International Canine Sports Medicine Conference 2025

📅 August 21-23, 2025

📍 UCD University Club & Veterinary College, Dublin, Ireland

🎟 Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Join us for the International Canine Sports Medicine Conference 2025, a premier CPD-accredited event dedicated to advancing the knowledge of veterinarians working with sporting and working dogs.

🔬 What to Expect:

✅ Two full days of expert-led lectures 📚

✅ Hands-on wet lab on surgical techniques 🏥

✅ A gathering of top global specialists in greyhound and sporting dog medicine 🐕

✅ 19 CPD points expected (to be confirmed)

✅ Networking opportunities with professionals from around the world 🌍

✅ Exclusive social events, including a VIP night at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium 🎉

🎤 Confirmed Speakers Include:

🌟 Dr. David Larratt (Greyhound Orthopedic Surgery & Injury Prevention, Australia)

🌟 Dr. John Katakasi (Greyhound Orthopedic Surgery & Imaging, Australia)

🌟 Dr. Chris Boemo (Advanced Surgical Techniques for Sporting Dogs, Australia)

🌟 Dr. Meg Brownlow (Thermoregulation & Heatstroke in Racing Greyhounds, Australia)🌟 Dr. Ray Ferguson (Greyhound Nutrition, Australia)

🌟 Dr. Mike Guilliard (Innovations in Greyhound Orthopedic Surgery, UK)

🌟 Dr. Richard Payne (Greyhound Medicine & Injury Research, UK)

🦴 Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment of Carpal and Tarsal Injuries

🐾 Diagnosis & Treatment of Toe Injuries

🔥 Thermoregulation, Heatstroke & Cramp in Racing Greyhounds

🐕 Greyhound Medicine in the Retired Athlete

👟 Injury Detection, Imaging & Rehabilitation Techniques

🍖 Greyhound Nutrition: Enhancing Performance & Recovery

🔬 Radiographic Guidelines for Injury Prevention

🩺 Surgical Techniques: Hock & Carpal Fracture Repair, Muscle Injury Treatment

🍽 Hospitality & Dining: Premium catering provided by the UCD University Club, including networking lunches, coffee breaks, and evening receptions.

Spouses & Partners Are Welcomed at Social Events! 

💡 We encourage attendees to bring their spouse or partner to enjoy our planned social events, including our Saturday night at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, fully sponsored by Greyhound Racing Ireland! Attendees and their partners can enjoy the evening free of charge, with only a small transport fee required. (Tickets are available for only Social Events)

🏙 Explore Dublin – Guide Coming Soon!

Stay tuned! We will soon release a “What to Do in Dublin” guide, packed with recommendations for sightseeing, dining, and cultural experiences to enjoy before, during, or after the conference!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University College Dublin, Belfield Court, Dublin, Ireland