EVSNET for diagnostic laboratories

The Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network (EVSNET) collects veterinary diagnostic laboratory data to help us understand the diseases affecting the equine population in the United Kingdom.

EVSNET collects laboratory data to help researchers understand the health problems affecting the equine population and provide insight into how conditions may be best treated.

A key focus of our laboratory data programme is antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, delivered through the reporting and analysis of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) results. More details can be found here.

Benefits to collaborating laboratories

Collaborating laboratories benefit from services that support quality, insight, and research readiness:

Interactive dashboards: Visualise AST trends and monitor resistance patterns in your submissions
Unique expertise: Advice from specialists both in Equine Internal Medicine and Microbiology (see our VetClin AMR initiative)
Laboratory training: We host laboratory training days (date for 2026 to be confirmed soon) and lab-clinician days. We also welcome laboratory staff to spend time training within our Veterinary Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory. Please contact april.lawson@liverpool.ac.uk to organise.
Microbiology proficiency testing: Participate at no cost with expert support from European Diplomates in Veterinary Microbiology and tailored performance reports. Link to dedicated page for more information: here.
Access to analysed data: Receive standardised, research-ready datasets for review, audit, and research
Early detection of resistance trends: Identify emerging resistance patterns to support clinical decision-making and stewardship.
Research and collaboration opportunities: Contribute to collaborative surveillance and research initiatives and harmonisation of laboratory testing methodology.