RCVS Specialist in equine behavioural medicine, Gemma Pearson, talks us through the background story of this new course, available free to BEVA members. Gemma has compiled a bite-size, digestible course with the busy practitioner in mind, which includes new material, on equine behaviour and learning theory. Once completed, members will be added to a list on the BEVA website, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in this increasingly important aspect of clinical practice. Not only will you...

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as a veterinary professional including: Standards & Advice update: Advice published on amended Veterinary Medicines Regulations Read the RCVS guide to the VMR changes RCVS Registration categories webpage Fellowship Day page on the RCVS website BEVA warn of risk of sycamores Royal Veterinary College’s fact sheet on Atypical myopathy and the British Horse Society a fact sheet on Acorn...

Gemma and Kate have both experienced the challenges faced by pregnant women and working parents, which are somewhat unique to those working in the equine veterinary industry. Where Vicki Nicholls' MumsVet initiative served to help, Gemma and Kate carried out the sizeable task of reviewing and updating the information provided. By working as a supportive community to help each other practices benefit from a happier workforce with increased trust and empathy across the team. Access our...

Illness and injury can happen to anyone, but as equine vets and nurses we're at increased risk of being rendered unable to work. Two BEVA members have come to share their experiences of being off work and how income protection helped them through that time. BEVA members are eligible for discounted cover from PG Mutual, so CEO Andy Elkington joined us to explain how it works. Get a quick quote from PG Mutual

For equine veterinary professionals "being kind to ourselves" can sound a bit soft. Clinical Psychologist Dr Wakelin shares with us how actually it's quite the opposite and how it can support our performance in the workplace as well as life outside of work. Dr Wakelin tells Council member Sophie Eaden more about what compassion is, how it can help and when it might be especially needed. Support and advice for improving your mental wellbeing can be found at: Vetlife mind matters

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as a veterinary professional including: BEVA Nurse Members gain right to vote BEVA Infectious Disease hub Equine castration app VMD medicines update BEVA's Christmas Cracker London International Horse Show Programme September EVE podcast: "Respiratory emergencies in adult horses" (Bettina Dunkel) September EVJ On the Hoof podcast: "Heritability of sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred racehorses"...

There are so many options out there if you want to specialise as an equine vet... almost too many to choose from. What area to specialise in, university or private practice, UK or USA, European Diploma or American... the world is pretty much your oyster but timing may play a part and what role you're best suited to also... consider the options, as it could be your ticket to anywhere! Links: European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine...

Farrier and Honorary Associate of the RCVS, Simon Curtis, talks to us about 'The Foot' stream at Congress this year, which takes place on the Saturday. The wealth of knowledge and skill which will be brought together looks to revolutionise how we tackle not only clinical conditions but how we view farriery as a way to help prevent various common causes of lameness. With vets and farriers singing from the same hymn sheet we can see significantly improved welfare and performance.

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as a veterinary professional including: Important changes to Export Health Certificate attestation requirements Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Clinical Careers Pathway (VCCP) Project focus groups RCVS AI Roundtable Report BHA announces changes to Proton Pump Inhibitors regulation Ragwort article from BEVA Sustainability Working Group BEVA Pregnancy & Parenting Early-life gut...

Nurses have been BEVA members for a long time, but as the professions progress and the industry changes we have seen the creation of the BEVA Nurse Committee and promotion of nurses' skills with the Schedule 3 guidance. Now nurses will be eligible to stand for BEVA Council, with two elected positions available going forwards. Bruce and Marie talk about why this development is so important for all of us in the industry.

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as a veterinary professional.   Find out more about the top stories: RCVS President's first speech New digital SIC service: VMD Connect website BVNA Mental Health Toolkit Gerald Leigh Lectures 2024 BEVA Congress hub RCVS Knowledge Awards for 2025 RCVS Fellowship Sports horses are key to the future of equine practice EIDS alerts EGS biobank Don't forget to book your Congress ticket, prices increase after Wednesday 7...

In this epsiode, Tim Barnett chats to world-renowned head and neck surgeon Geoff Lane about his impressive career in equine medicine.

Congress has so much to offer this year, and none more so than for nurses! With more practicals than ever and workshops abound, the programme features numerous streams which nurses will find relevant to the various fields within which they work. Friday features 'one medicine', critical care, bandaging, casting and suturing, and ends with a neurodiversity workshop. Come and feed your professional soul with us in Liverpool - 11th-14th September! Buy your ticket at bevacongress.org

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as a veterinary professional including RCVS governance consultation Watch the intro video from RCVS President Sue Paterson Read the PDF consultation paper Listen to a podcast from Lizzie Lockett and Ben Myring from the RCVS Register for the RCVS webinar about the consultation on Monday 1 July. BEVA Trust volunteering opportunity in Lesotho BEVA CPD courses    

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as a veterinary professional.   *Please note that since the recording of this episode the EVDA Practical Equine Dentistry course has been cancelled the Nursing: Schedule 3 Skills course on 29 June has become fully booked, places are still available on 20 June course*   Links CVS Group divests ts operations in the Netherlands the Republic of Ireland Careers Committee update RCVS Roundtable on the use of AI in the...

During his Presidency, Dave Rendle's objective was to tidy up the way we use anthelmintics and start to afford these essential medicines the protection they deserve. On forming the Anthelmintic Working Group, he invited Nic Steel was to be one of the first opinion practitioners to help the group create simple, practical and effective guidance on how vets at the coal face could take responsibility for their roles in the unfolding tragedy that is anthelmintic resistance. Nic talks us through...

Back in the Saddle is our new coaching programme specifically designed to support members who are seeking career support and are more than five years qualified. Our coaches Kate Blakeman, Gemma Dransfield, Sophie Eaden, Claire Goodban and Lucy Grieve tell us more about the scheme and how it will support members. Applications are now open for our first intake, find out more and apply today.

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional. Links Back in the Saddle group career coaching protectMEtoo anthelmintic tookit Vets with Horsepower BEVApod Focus: MDR R equi with Fleur Whitlock WOAH Equine Rhinopneumonitis webinar Horse Trust Talk Equine Library Redwings.co.uk

Paddy Gordon, owner of a mixed practice and farm vet, discusses his observations and experience in vet recruitment and retention. Increasing student numbers are coming through University but equine and farm need to be given sufficient opportunity and encouragement to allow students to select these careers. Paddy will highlight how practitioners can help students with early experience as well as support students most effectively through EMS. Championing success has also been important in...

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional. Links Nominations for BEVA Nurse Empowerment Award open BEVA Under Care templates Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance Group BEVA CPD March EVJ In Conversation podcast: The Congress 2023 Peter Rossdale Clinical Evidence Lecture - Sarah Freeman on changing hearts and minds to improve equine health and welfare. March EVE podcast: Christopher Baldwin's article 'A...

Fleur, EIDS epidemiologist, provides an overview of the 2023 Q4 Equine Quarterly Disease Surveillance Report Focus Article, authored by Jose Vazquez-Boland and his team at the University of Edinburgh. Given how we’ve managed R. equi infections over the years, it's not surprising that we're now confronted with a troubling silent pandemic of multi-resistance. Eradicating it once it establishes itself in a country will prove immensely challenging, emphasising the critical importance of...

Having supported some of the world's top equestrian teams both at home and at Championships over a number of years, Ben has worked alongside some of the most experienced vets, physiotherapists and saddle fitters, and hence has an appreciation for the importance of teamwork.This approach is no less important when dealing with a happy hacker or retired pony, and the difference between what can be achieved when working alone Vs in collaboration with each other is vast. In today's world,...

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional. Latest EIDS Report BEVApod Life: Pregnancy and Parenting in Equine Practice with Emily Singler BEVApod Focus: Sedating for Non-Veterinary Procedures with Neil Townsend February's EVJ In Conversation podcast Clinical insights: Who says there is no progress with solving tendon disease? (Roger Smith)  Lumbar vertebral bone density is decreased in horses with pituitary...

BEVA Trustee, co-opted member of Clinical Practice Committee, Ethics and Welfare Committee and Chair of the Governance Committee for the BEVA/BVDA Exam, explains the new guidance document which BEVA has created (with input from the RCVS and VDS) for vets carrying out sedation for non-veterinary procedures.   View the full guidance Don't Break Your Vet playlist BAEDT members list