The first International Symposium on Equine Reproduction arose in 1974 from frustration at the inadequate emphasis given to the horse in comparative studies on the biology of mammalian reproduction. It was proposed that the horse could make an immense contribution to understanding reproductive processes in other mammals, including humans, leading to the formation of the symposium.
The Scientific Planning Committee for the first Symposium, held in Cambridge, UK, in 1974, included some of the most prominent equine researchers and clinical veterinarians from around the world of that era.
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W.R. Allen
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Cambridge, U.K.
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A.M. Bain
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Scone, N.S.W. Australia
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W. Bielański
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Krakow, Poland
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J.P. Hughes
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Davis, California, U.S.A.
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H. Merkt
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Hannover, West Germany
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D. Mitchell
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Ottawa, Canada
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C.H. van Niekerk
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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Y. Nishikawa
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Kyoto, Japan
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B.W. Pickett
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Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A.
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P.D. Rossdale
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Newmarket, U.K.
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J.J. Sullivan
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DeForest, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
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M. Vandeplassche
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Ghent, Belgium
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Members of the new ISER-Society owe a debt of gratitude to these individuals.
The aims of this clinical and fundamental research focused symposium are to provide a forum for leading professionals in the field interested in equine reproduction to share the latest research, exchange views, review current knowledge, and produce guidelines for future research. Since its creation, the symposium continues to be an essential quadrennial gathering for scientists and veterinarians who study reproduction in horses and other equids throughout the world. A call for abstracts is usually made approximately 8 months prior to the symposium. Most attendees present an abstract with a small number of places retained for non-presenting delegates. Attendance at the Symposium is limited.
Visit the ISER Symposium website for more information.