© Gilles Galoyer
Health area
EVENT
VETERINARY MEDICINE
30 years of innovation and progress:
what are the prospects?
In a space located in the heart of the show, Gallery 6, the Health Center invites all those who gravitate in the world of horses? riders,breeders and all horse lovers to learn about the most common pathologies and the well-being of the animal. Equine health professionals offer an interactive, educational and fun tour, conferences, demonstrations to guide visitors in their quest for a better knowledge of horse health. A representative of human sports medicine also provides information on the health of the rider.
Created in 2007, at the initiative of Equita Lyon, the Lyon Horse Show, and several partners, including Boehringer Ingelheim, the second largest global player in the animal health sector and number 1 in horse health, the Equine Center of the Lyon Veterinary Campus (VetAgro Sup), the Champ du Perier equine clinic and a representative of human sports medicine, the Health Center aims to inform all audiences who gravitate around horses about the most common pathologies.
EQUIRENCONTRES 2024
Friday 1st November from 2pm to 4pm
Pôle Santé conference room
Organised by Boehringer Ingelheim and presented by leading veterinarians, the Equirencontres will be held on Friday 1 November from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm in the conference area of the Health Pole at Equita Lyon. The aim of these Equirencontres is to make the subjects covered concerning the horse's health and well-being accessible to all.
Theme 2024: HORSE WELL-BEING IN SPORT-LEISURE PRACTICE
Hosted by Dr Michel PECHAYRE, veterinary surgeon and member of the AVEF.
*With the participation of :
Alice RUET, ethologist and IFCE -Inrae engineer,
Simon LANG, veterinary surgeon and technical manager at Boehringer-Ingelheim
Nicolas TOUZAINT, professional rider and member of the French Eventing Team
Mathilde LABAT, amateur rider/owner, influencer in the ‘Mathilde & Sligo’ equestrian community.
PROGRAMME* :
Introduction by Michel PECHAYRE followed by a speech by Alice RUET
Round table discussion with our four exceptional speakers, moderated by Michel PECHAYRE
Question and answer session with the public and web users
Conclusion by Michel PECHAYRE
(Free access with admission to Equita Lyon)
*Programme & speakers subject to change
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BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM: NO.1 WORLDWIDE IN ANIMAL HEALTH
Boehringer Ingelheim develops innovative treatments for human and animal health. As a research-driven biopharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim creates value through innovation in areas where essential medical needs exist, which have not been met. Boehringer Ingelheim has been a family-owned company since it was founded in 1885, and is built on a long-term vision. Nearly 52,000 employees in more than 130 countries work in three activities: human health, animal health and biopharmaceutical manufacturing for third parties.
The second biggest company in the world in the animal health sector and the leading one for horse health.
With 9,700 employees worldwide, including 2,100 in France, Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health Division supplies vaccines and drugs to over 150 markets, to improve animals’ health and well-being.
Boehringer Ingelheim's goal is to promote, prevent and raise awareness of equine health issues among all stakeholders, and it is committed to forging unique links with each player in the equine industry. Boehringer Ingelheim has been a partner of the French Equestrian Federation (FFE) since 2008, and since 2019, it has strengthened its link with this prestigious stakeholder in the equine world and now supports France in all competitions.