10 July 2024 - 12 July 2024 The 14th International Symposium on Equine Colic will be held at Edinburgh, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW.

It is a prestigious meeting for international equine clinicians and gastroenterology experts, focusing on the latest research and scientific advances in the treatment and prevention of colic-related diseases.

The VETOFLEX team will also participate in this year's event to present, among other things, the range of VETOFLEX colic recovery belts.

We recommend using the VETOFLEX RECOVERY BAND as part of the horse's recovery after colic surgery.

This bandage fulfills several functions - on the one hand, it protects the wound from the dusty environment and flying insects in the box, it also significantly strengthens the abdominal wall and prevents the formation of soft tissue swelling around the wound. For horses, it is comfortable, soft, reinforced with non-irritating materials. It is fully breathable, easy to maintain and disinfect.

In the VETOFLEX assortment, you will find both a colic recovery belt for riding and a colic recovery belt for stable.

About the event

The Symposium has become an important triennial meeting for equine vets and researchers over the past 30 years. Returning for it's 14th time, the 2024 meeting will be held over two and a half days, with 12 minute oral presentations followed by three minutes for questions and discussions.

Topic areas will include but are not limited to:

• Surgical techniques
• Treatment
• Parasitology
• Gastric ulceration
• Endotoxamia
• Pharmacology of intestinal motility
• Complications: post-operative ileus, laminitis, adhesions etc.Parasitology
• Epidemiology
• Physiology of digestion
• Intestinal microbiome
• Metabolomics
• Outcome 4

As well as the presentations and discussions, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with other equine vets, researchers and professionals.

Included in your ticket will be a drinks reception and lunches on two of the days, along with an evening buffet and Ceilidh on one of the evenings. A great chance to not only enhance your knowledge on a range of topics, but have a great time too!