BEVA Council members sit on various Committees that are responsible for representing members and the profession to our regulatory bodies, Government and the wider equine industry. They work on a number of projects that aim to improve the health and welfare of the horse and better the working lives of equine veterinary professionals. Health & Medicine BEVA’s Health and Medicines Committee have continued to focus on antimicrobial and anthelmintic stewardship. The Committee have been lead

Our Clinical Practice committee have just released a brand-new toolkit that will furnish newly qualified or vets unfamiliar with duty of care at events with a framework and signposting to allow for clear, considered, decision-making. Huw Griffiths who led the project tells us more... Attending equine events is a necessary and rewarding role undertaken by many equine vets following graduation. At equestrian events there is a breadth and depth of knowledge that ensures success even when faced with

Huw Griffiths, BEVA's Clinical Practice committee chair provides an update on the projects the committee are currently working on.

Huw Griffiths, BEVA's Clinical Practice committee chair provides an update on the projects the committee are currently working on. In the update Huw tells us about the pre-purchase manual BEVA are currently putting together. The manual will be a how-to guide for vets and we are hoping it will be ready in the next few months. The committee has also been developing an equine events tool kit to support vets attending equine events and ensure they have all the tools and information they need to do

BEVA is supporting the careers and wellbeing of new graduates with the introduction of a coaching scheme. Launched at BEVA Congress on 13 September 2019, the Leg Up programme pairs graduates with experienced equine vets for career support. The project, which has been driven by BEVA President Renate Weller, is being trialled over the next 12 months before being rolled out more widely. “All professionals, but especially new graduates need support in navigating their journey through their chosen ca