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.
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…