Managing horse wellbeing during essential confinement

A new toolkit has been developed to help equine vets and vet nurses manage the behavioural and welfare challenges that horses can experience during confinement, including box rest. ‘Coping with confinement’ is an online resource developed by the British Equine Veterinary Association offering practical, evidence-based guidance to help veterinary teams support horses' behavioural wellbeing alongside their physical recovery when restricted movement or grazing is necessary. With a structured approach to identifying and addressing these challenges, it guides users through the process of creating bespoke confinement plans for individual horses, taking account of the animal's clinical needs and the practical circumstances of its care. This section is compiled using material provided by manufacturers, suppliers and service providers. Inclusion does not imply endorsement. Anyone thinking about buying or making use of any products or services mentioned should do their own research. Those wishing to submit material for possible inclusion should email: vet.innovation@bvajournals.com