To Deworm or not to deworm? That is the question

To Deworm or not to deworm? That is the question

Anthelmintic resistance is a growing threat to equine welfare, and vets play a key role in driving the behaviour changes needed. This talk reviews the latest evidence and expert consensus on sustainable equine parasite control, highlighting updated risk-based approaches from the BEVA ProtectMeToo Toolkit and CANTER Guidelines. Attendees will leave informed, motivated, and ready to champion responsible deworming – protecting equine health, welfare, and the environment.

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A disease-modifying drug for the treatment of osteoarthritis in horses

A disease-modifying drug for the treatment of osteoarthritis in horses

Currently available pharmacological OA treatments only improve pain or symptoms and are frequently associated with side effects. There are no approved disease-modifying osteoarthritic drugs (DMOADs) on the market yet. A DMOAD typically must show improvement in joint structure, and slow down the progression of cartilage, bone and synovium destruction, with or without an efficacy on joint pain. Therefore, molecular tools are crucial for diagnosing OA and monitoring intervention efficacy. I will talk about a new drug combination with disease-modifying properties and biomarkers for monitoring the destruction of the joint pre-and post-treatment.

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