Britain's Animal Health Trust (AHT) is set to shutter its doors forever. A nonprofit organization dedicated to veterinary and scientific research, the AHT has undertaken extensive disease surveillance work around the world. The Trust has virus and bacteria isolates that date back 50 years and it holds DNA samples for every registered Thoroughbred in Britain. The Trust has also completed cutting-edge research on equine sarcoid treatment and the use of HDR brachytherapy to address equine cancer.
The AHT board of trustees reported that they were unable to secure funding to make the organization viable long term and that additional announcements would be forthcoming. The AHT was established by Dr. Reginald Wooldridge in 1942 and has offered veterinary services to cats, dogs and horses since its inception. The staff included scientists, veterinarians, nurses and support staff.
The board began indicating in March that the organization was facing financial struggles and began exploring reorganization options, including closing its small animal and equine practices.
Though financial donations were offered, the board noted that it needed longer-term, substantial funding options to remain functioning. They reported that they would feel dishonest if they accepted the donations and were still forced to close.
Read the AHT full statement here.
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