Equine lecture series 2025: Laminitis - raising endocrine awareness

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Course Length: Two hours

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01 Oct 25
£12.00

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About this course

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

Laminitis - raising endocrine awareness, it's not just podgy ponies!

Nicola Menzies-Gow, Professor in Equine Medicine, will once again be diving into the world laminitis but this time looking at why it's not just the overweight ponies that suffer and the endocrine diseases that play a role in this condition.

  • Discover how laminitis doesn't just affect podgy ponies!
  • Hear about how the endocrine system plays a role in the health of your horses feet
  • Learn about the latest tests and treatments for these diseases
  • Q&A with our speaker

Registration commences at 18:30 where refreshments will be available. Lecture time 19:00 - 21:00. 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 date emailed.

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.

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 5th February - Equine dentistry - Getting to the root of the problem – what your vet can do - Andy Fiske-Jackson
Wednesday 4th June - Pre-Purchase Exams. What the research says and common diagnostic findings – David Bolt/Freddie Dash/Jason Tupper
Wednesday 6th August - Intellect and incisions - interesting medical and surgical cases - Jenny Reed/Alex Hawkins
Wednesday 3rd December - The equine MOT - Nicola Fossey 

Lectures in this series now available as recordings:
Wednesday 2nd April - My horse isn’t quite right. When to work up and the diagnostic journey - Alex Hawkins

Tutors

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