This category provides reference information on equine veterinary associations and professional organisations worldwide. Articles explore the roles, missions, governance structures, education initiatives, and professional influence of national and international equine veterinary bodies.
Content is designed to help equine veterinarians understand the organisations that support education, professional standards, advocacy, and collaboration within equine veterinary medicine at a regional and global level.
AAEP stands for the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Founded in 1954, it is the world’s largest professional organisation dedicated to equine veterinary medicine, connecting more than 9,000 veterinarians and veterinary students through education, clinical…
The National Alliance of Equine Practitioners (NAEP) is a professional organization that brings together equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals, farriers, vet technicians, students, and even horse owners under one umbrella. Its core purpose is to…
The Russian Equine Veterinary Association (REVA) serves as the principal professional body supporting equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals throughout Russia. With a focus on professional development, research, and collaboration, REVA plays a critical role in…
The Asociación Colombiana de Veterinarios en Equinos (ACOVEQ) is Colombia’s national professional association dedicated to equine veterinarians working in equine medicine. The organisation supports continuing education, professional collaboration, and the advancement of equine health and…
FIAVE stands for the Federación Iberoamericana de Asociaciones de Veterinarios de Équidos, the regional federation that unites national associations of equine veterinarians from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.. FIAVE coordinates education, scientific exchange, and professional collaboration…
AMMVEE stands for the Asociación Mexicana de Médicos Veterinarios Especialistas en Equinos, Mexico’s national professional association for equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals. Founded in 1972, AMMVEE supports horse practitioners through continuing education, certification, scientific congresses,…
The Asociación Uruguaya de Veterinaria Equina (AUVE) is the professional body for equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals in Uruguay. Established to support clinicians, promote equine health, and advance continuing education, AUVE plays an important role…
IAEP stands for the Indian Association of Equine Practitioners, the national professional organisation representing equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals across India. It works to improve equine health, welfare, education, and clinical standards through training, research,…
The VPAT Equine Veterinary Club is the specialist equine division of the Veterinary Practitioners’ Association of Thailand (VPAT). It supports veterinarians working with horses through continuing education, congresses, and international collaboration with organisations such as…
The Asociación Chilena de Veterinaria Equina (ACHVE) is Chile’s national professional association for equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals, focused on education, welfare, and international collaboration. Mission & Objectives ACHVE’s mission is to strengthen equine veterinary…
Asociación Argentina de Veterinaria Equina (AAVE) is Argentina’s national professional association for equine veterinarians working in equine medicine. Founded in 1981, AAVE supports equine practitioners through continuing education, scientific exchange, research, and the promotion of…
Turkish Equine Veterinary Association (TEVA) is the national professional organisation representing equine veterinarians working in equine practice in Turkey. The association supports equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals through continuing education, scientific exchange, and professional collaboration….
Brazilian Equine Veterinary Association (ABRAVEQ) – Associação Brasileira de Médicos Veterinários de Equídeos – is the national professional organisation representing equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals in Brazil. Founded in 2002, the association supports horse practitioners…
The Association of Austrian Equine Veterinarians (VÖP) is the national professional organisation representing equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals working in equine practice in Austria. Founded in 1990, the association supports horse practitioners through continuing professional…
Veterinary Ireland is the national professional organisation representing veterinarians across Ireland. Within its structure, the Equine Division provides dedicated representation for veterinarians working in equine practice. The Equine Division supports Irish equine veterinarians through continuing…