Nicola Jane Menzies-Gow

A heavyweight discussion: how do we tackle equine obesity? (May 2021)

With Tamzin Furtado, David Rendle, Nicola Menzies-Gow and Laura Sharpe.

During this live webinar David Rendle, Tamzin Furtado, and Nicola Menzies-Gow will chew the fat on obesity.
Tamzin Furtado will discuss how to raise the issue of obesity in a consult, and how to work with owners to create tailored weight plans.
David Rendle will present an argument for using pharmaceuticals to tackle obesity.
Nicola Menzies-Gow will present an argument for diet and exercise and not to use pharmaceuticals as a substitute.
Laura Sharpe from the George Veterinary Group will be our guest chairperson for the evening.

Optimising the Health and Welfare of Horses and Ponies with PPID (2021)

Dr. Nicola Jane Menzies-Gow MA VetMB Ph.D. DipECEIM CertEM(IntMed) FHEA FRCVS

The webinar will start with a brief reminder of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of PPID with updates from the 4th Global Endocrine Symposium. Nicola will then discuss the most appropriate diagnosis methods, and question if we should be testing for insulin dysregulation. Treatment and other medical management methods, including diet, will be covered. Nicola will also discuss tips and tricks to maximise the treatment outcomes and the challenges of medicating chronic cases. Monitoring and prognosis of animals with PPID will also be discussed. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, which Nicola will answer as many as possible at the end.