This year's Irish Equine Veterinary Association (IEVA) Conference is more than just a series of lectures; it is a comprehensive, four-day event designed to provide you with the practical skills and cutting-edge knowledge needed to excel in modern equine practice. With a unique focus on collaboration and hands-on learning, this is an unmissable opportunity for every equine veterinarian.
Key Highlights for Vets:
• Immersive Hands-On Workshops: Dive deep into key areas with dedicated wetlabs and practical sessions.
• Advanced Behaviour: Learn from interactive sessions and practical work with live horses, focusing on desensitization, positive reinforcement, and problem-solving for common issues like injection shyness and loading problems.
• Foot & Hoof Balance: Bridge the gap between veterinary medicine and farriery by working with live horses, farriers, and distinguished orthopaedic expert Professor Roger Smith. Master the assessment of footfall, interpretation of radiographs, and diagnostics of the digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS).
• Cardiology: Gain practical experience with the latest cardiac diagnostics. The wetlab includes demonstrations on wearables and ECGs at rest and during exercise, along with hands-on opportunities with echocardiography.
• Learn from a Multi-Disciplinary Expert Team: The conference brings together a unique blend of veterinary and allied professionals to provide a holistic perspective.
• Hear directly from:
- Professor Roger K.W. Smith: A world-renowned Professor of Equine Orthopaedics and a European and RCVS Specialist.
- Jonathan Nunn FWCF: A leading farrier with a Fellowship from the Worshipful Company of Farriers, offering practical insights from the farrier's perspective.
- Janny de Grauw DVM, PhD, MRCVS, Dipl.ECVAA: A European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia with a deep research interest in pain and orthopaedics.
- Celia Marr: A distinguished expert in Cardiovascular Medicine and Internal Medicine, with extensive experience in equine practice, research, and advisory roles.
• Comprehensive Clinical Programme: Beyond the practicals the conference features an extensive lecture program covering a wide range of essential topics.
• Lameness and Orthopaedics: Sessions on navicular syndrome, pain scoring, angular limb deformities, and the latest research in lameness.
• Internal Medicine & Surgery: Updates on atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias in racehorses, nutrition, and careers in equine internal medicine.
• Professional Development: Lectures on professional negligence, working with farriers, and navigating the social license of equine sports.
This conference provides an unparalleled platform to refine your clinical skills, learn from leading experts, and network with a passionate community of peers, all while earning valuable CPD credits.
Dates & Venue:
• 6 - 9 November 2025
• The Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, R95 F685, Ireland
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