Wednesday, 25th March 24th International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians 2026

• Models for Simulating Mammalian Metabolism - Sean Yamada
• Development of a 3D Equine Liver Model for Metabolic Studies Using an Organ-on-a-Chip Platform - Mario Thevis
• Detection of Trazodone and its Metabolites in the Horse Following an Oral Administration - Marjaana Viljanto
• Comprehensive Metabolic Investigation of Suzetrigine to Support Anti-Doping Strategies in Equestrian Sports - Shino Ann Koshy
• Metabolites Identification of Non-Steroidal Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator PF-06260414 After Oral Administration in Thoroughbred Horses - Mahmoud MK Kamel Mohamed

ThermoFisher Scientific – Platinum Sponsor Presentation

• ‘Good Lives’ for Animals Used in Sport: The Role of Vets in Safeguarding Welfare and Explaining Ethics - Madeleine Campbell
• When Welfare Isn’t Enough: Lessons from NZ’s Greyhound Racing Shutdown - Gavin Goble
• Evidence of Change: A Decade of Welfare Reform in Greyhound Racing in Australia and New Zealand - Michelle Ledger
• The Role of the Regulatory Veterinarian in Protecting Horse Welfare - Dionne Benson
• Beyond the Track: Opportunities and Challenges in the Rehoming and Aftercare of Retired Racehorses - Karen M Caldwell
• Developing a Strategy to Increase Demand for Retired Thoroughbreds in Australia - Natasha A Hamilton

• Beyond the Parent Drug: Expanding Tramadol Metabolite Detection Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Molecular Networking  - Cheka Kehelpannala
• The Detection of Oxygen-carrying PFAS in Equine Serum via Headspace GC-MS/MS - Leif K McGoldrick
• Detection of Perfluorocarbons in Equine Serum Using Headspace Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry - Benjamin Moeller
• Detection of Carmoterol in Equine Urine, Blood, and Hair - Gwendolyne Alarcio
• The Development of an Automated Headspace Gas Chromatography (HSGCMS) Procedure for the Determination of TCO2 in Equine Plasma with Cross-Validation to the Beckman Synchron EL-ISE - Robert McKenzie

• Meta-analysis of international pharmacokinetic data of flunixin in horses: supporting regulatory harmonization and enabling prescribers to individualize detection times through a Bayesian paradigm - Taisuke Kuroda
• Pharmacokinetics of Zoledronic Acid and Tiludronic Acid (Tildren®) Administered by I.V. infusion in Thoroughbreds - Glenys Noble
• Pharmacokinetics of Metformin in Horses and Potential Exposure Through Environmental Contamination - Heather K Knych
• Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Gastric Acid Secretion of Vonoprazan in Thoroughbreds - Camilo Morales
• Pharmacokinetics of Betamethasone Following Intramuscular Administration and Effects on Endogenous Cortisol Secretion in Exercising Horses - Heather Knych

• Bus Departs: Crown Promenade, 1PM
• Dress: Smart Casual

Note: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking around healesville sanctuary

You will visit the Yarra Valley, beginning with an afternoon at Healesville Sanctuary. Explore Australia's iconic wildlife with expert guides, enjoy the spectacular Spirits of the Sky show, and take part in an exclusive Detection Dog presentation with a Q&A. Your experience will conclude with a relaxed evening at Yering Station, where you can enjoy fine food and wine.