The Netherlands Equine Veterinary Association (NEVA), known in Dutch as Nederlandse Vereniging voor Paardenpraktici, is the professional body representing equine veterinarians in the Netherlands. NEVA supports Dutch equine practitioners through continuing professional development (CPD), professional…
The Danish Veterinary Association (DDD), known in Danish as Den Danske Dyrlægeforening, is the national professional body representing veterinarians in Denmark. Representing around 4,000 members – approximately 90% of all veterinarians in Denmark – DDD…
The New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association (NZEVA), officially known as the Equine Veterinarians Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA), represents the professional community of equine veterinarians across New Zealand. With more than 270…
The World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) is a global organisation dedicated to improving equine veterinary education, collaboration, and welfare worldwide. Established in 1985, WEVA focuses on expanding access to high-quality continuing professional development (CPD), particularly…
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 veterinarians, providing continuing professional development (CPD), clinical guidance, scientific publishing, and professional leadership for equine vets in Britain and internationally. Founded in…
The Irish Equine Veterinary Association (IEVA) is the official professional body for equine veterinarians in Ireland, providing continuing professional development (CPD), advocacy, leadership, and professional support for vets working with horses. What Is the Irish…
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 veterinarians heard early in their careers: Equine…
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 practice. Despite advances in training protocols, track design, and veterinary oversight, catastrophic fractures in racehorses continue to result…