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PolSKI CPD 2025 is already the third edition of the international veterinary conference dedicated to equine reproduction, where veterinarians have the opportunity to enhance their theoretical and practical skills alongside world-renowned specialists. PolSKI CPD 2025 will be held in Zakopane, Poland – the winter heart of the Polish mountains, where, in addition to an extensive scientific program, a skiing and social experiences await you, creating the unique and unforgettable atmosphere for which the conference is known.
Conference
This year, we have prepared a 4-day training program divided into thematic blocks. During the first three days, you will have the opportunity to attend lectures dedicated i.a. to mare pregnancy, early stages of a foal’s life, most effective methods of semen collection, handling and processing as well as new technologies and the latest research discoveries.
Our main areas of focus during the 2025 edition of PolSKI Cpd Conference are:
- „Diagnosis of early pregnancy loss – causes, prevention”
- „Care of pregnancy in mares after embryo transfer and in problematic mares”
- „Abortions – causes / prevention. Diagnosis of placentitis / treatment”
- „Acute abdomen in mare in last trimester of pregnancy and periparturient period”
- „Supervision of mares in the perinatal period”
- „Prevention of infectious diseases in pregnant mares – stimulation of colostrum”
- „ Foal care in the first hours after birth”
- „Foaling and foal resuscitation”
- „The colicking foal including diarrhoea. Kidney failure in septic/collapsed foal ruptured bladder- diagnosis of and surgery”
- „Foal care in the field, main problems in the field”
- „Orthopaedic issues in foals”
- „Septic and/ or dumb foal”
- „Sick and orphan foals. Feeding regimes”
- „Stallion behaviour. Natural and man induced. Training and correction”
- „Handling of stallions for natural and artificial semen collection”
- „Preparation of semen for fresh use and chilled use/ problem of transport”
- „Problems of semen preservation”
This year, our lectures will be held by equine reproduction experts from all around the world:
- Prof. John Newcombe – United Kingdom
- Prof. Marco Alvarenga – Brasil
- Prof. Duccio Panzani – Italy
- Associate Prof. Maciej Witkowski – Poland
- Dr Bruce Blandon – United Kingdom
- Dr Carleigh Fedorka – United States of America
- Dr Dominic Burger – Switzerland
- Dr Greg Staniek – United Kingdom
- Dr Jos Mottershead – United States of America
- Dr Rachel Gough – United Kingdom
The lecturers will be present at all social events, ready to engage in conversation and answer any questions that may arise!
Workshops
On the fourth day, we have prepared a full day workshop session, which will take place at a newly opened equine clinic. Under the close supervision of specialists, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills gained during the theoretical part in small groups, focusing on the latest reproductive techniques.
Moreover, on the final day, member of our conference will have a change to enjoy debate panel with all of our lectures – what we call a “round table” – where you will have the chance to ask pressing questions related to your experiences and engage in one-on-one discussions.
Skiing and Social Program
As per tradition, in addition to the scientific part, we have prepared a series of attractions that will make your participation in our conference an unforgettable adventure. Every year, we offer you the thrill of skiing on the slopes of Zakopane – magic village hidden between Tatra Mountains. For those of you who wish to start your skiing journey or for who want to improve their skills under the watchful eye of instructors – former ski professionals – we have arranged a 12-hour skiing course. Besides learning and having fun, you will also get a chance to enjoy the beauty of the Polish mountains and landsapes during the activities.
Not a fan of skiing? No problem! For those of you who prefer to keep both feet on the ground, we have equally exciting attractions during which you will have the opportunity to discover Zakopane’s culture and traditions. In addition to sightseeing Zakopane, you will also have chance to enjoy a trip to one of the peaks in the Polish Tatra Mountains ridge, where we will take a short but beautiful winter walk. Additionally, as moment of respite from lectures, we will invite you to visit natural hot springs – one of the best attractions in Zakopane without a doubt.
To top it all off – at the last night of PolSKI CPD
we will invite you to enjoy traditional highlander feast with a Zakopane highlander band!
Aries Hotel and Spa *****
This is likely the cherry on top of Polish hospitality. For this edition, we invite you to the magnificent Aries Hotel and Spa *****, a revitalized building that in the 1950s housed a mountain shelter for climbing enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the city, with a remarkable history and an exceptional tradition of hospitality, the hotel offers a stunning view of the Tatra panorama. It’s a place where the best of the past blends with modernity to offer guests a unique experience. Wood, kilims, an Alpine wagon, and numerous details referring to the Zakopane style surround guests with an unforgettable atmosphere that lingers in their memories.
The hotel’s exceptional SPA & Wellnes zone provides the perfect setting to relax after a day full of learning and skiing or hiking. Excellent hotel bar offers an ideal space for long discussions over a glass of red wine. Each of the rooms that we arranged for helds two single beds and has its own unique and inimitable character – making you feel right at home.
PolSKI CPD is not only a significant portion of both theoretical and practical experiences, but also a space to build valuable relations with veterinarians, experts and scientists from all over the world. We sincerely believe that the time spent together will provide you with the opportunity to form fruitful relationships with both the lecturers and other participants. We make every effort to ensure that PolSKI CPD is not just a scientific conference, but an event that will broaden your business horizons and allow you to have great fun, accompanied by little bit of relax before the upcoming reproduction season.
