On Thursday, January 29, the KWPN Reproduction Symposium powered by Zoetis will take place during the KWPN Stallion Show. This reproduction symposium is exclusively for veterinarians. Tickets are still available via the KWPN Ticketshop.

Organized in collaboration with Dier-N-artsen and Lingehoeve Oost-Nederland, the symposium offers a high-quality and content-rich program in which several international experts share their current knowledge, practical experience, and the latest developments in equine reproduction. A ticket for the symposium also includes access to the KWPN Stallion Show on Thursday.

Program
The program consists of a full day of up-to-date and in-depth lectures. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., followed by the official opening at 8:50 a.m. The symposium begins at 9:00 a.m. with a lecture by Catherine Renaudin, focusing on ultrasonography in high-risk pregnancies. Throughout the day, a wide range of topics will be covered, including fetal development, genetic abnormalities, respiratory problems in foals, endometritis in the mare, and recent developments in semen production. The program concludes at 5:00 p.m. After the symposium, participants have the opportunity to visit the KWPN Stallion Show.

International speakers
The symposium welcomes a broad selection of international speakers from, among others, the United States, Belgium, Germany, and Spain. They enthusiastically share their extensive expertise and practical experience. Speakers include Peter Daels, Jutta Sielhorst, and Mathijs Theelen, all internationally recognized for their knowledge and contributions to equine reproductive medicine.

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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