Time: London 7PM / Paris 8PM / New York 2PM / Sydney 6:00AM (+1)
                                                  

Panelists:

Bruce Bladon   BVM&S, CertEP, DESTS, DECVS, FRCVS - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group, UK
Chris Kawcak   DVM, PhD, DACVS - Colorado State University, USA
Mathieu Spriet   DVM, MS, DACVR, DECVDI, DACVR-EDI - School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, USA
                                                  

Moderator:

Chris Whitton   BVSc, FANZCVS, PhD - The University Of Melbourne, Australia

PANEL DISCUSSION DESCRIPTION

Adaptive and maladaptive bone response, and the continuum towards catastrophic fracture in racehorses is widely recognized and studied. Racehorse mortality holds significant attention across the racing, veterinary, research and public spheres. With advancements in imaging techniques, research into predictive factors, and a commitment to bettering the welfare of racehorses worldwide, we have been able to assemble a panel of experts to address the following critical questions: 

• Which racehorses are at risk of catastrophic injury on the track and how do we identify them? 

• What is the predictive value of radiography?

• Can computed tomography (CT) predict if a horse is at risk of injury?

• What role does / could MRI and PET play?

• Beyond imaging: Is it possible to predict injuries through analysis of stride patterns and race performance?

• Reflecting on the Australian injury reduction strategy: what have we learnt and how will this inform future approaches to equine welfare in high-stakes racing events?

Register now to take part in this interactive Panel Discussion, comprising four of the world’s leading experts spanning the US, Australia, and the UK.