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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 developing the Farm Vet of the Future competition. Paddy has 30 years experience in practice and is working with Bristol and Surrey vet schools. Links Paddy Gordon's Facebook Paddy Gordon's LinkedIn Farm Vet of the Future Award

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 review of prevention and management of castration complications’. BEVApod Life episode: Building Bridges with Ben Benson BEVApod Focus episode: multi-drug resistant Rhodococcus equi with Fleur Whitlock

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 surveillance contributions within the UK. Discover how you can play a part in making a difference. Links Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) website Report a case, call: 01223 766 496 or email: equinesurveillance@gmail.com EIDS Report 2023 Q4 Focus Article: Update on emerging multidrug-resistant Rhodococcus equi

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, communicating and growing knowledge together has never been easier and should be embraced at every opportunity.

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 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 pars intermedia dysfunction (Hal Schott) February's EVE podcast Neurologic deficits and surgical treatment in a horse affected with internal carotid artery tortuous elongation (Astrid Rijkenhuizen) - This article has been made free for one month.

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

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 Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team", and she now offers 'Ultimate Parenting Road Map' workshops in addition to one-to-one mentoring on the subject. Council Member, Angela Jones, joins us to discuss how planning ahead where possible, and having access to the relevant information helps ease the stresses and strains of trying to manage work-life and family-life during those early days in the process.

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 courseRCVS forms new working group to draw up proposals for the future regulation of veterinary practicesSPVS salaries surveyKent-based equine vet struck off over false horse passport declarationRCVS Council elections could face axe in governance revampFirst cohort to complete a postgraduate equine nursing programme celebrate their graduationProtectMeToo toolkitProject WORMSWorld Horse Welfare social licence conference Other links: BEVA CPDEVE podcastsEVJ podcastsEquine Infectious Disease SurveillanceTell-Tail Disease Outbreak alerts

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 challenges vets face, and brings this perspective to the research he carries out; from Strangles to laminitis, and now Atypical Myopathy. His variety of skills and experience has enabled him to move the fulcrum of work-life balance as life has evolved, and this helps fuel his passion for exploring the frontiers of veterinary knowledge.

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 wider equestrian industry. They believe that the equine field offers many opportunities, which are often overlooked, and hope to work with BEVA and other equine associations to bring those to the forefront for all students.

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 SymposiumBluetongue in the UKFree BEVA membership for veterinary nurse studentsFree subscription to EquiManagement for BEVA membersVitamin D in racehorses"Elitist" risk if EMS placements leave students poorerNo evidence for vet medicine pollutionProposed reforms for journey time to slaughter10% discount to SPVS Congress for BEVA membersMeet the 2024 BEVA Congress CommitteeBEVA TrustEquine Infectious Disease SurveillanceTell-Tail Disease Outbreak AlertsBEVA podcastsEVJ On the Hoof PodcastBEVA CPD

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 works together.

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 antibioticsMeasuring antibiotic use in equine practiceTim Mair and Pam Mosedale RCVS Knowledge podcastReduced revenues arising from implementation of affordability checks on betting could have a knock-on effect on equine welfare and veterinary scienceBEVA and BSEVA joint student membershipRCVS project to enhance veterinary clinical career pathwaysBEVA Trust volunteering opportunityEVJ On the Hoof podcastEVE podcastEducation Committee update View all of our upcoming courses on the BEVA CPD page.

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 our parts.