Schedule – Diploma 2025
DIPLOMA PROGRAM 2025
Course: Equine Production Systems 1
Introduction to the Equine Production Systems Course
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Systems Analysis: What do we produce?
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Systems Analysis: What do we produce for?
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Systems Analysis: How do we produce?
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Pastoral systems
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Course: Equine Production Systems 2
Arming and control of systems P.1
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Arming and control of systems P.2
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Course: Equine Facilities 1
General guidelines for the design and management of
equine facilities – General Concepts
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Perimetrals
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Sleeves and breasts
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Maternity, sire and accessory products
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Containment facilities 1
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Course: Equine Facilities 2
Containment facilities 2
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Containment facilities 3
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
Guidelines for the design and management of equine facilities
1
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Guidelines for the design and management of equine facilities
2
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Course: Nutrition and Food 1
Diagnosis and formulation of diets 1
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Diagnosis and formulation of diets 2
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Diagnosis and formulation of diets 3
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Dietary balance in pastoral systems
Mauro Bottini, Eng Agr, Private Consultant, Argentina
Course: Nutrition and Food 2
Probiotics in equine nutrition 1
Raquel Silva de Moura, DVM, MSc, PhD.
Federal University of Lavras, Brazil
Probiotics in equine nutrition 2
Raquel Silva de Moura, DVM, MSc, PhD.
Federal University of Lavras, Brazil
Nutrition in breeding and rebreeding: Stallions
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Nutrition in breeding and rebreeding: Breeders
(Optional – Supplementary material)
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM,
MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Feeding the brood mare 1
Mariano Hernandez Gil, DVM Zoot, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico
Feeding the brood mare 2
Mariano Hernandez Gil, DVM Zoot, Universidad Autónoma de México
Feeding the brood mare 3
Mariano Hernandez Gil, DVM Zoot,
Universidad Autónoma de México
Course: Breeding and Rearing
Introduction to the breeding and rearing course 1
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD. Universidad
Nacional de Rio Cuarto e Equine
Academy, Argentina
The growth of an athlete 1
Brian Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dpl. ACAN. Michigan State University, United States
The growth of an athlete 2
Brian Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dpl. ACAN. Michigan State University, United States
The growth of an athlete 3
Brian Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dpl. ACAN. Michigan State University, United States
Growth curves in foals
Ariel Pellegrini, Eng Zoot, MSc. Private consultant, Argentina
Skeletal muscle development during growth
Sergio Giliberti, DVM, MSc. Private Consultant, Argentina
Nutrition in breeding and rebreeding: Foals
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Course: Fodder production and management 2
Preserved fodder for equines 1
Sergio Paz, Eng. Zoot, MSc. National University of Lomas de Zamora, Argentina
Preserved equine forages 2
Sergio Paz, Eng. Zoot, MSc. National University of Lomas de Zamora, Argentina
Feed balance in pastoral systems 1
Mauro Bottini, Eng Agr, Private Consultant, Argentina
Feed balance in pastoral systems 2
Mauro Bottini, Eng Agr, Private Consultant, Argentina
Course: Equine Technology
Evolution and domestication of equids
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Genetics of coats: The genetics of coat color in equines / Practical input
Eduardo Frank, DVM, PhD. Catholic University of Cordoba, Argentina
Donkeys and mules
Amy McLean, DVM, PhD, University of California-Davis, USA
Course: Biosafety
Biosafety concepts
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Welfare and biosafety 1
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Welfare and biosafety 2
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Handling and safety measures when working with horses (Optional – Supplementary Material)
Martin Hardoy, trainer, Private consultant, Argentina
Course: Behavior and well-being
Genetic basis of equine behavior
Eduardo Frank, DVM, PhD. Catholic University of Cordoba, Argentina
Equine behavior and welfare
Tamara Tadich Gallo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Austral, Chile
Sports performance and wellness 1
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Sports performance and wellness 2
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Practical behavioral problems (Optional – Supplementary material)
Martin Hardoy, trainer, Private consultant, Argentina
Behavior and Well-Being 1 (Optional – Supplementary Material)
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Behavior and Well-Being 2 (Optional – Supplementary Material)
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Course: Reproductive Management 1
Introduction to the course Reproductive Management
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Clinical application of reproductive physiology of the mare
Celina Checura, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT. Clemson University, USA
Practical aspects of prostaglandin use in mare reproductive management: more than just a luteolytic drug.
Juan Cuervo Arango Lencina, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dip ECAR. CEU Cardenal Herrera University, Spain.
Aspects to consider in the use of ovulation inducers in the mare.
Hernan Ramirez Castex, DMV, MSc. Bioteq SA, Chile
How to manage anestrus and transition periods in the mare.
Patrick McCue, DVM, PhD, Dip ACT. Colorado State University, United States
Course: Reproductive Management 2
The empty mare is a problem in breeding systems.
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Reproductive emergencies in females
Agustin Ruiz, DVM,MSc, Dip ACT. Gouburn Valley Equine Hospital, Australia
Reproductive emergencies in males
Agustin Ruiz, DVM,MSc, Dip ACT. Gouburn Valley Equine Hospital, Australia
Outpatient Reproductive Management (Optional – Supplementary Material)
Maria Eugenia Cadario DVM, MSc, Dip ACT, University of Florida, USA
Stallion management (Optional – Supplementary material)
Marcelo Miragaya, DMV, MSc, PhD. Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Course: Reproductive Biotechnologies 1
Options for increasing technical efficiency at commercial embryo transfer programs 1
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Options for increasing technical efficiency in commercial embryo transfer programs 2
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Options for increasing technical efficiency in commercial embryo transfer programs 3
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Options for increasing technical efficiency in commercial embryo transfer programs 4
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Follicular aspiration in mares (OPU) for in vitro embryo production
Juan Cuervo Arango Lencina, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dip ECAR. CEU Cardenal Herrera University, Spain.
Course: Reproductive Biotechnologies 2
How to successfully establish an in vitro equine embryo production laboratory?
Carolina Herrera, B.Sc. Biol, MSc, Paladis GmbH, Switzerland
The future of assisted reproduction in equines
Andrés Gambini, DVM, PhD. University of Queensland, Australia
Course: Equine Ambulatory Medicine and Pediatrics 1
Emergencies in childbirth
Natalia Pallarols, DVM. Kawel Equine Hospital, Argentina
Pediatric emergencies: When to start and when to stop?
Siobhan McAuliffe, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVIM. Private consultant, Ireland
Pediatric emergencies: Nursing care in the critical foal.
Siobhan McAuliffe, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVIM. Private consultant, Ireland
Artificial feeding of orphan foals
Macarena Sanz, DMV, MSc, PhD, Dip ACVIM, Washington State University, USA
Rhodococcus equi: an equine production problem
Macarena Sanz, DMV, MSc, PhD, Dip ACVIM, Washington State University, USA
Course: Outpatient Equine Medicine and Pediatrics 2
Equine asthma
Santiago Losinno, DVM, MSc. Universidad Nacional de RÃo Cuarto, Argentina
Adult outpatient emergencies
Benjamin Uberti, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVIM. Qatar Equine Hospital, Qatar
Update in the ambulatory management of traumatic wounds 1
Lucas Nolazco Sassot, DVM, MSc, Dipl ACVS-LA, Willinga Park Vet Hospital, Australia
Update on outpatient management of traumatic wounds 2
Lucas Nolazco Sassot, DVM, MSc, Dipl ACVS-LA, Willinga Park Vet Hospital, Australia
Discussion of clinical cases
Lucas Nolazco Sassot, DVM, MSc, Dipl ACVS-LA, Willinga Park Vet Hospital, Australia
Course: Sanitary programs in production
Epidemiological health management
Carolina Duran, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dip ACVIM, Universidad Austral, Chile
Equine viral diseases 1
Aldana Vissani, DVM, PhD. INTA Castelar, Argentina
Equine viral diseases 2
Aldana Vissani, DVM, PhD. INTA Castelar, Argentina
Parasite management and control in equines
Benjamin Uberti, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVIM. Qatar Equine Hospital, Qatar
Course: Dentistry in productive systems
Introduction to the course Dentistry in productive systems
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Equine dentistry in production systems
Sebastián Greco, DVM, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Preventive dentistry
Sebastián Greco, DVM, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Clinical cases
Sebastián Greco, DVM, Universidad
Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Course: Podiatry in productive systems
Podiatric care in stud farms
Hans Castelijns, DVM, Certified Farrier, Italy
Fittings for the different equestrian disciplines and for different surfaces
Hans Castelijns, DVM, Certified Farrier, Italy
Farriery as part of therapy for the lame horse
Hans Castelijns, DVM, Certified Farrier, Italy
Course: Dressage
Recommendations for horse training
Martin Hardoy, trainer, Private consultant, Argentina
Interview with Pablo Chioccarelli
Pablo Chioccarelli, DVM, Haras Premura, Argentina
Interview with Ignacio Sáenz Valiente (Optional –
Supplementary Material)
Ignacio Saenz Valiente, DVM, Private Consultant, Argentina
Dressage of the polo horse (Optional – Supplementary material)
Marcelo Sperati, DVM. Ellerstina Polo Team, Argentina
Physiological and biomechanical basis of dressage (Optional – Supplementary material)
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Course: Training and competition
The athletic horse
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Physiology of exercise training 1
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Physiology of exercise training 2
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Physiology of exercise training 3
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Fatigue, exhaustion, overtraining 1
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Fatigue, exhaustion, overtraining 2
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Fatigue, exhaustion, overtraining 3
Pablo Trigo, DVM, MSc, PhD, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
Epidemiology of claudication in horses 1
Santiago Losinno, DVM, MSc. Universidad Nacional de RÃo Cuarto, Argentina
Epidemiology of claudication in horses 2
Santiago Losinno, DVM, MSc. Universidad Nacional de RÃo Cuarto, Argentina
Course: Genetic Improvement 1
Introduction to the Equine Breeding course
Luis Losinno, DMV, PhD, National University of Rio Cuarto and Equine Academy, Argentina.
Equine breeding programs Equine breeding program 1
MarÃa Mercedes Valera, DVM, PhD, University of Seville, Spain
Equine breeding programs Equine breeding program 2
MarÃa Mercedes Valera, DVM, PhD, University of Seville, Spain
Genetic improvement programs in different equine breeds dedicated to leisure or sport 1
MarÃa José Sánchez-Guerrero, DVM, MSc, University of Seville, Spain
Genetic improvement programs in different equine breeds dedicated to leisure or sport 2
MarÃa José Sánchez-Guerrero, DVM, MSc, University of Seville, Spain
Course: Genetic Improvement 2
Uses of genomics in horse breeding 1
Sebastián Demyda Peyrás, Ing Zoot, PhD, University of Córdoba, Spain
Uses of genomics in horse breeding 2
Sebastián Demyda Peyrás, Ing Zoot, PhD, University of Córdoba, Spain
The application of genomics-assisted breeding tools in thoroughbred racehorses.
Emmeline Hill, DVM, PhD. University College Dublin, Ireland
Course: Production costs
Cost structure in production systems 1
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Cost structure in production systems 2
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Cost structure in production systems 3
André Galvao de Campos Cintra, DVM, MBA, Private Consultant, Brazil
Production costs in equine systems
Sergio Paz, Eng. Zoot, MSc. National University of Lomas de Zamora, Argentina
Production costs 1
Mauro Bottini, Eng Agr, Private Consultant, Argentina
Production costs 2
Mauro Bottini, Eng Agr, Private Consultant, Argentina
Production costs 3
Mauro Bottini, Eng Agr, Private Consultant, Argentina
Internship - S.A. de Areco (September 15 to 21)
Presentation of Final Work
(*) Updated version of the 2025 diploma program: subject to modifications.