Welcome to The European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM)
The European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM) is an EBVS accredited veterinary specialty college dedicated to advancing all aspects of bovine heath management based on scientific evidence.
The college acccredits trainings institutions, provides training and education for its residents and certifies veterinary specialists in bovine health management. The ECBHM serves as source of expertise in all areas related to bovine health, wellbeing and productivity.
Updated 10th March 2026
- The WBC in 2026 is held in Istanbul from 6 till 10th of September (click for more information at the picture above)
- The Abstract book of the EBC-2025 in Nantes is still available in our digital library for Diplomates and Residents (Library / Conference Abstracts)
ECBHM Residents' Workshop 2026
The ECBHM Residents' Workshop 2026 will be held in Switserland from 5 to 8 May 2026.
General Program
5 May 2026 (evening): Arrival of ECBHM residents
6 May 2026: Discussions with residents led by Rachel Ridgway, Co-Chair of the ECBHM Examination Commission, on exam strategies and preparation
7 May 2026: “Talk to Transform: communication strategies for effective bovine herd health management”, led by Linda Dorrestein, Alison Burrell, and Geert Vertenten
8 May 2026 (morning): End of the workshop; optional city sightseeing
Travel Information
The nearest airports are Zurich, Basel, and Geneva. From Zurich and Geneva, there are direct trains from the airport to Bern main station. From Basel Airport, you can take a bus to Basel main station and then a direct train to Bern.
ECBHM Certifying Exam 2025
6 new Diplomates welcome!
The 2025 ECBHM certifying examination took place at Vetmeduni Vienna, where a dedicated group of candidates took on the challenge of this rigorous process.
We are proud to congratulate our six newly certified Diplomates on achieving this significant milestone in their professional journey.
Our sincere thanks also go to the Examination Committee for their outstanding commitment in organising, preparing, and conducting the examination.
Job Opportunities
Associate Professor in Production Animal Medicine
Associate Professor in Production Animal Medicine
University of Surrey
4th Floor, Duke of Kent,
Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH
United Kingdom
Application deadline: 04.03.2026
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