Managing endocrine cases through the Autumn and Winter (2021)
Overview
Join Dr David Rendle for an essential update on the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), with a special focus on winter care.
Learn why winter weight loss is critical to reduce laminitis risk in spring, and explore the use of novel therapeutics now emerging for EMS and laminitis management.
This webinar will also cover practical diet and obesity management strategies, and review recent studies on how to optimise PPID treatment, including the use of pergolide and alternative options.
Presenters
Dr. David Rendle BVSc MVM CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM FRCVS RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine
Dr David Rendle graduated from The University of Bristol in 2001, beginning his career in farm animal and equine practice, followed by an internship at Liphook Equine Hospital. He went on to complete a three-year Horserace Betting Levy Board residency split between The University of Glasgow and Liphook.
David spent several years at Liphook, with a break to work in the West Country and Australia, before joining Rainbow Equine Hospital in Yorkshire, where he became a director prior to its acquisition by VetPartners.
In 2019, David returned to his roots near Exmoor, where he now works as an independent equine medicine and therapeutics consultant. Alongside clinical work, he is actively engaged in research, particularly in the areas of gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases.
David has lectured and published widely and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) in 2019 in recognition of his contribution to clinical practice. He is currently President of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and Chair of its Health and Medicines Committee.
