How can we help equine clients to manage their land more ecologically? A case study from Ash Rescue Centre, Dartmouth. At last year’s World Horse Welfare Conference, Jenny Rogers, from Ash Rescue Centre, was invited to talk about their remarkable work. Ash is both a rescue centre for elderly horses and a conservation site, encompassing wildflower meadows, species-rich grasslands, hedgerows, native trees and wildlife ponds, with rescue horses playing a key role as conservation grazers. Jenn ..read more

Equine vets can absorb and digest the latest knowledge, clinical practice and scientific advances in the treatment and prevention of colic, at the 14th International Equine Colic Research Symposium, to be held on 10-12 July 2024 in Edinburgh. More than 120 oral and poster presentations will be delivered, over three days, by some of the world’s leading international equine gastroenterology experts. The Equine Colic Research Symposium is a triennial event, which has been running for 42 years ..read more

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has published a wealth of new resources to guide vets on the use of anthelmintics in equine practice. As part of its war on the over-use of dewormers, the Association and its journals have produced a formal systematic expert review of all the relevant literature (Primary Care Guidelines), practical guidance on equine parasite control (evolved from the Primary Care Guidelines), a review of the environmental impact of dewormers, and a toolkit to hel ..read more

We are inviting nominations for the BEVA Honorary Membership which celebrates individuals who have made a significant contribution to the equine veterinary profession. “Our profession is made up of outstanding people who have left an indelible mark on the profession. BEVA Honorary Membership is a significant award for equine veterinary professionals that provides them with a lifetime BEVA membership to celebrate and thank them for their contributions” says Dave Rendle, BEVA Immediate ..read more

BEVA and the horse sector have secured a deferment of the full ID checks on imported equine semen at Border Control Posts (BCP), which was scheduled to come into effect on 30th April. BEVA will now be working with Defra on a pilot project to trial a system whereby the inseminating vet verifies the semen, and thereby the lengthy BCP check can be bypassed. Please contact the BEVA office if you would like to be involved in the pilot ..read more

SPVS had over 2300 responses for their 2024 salary survey from Jan 2024-March 2024. 76% of these were female and 19% male. 71% were vets and 23% nurses. A much higher number of locums responded this year (23% of respondents were vet locums and 15% were nurse locums). Main points to note: New graduate median basic starting salary has increased by 6% in the last year to £34,000. For all vets working full time the median annual salary package has increased by 8.3% to £57050 (this is &po ..read more

Veterinary Surgeons who want to play their part in ensuring the equine veterinary profession thrive are encouraged to put themselves forward as candidates for BEVA Council. BEVA Council members oversee the direction and strategy of the Association. They work together to promote and lead the equine veterinary community by representing the industry, advising on domestic and European issues and tackle a wide range of veterinary and welfare topics. "I have seen a different aspect of the equin ..read more

The 2024 Q1 Equine Quarterly Surveillance Report produced by Equine infectious Disease Surveillance is now available. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this important report and to celebrate, we’ve given it a fresh new look. Some of the some key updates included in the report: • Special editorial: Reaching a notable milestone: Two decades of the Equine Quarterly Surveillance Reports • Approval given for the recommencement of direct horse movements from South Africa to the Europe ..read more

We are inviting nominations for the 2024 BEVA Equine Welfare Award sponsored by The Blue Cross to recognise individuals and organisations who have made a significant contribution to equine welfare. Nominate Sir Peter O’Sullivan was presented with the first BEVA Equine Welfare Award in 2003 for his charitable work, fundraising for causes which revolve around the protection of horses and farm animals. Other notable winners of the award include Brigadier Paul Jepson in 2011 for being a drivin ..read more

The Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons is inviting BEVA members to attend their Summer Scientific Meeting with discounted registration fees. Taking place in Oxfordshire on Monday 10 June, this meeting is essential if you’re seeking to stay at the forefront of equine care. The expert panel of speakers includes Dr. Caroline Blakiston, Vanessa Peters, Dr. Edward Sellon, Dr. Ellen Singer, Professor Mathieu Spriet and Dr. Sandy Wood, who will share valuable insights, practical skills ..read more