AVEF : Association Vétérinaire Équine Française

What AVEF : Association Vétérinaire Équine Française does

AVEF (Association Vétérinaire Équine Française) is a French nonprofit professional association (association loi 1901), founded in 1965 and headquartered at 10 place Léon Blum, 75011 Paris, that serves equine veterinarians, veterinary auxiliary staff (ASV), and veterinary students in France. Its core mission is to deliver continuing education, scientific content, professional networking, and disease surveillance infrastructure for the French equine veterinary profession. Core products include the Journées Annuelles annual conference (54th edition in 2026 at Metz), specialty workshops (Ateliers) on reproduction, locomotion, and cardiology, focus days (Journée Focus), webinars, and an online training catalog delivered through the LearnUpon LMS (avef.learnupon.com). The association publishes the Pratique Vétérinaire Équine (PVE) scientific journal in partnership with Éditions du Point Vétérinaire, and operates 20+ specialized commissions covering disciplines such as surgery, dentistry, reproduction, dermatology, locomotion, and complementary medicine. Technology integrations include CNOV SSO for veterinary credential verification, Mailjet for email, Axonaut for invoicing, GoToWebinar for live online sessions, Calypso for ECTS points tracking, and the VigiRESPE geographic disease surveillance platform.

The business model combines three revenue streams: annual membership fees (recurring subscription), fee-based continuing-education training programs and workshops, and event registration fees for the annual conference and focus days. Pricing is tiered by member status, with members of AVEF, AFVAC, and SNGTV receiving substantial discounts on every training product — for example, €360 (HT) for members vs. €880 (HT) for non-members at the full 2-day Metz annual conference, and €670 (HT) vs. €970 (HT) for the reproduction workshop. AVEF holds Qualiopi certification (NDA 11757415875), making its training eligible for reimbursement through FIF PL for liberal veterinarians and OPCO-EP for salaried veterinarians. The association also founded and continues to collaborate closely with RESPE, the first European equine disease surveillance network (now an independent association since 2008) with over 800 sentinel veterinarians across France. Distribution combines direct self-serve registration via avef.fr, the LearnUpon online platform, in-person training at prestige French venues (Cadre Noir de Saumur, CHV de Conques, Centravet Maisons-Alfort), and joint programming with sister associations RéPAAS, AFVAC, and SNGTV.

Name

AVEF : Association Vétérinaire Équine Française

Legal name

Association Vétérinaire Équine Française

Website

https://avef.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AVEF is a French nonprofit professional association founded in 1965 that delivers continuing education, scientific publications (PVE), specialty workshops, and disease surveillance (RESPE) for equine veterinarians, auxiliary staff, and students across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Veterinary Association / Equine Continuing Education

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Health Policy, Standards & International Coordination (e.g., WOAH/FAO) (HLAMAJAO)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary education
• Veterinary continuing education
• Professional veterinary association
• Equine disease surveillance
• Scientific veterinary publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide access to member-only content, reduced training rates, and association benefits including publications, resources, and networking opportunities.
2. Professional Training Services: Fee-based continuing education courses, workshops, webinars, and annual conferences. Pricing varies by member status with discounted rates for AVEF, AFVAC, and SNGTV members. Training includes theoretical lectures, practical workshops, and professional certification support.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual conferences (Journées Annuelles), focus days (Journée Focus), and specialized workshops with tiered pricing for members and non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVEF is a French professional association (loi 1901, founded 1965) that delivers continuing education and professional development to equine veterinarians and ASV auxiliaries in France. Its core offering combines an annual conference (Journées Annuelles), specialized multi-day practical Ateliers, Focus Days, webinars, and online courses (via LearnUpon), together with a scientific journal (Pratique Vétérinaire Équine) and a disease surveillance network (RESPE) of more than 800 sentinel veterinarians.

Product overview

AVEF (Association Vétérinaire Équine Française) operates as a professional association providing continuing education and professional resources for equine veterinarians in France. The core offering consists of in-person and online training programs delivered through its Learnupon-based e-learning platform, complemented by major annual conferences (Journées Annuelles), specialized workshops, and webinars. The association publishes the scientific journal Pratique Vétérinaire Équine (PVE) and maintains affiliated networks including RESPE for disease surveillance and RéPAAS for phytotherapy. Members also access a digital resource library (Ma bibliothèque) and specialized commissions covering 20+ veterinary domains. The organization functions through 20+ specialized commissions that develop training content and professional guidance across areas including surgery, dentistry, dermatology, reproduction, locomotion, and complementary medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Journées Annuelles et Ateliers (Annual Conference and Workshops) Flagship annual 2-3 day in-person event combining scientific lectures, practical workshops, short communications, poster sessions, and an industry exhibition; the 2026 edition is held in Metz (4-6 November) and includes AI tools, connected consultation tools, and Evidence-Based Medicine tracks.
• Atelier Locomotion du cheval monté 3-day intensive workshop on equine locomotion biomechanics and sport horse performance delivered at the Cadre Noir de Saumur, combining theoretical sessions with mounted practical work using participants' horses.
• Atelier Cardiologie équine 2-day equine cardiology workshop hosted at CHV de Conques, structured in two levels (basic and advanced) with hands-on echocardiography and ECG sessions for equine veterinary practitioners.
• Atelier Reproduction - Échographie fœtale et sexage One-day practical workshop on fetal ultrasound and sexing held at Clinique Vétérinaire Équine Méheudin (Écouché-les-Vallées), targeted at practitioners seeking hands-on reproduction skills.
• Journées Phyto-Vétos du RéPAAS Full-day in-person training on phyto-aromatherapy in veterinary practice, organized jointly with RéPAAS, AFVAC, and SNGTV at Centravet Maisons-Alfort (aligned with the EcoAntibio plan).
• Journée Focus AVEF 2026 - Et si c'était le pied ? Full-day focus conference dedicated to equine foot pathology, held at Marne-La-Vallée, covering clinical examination, imaging, and medical and surgical treatments.
• Webinaires AVEF Live online webinar sessions covering equine veterinary topics (e.g., sport mare reproduction, hock point diagnosis), delivered via GoToWebinar and made available as replays; free for AVEF members, 40€ HT for non-members.
• Formation en ligne (Online Training via LearnUpon)

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% satisfaction rate for Annual Conference 2025 attendees
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RéPAAS (Réseau Phyto-Aromathérapie pour les Animaux et la Santé)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021RéPAAS is a veterinary network focused on phyto-aromatherapy, aligned with the EcoAntibio plan. AVEF hosts joint training events (Journées Phyto-Vétos) with RéPAAS, involving multiple veterinary associations (AFVAC, SNGTV) in organizing continuing education on phytotherapy and aromatherapy in veterinary practice.
• RESPE (Réseau d'Épidémiosurveillance des Maladies Équines)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999RESPE was created in 1999 by AVEF's commission on infectious and parasitic diseases. It is now the first European equine disease surveillance network based on volunteer Sentinel Veterinarians. In 2008, RESPE became a separate law-1901 association with equal representation of veterinarians and equestrian industry professionals. AVEF continues to collaborate closely with RESPE on disease surveillance and training.
• AFVAC (Association Française Vétérinaire pour Animaux de Compagnie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint training partner for Phyto-Vétos days and other continuing education programs. AFVAC is the French small animal veterinary association.
• SNGTV (Société Nationale des Groupements Techniques Vétérinaires)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in joint training initiatives including Phyto-Vétos days. SNGTV represents bovine and mixed-practice veterinarians.
• FIF PL (Fonds d'Assurance Formation des Professions Libérales)coreOthersOfficial funding partner for liberal veterinarians. AVEF is registered under NDA 11757415875 as ASS VETERINAIRE EQUINE FRANCAISE, enabling members to request training fee reimbursement through FIF PL.
• OPCO-EP (Opérateur de Compétences de l'Enseignement Privé)coreOthersOfficial funding partner for salaried veterinarians. Employers can request training funding through OPCO-EP's online portal for their employed veterinary staff.
• CNOV (Conseil National de l'Ordre des Vétérinaires)coreTechnology or IntegrationAVEF integrates with CNOV's Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication system, allowing veterinarians to use their ordinal credentials to access AVEF member services. This partnership ensures professional verification.
• Éditions du Point VétérinairecoreOthersPublishing partner responsible for producing and distributing the Pratique Vétérinaire Équine (PVE) journal, which is the official scientific publication of AVEF.
• CentravetminorOthersTraining venue host for Phyto-Vétos events at their facilities in Maisons-Alfort, providing location and facilities for continuing education programs.
• Cadre Noir de SaumurminorOthersPrestigious equestrian institution in Saumur that hosts AVEF training workshops on equine biomechanics and locomotion.
• CHV de ConquesminorOthersVeterinary hospital (CHV) in Saint-Aubin-de-Branne that hosts AVEF equine cardiology training workshops.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS): RCVS is the UK veterinary regulatory and professional body that oversees CPD requirements for vets. While not a direct competitor, it operates the same regulatory-CPD ecosystem that drives demand for AVEF's training in France.

Others

• Éditions du Point Vétérinaire: Éditions du Point Vétérinaire is the publishing partner that produces the Pratique Vétérinaire Équine (PVE) journal for AVEF. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant in French veterinary continuing education and scientific publishing.
• CNOV - Conseil National de l'Ordre des Vétérinaires: CNOV is the French national veterinary regulator that licenses vets and provides the SSO authentication AVEF uses for member verification. It is an institutional partner rather than a competitor, but shapes the regulatory environment for AVEF's offerings.
• RESPE - Réseau d'Épidémiosurveillance des Pathologies Équines: RESPE was created by AVEF in 1999 and spun off as an independent association in 2008. It runs the largest equine disease surveillance network in France, and remains a strategic partner and sub-brand of AVEF while operating as an independent entity.
• RéPAAS - Réseau Phyto-Aromathérapie pour les Animaux et la Santé: RéPAAS is a French veterinary network focused on phyto-aromatherapy, co-organizing the annual Phyto-Vétos event with AVEF, AFVAC, and SNGTV. It is a close partner and sub-brand adjacency rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• AAEP - American Association of Equine Practitioners: AAEP is the largest equine veterinary association globally, providing continuing education, conventions, and publications to US equine practitioners. Mirrors AVEF's mission and business model at larger scale.
• AFVAC - Association Française Vétérinaire pour Animaux de Compagnie: AFVAC is the French small animal veterinary association, structurally identical to AVEF but focused on companion animals. They co-host training events (Phyto-Vétos) and compete for the same continuing-education wallets of French vets.
• BEVA - British Equine Veterinary Association: BEVA is the UK equivalent of AVEF — a professional association delivering equine veterinary continuing education, scientific congresses, and publications. Mission, member base, and product mix are closely aligned, making it AVEF's most relevant international peer.
• SNGTV - Société Nationale des Groupements Techniques Vétérinaires: SNGTV represents French bovine and mixed-practice veterinarians and runs continuing-education programs. It is a direct peer of AVEF in mission (vet CE provider), co-organizer of joint events, and competitor for member training spend.

Emerging players

• IEVA - International Equine Veterinary Association: IEVA is an emerging international body coordinating equine veterinary knowledge and conferences across multiple countries. It competes for sponsorship and speaker attention at the international equine CE level, overlapping with AVEF's annual conference mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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