DR ANNAMÁRIA NAGY, PHD, DIPACVSMR, DIPECVSMR, FRCVS

EDUCATION

2004 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Szent Istvan University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Budapest

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS

2020 Habilitation, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest

2018 Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

2017 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine

2016 Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

2013 Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bristol, awarded for the thesis entitled Descriptive epidemiology and predictors for eliminations and completion at international endurance rides’

2012 Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons by the thesis entitled ‘High-field and low-field magnetic resonance imaging findings in the carpus and proximal metacarpal region of horses with and without carpal and/or proximal metacarpal region pain’

EMPLOYMENT

2020- Equine Clinic and Department, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest

Associate Professor, Head of Orthopaedics and Diagnostic Imaging Unit

2015 – 2020 Animal Health Trust, Centre for Equine Studies, Newmarket, UK

Senior Equine Orthopaedic clinician

2010 – 2013 University of Bristol

PhD student registered with the University of Bristol, based at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket; worked for the thesis entitled: ‘Descriptive epidemiology and predictors for eliminations and completion at international endurance rides’

2010 – 2012 Animal Health Trust, Centre for Equine Studies, Newmarket, UK

Equine clinician and PhD student

2007 – 2009 University of Bristol, School of Clinical Veterinary Science, UK

Resident in Equine Orthopaedics and Diagnostic Imaging

2007 The Minster Equine Veterinary Practice, York, UK
Ambulatory assistant in a 100% equine practice

2006 Animal Health Trust, Centre for Equine Studies, Newmarket, UK
Worked on a self-funded research project

2005–2006 Animal Health Trust, Centre for Equine Studies, Newmarket, UK
Intern

2004–2005 Dubai Equine Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Intern

 

GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS

2023 Young Researcher Grant for the project ‘New aspects of computed tomographic examination of the equine hock’
2021 Bolyai János Research Scholarship
2021 OTKA-FK21 (128825) Research grant for the project ‘Comparative imaging of the front fetlocks of racing Thoroughbreds and showjumpers in full training and competition’
2020 EFOP 363 Grant for a project on MRI of the proximal metacarpal region
2011 Scholarship to attend the annual conference of the Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine
2008 BEVA Trust Travel Scholarship
2008 RCVS Trust Travel Scholarship
2008 Equipment obtained for a research project from BCF Technology
2004 Scholarship of the Government of France
2004 Scholarship of Szent Istvan University

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP

– Veterinary Medicine and Science (2018-2019)
– Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (2018-present)

 

MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS

– European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
o Vice president (2024-)
o Chair of the Examination Committee
o Member of the Credentials Committee
o Previous member of the Recertification Committee (2018-2023)
– American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
– Hungarian Equine Veterinary Association (vice president)
– Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
– Hungarian Equine Veterinary Association

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN EQUINE SPORTS DISCIPLINES

– Level 4 FEI endurance veterinarian
– Team vet for the British Endurance Development Squad (2011-2012)
– Team vet for the Hungarian Young Rider endurance team (2009-2010, 2016)
– Officiated at international show-jumping and three-day event competitions
– Private vet at international endurance competitions and Championships

 

PUBLICATIONS
Tóth, P. and Nagy. A. (2025) Transverse navicular bone fracture in a hindlimb of a young Warmblood mare. Equine Vet. Educ. Published online. https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eve.14129
Gruyaert. M., Oosterlinck, M., Haspeslagh, M. and Nagy, A. (2024) Computed tomographic evaluation of the proximity of needles placed for perineural anaesthesia of the palmar digital nerves to synovial structures in the foot: an ex vivo study. Front. Vet. Sci. 11:1404331. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1404331
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2024) Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomographic and radiographic findings in the metacarpophalangeal joints of 31 Warmblood showjumpers in full work and competing regularly. Animals. 14;1417. doi: 10.3390/ani14101417.
Boros, K., Dyson, S. Kovács, A., Lang, Z and Nagy, A. (2024) Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Sagittal Ridge of the Third Metacarpal Bone in Young Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Longitudinal Study. Animals, 14;812 https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14050812
Nagy, A., Boros, K. and Dyson, S. (2023) Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomographic and Radiographic Findings in the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of 40 Non-Lame Thoroughbred Yearlings. Animals, 13(22), 3466; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13223466
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2023) Response to comments on Complications following diagnostic and therapeutic sacroiliac joint region injections in horses: A study describing clinicians’ experiences. Equine Vet. J., 10.1111/evj.13964, 55; 925-926
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2023) Complications following diagnostic and therapeutic sacroiliac joint region injections in horses: A study describing clinicians’ experiences. Equine Vet. J. 55;1058-1068. DOI: 10.1111/evj.13929
Likon, I., Dyson, S. and Nagy. A. (2023) Magnetic resonance imaging measurements of the proximal palmar cortex of the third metacarpal bone and the suspensory ligament in non-lame endurance horses before and after six months of training. Animals. 13;6. 1106. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13061106
Boros, K. and Nagy, A. (2022) Diseases of the fetlock of racing Thoroughbreds: Part 1. The role of biomechanics and osseous adaptation in the development of injuries. Hung. Vet. J. 144, 387-396.
Szalai, S. and Nagy, A. (2022) Diagnostic approaches to investigation of fetlock region pain in horses. Hung. Vet. J. 144, 323-340.
Dyson, S., Nagy, A. and Murray, R. (2020) Letter to the Editor: regarding recent paper by Pezzanite et al. Equine Vet. Educ. 33, 612-614.
Nagy, A. (2020) Clinical Insights: Lameness diagnosis in sports horses. Equine Vet. J. 52, 775-778.
Boado, A., Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2020) Ultrasonographic features associated with the lumbosacral or lumbar 5-6 symphyses in 64 horses with lumbosacral-sacroiliac joint region pain (2012-2018). Equine Vet. Educ. 32, 136-143.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2020) Recumbency following diagnostic analgesia of the sacroiliac joint regions: 15 horses. Equine Vet. Educ. 32, 144-150.
Nagy, A. and Quiney, L. (2020) Lumbar fractures in a 5-year-old Warmblood cross gelding. Equine Vet. Educ. 32, o92-o99.
Nagy, A. Quiney, L. and Dyson, S. (2020) Long‐term outcome of 84 horses with sacroiliac joint region pain with (n = 69) or without (n = 15) other orthopaedic problems. Equine Vet. Educ. 32, 129-135.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2017) Does diagnostic analgesia in the distal aspect of the limb of horses performed in a clinical situation less than 12 or 36 hours before magnetic resonance imaging result in artefacts? J. Eq. Vet. Sci. 62, 18-24.
Nagy, A., Dyson, S. and Murray, J. (2017) Veterinary problems of endurance horses in England and Wales. Prev. Vet. Med. 140, 45-52.
Nagy, A. (2016) Intra-articular soft tissue injuries of the carpus. Equine Vet. Educ. 28, 431-433.
Malton, R. and Nagy, A. (2016) Diffusion of radiodense contrast medium after a mid-pastern ring block. Equine Vet. Educ. 28, 40-46.
Nagy, A. and Malton, R. (2015) Diffusion of radiodense contrast medium after perineural injection of the palmar digital nerves. Equine Vet. Educ. 27, 648-654.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2014) The challenge of diagnosing soft tissue injuries in the palmar aspect of the carpus. Equine Vet Educ. 26, 353-356.
Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. (2014) Horse, rider, venue and environment-related risk factors for eliminations from Fédération Equestre Internationale endurance rides due to lameness and metabolic reasons (2011-2012). Equine Vet. J. 46, 294-299.
Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. (2014) Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for eliminations from Fédération Equestre International endurance rides due to lameness and metabolic reasons (2008-2011). Equine Vet. J. 46, 38-44.
Nagy, A., Dyson, S. and Murray, J. (2013) Riders’ prediction of results at Fédération Equestre Internationale endurance rides and sources of bias in questionnaires completed by riders. Prev. Vet. Med. 112, 378-386.
Nagy, A., Dyson, S. and Murray, J. (2012) A veterinary review of endurance riding as an international competitive sport. The Vet. J. 194, 288-293.
Nagy, A., Bodo, G., Dyson, S. (2012): Diffusion of contrast medium after four different techniques for analgesia of the proximal metacarpal region: an in vivo and in vitro study. Equine Vet J. 44, 668-673.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2012) Magnetic resonance imaging findings in the carpus and proximal metacarpal region of 50 lame horses. Equine Vet. J. 44, 163-168.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S.J. (2012) Magnetic resonance imaging and histological findings in the proximal aspect of the suspensory ligament of forelimbs in non-lame horses. Equine Vet. J. 44, 43-50.
Dyson, S., Nagy, A. and Murray, R. (2011) Clinical and diagnostic imaging findings in horses with subchondral bone trauma of the sagittal groove of the proximal phalanx. Vet. Radiol. Ultrasound. 52, 596-604.
Dyson, S. and Nagy, A. (2011) Injuries associated with the cartilages of the foot. Equine Vet. Educ. 23, 581-593.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S.J. (2011) Anatomical, magnetic resonance imaging and histological findings in the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon of forelimbs in non-lame horses. Equine Vet. J. 43, 309-316.
Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. (2010): Elimination from elite endurance rides in nine countries – a preliminary study. Equine Vet J. 42, suppl. 38, 637-643.
Nagy, A., Dyson, S. and Barr, A. (2010): Ultrasonographic findings in the lumbosacral joint of 43 horses with no clinical signs of back pain or hind limb lameness. Vet. Radiol. Ultrasound. 51, 533-539.
Nagy, A., Bodo, G., Dyson, S., Compostella, F. and Barr, A. (2010): Distribution of contrast medium after perineural injection of the palmar and palmar metacarpal nerves (low 4-point block): an in vivo and in vitro study. Equine Vet J. 42, 512-518.
Nagy, A., Dyson, S. (2009) Magnetic resonance imaging findings in the carpus and proximal metacarpal region of non-lame horses. Proc. Amer. Assoc. Equine Pract. 55, 408–417.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2009): Magnetic resonance anatomy of the proximal metacarpal region of the horse described from images acquired from low- and high-field magnets. Vet. Radiol. Ultrasound. 50, 595-605.
Nagy, A., Bodo, G., Dyson, S., Szabo, F. and Barr, A. (2009): Diffusion of contrast medium after perineural injection of the palmar nerves: an in vivo and in vitro study. Equine Vet J. 41, 379-383.
Driver, A.J. and Nagy, A. (2008) Fracture of the ischium in an Arabian gelding: A diagnostic challenge. Equine Vet. Educ. 20, 127-130.
Nagy, A., Dyson S.J., Murray R.C. (2008) Radiographic, scintigraphic and MRI findings in the palmar processes of the distal phalanx. Equine Vet. J. 40, 57-63.
Nagy, A., Dyson S.J., Murray R.C. (2007) Scintigraphic examination of the cartilages of the foot. Equine Vet. J. 39, 250-256.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S.J. (2007) The role of scintigraphy in diagnosing orthopaedic injuries of horses. Part 2. Magyar Állatorvosok Lapja. 129, 195-207.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S.J. (2007) The role of scintigraphy in diagnosing orthopaedic injuries of horses. Part 1. Magyar Állatorvosok Lapja. 129, 140-146.
Nagy, A. and Bodo, G. (2004) Radiographic abnormalities of the equine tarsus. Magyar Állatorvosok Lapja. 126, 131-146
Nagy, A., Bodo, G., Szabo, F. and Paar, L. (2004) Computed radiographic anatomy of the equine tarsus. Magyar Állatorvosok Lapja 126, 67- 80.

 

BOOK CHAPTER
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2011): Magnetic resonance imaging of the equine carpus: normal anatomy. In: Murray, R. (ed): Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Horse. 1st ed. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford. pp. 207-220.

LECTURES AT INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS, COURSES

Nagy, A. And Dyson, S. Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomographic and radiographic findings in the metacarpophalangeal joints of 31 non-lame showjumpers in full work and competing regularly. AAEP Convention, 2024, Orlando, USA.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. Combined fan-beam CT and low-field MRI diagnosis of fetlock region pain in 22 limbs of 20 sports horses. EVDI Congress 2024, Athens, Greece.
Fan-beam CT – as good as or better than MRI? BEVA Congress 2024, Liverpool, UK.
Nagy, A. CT of the pelvis – what is possible, feasible? BEVA Congress 2024, Liverpool, UK.
Nagy, A. Fetlock panel discussion. Moderator, with panelists Dr. Kurt Selberg and Dr. Katie Seabaugh. Qalibra CT Summit. 5-6th April 2024. Berlin, Germany.
Nagy, A. Weird and wonderful cases. Qalibra CT Summit. 5-6th April 2024. Berlin, Germany.
Nagy, A. Image reading session, Hallmarq Users’ Meeting, January 2024, Chamonix, France
Nagy, A. MRI and CT findings in non-lame and lame Thoroughbred and showjumper fetlocks, Hallmarq Users’ Meeting, January 2024, Chamonix, France
Nagy, A. Advanced diagnostic imaging of the distal limb: MRI and/or CT? Annual Congress of the Hungarian Equine Veterinary Association, 2023.
Nagy A. and Dixon, J. Orthopaedic Radiography & Comparative Imaging for Advanced Practitioners. VetPD Course, October 2023, Switzerland
Nagy A. and Dixon, J. Orthopaedic Radiography & Comparative Imaging for Advanced Practitioners. VetPD Course, September 2023, The Netherlands
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. (2023) Magnetic resonance imaging findings in the metacarpophalangeal joint of 31 showjumping horses in full work and competing regularly. ECVSMR Scientific meeting, Paris, France
Nagy A. An update on specificity and pitfalls of diagnostic anaesthesia. Annual conference of the Slovenian Veterinary Association. Zerc, Slovenia. 11th May 2023
Nagy A. How can advanced imaging (CT, MRI and scintigraphy) help lameness diagnosis? Annual conference of the Slovenian Veterinary Association. Zerc, Slovenia. 11th May 2023
Nagy A. Case presentations. Annual conference of the Slovenian Veterinary Association.Zerc, Slovenia. 11th May 2023
Nagy A. An update on specificity and pitfalls of diagnostic anaesthesia. Annual conference of the Portuguese Veterinary Chamber. Lisbon, Portugal. April 2023
Nagy A. How can CT and MRI help in lameness diagnosis? Annual conference of the Portuguese Veterinary Chamber. Lisbon, Portugal. April 2023
Nagy A. Case presentations. Annual conference of the Portuguese Veterinary Chamber. Lisbon, Portugal. April 2023
Nagy, A. Case presentations. Qalibra CT Summit. 24-25th March 2023 Ocala, USA.
Nagy, A. CT diagnosis of fetlock disease in young Thoroughbreds. Qalibra CT Summit. 24-25th March 2023. Ocala, USA.
Nagy, A. How can CT help interpretation of common radiographic findings? Qalibra CT Summit. 24-25th March 2023. Ocala, USA.
Nagy A. And Dixon, J. Orthopaedic Radiography & Comparative Imaging for Advanced Practitioners. VetPD Course, February 2023, Hannover, Germany
Nagy, A. Shall we scan the contralateral limb? Hallmarq Users’ Meeting 2023, 5-7 Jan 2023, Chamonix, France.
Nagy, A. Subclinical, adaptive or pathological findings? What can we see when imaging non-lame horses in full work? ECVSMR Scientific Meeting 2022, Pula, Croatia.
Nagy, A., Dyson, S. Comparative imaging of the proximal metacarpal region of 12 endurance horses in training and competition. ECVSMR Scientific Meeting 2022, Pula, Croatia.
Nagy, A. What do we know about the interaction between back pain, sacroiliac joint ligament pain and lameness. BEVA Congress 2022, Liverpool, UK.
Nagy, A. Can CT help us better understand common radiographiccommon radiographic findings? BEVA Congress 2022, Liverpool, UK.
Nagy, A. Imaging news. BEVA Congress 2022, Liverpool, UK.
Nagy, A. The sacroiliac joint region – the naughty and dangerous horse may be in pain. IAVRPT Symposium 2022, Cambridge, UK.
Nagy, A. Radiology workshop and lectures, How to obtain good radiographs – practical tips, Common radiological abnormalities in horses. University of Zagreb, 2022
Nagy, A. The horse saddle rider interaction. Congress of the Hungarian Veterinary Association 2019.
Nagy, A. Facts and fiction on diagnostic analgesia. Congress of the Hungarian Veterinary Association 2019.
Nagy, A. Lesions of the pelvis – what can be diagnosed in an ambulatory setting. Congress of the Hungarian Veterinary Association 2019.
Nagy, A. The horse saddle rider interaction. ECVSMR Congress 2019, Ghent, Belgium.
Nagy, A. Facts and fiction on diagnostic analgesia. ECVSMR Congress 2019, Ghent, Belgium.
Nagy, A. Orthopaedic problems of endurance horses. ECVSMR Congress 2019, Ghent, Belgium.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. Recumbency following diagnostic analgesia of the sacroiliac joint region. BEVA Congress 2019, UK
Nagy, A. Orthopaedic causes of poor performance. Congress of the Hungarian Equine Veterinary Association 2016.
Nagy, A. Back pain in horses. Congress of the Hungarian Equine Veterinary Association 2016.
Nagy, A. and Malton, R. Diffusion of radiodense contrast medium after perineural injection of the palmar digital nerves. Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2015.
Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. A global study on international endurance rides. Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association 2013.
Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. What have we learnt form MRI of the carpus and proximal metacarpal region? Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association 2013.
Nagy, A. Veterinary problems at endurance rides. FEI veterinarian course Budapest, 2013.
Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. Horse, rider, venue and environment-related risk factors for eliminations from Fédération Equestre Internationale endurance rides due to lameness and metabolic reasons (2011-2012). Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2013.
Nagy A., Bodo, G. and Dyson, S. An in vivo and in vitro study of different techniques for diagnostic analgesia of the proximal metacarpal region. Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2012.
Nagy A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. Descriptive epidemiology of international endurance rides in 47 countries (2008-2011) Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2012.
Nagy A. Invited speaker to the Equine Ultrasound course at the University of Sao Paolo, Brazil, December 2011.
Nagy, A. Subchondral bone injuries. SIVE (Italian Equine Veterinary Association) meeting 2011, Valeggio, Italy.
Nagy, A. Diagnostic analgesia – do we know what we are blocking? SIVE (Italian Equine Veterinary Association) meeting 2011, Valeggio, Italy.
Nagy, A. Magnetic resonance imaging of the carpus and proximal metacarpal region. University of Bern, 2011.
Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S.: Elimination from elite endurance rides in nine countries – a preliminary study. International Congress of Equine Exercise Physiology 2010, South Africa.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S.: High-field and low-field magnetic resonance imaging findings in the proximal aspect of the suspensory ligament in the forelimbs of non-lame horses. Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2010
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. High-field and low-field magnetic resonance imaging findings in the proximal metacarpal region of non-lame horses. Hallmarq users’ meeting 2010. Chamonix, France.
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S. Magnetic resonance findings in the carpus and proximal metacarpal region of non-lame horses. Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners 2009
Nagy, A. Dyson, S. and Murray, R.: High-field and low-field magnetic resonance findings in the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon in non-lame horses. Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2009
Nagy, A., Bodo, G., Dyson, S., Szabo, F. and Barr, A.: Diffusion of contrast medium after perineural injection in the distal limb of horses. Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners 2008
Nagy, A., Bodo, G., Dyson, S., Szabo, F. and Barr, A.: Diffusion of contrast medium after perineural injection in the distal limb of horses. Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2008
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S.J.: Diagnostic techniques for investigation of foot pain. Annual Congress of the Hungarian Equine Veterinary Association 2007
Nagy, A., Dyson S.J., Murray R.C.: Radiographic, scintigraphic and MRI findings in the palmar processes of the distal phalanx. Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2007
Nagy, A. and Dyson, S.J.: Equine orthopaedic scintigraphy. Presentation at the Annual Congress of the Hungarian Equine Veterinary Association 2006
Nagy, A., Dyson S.J., Murray R.C.: Scintigraphic examination of the cartilages of the foot. Congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association 2006
Nagy, A. and Bailey, R.: Problems relating to the musculoskeletal system. Lecture in the British Racing School and practical in The National Stud. 2006

POSTERS

Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. (2012) Descriptive epidemiology of international endurance rides in 47 countries (2008-2011). Poster at the Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine Conference.

Nagy, A., Murray, J. and Dyson, S. (2011): Elimination from elite endurance rides in nine countries – a preliminary study. Poster at the Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine Conference.