. It will help trainers comply with vaccine and disease reporting regulations and the ability to instantly update the app information if new disease challenges hit the UK is an unique advantage.” The free EquiBioSafe App is available now for iPhones and iPads from iTunes at . An android version will be available shortly. Alternatively, the full Codes of Practice will continue to be available online in PDF, print ready format, should users wish to produce a printed version. Further details on recent and current research on equine infectious diseases are available at . The launch of the App is supported by a free online eBEVA seminar by Dr Richard Newton on biosecurity for equine premises , together with a biosecurity guidelines checklist poster for yard tackrooms. For further information contact Annie Dodd, HBLB Grants Manager, , 020 7504 4014. ENDS Note to editors The Horserace Betting Levy Board is a statutory body operating in accordance with the provisions of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (as amended). Its purpose is to assess and collect monetary contributions from bookmakers via a levy, which it distributes for the improvement of horseracing and breeds of horses, and for the advancement of veterinary science and education. The outcomes of HBLB-funded work are published in peer reviewed scientific journals and lay summaries are available at . +44 1986 784562 +44 7768 958911 Media contact: Bright Bay Consulting
significantly. EquiBioSafe will make it even easier for everyone involved with horses to prevent infectious disease and help keep our horses safe. The App is already being very well received and, in addition to our main target area of Europe, we’ve already seen downloads from North American, Asia and Latin America.” Trainer Jim Boyle continued: “The EquiBioSafe app is a really handy resource for racehorse trainers. It brings together the NTF codes with other information on equine infectious disease straight to your phone. It will help trainers comply with vaccine and disease reporting regulations and the ability to instantly update the app information if new disease challenges hit the UK is an unique advantage.” The free EquiBioSafe App is available now for iPhones and iPads from iTunes at . An android version will be available shortly. Alternatively, the full Codes of Practice will continue to be available online in PDF, print ready format, should users wish to produce a printed version. Further details on recent and current research on equine infectious diseases are available at . The launch of the App is supported by a free online eBEVA seminar by Dr Richard Newton on biosecurity for equine premises , together with a biosecurity guidelines checklist poster for yard tackrooms. For further information contact Annie Dodd, HBLB Grants Manager, , 020 7504 4014. ENDS Note to editors The Horserace Betting Levy Board is a statutory body operating in accordance with the provisions of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (as amended). Its purpose is to assess and collect monetary contributions from bookmakers via a levy, which it distributes for the improvement of horseracing and breeds of horses, and for the advancement of veterinary science and education. The outcomes of HBLB-funded work are published in peer reviewed scientific journals and lay summaries are available at . Media contact: Bright Bay Consulting +44 1986 784562 +44 7768 958911
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