FEEVA (the Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations)

FEEVA animation on African Horse Sickness (AHS) What is AHS? AHS is a frequently fatal disease of horses caused by infection with an Orbivirus with 9 serotypes (types 1-9), there is limited cross protection between most serotypes AHS virus is related to another Orbivirus called Bluetongue virus (BTV) The horse is the most susceptible equine species, followed by donkeys.

FEEVA Disease Surveillance Working Group summit 2023 Peerless Prague was the venue for the seventh annual FEEVA Disease Surveillance Working Group summit on September 26th and 27th . Czech delegate and local organiser Vendula Jandova ensured the smooth running all aspects of the meeting and also arranged the excellent conference facilities, kindly provided by the State Veterinary Administration.

FEEVA board member Michael Kohler has been elected to the board of the European Horse Network (EHN) for the term 2025–2028. This appointment reinforces FEEVA’s active role in shaping the future of the equine sector at the European level. With this election, FEEVA secures a seat on the EHN board for the next three years, continuing its commitment to promoting the health, welfare, and sustainable development of the equine industry.

The VIII Summit of the Disease Surveillance Network Deauville, on the 5th October 2024 The VIII Summit of the Disease Surveillance Network (DSN) in Deauville, on the 5th Octobe 2024, convened top veterinarians and epidemiologists to discuss the latest advancements in equine health. Hosted by RESPE and sponsored by Fluxergy and Dechra, the event spotlighted innovative strategies and research in equine disease management. A key presentation by R.

The session focused on advocating for improved training methods, preventing behavioural problems, and promoting the importance of species-specific approaches to animal behaviour and welfare. This webinar served as a platform to interact and highlight the necessity of evidence-based, welfare-oriented practices in animal training, reinforcing the pivotal role of veterinarians and allied professionals in enhancing the lives of companion animals.

On Wednesday 19th February the Asociación de Veterinarios Especialistas de Equidos de España (AVEE) hosted the FEEVA PPE Symposium at their annual conference, which took place Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía. The PPE Working Group and its Extended Network members came together to discuss key topics which affect PPEs across all countries, including oral examination at PPEs, the use of radiography in general, and in particular those of the cervical spine.

Ten members of The FEEVA Welfare WG met up at 8th of March at Equitana in Essen for a whole day packed with current topics regarding welfare in horses. We also has another 4 people joining us on line. Lucy Grieve, UK started of addressing the complexity of dealing with obesity in horses. It is often not a case of just feeding less and increasing exercise. It is also often associated with shame and affected by various factors such as genetics, and the life style.

The President of the European Commission addressed the European Horse community in Brussels with an optimistic message Mrs Hilde Vautmans, Member of the European Parliament and Chairwoman of the MEP Horse Group and the members of the European Horse Network welcomed Mrs Ursula von der Leyen at their annual conference “We share the same passion for horses” were the introductory words of the President, “horsemanship is a culture, a knowledge and is part of our future”.

Watch here the recordings from the FEI Webinar for FEEVA Members on HorseApp- Vaccination Module On 29 September 2025, FEEVA organised and hosted a dedicated webinar on the FEI HorseApp Vaccination Module, responding directly to feedback and submissions received from FEEVA members. The initiative aimed to address practical challenges faced in recording vaccinations and to facilitate constructive dialogue with FEI representatives.

The IXth FEEVA Disease Surveillance Summit was held at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Leipzig on 23–24 September 2025. The event brought together equine veterinary experts from across Europe and beyond to share the latest insights on equine disease monitoring, research, and prevention.