Equine Ultrasound Training

Abdominal,Thoracic&Soft Tissue Ultrasound For Equine Practitioners                

One Day Practical Course in Fethard Equine Hospital, Co Tipperary.

Date 28th January 2017

Language English

Course Tutors

Andy Durham BSc,Cert EP,DEIM,Dipl ECEIM MRCVS Prof. of Equine Internal Medicine ,Liphook Equine Hospital ,Hampshire,England

Gunther Van Loon DVM,PhD,Dipl.ECEIM,Ass.member ECVDIProf of Equine Internal Medicine,Ghent University Belgium

Edd Knowles MA ,Vet MB,MvetMed,DipECEIM MRCVSAssociate Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic England 

This 1 day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practise who are keen to update and develop their knowledge&especially their practical skills on ultrasound of the following regions:
Abdomen-GI and non GI organs (percutaneously and transrectally.
Thorax,Eye,Jugular vein etc
The use of ultrasound for pleural drainage,collecting biopsy samples and when working up foals will be discussed 
The panel of internationally renowned speakers/instructors have a wealth of ultrasound scanning experience. Common diagnostic pitfalls,erroneous image interpretations,practical tips and pearls of wisdom will be openly shared with the attendees.

The 3.5 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practise on live horses and equine specimens.Small groups(2-4 people) at each station under the supervision of specialists will ensure each person gets the maximum benefit form each workshop.
Topics covered will include the following:

• Fast localised abdominal ultrasound in horses with colic 
• Biopsy techniques
• Complete abdominal Ultrasound exam
• Thoracic and Ocular Ultrasound

Early booking discount is available up to Monday 19th December 2016


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Equine Respiratory Tract Investigation &Therapy

Continuing Veterinary Education

1 Day practical training course:
Topic:Equine Respiratory Investigation and Therapy:
Venue: Fethard Equine Hospital, Fethard, Co Tipperary, Ireland
Date: 3-10-2015

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Respiratory problems are amongst the most frequently encountered conditions in competition horse practice and diagnosing a specific disease can at times be challenging.  This 1-day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practice who are keen to update their knowledge and especially the practical skills on how to work-up and treat horses with respiratory conditions.  A panel of internationally renowned specialists will be presenting the following highly-illustrated lectures in English in the morning:  

• Structure and Clinical Examination of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract
• Conditions of the Nasal Passages, Pharynx & Larynx
• The Sinuses & Guttural Pouches
• Diagnostics of Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
• Conditions of the Lower Respiratory Tract & Thorax

Open and frank discussions are encouraged and the speakers will share their personal experiences, successes and failures with attendees.

In the afternoon, 4 hours of practical sessions will give delegates plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and cadaver specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 delegates per endoscope), all under the supervision of the specialists. The following practical sessions will be covered during the course: 

• Overground endoscopy demonstration on  a racehorse  
• Thoracic ultrasound
• Endoscopy of the upper & lower respiratory tract (incl. bronchoalveolar lavage & tracheal wash techniques)      
• Sinus & guttural pouch lavage techniques

The course fee includes lunch at a restaurant, coffee/tea breaks, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. Delegates can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions).  Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available

Course Tutors

.David Rendle - BVSc, MVM, CertEM(IntMed), DipECEIM, MRCVS United Kingdom European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - More Info

 Patrick Pollock - BVMS, CertES(Soft Tissue), FHEA, DipECVS, MRCVS
United Kingdom
European & RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery - More Info

Victoria South - Vet MB, MA, CertAVP(EM), DipECEIM, MRCVS
United Kingdom
European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - More Info

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This course is suitable for RCVS Modules:  B-EP.3;  C-E.2;  C-E.5;  C-E.12;  C-E.13;  C-E.14;  C-E.15; C-E.16

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