Rossdales Advanced Neonatology Course 2027

Join us in January 2027 for three days of advanced learning, expert insight and practical discussion, and take your expertise in the care of the critically ill equine neonate to the next level.

The programme is designed for veterinary professionals looking to deepen their knowledge and further develop their clinical decision-making in the management of critically ill foals.

Course Description

This three day course offers focused learning and specialist discussion and is designed to enhance your confidence and clinical expertise in equine neonatal medicine.

Featuring a team of world-renowned speakers and leading experts in equine neonatology, the course will explore the latest advances in neonatal medicine, from the early recognition and prevention of disease through to advanced intensive care and life-support techniques.

With a particular focus on hospital-based neonatal care, the programme will combine up-to-date evidence, expert experience and practical clinical discussion to provide valuable insights that can be applied directly to your practice.

Key topics include:

Early detection of placentitis and optimising mare and foal outcomes
Advanced respiratory assessment, support and mechanical ventilation
Cardiovascular monitoring, inotropes and pressor therapy
Endocrine and metabolic dysfunction in the critically ill neonate
Sepsis, biomarkers and neonatal maladjustment syndrome
Gut microbiome, critical care nutrition and faecal transplantation
Electrolyte management and acute kidney injury
Antimicrobial stewardship and hospital hygiene
Complications of intensive care and strategies to improve outcomes

The course will include interactive case discussions, and expert panel sessions will provide opportunities to apply the latest evidence to challenging real-world cases, encouraging practical learning and discussion with leading specialists in the field.

The full Course Programme is available here.