Join us in February for a series of two specialist-led discussions on equine disease, featuring insights from some of the leading authorities on equine medicine. On 18^th February we will be exploring new insights into managing strangles outbreaks, then on 25^th February we will be back for top tips on equine disease management in general with another stellar line-up. Read on to find out more and register your free place, thanks to the kind sponsorship of Dechra.

In this event, a panel of prominent equine vets and behavioural researchers will provide a valuable insight into chronic disease management and preventative vaccination to improve uptake and optimise treatment outcomes. We will utilise real-life case studies to examine situations when owners might stop prescribed medications prematurely. The discussion will cover understanding chronic medical diseases such as PPID from both vet and owner perspectives, exploring how miscommunication could impact long-term care. Preventative strategies, including evidence supporting strangles vaccination will also be discussed, alongside potential barriers such as the misconception of cost as a major objection. The session will conclude with actionable advice on building better owner-vet concordance through clear, empathetic conversations. With live Q&A.

Learning Outcomes:

1 - Participants will gain an understanding of chronic medical diseases in equine care, including the impact of miscommunication between vets and owners on long-term treatment compliance and outcomes.

2 - Apply preventative strategies: Attendees will learn about evidence-based approaches using vaccination for strangles

3 - How to enhance owner-vet communication: we’ll explore actionable strategies to improve concordance between vets and horse owners through empathetic, clear communication, fostering better compliance and trust in treatment plans.

Meet The Panellists

This event will explore the current landscape of strangles control, focusing on the role of vaccination, testing, and quarantine measures. Three prominent equine medicine clinicians will discuss the evidence base for vaccination as an alternative to traditional methods like premovement testing and quarantine, examining its potential impact on managing outbreaks and reducing risk. The session will also address the emotional challenges surrounding vaccine hesitancy among horse owners and explore strategies to increase confidence and uptake. Finally, the panel will highlight the importance of targeted approaches in managing strangles, including how vaccination can be used to manage outbreaks effectively.

Sign up here to the free Equine Membership from Elearning.Vet to watch the recording on-demand.

Learning Outcomes:

1- Understand the Role of Vaccination in Strangles Control: Gain insights into the evidence base for using vaccination as an alternative to traditional premovement testing and quarantine methods, and its potential impact on managing outbreaks and reducing risk.

2 - Address Vaccine Hesitancy: Learn about the emotional challenges surrounding vaccine hesitancy among horse owners and explore effective strategies to increase confidence and uptake of vaccinations.

3 - Discover how targeted approaches, including vaccination, can be used to manage strangles outbreaks more effectively, and understand the practical applications of these strategies through real-world examples

Sign up here to the free Equine Membership from Elearning.Vet to watch the recording on-demand.

Meet the Panellists