Equine Reproduction Day for vets

Open Days

Location Domein Zangersheide 3620 Lanaken Belgium

Start

09/03/24 | 09:30

On the 9^th of March 2024, Zangersheide Stud is organising an exclusive course on reproduction. Dr. Peter Daels, internationally renowned with a career that includes positions at UC Davis and Cornell University, will share his expertise as a Professor in Equine Reproduction at UGent. Dr. Kaatje Ducheyne, a European Specialist in Equine Reproduction, DipECAR, and PhD graduate with a focus on the impact of aging on mare fertility, currently works as a reproduction specialist at the ECG. Dr. Maarten Hoogewijs, an ECAR diplomat and clinical researcher with over 70 publications, will share his insights as the owner of a clinical practice and research consultancy since 2012. Together, these expert speakers will discuss current topics that make this day unique and essential. During breaks between these lectures, lunch will be provided and you will have a unique behind-the-scenes tour.

The full program for the day is as follows:


09:30 – 10:00			Registration
10:00 – 10:15			Welcome
10:15 – 11:00			The oestrous cycle of the mare: an in-depth look at normal and abnormal cycles by Peter Daels
11:00 – 11:40			The optimal moment for insemination: how do we predict that moment by Maarten Hoogewijs
11:40 – 12:00			Coffee Break
12:00 – 12:30			Diagnostic tools for endometritis by Kaatje Ducheyne
12:30 – 13:30			Lunch
13:30 – 14:15			Management of post-insemination endometritis: when, what and how? by Maarten Hoogewijs
14:15 – 15:15			A guided tour
15:15 – 16:00			Chronic endometritis: what treatment choices do we have? by Kaatje Ducheyne
16:00 – 16:30			Adoption of the orphan foal by Peter Daels
16:30 – 17:00			Question and answer session with the speakers and the Z-team

It is important to note that your participation in this course is also recognised by the Flemish Veterinary Council, allowing you to earn 6 valuable points (approval pending).

For only €50, you can register via the registration form hereunder.