Continuing Veterinary Education
1 Day practical training course:
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:
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
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
United Kingdom
European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - More Info
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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