Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) is the peak professional body representing equine veterinarians in Australia. Founded in 1971 as a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), EVA provides continuing professional development (CPD), professional…
The South African Equine Veterinary Association (SAEVA) is the national professional body representing equine veterinarians in South Africa. Operating as a special interest group of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA), SAEVA supports equine practitioners…
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is the UK’s professional body for equine veterinary professionals, providing continuing professional development (CPD), clinical guidance, scientific publishing, and professional leadership for equine vets in Britain and internationally. Founded…
The Irish Equine Veterinary Association (IEVA) is the official professional body for equine veterinary professionals in Ireland, providing continuing professional development (CPD), advocacy, leadership, and professional support for vets working with horses. What Is the…
The German Equine Veterinary Association (GPM) is Germany’s leading professional organisation for equine veterinarians and one of the most influential equine veterinary bodies in Europe. Known in German as Gesellschaft für Pferdemedizin e.V., the GPM…
You’ve just told me where you want your career to go. Thank you for sharing your goals and challenges in the questionnaire. Here’s the truth I wish more veterinary professionals heard early in their careers:…
The term Mid-Level Practitioner (MLP) – also called a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) – is no longer theoretical in veterinary medicine. In 2025, Colorado became the first U.S. state to formally authorise this role, allowing…
The AAEP Convention 2026 is the largest equine veterinary conference in the world, bringing together thousands of equine veterinarians for five days of continuing education, networking, and industry innovation. Held from December 7–11, 2026 in…
Most mixed and equine practice owners don’t suffer from a lack of knowledge. They suffer from knowing too much and still feeling overwhelmed. They’re exceptional veterinarians, but their clinics are running on urgency rather than…
I’ve asked myself this question more times than I can count, especially in my early years of practice. Would I trust myself with my own horse? On a good day? Maybe.On a bad day? I’m…
Fracture risk in Thoroughbred racehorses remains one of the most devastating and emotionally challenging problems in equine veterinary clinical practice. Despite advances in training protocols, track design, and veterinary oversight, catastrophic fractures in racehorses continue…
ANZCVS Membership is one of the most searched – and least clearly explained – postgraduate pathways in equine veterinary education. Many veterinarians quietly ask the same question: is ANZCVS Membership actually worth it? Worth the…
This interpretation framework reflects referral-level radiological assessment used in equine lameness practice, including case review, second-opinion reporting, and longitudinal follow-up of sport horses. Reviewed against current reference standards and updated to reflect contemporary equine diagnostic…
This interpretation framework reflects referral-level radiological assessment used in equine lameness practice and aligns with published standards and clinical teaching in advanced equine diagnostic imaging. The navicular bone is a sesamoid bone, comprised of compact…
This article is written for practicing equine veterinarians and reflects specialist-level interpretation of navicular radiographs used in referral and ambulatory practice in equine diagnostic imaging. It assumes familiarity with diagnostic analgesia, radiographic positioning, and equine…