Bovine reproduction ultrasound scanning workshop

in conjunction 

with

Practical Bovine Ultrasonography Workshop

Wednesday, January 20 2016

Abbeyville Veterinary Hospital is a long established multi-vet mixed veterinary practice situated in Cork City. Most of the work is in the area of dairy and companion animal practice but suckler beef herds and equine work also make up a proportion of the business. Over the years Abbeyville has steadily built up  fertility work to a significant level and clients demand exacting standards but appreciate the service and advice.. Ultrasonography is at the heart of this fertility work and  is performed throughout the year. Many of the farmer clients set up fertility appointments at the start of the season and tailored packages are customised to their individual needs. Fertility and Ultrasonography, which is all performed on an appointment basis during regular working hours, has provided a new and valuable income stream to the Practice.

The tutor

Fergus Smith MVB Cert DHH qualified from UCD in 1992. He has over 20 years experience in Large Animal practice. He has attended several ultrasonography courses delivered by international experts and has used the skills learnt at these workshops to help increase the level and quality of fertility work offered to the bovine clients of the Practice. He has run courses for farmer clients to demonstrate the benefits of veterinary involvement,including ultrasonography, in fertility improvement of their herds.

The course

This is a one day course aimed at vets new to the area of bovine ultrasonography and to vets who wish to refresh and improve their current ultrasonography skills. The course will consist of a morning of lectures followed by lunch and an afternoon of Practical demonstration on a host farm. Course participants will learn by scanning animals themselves with support and demonstration from the tutor and from Vetequip personnel. The course will be delivered at Abbeyville’s new purpose built veterinary hospital and the host farm is a modern, large progressive dairy farm with good facilities and quiet animals.

Course content  

• Principles of Ultrasonography
• Practical aspects on farm
• Review of the Bovine Reproductive Cycle
• Ovaries – Normal structures, pathology, appearance at different stages of the cycle
• Uterus – Normal appearance at different stages of the cycle, pathology
• Pregnancy – Stage of gestation, Normal embryo/foetal development, Pathology
• Medication used in fertility – Synchronisation Programmes, Treatment of pathological presentations
• How to develop and market a fertility service for your clients

Course Timetable

09:00 - 10:45 - Lecture x 2

10:45- 11:00 - Coffee break

11:00 - 12:45 Lecture x 2

12:45 - 14:00 - Lunch and Transfer to Host Farm

14:00 - 17:00 – Wetlab which will involve participants performing scanning procedure themselves

9.5 CVE points have been allocated for this event
Course Fee 295 euro

Places are strictly limited and booking is essential.

Reserve your place now by contacting 

Peter Ryan 053 9100655

or

vetequipservice@gmail.com

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Small Animal Ultrasound Scanning Training Wetlabs

Vetequip Ltd in conjunction with Dr Paul Brazzell will present a series of seminars/wetlabs on small animal ultrasound scanning.Starting in the DSPCA campus Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham Dublin 16 on 9th and 10th June 2014,proceeding to Abbeyville veterinary Clinic in Cork for 11th and 12th June and finally in Athlone I.T for 13th  and 14th June 2014.

The course includes ultrasound training as well as discussion of the business and marketing of veterinary ultrasonography.The emphasis of these sessions will be practical with a very much hands on approach.A selection of live animals and  scanning units will be available in each location and participants can expect lively engagement with their tutor in a learning atmosphere that is enjoyable and stimulating.It is expected that  9.5  CPD points will be allocated per day. Participants can choose one or two day sessions  and the subscription is 495€ per day or 695€ for both days.Booking is essential .Who is Paul Brazzell DVM ?



Day 1.

•  Image optimisation and knobology.How to use ultrasound features and tools.
• Basic Physics and artifacts.How to use artifacts to your advantage.
• Full abdominal ultrasound scanning protocol. A routine for smooth scanning.
• Basic abdominal ultrasound (hands on) Liver. Gall Bladder.Spleen,Kidneys,Urinary, Bladder and Prostate.

Day 2

• Emergency Ultrasonography .The 5 minute exam in the E.R. patient using the four quadrant approach.
• Ultrasound guided fine needle aspirates and Tru Cut biopsies.Techniques and limitations
• Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound,Gastrointestinal tract,lymph nodes,Pancreas,Adrenal glands, Great vessels and Biliary outflow tract,
• The business of Veterinary ultrasound

Course notes will be provided and 9.5 CPD points have been allocated per day.Participants may bring  their own machine for practical sessions but a range of scanners will be available for use  each day.


Dr Paul Brazzell  DVM is a 1988 graduate of the University of Saskatchewan Western College of veterinary medicine.He practiced privately for over 15 years in small animal referral practices that he built and owned before pursuing his passion for ultrasound full time.He has over 20 years experience in veterinary practice and has incorporated ultrasound into general ,emergency.referral,and mobile ultrasonography practices.
He offers a unique perspective on the business and marketing of ultrasound.
Dr Brazzell teaches ultrasound at Western Veterinary College in Pomona,CA.He also provides in hospital and seminar based abdominal and cardiac ultrasound  education to veterinarians in Canada and the U.S
He is co-owner.Vice President and General Manager of Canadian Veterinary Imaging Inc.
To book your place contact:
Pat Kavanagh  Mobile :087 2503629 or e-mail pfxtkavanagh@gmail.com


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