We’re pleased to announce that the 13th International Equine Colic Research Symposium will be hosted by BEVA this summer. Taking place between 15 and 17 July, it presents a unique opportunity to learn from some of the world’s best gastroenterologists in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. BEVA President and Colic Symposium Committee Member Tim Mair talks us through all you need to know ahead of the event.
What is the International Equine Colic Research Symposium?
The Colic Symposium is held every three years to highlight and discuss advances in our understanding of the diseases associated with colic and the ways that we can treat them. The Symposium has been running for the last 30 years and alternates between the USA and Europe. The 13th Symposium is being hosted by BEVA in Edinburgh.
How long is the Symposium?
It runs across two and a half days (midday 15th July to 4pm 17th July 2020).
Who should attend the Symposium?
The Colic Symposium is relevant to both clinicians and researchers – anyone who has an interest in equine colic and gastroenterology. Abstracts cover a wide range of topics including mechanisms of disease and treatments.
What is the format?
It’s lecture based, made up of short presentations followed by time for questions and discussion. In addition, poster sessions on the 15th and 16th will expand beyond the oral presentations by giving attendees the opportunity to review and discuss work with the poster presenters.
Timings are as follows:
15 July
1pm Scientific sessions
5pm Drinks and poster sessions
7:30pm Ceilidh
16 July
8:30am Scientific sessions
5pm Drinks and poster sessions
7pm End
17 July
8:30am Scientific sessions
4pm End
Which topics will be covered?
Topics covered by this year’s Symposium will include (among others):
- Diagnostics (including ultrasonography) and clinical procedures
- Pain assessment
- Surgical techniques
- Medical treatments and prognosis
- Complications (including antimicrobial resistance)
- Parasitology
- Gastric ulceration
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology of intestinal motility
- Intestinal microbiome
- Nutrition
- Owner perceptions and attitudes to colic
Where is the Symposium being held?
This year the event will take place at the Surgeons Quarter in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh.
Where should I stay?
Delegates can now book accommodation through BEVA’s appointed concierge service. If you
would like alternative options (for example accommodation within a specific price range or star), simply contact the concierge service directly and they will be able to assist. Visit https://bit.ly/2vZpuHC
Delegate Prices
Standard registration: £400
Concessionary registration: £250
Concessionary prices are available to postgraduate students and residents only. To book at this price please use the discount code COLIC_CONCESSIONARY, you will be required to bring proof of your eligibility with you to the event. If you do not have proof of eligibility you will be invoiced for the outstanding difference.
Book your place today.
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