Congress committee reveal their top picks for 2026
- BEVA
- 10 hours ago
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BEVA’s stream guardians have shared their personal highlights, offering a first glimpse of what you can look forward to at BEVA Congress 2026.
Reflecting this year’s theme, everyday welfare, their selections showcase sessions designed to challenge thinking, deepen clinical understanding, and support welfare‑focused decision‑making across all aspects of equine practice.
Here’s what they recommend:
Imaging - Annamaria Nagy
How does advanced imaging help interpret basic imaging
Saturday, 13:30, Hall 5
Cross-sectional imaging continues to transform lameness diagnosis. This session explores how insights from MRI and CT can help practitioners interpret radiography and ultrasound in everyday practice — particularly when advanced imaging isn’t available.
Careers - Malcolm Morley
Modern equine veterinary businesses
Thursday, 08:30, Hall 9
A must‑attend for anyone interested in the future of equine practice. This session examines the business realities of frontline equine work, the evolving post‑CMA landscape, the role of EVNs, and sustainable models inspired by farm practice.
Behaviour - Roxane Kirton
From stress to success for horses and humans
Saturday, 16:00, Hall 1
Roxane highlights Emma Lethbridge’s session on trauma‑informed equine veterinary care. Blending cognitive neuroscience with equine behaviour, this talk brings fresh perspectives to improving welfare and deepening our understanding of stress responses in horses AND their handlers.
Nursing - Kassie Hill
Equine veterinary profession
Friday, 15:40, Hall 10
Two standout lectures championing the role of nurses:
On the Road with Responsibility: Ethics in Ambulatory Nursing with Cassie Woods
Hesitant to Herd: Empowering Equine Nurses in the Workplace
Both lectures are designed to build confidence, encourage nurses to find their voice, and support student and early‑career EVNs as they grow into their roles.
Reproduction - Charles Cooke
The first year of life
Friday, 10:45, Hall 9
A rarely explored yet crucial area: how vets can support optimal physical and mental development in weanlings. This session examines what can go wrong in the first year and how early intervention can shape long‑term outcomes.
Orthopaedics - Safia Barakzai
Controversies in orthopaedic surgery
Friday, 15:30, Hall 1
This provocative session questions the status quo of commonly performed orthopaedic procedures. Expect a challenging discussion on whether long‑standing surgical practices still serve horse or human best — and how modern welfare thinking should reshape decision‑making.
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These highlights are just a small preview of what BEVA Congress 2026 has in store. With over 90 hours of CPD and sessions spanning the breadth of equine veterinary practice, there's something for every member of the team.
