Whether it's handling dangerous drugs or working with unhandled yearlings, as veterinary surgeons we take calculated risks daily. After becoming pregnant with her first child, Emily identified a need for clear and concise guidance for veterinarians navigating pregnancy and parenting in clinical practice. After researching the information for herself, she decided to write a book to help new mothers make evidence based decisions about their work practices. Her book is called "Pregnancy and...

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional.   Further information on each news item can be found at the following links: RCVS Academy launches client confidentiality course RCVS forms new working group to draw up proposals for the future regulation of veterinary practices SPVS salaries survey Kent-based equine vet struck off over false horse passport declaration RCVS Council elections could face axe in governance...

Nicky has seen the positive impact animals have on their human counterparts in extremis. From service dogs supporting soldiers in war zones, to welfare cases in society, and The Horse Trust herd helping vets and scientists progress the knowledge we have and the practical implications. Through BEVA she hopes to distill information into digestible and workable solutions for vets to provide to their patients and their owners...

Edd has always enjoyed working on projects and has seamlessly woven this into a successful clinical career. Whilst recognising the opportunities and support that have allowed this to happen, alongside the funding, particularly from The Horse Trust and Waltham Petcare Science Institute, it is clear that his open-minded approach to careers and dedication to having a clinical impact have contributed to his success. With one leg in research and the other in general practice, he can understand the...

Law graduate, Justine Couret, is currently halfway through a veterinary degree at Tartu University in Estonia. When the head of the university equine clinic, Felipe Corrêa, suggested she and three of her fellow students created an equine association for veterinary students, they took the bull by the horns and set up 'Hyraco'. Through this they hope to improve accessibility to equine careers for all students, from clinical placements to gaining experience within the various aspects of the...

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional.   Further information on each news item can be found at the following links:  Submit your abstract for 2024 Colic Symposium Bluetongue in the UK Free BEVA membership for veterinary nurse students Free subscription to EquiManagement for BEVA members Vitamin D in racehorses "Elitist" risk if EMS placements leave students poorer No evidence for vet medicine pollution Proposed...

Helen talks about her passion for the equine veterinary industry, and how despite its challenges there can be solutions to fit most, if not all. What practices need is good leaders, skilled managers, an ethos which nurtures trust and a team which embraces healthy compromise from all sides. As individuals experience life's pushes and pulls, there must be understanding that goal posts will change and challenges will arise, but that this can be used to everyone's advantage if the the industry...

On graduation, Angela completed an internship and spent time in traditional equine practice. But as life evolved, and with the arrival of kids, it became harder to balance the scales. Always one to think outside the box and ever willing to take up new opportunities, she has added more strings to her bow, and established a work-life balance in the equine field which works for her and her family.

Roger Smith has championed evidence-based medicine and driven progress throughout his career as a researcher and surgeon at the Royal Veterinary College. In this episode he describes how he is bringing this approach to his current role as BEVA President. From launching new CPD and social events, addressing challenges which are impacting recruitment and retention, to supporting the careers of vets and nurses, and extending BEVA's reach to all corners of the globe.

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional.   Further information on each news item can be found at the following links:  BEVA warns horse owners not to hoard antibiotics Measuring antibiotic use in equine practice Tim Mair and Pam Mosedale RCVS Knowledge podcast Reduced revenues arising from implementation of affordability checks on betting could have a knock-on effect on equine welfare and veterinary science BEVA and...

Tim Barnett chats to neurology expert Professor Emeritus Joe Mayhew about his impressive career.

Imogen Burrows joined BEVA Council in 2020 with a wealth of front line experience, contributing to valuable resources and projects aimed at general practice. This year she was elected as Junior Vice President and is looking forward to tackling the issues, providing representation and delivering the tools that will benefit our members, from safety to welfare, from social license to veterinary ethics... Listen to Imogen talk about why the responsibility lies with all of us and how we can play...

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional.   Further information on each news item can be found at the following links: BEVA primary care clinical guidelines BEVA ‘fully supportive’ of Grand National race changes RCVS public advisory group has first meeting, to discuss how they will work with the college on new advice for pet owners on interaction with veterinary teams RCVS opens 2024 awards nomination...

"Dr Youness has extensive experience of treating working equids as well as working on projects to educate and change attitudes to animal welfare in Morocco. I met him 10 years ago when he came and stayed with me whilst also seeing practice. I can’t remember how this came to pass but it was an absolute pleasure having him stay with us and getting to know him and understand more about his work in Morocco. It was great to be able to catch up with him at BEVA Congress and hear how his work has...

BEVA Nurse Committee Chair, Marie Rippingale, explains what Schedule 3 means to everyone in practice, including the potential impacts it can have on our workforce, practice efficiency and productivity, and ultimately, our patients. By allowing nurses to work to their full potential, practices can make better use of their vets, spread the load more effectively and enable practices to work more efficiently. Read the Guidance, watch the webinar and the Congress debate... and complete the survey...

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional.   Further information on each news item can be found at the following links: Behaviour addressed at BEVA Congress 2023 BEVA award winners RCVS/SPVS "Under our care" guidance webinar Schedule 3 guidance VMD medicines update Hong Kong degree accredited by RCVS  

Lorna went to vet school as a mature student, and did what she could to accelerate her learning and gaining of experience. After 2 internships and ambulatory work she had to change tack to locuming, in order to raise her twin boys, one of whom was disabled and underwent major surgery in the USA. Identifying a need to be flexible in her work, she has since gone on to train as an equine physiotherapist as a parallel career to a part-time ambulatory vet role. Never short of ambition and...

Australian equine vet, Dr Zoe Walker, is one of the two BOVA Bain Fallon Competition winners, who have won a trip to the UK, to visit Rossdales, the RVC and BEVA Congress. She talks about why support in practice is so important, and how connecting with others within the profession maintains career momentum and feeds the fire of enthusiasm and passion for our careers.

Gemma Pearson, Director of Behaviour at The Horse Trust and based at Edinburgh Vet School, and Tamzin Furtado, Researcher in Human Behaviour at Liverpool, and also funded by The Horse Trust, are both big players at this year's Congress. Behavioural change is key to not only improving our clinical success as vets, in terms of patient outcomes and owner compliance, but it can also improve the welfare of the animals we serve, create positive experiences for our clients, and facilitate enjoyment...

Hannah from IMV, Charlotte from VetCT and Rachael from Norbrook share their favourite experiences of BEVA Congress, why they are looking forward to coming again and what their companies are planning for Birmingham this year.   Congress Scientific Programme https://www.norbrook.com/ https://www.imv-imaging.com/en/ https://welcome.vet-ct.com/charlottegraham

Australian equine vet, Jessica Said, is one of the two BOVA Bain Fallon Competition winners, who have won an trip to the UK to visit Rossdales, the RVC and BEVA Congress. She talks about the upcoming trip, the shortage of equine vets in Australia and how she balances busy practice life in New South Wales.

Council members are integral to Congress every year, presenting lectures, chairing session, teaching practical techniques, attending meetings and supporting the Congress Team in hosting the best equine veterinary conference they can. This year Kate and Imogen will be doing the above and making the most of the social side too.

A rundown of the most important news from the last month that you need to know as an equine veterinary professional.   Further information on each news item can be found at the following links: RCVS Under Care Guidance Four BEVA members and one BEVA Trustee appointed as RCVS Fellows BEVA Unbridled BEVA launches new CPD programme at London International Horse Show BVNA launches new menopause toolkit for nurses Vet Times report on CVS and Goddard Veterinary Group job losses Further delay in...

Mental health nurse, Bronwen Williams, is attending her first BEVA Congress this year as one of the headline acts... While World Horse Welfare’s Head of UK Support Sam Chubbock will be attending her 20th Congress! Together with Tamzin Furtado, these two will be demonstrating the importance of active listening and having boundaries, including a few ideas from Motivational Interviewing, and how to use these in our professional interactions with both clients and colleagues. However, these skills...

The Horse Trust, BOVA and VetPartners talk to us about why they support BEVA Congress year on year, and why the in-person event is such an important opportunity to communicate as a whole industry.   BOVA VetPartners