Prof. Dr. Anton Fürst is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) and the head of the Equine Hospital of the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich. This department offers an overall high caseload on clinical patients every year. The technical expertise and interests of Dr. Fürst cover all fields of equine surgery, and he has already performed several studies about kicking injuries, first aid and osteochondrosis in horses. Currently, his main research focuses on equine orthopaedics. In particular, he is interested in the treatment of subchondral cystic lesions (SCLs) in horses. Dr. Fürst strives for new treatment strategies to improve the healing of SCLs. Therefore he investigated the etiology and pathogenesis of SCLs and is developing new, biologically active filling materials to be injected in the cystic cavity after debridement. After in vitro characterization and proof of efficacy of new materials, the clinical caseload offers future opportunities for their clinical application.

Bruce is the hospital director at Donnington Grove Veterinary Group in Newbury. His interests include colic, arthroscopy and fracture repair. He has been one of the pioneers of surgery in the standing horse, and he is one of the most experienced equine surgeons in the UK. He has lectured and taught around the world on the techniques and results of equine surgery.

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Dr. Edwards grew up in Virginia and gained exposure and a desire to pursue veterinary medicine by working in his father's veterinary practice.
Ryland's veterinary education began at the University of Georgia where he graduated in 1990. This was followed by an internship, residency, Masters of Science, and clinical instructorship at Cornell University. He achieved Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1996 while working at Belmont and Aqueduct racetracks in New York. He was most recently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he completed a PhD in veterinary science. Dr. Edwards has been actively involved in research of equine upper airway disorders, fracture healing, and the management of cartilage injury. His clinical interests are focused on surgical disorders and the diagnosis and management of poor performance in the sport horse.

When Dr. Edwards is not busy at Fairfield Equine, he enjoys time with his wife, Lynn, who is also a veterinarian, and three young boys. He tries to stay fit through running.