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 Symposium

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 antibiotics

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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.