ECG Research & Education

Scientific Research & Education at the Heart of ECG

Scientific research, knowledge sharing, and collaboration are core values of the Equine Care Group (ECG). To strengthen these efforts, we have established a dedicated Research & Education Department within ECG.

Led by Dr. Tatiana Vinardell, DVM, IPSAV, MSc, PhD, this department plays a central role in fostering, supporting, and coordinating research across ECG’s various divisions. Education and the dissemination of knowledge remain key pillars of our mission.

Over the past two years, ECG has been actively involved in equine education, delivering more than 30 national presentations and over 100 talks at international conferences across 15 countries.

Through scientific research and innovation, ECG is committed to advancing equine veterinary medicine and ensuring that the equine community benefits from the latest discoveries. In 2023, ECG and its collaborators published 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles, followed by 16 additional publications in 2024.

As a leading consortium of veterinarians, ECG excels in translational research and global knowledge sharing. Our areas of expertise include surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, sports medicine, nutrition, and more. In addition to clinical work, ECG clinicians collaborate with partner companies to drive innovation and progress in veterinary medicine.

Education remains a top priority for ECG. We support numerous initiatives aligned with our mission:

• Hosting over 200 externs annually from 20 different countries
• Running an internship program with online educational support for 30 veterinarians
• Offering residency training programs in surgery, internal medicine, nutrition, medical imaging, sports medicine, and dentistry

In addition, ECG is committed to outreach by organizing:

• Hands-on training sessions
• The annual “ECG Vets for Vets” conference
• Evening seminars aimed at strengthening the knowledge of young veterinarians and providing refresher courses for experienced professionals at both national and international levels

To further support these initiatives, ECG has invested in a state-of-the-art interactive multimedia and conference facility, designed to host in-person events and stream educational content to a global audience.