Dylan Gorvy BSc BVSc Cert(ES) Soft Tissue PhD Dipl ECVS European Specialist in Equine Surgery SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS), Uppsala, Sweden Dylan studied veterinary science at Bristol University, graduating in 1998. Following an internship in equine surgery at the Royal Veterinary College in London, he moved to Manchester where he investigated the role of growth factors in abdominal adhesion formation. After completing his PhD in 2003, he undertook a three-year surgical residency at Liverpool University, before moving to Sweden with his wife and three children. He is currently head of equine surgery at the veterinary school in Uppsala. He is a recognised European specialist in equine surgery, having obtained the Diploma in 2008 (Dipl. ECVS). He has lectured internationally on equine wound management.

Suzanne Green BVM&S MSc (Vet Forensics) BSc CertAVP MRCVS MAE MNEWA I am a veterinary professional with a multidisciplinary background spanning zoology, marine science, clinical veterinary medicine, and veterinary forensics. My academic journey began at the University of Bangor, where I earned my BSc in Zoology and Marine Zoology, developing a strong scientific foundation in animal biology, behaviour, and ecosystems. I went on to complete my Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) at the University of Edinburgh, gaining extensive clinical experience across a wide range of species. My interest in the intersection between veterinary medicine and the justice system led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Veterinary Forensic Science at the University of Florida, where I developed advanced skills in forensic investigation, evidence interpretation, and case analysis. To ensure I meet the highest standards expected of an expert witness, I completed formal civil and criminal law expert‑witness training with Cardiff University and Bond Solon (CUBS). I also hold a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) from the University of Liverpool, reflecting my commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence. My work in equine welfare has been recognised nationally. In 2018, I was honoured with the British Equine Veterinary Association Award for Equine Welfare, and in 2019, I received the British Horse Society Award for Services to Equine Welfare. These awards reflect my long‑standing dedication to improving equine health, welfare, and investigative standards. I attend court very frequently and have written hundreds of expert reports for both civil and criminal cases. My experience includes single expert, single joint expert, and joint expert instructions, and I am well‑versed in the procedural and evidential requirements of each format. I am known for producing clear, robust, and evidence‑based reports, and for providing confident, impartial testimony under cross‑examination. I am a Member of the Academy of Experts and a Member of the National Expert Witness Agency, affiliations that recognise my professional standing and commitment to best practice within the expert‑witness community. Across my career, I have combined scientific depth, clinical experience, and forensic expertise to provide authoritative, balanced, and reliable opinions in complex cases. My multidisciplinary background allows me to bridge the gap between veterinary science and the legal system with clarity, integrity, and confidence.

Lucy Grieve MA VetMB MRCVS Lucy qualified from Cambridge in 2007 and practiced in Newmarket for fifteen years, working with racehorses, sports and pleasure horses. She served twelve years on BEVA Council, chairing the Ethics and Welfare Committee, and was President 2020-2021. In 2022 she started a permanent role with BEVA as Veterinary Projects Officer. She represents BEVA in the Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA), chairing the Pre-purchase Examination Working Group, and now the Ethics and Welfare Working Group. She is currently mid-term as Vice-President of the FEEVA. Last year she became a Trustee of Welfare for the British Horse Society (BHS), and she is currently undertaking a part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA). Her passion is improving equine welfare and maximising the positive interaction between horse and human, which drives her work both within the veterinary industry and across the equestrian world. Lucy is passionate about welfare and improving the lives of horses throughout the world. Through her work she highlights the positive impact horses and humans can have on each other, and strives to maximise sharing of knowledge between the equestrian and veterinary industries. By raising awareness and driving education she believes in people bettering themselves, both as individuals and as wider professions, which then improves the lives of the animals we serve.

Anna Hammond BVM&S CertEM(Int Med) DACVIM (LAIM) FHEA MRCVS Anna graduated in 1994 and started her career at Liphook Equine Hospital, where sleep was rare. She then spent four years working in equine hospitals across the Southern Hemisphere, working with both million-dollar racehorses and abandoned ponies. Returning to the UK, she completed a medicine residency at the Royal Veterinary College before moving into first-opinion equine practice in Sussex, Bristol and then Scotland, alongside many years at Bristol University's equine referral hospital. She thrives on challenges; be that referral medicine or the hands-on realities of treating horses in the field with limited resources.

Pat Harris MA PhD DipECVCN VetMB MRCVS After qualifying from Cambridge University, Pat completed her PhD at the Animal Health Trust into the Equine Rhabdomyolysis Syndrome. She joined the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition (now Waltham Petcare Science Institute) in 1995. As Director of Science for Mars Horsecare and Head of the WALTHAM Equine Studies Group until Spring 2025, she was responsible for their equine research conducted in collaboration with experts at institutes and universities globally.  Pat is a British Equine Veterinary Association Past-President. She is the author or co-author of over 500 scientific papers, abstracts, and book chapters with recent emphasis on obesity, laminitis, and senior horse nutrition.

Callum Haseler MA(Cantab) VetMB MRCVS As chair of BEVA's Sustainability Working Group, I have seen the passion felt universally by equine vets when it comes to environmental issues. As a profession, we feel that sustainability is important, but we know that equine practitioners don't feel they have the tools to effectively approach the issue. For this reason, since 2021, we have focused on driving research, promoting best practice, and engaging practitioners in environmental issues. We believe that, together, our many small changes can add up to make a sizeable difference.