The AVA Annual Conference Equine Stream – learn from the world’s best

_{Image: Keynote speaker and board-certified theriogenologist Jennifer Hatzel (Colorado State University) will lead the equine scientific program at the AVA Annual Conference 2023}

From preparation for the equine breeding season to the monitoring of gestation, there are many factors that can impact equine reproduction. It’s all in a day’s work for Keynote speaker and board-certified theriogenologist Jennifer Hatzel (Colorado State University).

An expert in equine assisted reproduction, she will share how you can prepare for equine breeding season and discuss cutting edge techniques and technology – as well as what’s in store in the future.

Born in Katy, Texas, Jennifer Hatzel completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Following this, she completed a rotating equine hospital internship in Ocala, Florida, then a fellowship in neonatal intensive care in Lexington, Kentucky. She then obtained a Master of Science from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida before pursuing her ‘passion for placenta’ – undertaking a residency in equine theriogenology at Colorado State University. She was board certified in Theriogenology in 2013, after which she began to focus on equine assisted reproduction.

She joined the Faculty at Colorado State University in 2017. Her research interests include in-vitro embryo production (particularly with post-mortem ovaries), and the use of novel biomedical devices to assist reproduction in the mare. She is a passionate lifelong learner.

Dr Hatzel will lead sessions on preparing for the equine breeding season, abnormalities encountered in the non-pregnant mare, approaching the so-called “problem mare”, current methods for reproductive management of the mare, complications encountered throughout gestation, monitoring and managing the mare, and what the future holds for the field of assisted reproduction.

Other areas of focus in the AVA Annual Conference equine scientific program include management of foal health, septic arthritis, surgical decision making and dental disorders. Learn about broodmare dentistry for optimal fertility and feed conversion, metabolic syndrome and pregnancy, control of equine parasites, and thermoregulation for exercising horses. Maximise your diagnostic yield from foetal and foal post-mortems, tracheal washes and cervical radiographs.

On Thursday, the equine stream combines with public health to tackle emerging and infectious diseases including flaviviruses, responsible for the deaths of humans and horses.

Earn an additional 11 VetEd points – and priceless peace of mind – by participating in the newly updated EVA Pre-Purchase Examination Workshop kindly sponsored by Guild Insurance. Presented by Drs Kirsten Neil and Nick Kannegieter, you’ll learn how to communicate with both purchaser and vendor, report abnormal findings, assess the use of radiology, endoscopy and drug screening, and – most importantly – to avoid litigation. Supported by Guild Insurance, the course is exceptional value at $525 for EVA members.

Join colleagues and make new friends at the famous Equine and Dine on Monday, May 29 from 7.30pm, sponsored by Randlab. Hosted at Gallery, the premier rooftop destination in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, you’ll enjoy substantial finger food as you mingle.

Don’t miss out on Australia’s premier event for equine veterinarians. Book now to take advantage of discounted early bird rates!

To register for the AVA Annual Conference 2023, click here.

To learn more about the conference, click here.