During the 2026 KWPN Stallion Show, the KWPN will once again organize the KWPN Reproduction Symposium powered by Zoetis, exclusively for veterinarians. The symposium will take place on Thursday, January 29, at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch. Tickets are now available via the KWPN Ticketshop.

The reproduction symposium is organized in collaboration with Dier-N-artsen and Lingehoeve Oost-Nederland and focuses entirely on current knowledge, practical experience, and new developments in equine reproduction. Participation in the symposium includes access to the KWPN Stallion Show on Thursday.

Program
The program for the KWPN Reproduction Symposium has now been finalized and offers a full day of up-to-date and in-depth lectures on equine reproduction. Topics include ultrasonography in high-risk pregnancies, fetal development, genetic abnormalities, respiratory problems in foals, endometritis in the mare, and recent developments in semen production. International speakers from, among others, the United States, Belgium, Germany, and Spain will share their knowledge and practical experience. The day will conclude with an explanation of the Guideline and Addendum on Equine Reproduction.

Wet Lab: Ultrasound of the pregnant mare
New this year is the wet lab on ultrasound of the pregnant mare, which will take place on Wednesday, January 28, at an external location. This hands-on session will be led by Catherine Renaudin, an international specialist and pioneer in transrectal and transabdominal equine ultrasonography. During the wet lab, participants will have the opportunity to further deepen their knowledge and practical skills.

Tickets
The KWPN Reproduction Symposium will take place on Thursday, January 29, at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch. Participation includes daytime and evening access to the KWPN Stallion Show, a parking pass, and catered lunch and dinner. Continuing education credits have been requested for the symposium. The wet lab on ultrasound of the pregnant mare will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at the external location d’Or Stables in Made and has limited availability. Tickets for both events are now available via the KWPN Ticketshop.

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