ICRAV Melbourne 2026

8:00AM Analyst Introduction to Robotics Analyst Investigative Testing of Miscellaneous Samples Veterinarian Harnessing the Power of Technology Bus from Crown Promenade Presented by Dr Rohan Steel and Stewart Willers • How to plan a robotic sample preparation workflow • How to integrate laboratory automation with existing workflows • Designing liquid handling robots for aliquoting and SPE • Robot programming from basic algorithms to finished product. Presented by Sean Yamada and the RASL R&D team • Objectives of investigative testing in the context of racing • Inspecting exhibits such as syringes, pills and powders • Choosing appropriate sample preparation methods based on objectives • Data acquisition and processing tools (targeted and untargeted analysis • Interpretation of results. The day will include presentations, practicals and facilitated discussions focusing on accessible technology and devices for regulatory veterinarians including: • Lameness Evaluation Technology – Dr Bronte Forbes and Dr Jamie Wearn • ECGs on Raceday and Wearable Devices– Dr Laura Nath • Endoscopic Examination of the Respiratory Tract -Resting vs Exercise– Prof Sam Franklin • First Aid Delivery including the use of Splints– Prof Chris Whitton • Tour of the Equine Centre– The University of Melbourne • Use of Weather Tech to Monitor Microclimates and the Horse–Dr James Mizzi 5:00PM Bus to Crown Promenade M11 M12 M13 8:00AM IFHA Advisory Council Greyhound Welfare (IGWR) 10:30AM Morning Tea 10:45AM IFHA Horse Welfare Committee IFHA Advisory Council Greyhound Welfare (IGWR) 11:45AM IFHA Advisory Council & Horse Welfare Committee 12:45PM Lunch 1:30PM IFHA Horse Welfare Committee AORC Executive Board Greyhound Anti-doping (VAC) 3:30PM Afternoon Tea 4:00PM AORC Section Meeting Asian AORC Section Meeting European AORC Section Meeting Americas 6:00PM ICRAV Executive Committee IFHA GDCSC 7:00PM Close SATURDAY 21 MARCH – PROGRAM Pre-conference optional workshops SUNDAY 22 MARCH – PROGRAM XXX ICRAV 2026

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