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Annual Breeders Webinars

Media Release - Monday August 9

Each year we bring together some of Australia's leading equine Veterinarians and Thoroughbred industry professionals, covering topical breeding information for the upcoming season at our ever popular seminars.

Due to the current health climate we have moved to run a series of webinars, allowing easy access from the safety of the screen.

Together with Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders and Thoroughbred Breeders NSW, Agrifutures Australia, Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria, Charles Sturt University and other organisations within the industry, we are proud to share these webinars with anyone who wants to attend.

The webinars are complementary and registration is essential.

Please join us as we hear from presenters across the industry on the following topics:

 

ONLINE SESSION: From 4pm, Tuesday 10th August 
Live Access Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Topics covered: Timely Breeding Topics

  • Assessing Placentitis Mares - Why we do it and what we can do to help. (Dr Joan Carrick – Equine Specialist Consulting)
  • Assessing Problem Dry Mares – What do we need to know before we cover them. (Dr Aaron Hodder – Scone Equine Hospital)
  • Internal parasites and anthelminthic resistance – What is the alternative. (Chris Lawler – International Animal Health)
  • Understanding Salmonella – What is it and which horses are at risk. (Dr Niamh Collins – Scone Equine Hospital)
  • On-farm Biosecurity – How to protect horses and people. (Dr Catherine Chicken – Scone Equine Group and Dr Jo Taylor – Hunter New England Health)
  • Assessing Angular Limb Deformity (Bent legs) – When to start, how often and what to do. (Dr Amy Williamson – Scone Equine Hospital)

 

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ONLINE SESSION: From 4pm, Thursday 12th August 
Live Access Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Topics covered: Stud Secretary Webinar

  • Vaccinations requirements (Dr. Corrine Smith – Zoetis)                                                      
  • Welfare and Traceability Updates (Karen Day – Racing Australia)                    
  • Work Health & Safety Stud Farm Basics (Daniel Bowcock – Safe Industries)             
  • Debt Recovery Procedures (Fiona Scott – Thoroughbred Recoveries)               
  • Insurance Updates  (Brad Tindall - Surewise Insurance Brokers)                                                          
  • Superannuation Important Changes for Employers (Jason Woodward – Nationwide Superannuation)                        

 

ONLINE SESSION: From 7pm, Wednesday 18th August 
Live Access Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Topics covered: Avenel Equine Hospital Broodmares

  • Infertility in the Broodmare - Endometritis (Dr Victoria Charlesworth – Avenel Equine Hospital) 
  • Infertility in the Broodmare - Oviduct Surgery (Dr Angus Adkins – Avenel Equine Hospital)
  • Periparturient Conditions in the Broodmare (Dr Katie Wilcox – Avenel Equine Hospital)

 

ONLINE SESSION: From 7pm, Wednesday 25th August 
Live Access Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Topics covered: Avenel Equine Hospital Foals

  • The Lame Foal/Septic Arthritis in the Foal (Dr Liz Walmsley – Avenel Equine Hospital)
  • Conditions of the Newborn Foal (Dr Alex Hendren – Avenel Equine Hospital)

 

All sessions will be recorded and accessible to state breeding association members following the events.

Not yet a member of your state breeders association? Join up today CLICK HERE!

 

COMPLETED ONLINE SESSIONS (recordings available soon)

5 August 2021 - Topics covered: Charles Sturt University & AgriFutures Researchers

  • Preparing for early breeding, foaling, and post-foaling management.  (Allan Gunn)
  • Semen assessment and longevity. (Dr Jennifer Clulow)
  • Keeping the neonate alive: attention to common abnormalities and their treatments as well as some new processes to improve success, simply. (Prof Sharanne Raidal)

 

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