GPCert in Equine Medicine

Enhance your veterinary knowledge and skills with our Equine Medicine Programme

This comprehensive course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of equine medicine. Participants will explore a wide range of topics, from clinical pathology and laboratory diagnostics, as well as Immunology, endocrinology, reproduction, neurology and other main body systems. The course is structured to cover both theoretical foundations and practical applications in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of systemic conditions in horses.

Delivered in cooperation with Improve Veterinary Education and ISVPS.

Dato

2. oktober 2025

Tidspunkt

07:00 - 15:00

Sted

Vetnordic Kursuscenter, Korskildeeng 4, 2670 Greve

Underviser

Målgruppe

Equine Vets

Sprog

English

Antal moduler

120.000,00 kr

Eksl. Moms.

Se kursusbeskrivelse

Module 1 – Endocrinology and metabolism illnesses Date: October 2nd 2025 Speaker: Sigrid Hyldahl DVM, DECEIM Learning objectives:

Revise the calcium metabolism and interpret its changes due to general illnesses like sepsis and Ileus.
Recognize the relation between calcium and thyroid disorders.
Recall the main endocrine diseases in horses and write diagnostic and therapeutic protocols.
Describe the general aspects of Equine metabolic syndrome, including its
clinical approach.

Module 2 - Immunological bases and respiratory organs Date: October 3rd 2025 Speaker: Sigrid Hyldahl DVM, DECEIM Leaning objectives:
Summarize the principles of equine immune system.
Characterize immune system affection and chose the ideal diagnostic tool(s) for each case.
Describe the various diagnosis techniques and their use in the examination of respiratory diseases (bronchoalveolar lavage, transtracheal wash and lung ultrasound).
Discuss treatment protocols of the most commonly appearing difficulties in breathing, including cough, nose bleeding and breathe disturbances.
Recognize common conditions in sinuses, aerial bag, pharynx and larynx.
Discuss the clinical and immunological aspects of inflammatory illnesses of the respiratory tract, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and infectious diseases of the respiratory system.

Module 3 - Neonatology - perinatal illnesses Date: December 3rd 2025 Speaker: Sigrid Hyldahl DVM, DECEIM Learning objectives:

Identify newborns at risk, verifying their chances to survive.
Recognize common neonatal diseases in horses.
Create therapeutic protocols common neonatal diseases in horses.
Discuss diagnostic protocols for premature births and septic foals

Module 4 - Applied nutrition - bases of the food, while to the different periods of life and activities of the horse Date: December 4th 2025 Speaker: Sigrid Hyldahl DVM, DECEIM Learning objectives:

Assess energy salary and nutrient loads.
Describe the digestion process in horses, including reabsorption and nutrients metabolism.
Calculate nutritional requirements considering the different horse-life phases.
Calculate rations and recognize the typical mistakes while doing it.
Identify food-conditioned illnesses.
Assess the nutritional conditions of horses using laboratory tools.
Explain the physiological bases of the feeding of sports horses.
Relate diet with performance.
Recognize alimentary substances that may be identified in anti-doping controls.

Module 7 – Reproduction Date: April 13rd 2026 Speaker: Jesper Møller, speacialdyrlæge i reproduktion hos hest Learning objectives:

Perform a complete reproductive examination to mares and stallions.
Evaluate fertility in horses to define the optimum mating time.
Identify the most common fertility disturbances in mare and stallion.
Define infertility possible treatments for different conditions in mares and stallions.
Motorize pregnancy, including its diagnosis and twins’ pregnancy.
Identify abortion causes and recognize when its provocation is necessary.
Establish abortion preventive protocol.
Describe all the phases of a common parturition.
Diagnose dystocia and take measures to improve its prognosis.
Recognize the reproductive centres operation and identify welfare concerns.
Summarize the basis of artificial insemination in horses.
Describe the modern techniques of assisted reproduction (ex.: TE, GIFT, IVF, ICSI).

Module 8 - Reproduction - Practical session Date: April 14th 2026 Speaker: Jesper Møller, speacialdyrlæge i reproduktion hos hest Learning objectives:
Perform seminal evaluation.
Recognize the steps of a rigorous pregnant mare examination.
Perform a gynecological examination using ultrasound.
Indicate the proper laboratory diagnostic procedures and management in cases of dystocia

Module 9 - Anaesthesia and Analgesia Date: February 26th 2026 Speaker: David Bardell, BVSc PhD CertVA DipECVAA PGCert(LTHE) FHEA MRCVS Learning objectives:

Create anaesthetic protocols on different environments: field vs hospital.
Recognize the most adequate options of analgesia for a variety of equine conditions.
Predict complications related to anaesthetic protocols and take preventive actions.
Formulate therapeutic approaches to emergencies and anaesthetic protocols.

Module 10 - Anaesthesia and Analgesia - Practical session Date: February 27th 2026 Speaker: David Bardell, BVSc PhD CertVA DipECVAA PGCert(LTHE) FHEA MRCVS Learning objectives:

Local anaesthetic blocks in horses.
Induction techniques in horses.
Intravenous anaesthesia techniques in on-the-field horse.
Inhalation anaesthesia and its monitoring in horses.

Module 5 - Complementary examination methods Date: September 3rd 2026 Speaker: Sigrid Hyldahl DVM, DECEIM Learning objectives:

Explain how to perform an endoscopy in sinuses, stomach and respiratory tract.
Identify the major equine organs using ultrasound.
Evaluate heart and its cameras by echocardiography.

Module 6 - Complementary examination methods - Practical session Date: September 4th 2026 Speaker: Sigrid Hyldahl DVM, DECEIM Learning objectives:
Explain how to perform an endoscopy in sinuses, stomach and respiratory tract.
Identify the major equine organs using ultrasound.
Evaluate heart and its cameras by echocardiography.

Module 11 - Abdomen I Date: November 4th 2026 Speaker: Harry Carslake, MA VetMB PhD DipACVIM DipECEIM SFHEA MRCVS Learning objectives:

Identify the typical clinical signs of acute abdomen and revise its pathophysiological bases.
Define diagnostic procedures when acute abdomen is suspected.
Create treatment protocols for acute abdomen conditions in horses.
Recognize the different diagnostic tools to evaluate the various conditions that may affect the gastrointestinal tract.
Recognize colic in horses and know its treatment options.

Module 12 - Abdomen II Date: November 5th 2026 Speaker: Harry Carslake, MA VetMB PhD DipACVIM DipECEIM SFHEA MRCVS Learning objectives:

Differentiate the clinical signs of acute and chronic diarrhoea.
Define therapeutic protocols for both acute and chronic diarrhoea.
Identify the different options for fluid therapy in horses.
Recognize the most common renal and hepatic diseases in horses.
Match clinical signals, clinical history and antidote with possible intoxications in horses.
Revise the EGUS-Syndrome.

Module 14 – Lameness Date: January 25th 2027 Speaker: Alison Talbot, BVM&S, CertED, CertES(Orth), DipACVSMR, MRCVS Learning objectives:

Identify lameness in horses, localizing possible lesions.
Recognize different diagnostic approaches to lameness and their pros and cons.

Module 15 – Lameness - Practical session Date: January 26th 2027 Speaker: Alison Talbot, BVM&S, CertED, CertES(Orth), DipACVSMR, MRCVS Learning objectives:

Analyse horses’ locomotion at the field.
Perform or see a real demonstration of a clinical examination focused on lameness.
Participate in the discussion of lameness clinical cases.

Module 13 - First-aid, wounds and injuries care, shock and homeostasis Date: April 1st 2027 Speaker: Sigrid Hyldahl, DVM DECEIM Learning objectives:

Sort acute trauma cases in horses, defining priorities and treatment plans.
Plan the adequate approach to shock, considering its possible types.
Define homeostasis and the mechanisms implied.
Choose the proper therapeutic approach in case of acute muscle trauma,
wound, soft tissue injuries and fractures.

Module 16 – Lab diagnostics and clinical pathology Date: April 2nd2027 Speaker: Harry Carslake, MA VetMB PhD DipACVIM DipECEIM SFHEA MRCVS Learning objectives:

Collect samples with confidence.
Recognize the essential procedures to ensure the correct handling and storage of different samples.
Identify the preferred sampling technique for different conditions.
Interpret cytological findings, creating differential diagnosis lists.
Indicate common errors and artefacts that may lead to misinterpretations.

Module 17 – Ophthalmology Date: October 25th 2027 Speaker: Dr Fernando Malalana, DVM PhD DipECEIM FHEA FRCVS Learning objectives:

Evaluate the visual capacity in horses.
Recognize the pharmacological options for eyes’ treatment.
Choose the adequate examination techniques considering equine clinical signs and differential diagnosis.
Identify the principal eye structures in eye ultrasound images.
Recognize artefacts and images compatible with disease in eye echography.
Characterize common ophthalmological conditions in horses: uveitis, glaucoma, cataracts and corneal affection

Module 18 – Neurology Date: October 26th 2027 Speaker: Dr Fernando Malalana, DVM PhD DipECEIM FHEA FRCVSLearning objectives:

Localize typical lesions in the neurological system.
Classify neurological lesions considering its extension/diffusion.
Recognize the clinical signs of the neurological patient.
Describe different kinds of ataxia and how to diagnose it in horses.
Identify the preferred diagnostic tools to different neurological conditions.
Discuss therapeutic options for neurological problems

Module 20 – Dermatology and Oncology Date: December 1st 2027 Speaker: Prof Derek Knottenbelt OBE, BVM&S, DVMS, DipECEIM, MRCVS Learning objectives:

Describe the steps of a correct dermatological evaluation.
Characterize skin lesions, including neoplasms.
Recognize the most common dermatological conditions.
Enumerate causes of itching in horses.
Establish diagnostic and therapeutic protocols when clinical signs are compatible with itching.
List differential diagnosis for knotty diseases, including equine sarcoid and melanoma.
Discuss therapeutic options for common oncological conditions.

Module 21 – Dentistry Date: December 2nd 2027 Speaker: Jesper Rosenmeier, Dyrlæge CertAVP Dentistry Learning objectives:

Identify the major anatomic sites and their function in horse’s mouth.
Recognize dental anomalies in horses.
Interpret dental diagrams and establish associated treatment plans.
Indicate dental extraction techniques.
Advice horses’ owners about prophylactic procedures in horses that may help to avoid oral cavity problems

Module 19 – Cardiovascular system Date: December 3rd 2027 Speaker: Charlotte Hopster-Iversen, dyrlæge, ph.d., Dipl ECEIM Learning objectives:

Recognize the utility of different diagnostic tools to different cardiovascular conditions and suspicions.
Revise arrhythmias, valvular problems, thrombophlebitis, immune system disorders and disturbances of blood coagulation.
Understand the utility of cardiovascular drugs and its applicability in cardiovascular patients.
Consider parameter to evaluate possible decreases in horses’ performance.

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