Equine Veterinarians Australia

05/10/2026

Equine dystocia in Sweden (2006–2022): a retrospective analysis of mare and foal survival

Dystocia is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of equine parturition. Due to early separation of the chorioallantois during the expulsive stage, fetal oxygen supply rapidly becomes compromised, making dystocia a time-critical emergency for both mare and foal. Objectives: To describe obstetrical interventions performed at equine referral hospitals, evaluate mare and foal survival, and identify factors associated with survival outcomes in a Swedish population where geographic distances may influence access to specialized veterinary care.

https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2026.1910180

04/10/2026

🐴💙 VETERINARY NURSE & TECHNOLOGIST AWARENESS WEEK 2026 💙🐴

📅 5–9 October 2026

🎉🐎 This week, we celebrate and recognise the incredible veterinary nurses and technologists who play such a vital role in equine veterinary practice! 🩺💙

🏥🐴 From providing round-the-clock care to hospitalised horses and nursing critically ill foals 🍼🐎, to assisting with emergencies 🚨, anaesthesia, surgery and diagnostic procedures 🔬🩺, our veterinary nurses and technologists are an essential part of the equine veterinary team.

💙 Their compassion ❤️, knowledge 📚, dedication 🌟 and practical skills make an enormous difference to the horses in our care and the people who love them. 🐴💕

🌿 Whether working behind the scenes in a busy equine hospital 🏥 or assisting veterinarians out in the field 🐎🚑, their contribution is invaluable.

😄 And of course, for keeping us vets organised 📋, keeping us in line (when necessary! 🤭) and patiently cleaning up the chaos we leave in our wake! 🧹😂 We really don’t know what we’d do without you!

💐💙 To all our wonderful veterinary nurses and technologists, THANK YOU! 💙💐

We appreciate your hard work 💪, patience 🌸, kindness ❤️, sense of humour 😁 and unwavering commitment to equine health and welfare. 🐴

👏🎉 This week is all about YOU! 🥳💙

03/10/2026

🌏🐾 🐴WORLD ANIMAL DAY – 4 OCTOBER 🐴🐾🌏

Today we celebrate World Animal Day – a day recognising animals around the world and the importance of their health, welfare and wellbeing. 🦋

🦘 For equine veterinarians, horses are naturally a huge part of our lives. 🐴💙 But for many of us, our love of animals extends well beyond the stable. 🐳 🐸 🐐

Our families and homes are often shared with dogs, cats, birds and all manner of other companions 🐶🐱🐦 – and many equine vets also have a deep appreciation for Australia’s extraordinary wildlife and the importance of protecting the animals and environments around us. 🦘🐨🌿

From the first wobbly steps of a newborn foal to caring for a much-loved older horse, from performance athletes to paddock companions, we are privileged to care for animals throughout their lives.

World Animal Day is a chance to celebrate all animals – those we care for professionally, those who share our homes, and the wildlife with whom we share our world. 🌏🐾

💙 Happy World Animal Day from Equine Veterinarians Australia! 💙

02/10/2026

ℹ️ Information for horse owners 🐴

🩸 Why test for IgG in newborn foals? 🧪
Here Queensland YMG rep Dr Jessie Field tells us why ⬇️

Bright, happy and nursing… but did your foal get enough antibodies? 🐴🍼
Foals rely on colostrum for their early immune protection, but there’s only a short window for those important antibodies to be absorbed!
A simple IgG blood test can tell us whether your foal has received enough — and identify early if they might need a little extra support. 🩸💪
It’s also a great opportunity for your vet to give both foal and mum a check-up and make sure they’re off to the best possible start. 💙
Check out the infographic below to learn why timing matters! 👇

30/09/2026

🌟🐴 EVA MEMBER OF THE MONTH – DR ROHAN LUXMOORE 🐴🌟

This month, we are delighted to shine the EVA Member of the Month spotlight on Dr Rohan Luxmoore.

Rohan has built an extensive career in equine veterinary practice, working in a variety of practices, including time in England, before joining Gisborne Veterinary Clinic. He became a partner in 2003 and later Clinic Director in 2018.

🐎 With a particular interest in equine practice, Rohan’s experience and clinical eye are especially valued in the assessment of performance horses, lameness and gait abnormalities. His calm, relaxed manner, combined with a wealth of knowledge and experience, has earned him the respect of clients and colleagues alike.

🌱 Rohan is also a generous mentor to younger veterinarians, sharing his knowledge with patience and an easy-going approach.

When he is not looking after his equine patients, Rohan can often be found in the saddle himself. A keen horseman, he enjoys three-day eventing with his own horses, as well as spending time with family and friends.

💙 Please join us in celebrating Dr Rohan Luxmoore, and the many years of knowledge, experience and dedication he continues to bring to the equine veterinary profession.

👏 Congratulations Rohan – our EVA Member of the Month!

Gisborne Veterinary Clinic

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

Hidden tarsal lesions: The role of flexed and oblique radiographs in young horses

Radiographically apparent tarsal lesions associated with developmental orthopedic disease and joint sepsis are
common in young horses. Standard radiographic projections are routinely used to identify osseous changes but
may fail to detect lesions due to superimposition and complex anatomy. This retrospective case series describes
plantar trochlear ridge lesions in young horses that were not identified on standard four projection radiograph
series but were detected using flexed lateromedial and flexed oblique projections. Cases were selected based on
persistent clinical signs localizing to the tarsocrural joint despite non-diagnostic standard imaging. In all cases,
flexed projections improved visualization and enabled identification and localization of lesions not apparent on
conventional views. Flexed radiographic projections provide a practical adjunct to standard imaging in selected
cases and specifically in improving detection of occult tarsocrural lesions.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080626003710

26/09/2026

📣 WEBINAR INVITATION FOR EVA MEMBERS 🐴

VBG and ACV invite EVA members to join their upcomingwebinar:

Making After-Hours Work: Practical Approaches to Collaborative Veterinary Care in Mixed Practice and Large Animal

After-hours care is an increasing challenge for veterinary practices, particularly in regional and mixed-practice settings. This panel discussion will explore practical models for shared on-call and collaborative after-hours care, with a focus on sustainable veterinary services, workforce wellbeing and maintaining large-animal coverage.

🎙️ Webinar Panel
🐴 David Johnson – Equine
🐾 Isaac Roebuck – Mixed practice
🐾 Tristan Robinson – Mixed practice
🐄 Rosie Waite – Cattle
🐾 Michael Ferguson – Mixed practice
☎️ Moss Siddle – OHH phone triage

📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
⏰ 8:00pm AEST
⏱️ 60 minutes
💻 Online – wherever you like!

Through real-world case studies and discussion, the panel will share what has worked, what has not, and the lessons learned from collaborating across practices to make after-hours care more sustainable.

A very relevant conversation for our equine veterinary community. 🐴💙

🔗 More information and registration:
https://www.ava.com.au/event/vbg-acv-webinar-making-after-hours-work-practical-approaches-to-collaborative-veterinary-care-in-mixed-practice-and-large-animal

Managing after-hours care is an increasing challenge for many veterinary practices, particularly in regional and mixed-practice settings. This panel will bring together practitioners with experience in shared on-call arrangements to […]

25/09/2026

What not to love about foals! ❤️

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1789977766467199&id=100063649776650

Rotating Intern Dr Maddie O’Meara with one of our neonates in the ICU. 😍

25/09/2026

📢Exciting News!! 📢

🐴 Join the next Australian ISELP Module:
🐎 Stifle & Thigh

( 🤩 The last one on the pastern and foot was just amazing!! 😍)

📅 28-30 January 2027
📍 Brisbane.

Learn from Professor Jean-Marie Denoix through three days of lectures, case discussions, ultrasound demonstrations and hands-on wet lab training. A rare opportunity to build practical skills in equine sports medicine, lameness and diagnostic imaging. Open to ISELP members (complimentary membership for EVA members).

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!

🔗 Register here ⬇️

https://www.ava.com.au/event/eva-iselp-stifle-and-thigh-workshop-international-demonstrator-prof-jean-marie-denoix

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