Equine lecture series 2024: No hoof, no horse – Laminitis, feet and farriery

Key Information

Course Length: Two hours

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This course may run again in the future. To register your interest please contact us.

Course Information

Key Areas
  • Discover the latest thoughts on how laminitis occurs
  • Hear about how animals at greatest risk of developing this condition might be identified
  • Learn about the latest developments in how farriery can help in the management of affected animals
  • Q&A session with our speakers
About this course

This event is designed for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals.

Professor Nicola Menzies-Gow Professor in Equine Medicine and expert RVC farrier Peter Day will be delving into the world of equine laminitis. They will share insights from RVC research findings and wealth of clinical and practical experiences. 

  • Discover the latest thoughts on how laminitis occurs
  • Hear about how animals at greatest risk of developing this condition might be identified
  • Learn about the latest developments in how farriery can help in the management of affected animals
  • Q&A session with our speakers

Registration commences at 7pm where refreshments will be available. Lecture time 7.30 - 9.00/9.30pm. Late-comers may be refused entry.

Delegates attending the lecture will get access to the recorded version. You will be emailed when it is available to view and will have two weeks to watch the webinar from this date.

Booking information
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets must be purchased in advance and before midday on the day. Please note we cannot accept payment at the door. Delegates will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the cost of administration no refunds can be given.

Earlybird discount
Book before 31st January 2024 and receive 6 lectures for the price of 5! Discount automatically applies once added to shopping basket.

Can’t attend? 
The lecture will be made available as a recording after the live event has taken place.  Please email us on cpd@rvc.ac.uk to register your interest in a recorded version.

Other lectures in this series:

Wednesday 10th April - Back to basics - Poor performance and back movement
Wednesday 19th JuneKeeping the equine engine healthy - The heart of the matter
Wednesday 7th August Tummy troubles - Understanding colic and equine ulcers
Wednesday 2nd October Seeing deep inside - Demystifying diagnostic imaging in the hospital
Wednesday 4th December Breeding the next generation - New advances in stud medicine and equine fertility

 

Tutors

Peter Day, Dip WCF
Farrier

Nicola Menzies-Gow, MA VetMB PhD DipECEIM CertEM(Int.med) FHEA MRCVS
Professor in Equine Medicine, Member of the RVC Animal Welfare Ethical Review Board and the RCVS Ethical Review Panel
The Royal Veterinary College