EVA QLD Spring State Meeting & Dinner
October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm AEST
$43.00 - $169.00
Join speakers Dr Jen Lugton and Dr David Ahern for a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends, enjoy dinner and drinks, and engage in thought-provoking discussions on equine health!
Dr Lugton will be presenting on Better Images, Better Decisions: Podiatry Radiographs & Venograms, and Dr Ahern will be presenting on Equine Dystocia: A practical approach.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Who should attend
Equine and mixed practice veterinarians, veterinary students, equine practice staff
Learning outcomes
- Strengthen diagnostic confidence — Recognise key risk factors, early clinical indicators, and imaging findings that guide timely, accurate decision‑making in equine obstetrics and podiatry.
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Apply practical, evidence‑based techniques — Use safe, effective hands‑on methods for dystocia management and produce high‑quality podiatry radiographs and venograms that support case assessment.
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Integrate information for better outcomes — Combine clinical examination, obstetric judgement, and imaging interpretation to plan interventions, collaborate with farriers, and optimise patient results.
Further details
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Accommodation options, close to the venue and Brisbane Airport
- Quest Ascot — (07) 3630 0400. About 500 m from Eagle Farm Racecourse.
- DOMAIN SERVICED APARTMENTS — (07) 3630 1001
- Ascot Budget Inn & Residences — (07) 3268 2823. About 2 minutes by car from Eagle Farm Racecourse.
- Pegasus Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments — (07) 3868 1900.
- Best Western Airport 85 Motel — (07) 3268 4966.
- Airport Ascot Motel — (07) 3268 5266.
- The Kingsford Brisbane Airport Hotel, An Ascend Collection Hotel — (07) 3622 0400
Our speakers
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- Dr David Ahern
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David graduated from the University of Queensland with first class honours and was awarded the national Don Kerr Award. After graduation he worked in Victoria within the Dairy sector for 18 months. He subsequently transferred much of his attention to the horse industry around Shepparton, and after gaining valuable experience returned to Beaudesert in Queensland, where he was born and raised. David was employed for several years within a prominent equine stud practice. He later moved to Roma to work in the state’s west for a period before returning to Beaudesert to start his own practice. This practice grew remarkably quickly, servicing individual clients as well as some of the state’s most successful stud and training enterprises. The practice took on the current company title in 2008 and built a more comprehensive surgical and breeding facility.
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- Dr Jennifer Lugton
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Dr Jen Lugton is an experienced equine veterinarian with a strong focus on diagnostic imaging and hoof health. Her work bridges clinical practice and farriery collaboration, helping practitioners capture and interpret high‑quality radiographs and venograms for more confident decision‑making.
With years of hands‑on experience in equine podiatry, Jen is known for her practical teaching style and her ability to translate complex imaging principles into clear, actionable insights. Her sessions emphasise precision, teamwork, and the value of visual data in improving patient outcomes.
Whether in the field or the classroom, Dr Lugton’s approach empowers veterinarians to see beyond the surface — turning better images into better decisions.
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