Hanseklinik für Pferde at the 6th International Congress on Equine Medicine

The Hanseklinik für Pferde took an active part in the 6th International Congress on Equine Medicine, which was held as part of the DVG-Vet-Congress from November 23 to 25, 2023. Under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Michael Röcken (Justus Liebig University Giessen), Prof. Dr. Heidrun Gehlen (Freie Universität Berlin) and Prof. Dr. Jószef Tóth (University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest), Dr. Kirstin Brandt and Dr. Olivier Brandenberger gave four talks.

The congress offered equine specialists a platform to exchange current findings and techniques in equine medicine. With 33 experts and speakers and a focus on equine asthma, the event gave a broad overview of the clinical and pathological aspects of this common equine disease.

In their talks, the Hanseklinik speakers addressed difficult topics from everyday clinical work. Dr. Brandenberger spoke on “Complications and complication management in tie-back surgery,” while Dr. Brandt presented “Surgery on the equine eye in seemingly hopeless cases.” They also presented solutions on topics such as “Eyelid surgery 2.0 in horses: input from human medicine” and “Inspiratory respiratory noises and differential diagnoses in the upper airways.”

The DVG-Vet-Congress is one of the major events in German veterinary medicine. It is organized by the German Veterinary Medical Society (DVG), one of the largest umbrella organizations for veterinary medicine in Germany. The congress had 2,650 participants, more than 400 veterinarians in 16 parallel meetings on different specialties and an exhibition with 105 exhibitors on more than 1,300 square meters of exhibition space.

The congress took place at the Estrel Congress Center in Berlin, where experts exchanged views in a collegial and relaxed atmosphere. DVG President Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. (Bursa, Torun, Stara Zagora) Martin Kramer opened the event, and keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Renate Weller from Calgary gave a talk on social change and its influence on veterinary education and professional practice. Her call for closer cooperation between practitioners and universities and for adapting curricula to current knowledge was widely welcomed by the participants.

Finally, we would like to share a quote from Dr. Olivier Brandenberger, who represented the Hanseklinik für Pferde at the 6th International Congress on Equine Medicine: “Equine medicine is not only about healing, but also about the continuous search for innovative solutions. Every day brings new challenges, and it is our job to always stay one step ahead to ensure the well-being of our beloved four-legged friends.” This idea reflects the commitment of the Hanseklinik für Pferde to good care and continuous development in equine medicine.

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