Luís Filipe Louro graduated from Vasco da Gama University in Portugal. After several years working in first opinion and referral equine practice, Luís completed a 3-year residency programme in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia at the University of Liverpool. Subsequently, Luís joined Rossdales Equine Hospital and in the same year became a Diplomate of the European College of Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Currently, Luís works for Chestergates Veterinary Specialists part of the CVS Referrals Division and provides Equine Anaesthesia and Analgesia consultancy in various equine hospitals in the UK, France and Ireland. A keen clinical researcher, Luís clinical interests include foal anaesthesia, pain management and recovery quality in horses.