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Equine Pastern Dermatitis: Expert Insights into a Common Clinical Challenge

Tue, 18 February, 2025 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Your Local Time Zone)

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

3 Hours - RACE Approval Pending

Early Booking Deadline

Fri, 12 July, 2024

Registration Deadline

Wed, 31 July, 2024

Language

English

Discipline

Dermatology

Industry Partners

Global

Veterinary Partners

Global

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

Panelists:

Vince Gerber   Dr.Med.Vet., PhD, DACVIM, DECEIM, FVH - Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine, Switzerland
Rosanna Marsella   DVM, DACVD - University of Florida, USA
Kieren O'Brien   MA, MVB, PhD, MRCVS - UK
                                                  

Moderator:

John Hutt   BVSc (Hons), BA (Hons), MA (CW), CertVD, MANZCVS, DACVD - Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Australia

  

PANEL DISCUSSION DESCRIPTION

Equine Pastern dermatitis (EPD) is a non-specific cutaneous reaction pattern affecting the pastern region. Although common, it can be a debilitating condition and pose a real challenge to even experienced veterinarians. This international panel of experts will explore the different forms of EPD, risk factors, and compare their experience and knowledge of therapeutic approaches.

Vince Gerber studied veterinary medicine at the University of Bern, Switzerland. He earned a doctor’s degree in 1995 and obtained the title of Equine Specialist (Equine Practice Boards of the Swiss Veterinary Association) in 1998 after working at the Swiss National Stud in Avenches and the Equine Clinic of the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Bern. Following this, he did research work and further training at Michigan State University (USA), first as a recipient of a scholarship by the Swiss National Science Foundation, followed by a residency. Vince earned his PhD title in the USA and passed the American Boards in Large Animal Internal Medicine in 2003. After his return to the University of Bern, he earned his habilitation in 2005 and became a Diplomate of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine. In 2011, he was appointed Professor and Head of the Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine (ISME). He has held several positions in national and international associations, such as past-President of the World equine Veterinary Association and his research interests include equine asthma and other hypersensitivities; dermatological conditions (pastern dermatitis, sarcoid), endocrinologic disorders, stress in sport horses and hereditary diseases.

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John graduated from the University of Queensland in 1988. He worked in general practice in Brisbane for 18 months before travelling to the UK in 1990, where he worked in small animal practice for the next 11 years. He was a clinical assistant in dermatology at the Animal Health Trust from 1998 to 2001. In 2001 John set up North Kent Referrals, a multi-disciplinary referral practice in the south of England, and he owned and ran the practice until its sale in 2012.

John is a registered specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. He holds the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology, is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) by examination in small animal medicine and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. John is a past President of the British Veterinary Dermatology Study Group.

Following his return to Brisbane in 2013, John joined the team at Dermatology for Animals. His clinical interests include the management of allergic skin disease in dogs, immune mediated skin disorders, and all aspects of feline and equine dermatology. John has regularly presented on the subject of veterinary dermatology to veterinary surgeons and nurses all over the world.

Outside of work, John’s major interest is in English Literature and Creative Writing. He completed a Bachelor of Arts at the Open University in 2006, followed by an Honours year in Creative Writing in 2009. He completed a Master of Arts in Creative Writing in 2018.

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Dr Kieran O’Brien qualified as a vet in Ireland, and after a short spell in two equine hospitals he completed a PhD at Cambridge.

He spent 12 years as a lecturer and clinician at Bristol Veterinary School before moving in 1998 to an equine veterinary practice on the Devon/Cornwall border where he has been a senior clinician in an equine practice for over 25 years.

Kieran is an FEI Official Veterinarian and has been a team vet for British and Irish teams. As such, he has officiated at many international events, including at three World Equestrian Games. 

Kieran is also a regular contributor to horse magazines, including Horse and Hound, and the author of the book: Essential Horse Health. He breeds and imports Connemara sports ponies.

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