Horses generally have a monocular field of vision, meaning any visual impairments can have serious consequences. Dr Stephan Leser and his team specialise in eye care for horses, and offer an entire spectrum of the most modern diagnosis and treatment methods.
From 27 to 29 October, the "Equine Eye Case Days" took place for the second time under the organizational direction of Dr. Arno Lindner at the renowned Hanse Equine Hospital ( in German: Hanseklinik für Pferde) in Sittensen. This year, 14 veterinarians took part in this exceptional training, which is...
Dr Andrey Kalinovskiy presented the results of his study at the International Equine Ophthalmology Symposium (IEOC) in Edinburgh on 2 June 2023. The Hanse Clinic for Horses accompanied and supported his research work. The IEOC is a prestigious forum that brings together the world's leading scientists and veterinarians each year...
Who doesn't know EQUITANA, the world's largest equestrian trade fair? Since its premiere in 1972, it has traditionally been held every two years at the fairgrounds in Essen. This is where international stars from show and sport as well as trainers, breeders, dealers and manufacturers meet. EQUITANA is thus also...
Regular further training is one of the duties of every veterinarian and serves as quality assurance for the work on animals, which is documented every year in part via a special ATF points programme of the Federal Veterinary Chamber. Only in this way can current research and new working approaches...
The German Veterinary Society invited veterinarians from all over Germany and beyond to the Estrel Congress Center in Berlin-Neukölln between 18 and 20 November 2021. Under strict 2G rules, a total of more than 2,300 people met at this hybrid congress to discuss live on-site and digitally the latest findings...
The talented Danish dressage horse Driver had recently been a patient at the Hanse Equine Hospital in Sittensen. The 17-year-old warmblood gelding had suffered a severe eye injury in his stable and it had not been certain whether he would ever be able to see with his left eye again....
Dr Kirstin Brandt, Senior Consultant at the Hanse Equine Hospital, and Dr Stefan Gesell-May, independent veterinarian and specialist in equine ophthalmology, held a joint basic ophthalmology seminar in theory and practice for veterinarians in Frankfurt am Main on April 23 and 24, 2021. The two ophthalmic specialists taught 18 participants...
