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This course is aimed at covering principles of musculoskeletal ultrasonography. The normal anatomy of the metacarpal and metatarsal region will be covered. Superficial digital flexor tendon, deep digital flexor tendon, inferior check ligament and suspensory ligament injuries will be specifically covered. Likewise, injuries to the palmar or plantar pastern region and its normal ultrasonography will also be covered. Other areas covered will include the ultrasonography of tendon sheaths and bursae as well as imaging of joints including the stifles, hock, carpus and fetlock joints. Ultrasonography of the foot, back and pelvis will also be covered, as will ultrasonographic imaging of traumatic injuries, foreign bodies and sepsis.

Gastroscopy should allow thorough examination of the squamous and glandular mucosa, pylorus and proximal duodenum, all in less than 15 minutes. Learning an effective gastroscopy technique is vital as small lesions are easily missed and there is no association between squamous and glandular ulceration. This practical course aims to teach effective gastroscopy via “hands on” small group instruction (max 4 per group), delegates will get exposure to at least 2 experienced instructors. During the practical sessions you will be taught all the tricks and have plenty of opportunity for discussion. Two quick lectures over a sandwich lunch will review aetiology and give case examples of treatment of equine gastric ulceration syndrome. The course is suitable for all levels of veterinarians in general and specialist equine practice, and failure to reach the pylorus is never an option!

This popular one-day equine cardiology course is being offered again in 2012. This is a practical course and covers all the commonly encountered cardiovascular abnormalities in horses. Emphasis is placed on auscultation and hands-on interpretation of clinical findings using horses with cardiac abnormalities brought into the racing school. The course includes over 3 hours of practical case examination and case discussion of horses affected with all of the common cardiac abnormalities that you are likely to encounter in general practice, so please bring suitable clothing and your stethoscope. The course is ideal for equine practitioners and RCVS cardiology certificate candidates.

The course covers recognition of normal cardiac anatomy, common cardiac abnormalities and measurement of intracardiac dimensions. An introduction to Doppler echocardiography will also be included, with practical tuition in the use of these advanced imaging modalities. The course should help veterinary surgeons make maximal use of their ultrasound technology to aid diagnosis and prognosis for horses with cardiac disease. The course will be suitable for veterinary surgeons in equine practice with ultrasound facilities considering extending their use into cardiology. It will also be of interest to veterinary surgeons preparing for the RCVS certificate or diploma in cardiology.

This course is designed to benefit those with a range of experience in reproductive and foal ultrasonography. The main emphasis of the course is practical sessions involving mares, foals and clinical cases. There will also be lectures to supplement and reinforce the practical sessions.

This advanced course is aimed at those who are experienced in equine reproduction and wish to develop their embryo transfer skills. The theoretical part of the course will be taught by Dr Madeleine Campbell, European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Reproduction, who has been carrying out successful embryo transfers since 1997. For the hands-on practical sessions in the afternoon, Madeleine will be joined by Angelika von Heimendahl, Diplomate of the European College of Animal Reproduction and an experienced ET practitioner, and Ms Alex McSloy, DipACVIM. Delegates will have the opportunity to practice the practical techniques of embryo transfer and embryo handling in the lab, and using live mares.

These workshops are designed for those who, perhaps, do not spend all their professional time working with horses. Previous delegates have ranged from new graduates, wishing to extend their reach with regard to equine practice, right through to senior members who have felt the need to update their knowledge. The subject covers an area, which has caused much concern in recent years, hence the inclusion of a speaker from the Veterinary Defence Society. The practical programme will include examining horses with particular reference to wind, eyes, heart, ageing, flexion tests, conformation, intended use and much more.

This new course for 2012 includes high quality lectures on all matters related to the successful management of your practice. The first day will begin with lectures, followed by a buffet lunch. In the afternoon you will have the choice between 18 holes of golf or time in the spa, including two treatments, followed by a private three course dinner and wine tasting in the evening, with accommodation at the country club. The second day will follow a similar format with lectures in the morning and golf or spa in the afternoon, finishing with prize-giving at the 19th hole. Speakers include Adam Auckburally, a clinician at the University of Glasgow, Julian Samuelson, managing partner of Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic in Kent, and Andrew Gillespie, Managing Director of Montforte Wines Ltd and a former Marketing Director of Barclays Bank and Standard Life. Also speaking are Nick Steele, National Consulting Manager for Pfizer Animal Health, and Amy Rook, a Pfizer Business Consultant.

These workshops are designed for those who, perhaps, do not spend all their professional time working with horses. Previous delegates have ranged from new graduates, wishing to extend their reach with regard to equine practice, right through to senior members who have felt the need to update their knowledge. The subject covers an area, which has caused much concern in recent years, hence the inclusion of a speaker from the Veterinary Defence Society. The practical programme will include examining horses with particular reference to wind, eyes, heart, ageing, flexion tests, conformation, intended use and much more.