The KEY to succes is to Keep Educating Yourself
Discover lectures and workshops at Expovet 2025. Register for inspiring sessions and receive continuing education points, accredited by the NGROD. Are you a vet from The Netherlands? You can add your education to your PE-registration with proof of participation, which you will receive after the Expovet exposition-weekend.
Note: Information about the lectures is displayed in the language in which the lecture is given.
.png)
NAVIGATE
Jump to your area of interest!
Click on the icon below and immediately navigate to the programme you want to discover.
.png)
Small
animals
Horse
Ruminants
General
Small animals
/ Dog - cat
SATURDAY
Sylvie Daminet
13:30 - 15:30
DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ECVIM, PhD
Symposium Room 2
Lecture given in following language:
WORKSHOP Diabetes in practice: from diagnosis to follow-up Interactive workshop for primary care veterinarians
In this interactive workshop, we will take a practical approach to diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats. Using primary care cases, participants will work in small groups on the recognition, diagnosis, initiation of therapy, and follow-up of patients (maximum of 4 groups, 20 participants in total).
After the group preparation, the cases will be discussed together, with an emphasis on practical applicability and making the right decisions in daily practice.
Target audience: primary care veterinarians who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the treatment of diabetes.
4 BP
SATURDAY
Lotte Spanoghe & Guillaume Domain
13:30 - 14:45
DVM, PhD candidate
DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECAR
Symposium Room 3
Lecture given in following language:
Reproduction under the microscope: your questions, our answers
In this presentation, we discuss a selection of cases that are frequently submitted to our service and that many veterinarians encounter in their practice. We offer practical insights and tips, focusing on current topics such as contraception in dogs and cats, cesarean sections, and neonatology. This will provide you with tools that you can immediately apply in your own practice.
1,5 BP
SUNDAY
Hilde De Rooster
13:00 - 14:15
DVM, MVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS
Symposium Room 1
Lecture given in following language:
Wound case studies in dogs and cats
When treating open wounds in dogs and cats, decisions often have to be made to adjust the treatment. Such adjustments can usually only be based on subjective observations. Using wound case studies, we will discuss which parameters may be important in making a more informed choice.
1,5 BP
SUNDAY
Veronique Liekens
14:30 - 15:45
DVM, GP. Cert Cardiology, ECVIM-CA resident
Symposium Room 1
Lecture given in following language:
Staging of MMVD, the most common acquired heart disease in dogs
Mitral endocardiosis (ME), myxomatous mitral valve degeneration, is the most common acquired heart disease in dogs.
In many dogs, mitral endocardiosis is a slowly progressive disease, with some dogs never developing symptoms of heart disease during their lifetime. Others progress to congestive heart failure with cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Detecting the moment when medication should be started can prolong and improve life expectancy and quality of life. Correct staging is therefore essential.
1,5 BP
SUNDAY
Fien Verdoodt
16:00 - 17:15
DVM, PhD
Symposium Room 1
Lecture given in following language:
Nutrition management for dogs with idiopathic epilepsy
Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs. You will therefore most likely encounter this condition from time to time in your practice!
However, managing it remains challenging, and an adapted diet can help to control the seizures. I will therefore discuss the current scientific insights into nutrition for dogs with idiopathic epilepsy with a view to practical application.
1,5 BP
.png)
HorseS
SATURDAY
13:00 - 15:00
Symposium Room 1
Lecture given in following language:
Jan Spaas & Cedric Bocqué
DVM, ISELP
Recent advances and cases in Veterinary Orthobiologics
Orthobiological products are a specific type of biological product used to treat injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including osteoarthritis and tendon/ligament injuries.
The first part of the lecture will discuss various case reports in which orthobiological products are used.
We will then focus on the composition and effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2MG) in various preparation methods.
Orthobiological products are a specific type of biological product used to treat musculoskeletal injuries, including osteoarthritis and tendon/ligament injuries.
This part of the lecture will discuss various case reports in which orthobiological products are used.
3 BP
SATURDAY
17:00 - 18:15
Symposium Room 1
Lecture given in following language:
Glenn Van Steenkiste
DVM, PhD
Equine ECG basics
In this interactive lecture, we will cover the basics of recording and interpreting ECGs, focusing on practical steps and common pitfalls. We will also discuss the most important cardiac arrhythmias you are likely to encounter in veterinary medicine and provide clear tips for recognition and treatment. Whether you are new to ECGs or want to refresh your knowledge, this session will give you the confidence to perform ECGs on your patients.
1,5 BP
SUNDAY
13:15 - 14:30
Symposium Room 2
Lecture given in following language:
Lisa De Lange
DVM, Dipl. ECEIM
Inflammatory disorders in horses – what can you do in practice?
In this lecture, we will discuss inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in horses, a collective term for various inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis, granulomatous enteritis, and multisystemic eosinophilic disorders. We will discuss clinical symptoms such as weight loss, recurrent colic, diarrhea, and poor performance, as well as diagnostic options, from blood tests and ultrasound to absorption tests and intestinal biopsies. The therapeutic approach will also be discussed, with a focus on diet management, anti-inflammatory medication, and immunosuppression.
1,5 BP
SUNDAY
16:15 - 17:30
Symposium Room 2
Lecture given in following language:
Mounia Gruyaert
DVM, Dipl. ECVSMR
Horse Rehabilitation
From clinical diagnosis to successful return to sport: this lecture offers veterinarians practical guidance for drawing up evidence-based rehabilitation plans, with a focus on recovery, training, and prevention of recurrence.
1,5 BPA
Ruminants
SATURDAY
17:15 - 19:30
Symposium Room 2
Lecture given in the following language:
Ellen Schmitt - van de Leemput
DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECBHM, Dipl. ECAR
Optimizing production and udder health on dairy farms.
Every couple is unique and deserves a personalized approach in order to function optimally. The lecture will discuss the basic principles of a protocol-based approach to health, production, and udder health on dairy farms. These principles will then be related to different ways of running a business.
3 BP
SATURDAY
17:30 - 18:45
Symposium Room 3
Lecture given in the following language:
Jeroen Vermijlen
DVM
The latest insights into transition. What's new in calcium and energy metabolism?
The transition period for our dairy cows is a very important period. In our daily work, we are immediately confronted with the degree of success with which this process proceeds. It is often difficult as a farm veterinarian to offer practical solutions in an efficient manner. Over the past 10 years, a great deal of scientific research has been conducted into the causes and consequences of hypocalcemia, hyperketonemia, and liver function. The results of these studies offer additional starting points for managing the transition effectively as a farm veterinarian.
1,5 BPA
SATURDAY
18:45 - 20:00
Symposium Room 1
Lecture given in the following language:
Stefaan Ribbens & Gaëtan De Gryse
DVM, PhD
PhD
The location of vaccination in cattle eradication programs – IBR as an example
In this lecture, we will examine the role of vaccination in eradication programs for cattle diseases, using IBR as an example. We will discuss how vaccination influences the course of epidemiology, the challenges this poses for diagnostics, and the role vaccination can (continue to) play in the various phases of an eradication strategy.
1,5 BP
SUNDAY
13:30 - 14:45
Symposium Room 3
Lecture given in the following language:
Karlien Supré
DVM, PhD
Sustainable worm control in practice
During this lecture, Kreavet discusses how sustainable worm control is made possible through a combination of targeted monitoring, scientific evidence, and practical tools.
1,5 BP
.png)
General
/ non-species-specific
SATURDAY
15:00 - 16:15
Symposium Room 3
Lecture given in following language:
1,5 BP
Liesbeth Cornelis
Consultant, Master's degree in Applied Economics
From diploma to practice: your start as an independent vet
You will soon graduate as a veterinarian, but how do you get started in the real world? In this lecture, you will discover the most important steps to starting your own business: from start-up formalities and choices about practice management to attracting your first clients/patients. We will also discuss the financial aspects, digital tools and marketing when starting up.
