31 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2023

FULLY BOOKED: Fundamentals of the Mare and Foal

The aim of the course is to ensure that new graduates facing their first stud season are prepared assess, treat and refer the late pregnant mare and foal. Lectures will include the late term mare, the post foaling check of the mare and foal, management of the mare and foal including advice to owners on getting foals to suck and nutritional management of the pregnant and lactating mare, foaling, dystocia and post foaling problems and the sick neonate, when to refer and what is possible.

Date and time

31 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2023

09:00 - 17:00

Location

Twemlows Hall, A.I. and E.T. Centre, SY13 2EZ

About this course

About the Course

The aim of the course is to ensure that new graduates facing their first stud season are prepared assess, treat and refer the late pregnant mare and foal. Lectures will include the late term mare, the post foaling check of the mare and foal, management of the mare and foal including advice to owners on getting foals to suck and nutritional management of the pregnant and lactating mare, foaling, dystocia and post foaling problems and the sick neonate, when to refer and what is possible.

Small group practical sessions will include assessment of the late term mare, assessment of angular and flexural limb deformities and case-based discussion on assessing neonatal and sick foals together with discussions on what to carry in your car.

Key Learning Objectives

• Carry out examination of the peri-parturient mare and foal.
• Understand peri-parturient mare and potential complications and assessment- colic, placentitis, uterine torsion, retained foetal membranes.
• Consolidate knowledge on foaling and dystocia and dealing with complications.
• Monitoring of the late pregnant mare and foetus.
• Learn practical skills in assessing and treating the angular and flexural limb deformity.
• Understand mare and foal management including getting foals to suck and nutrition of the mare and foal.
• Identify the sick neonate and formulate plans for treatment and/or referral

	Very well organised, friendly and informative.
	- 2019 Delegate

Course Speakers

• Course Organiser: Mr John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire
• Mr Tim Froydenlund MA Vet MB Cert AVP (ESO) DipECVS MRCVS European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Shropshire
• Ms Sarah Stoneham BVSc Cert ESM MRCVS, North Yorkshire
• Mr John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire
• Ms Charlotte Easton-Jones VetMB, MA, DipACVIM, MRCVS, Suffolk
• Mrs Emily Floyd BVSc DipACVIM, MRCVS, Suffolk

Course Programme

This course combines online and practical learning. Our online lectures and recorded material will be available at least two weeks before the practical day to ensure you have plenty of opportunity for hands-on, practical learning.

Online Learning Material

We expect this to be completed prior to arriving at the course. This will allow the practical day to be focussed on practical skills and case discussion as your understanding of the material in the videos above will be assumed.

Practical Day Itinerary

Course Fees

• Member price £330
• Non Member price £660

Suitable for RCVS Modules:

This course will cover material in the following modules:

• C-E.9 Mare Reproduction and Breeding Management
• Basic Equine Practice Part 2

Our speakers

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How to Book

You can book this course online, simply hit the 'book now' button at the top of the page. If you would like to book on behalf of someone else, or would like to pay via invoice please contact us on +44 (0)1638 723 555 or email us.

Terms and conditions

You will be required to sign that you are Covid symptom free on arrival at the venue

• If you book a place on a BEVA CPD course and are unable to attend due to any Covid-19 related issue you will receive a credit for the amount you paid. This credit can be used for any BEVA CPD and will be valid for a year from the date of issue. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a course.
• If BEVA are required to cancel or postpone a course for any reason, you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a credit for a future BEVA CPD course (valid for a year from the date of issue).

• A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than 6 weeks before the start of the course
• A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than 6 weeks before the start of the course. A refund will be made if BEVA can resell the place, less a 20% administration charge. 
• Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge. If the transferee is not a BEVA member they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate.
• All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance. 
• Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
• BEVA may pass contact details of delegates to the organisers or sponsors of the course unless the delegate has specified otherwise.
• All delegates self-certify that they are a qualified veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. Where the delegate is in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of their training status at the time of booking.

By registering for this event, you accept the above terms and conditions.