Controlling ANTiparasitic resistance in Equines Responsibly (CANTER)
is a voluntary pan-industry group that works in the interest of the UK equine industry.
CANTER recognises that antiparasitic resistance in equine parasites is a critical health and welfare issue.
Coordinated action is essential to maintain future antiparasitic efficacy and slow the development and spread of Anthelmintic Resistance.
Julia Shrubb is the current chair of CANTER. Core steering group representatives are a pan-industry representation of individuals and organisations with an active interest in the sustainable control of equine parasites. The Group’s membership is currently as follows:
| Organisation | Representative |
| Animal Health Distributors Association | Bryan Lovegrove |
| Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority | Hillary Cowley |
| Animal and Plant Health Agency | PENDING |
| Austin Davis Biologics Ltd | Jacqui Matthews |
| British Equestrian Trade Association | Claire Williams |
| British Equine Veterinary Association | Nicola Housby Skeggs |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd | Esther Rawlinson |
| Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs | Hilary Glasgow |
| EPLA Animalcare Ltd | Diane Gilby |
| MSD Animal Health | PENDING |
| National Office of Animal Health | Lucy Coyne |
| RCVS Knowledge | Tim Mair |
| Royal Pharmaceutical Society | Andrew Cairns |
| The British Horse Society | Lois Unitt |
| Thoroughbred Breeders Association | Victoria Murrell |
| University of Bristol | Laura Peachey |
| Aarhus University | Martin Nielsen |
| University of Liverpool | Jane Hodgkinson |
| VetPartners | Julia Shrubb |
| Vetpol Ltd | Jeremy Johnson |
| Veterinary Medicines Directorate | Jodie Perrett |
| Westgate Labs | Claire Shand |
| World Horse Welfare | Chris Shaw/Rachel Andrews |
| Zoetis | Wendy Talbot |
Aim and objectives
The CANTER core steering group (“the Group”) aims to lead a coordinated approach to antiparasitic use and stewardship to combat AR in equine parasites in the UK. CANTER is supported by the stewardship of RUMA CA&E, who provide governance, financial management, and administrative support and a secretariat to organise Group meetings including circulating the agenda and taking accurate minutes.
The Core Steering Group for CANTER meets at least twice per year. Minutes of meetings and actions on group activity are available to download as .pdfs below:
CANTER Core Steering Group Meeting Minutes:
