THE BROODMARE Mini Module

The Broodmare

Prepare for the upcoming breeding season with this 25-hour online CPD mini-module for experienced equine reproductive practitioners. Delivered by internationally recognised experts, the course provides a practical update on the latest developments in broodmare medicine and fertility management.

Course Description

The programme begins with a focus on the non-pregnant mare, exploring the management of challenging reproductive cycles, problem mares, and surgical interventions to improve fertility. In the second week, attention turns to the endometrium, including a live, case-based Teams discussion on the interpretation and application of endometrial culture and cytology in mares with endometritis.

The third week considers the pregnant mare, covering pregnancy complications, monitoring of high-risk pregnancies, and their clinical management. This is followed by a case-based Teams session examining common periparturient emergencies.

The final week provides a review of recent broodmare-focused research, discussing its relevance to everyday clinical practice, together with key highlights and take-home messages from recent international reproductive medicine conferences

Designed specifically for experienced practitioners, this module combines current evidence, practical case discussions, and expert insight to support clinical decision-making throughout the breeding season.

Week 1: The Non-pregnant Mare

·          Managing tricky cycles- Monica Morganti

·         Surgery of the mare’s reproductive tract- what can be done to improve fertility – Alex Gillen

·         Breeding the problem mare – what are the options?

 

Week 2: The Endometrium

·         The uterine microbiome- Babiche Heil

·         The problem mare: tips and tricks for managing endometritis Camilla Scott

 

·         Teams Meeting: Endometrial culture and cytology results and managing the mare with endometritis- Camilla Scott and Kelly Harrison -Tate

Week 3:  Break Week

Week 4: The Pregnant and periparturient mare

·         Not all plain sailing-complications during pregnancy

·         Monitoring the high-risk pregnancy- Karen Von Dollen

 

·         Teams meeting: Case based discussions Periparturient emergencies Tessa Hamer and Anna Mitchell

Week 5: What’s new in equine reproduction?

·         Review of the recent literature

·         Review of recent meetings/conferences

Kelly Harrison-Tate and Anna Mitchell

 

Speakers:

Monica Morganti DrMed Vet Dip ACT MRCVS

Alex Gillen MA MS VetMB CertAVP DipACVS DipECVS FHEA MRCVS

Babiche Heil DVM, MS, DACT 

Camilla Scott BVetMed, CertAVP(ESM), DACT, MRCVS

Kelly Harrison-Tate BSc(Hons) BVSc CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS

Karen Von Dallen DVM, DACT

Tessa Hamer BVSc CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS

Anna Mitchell BVM&S DACT MRCVS

 

 Speakers contacts :

Monica Morganti monicamorganti@twemlows.co.uk

Alex Gillen

Babiche Heil baheil@ucdavis.edu

Camilla Scott Camilla.scott@rossdales.com

Kelly Harrison Tate Kelly.Harrison-Tate@bwequinevets.co.uk

Karen Von Dallen kvondallendvm@gmail.com

Tessa Hamer tessa.hamer@bwequinevets.co.uk

Anna Mitchell