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FULLY BOOKED: Fundamentals of Gastroenterology - Hampshire

24 Nov 2022 - 24 Nov 2022
09:00 - 16:00

Liphook Equine Hospital,
Liphook,
GU30 7JG

book iconAbout the Course

Join us for this day course where we will be discussing common gastro-intestinal conditions seen in general practice. The whole day will be centred around practical sessions and case-based discussions to ensure you receive a grounding in gastroenterology in general practice. 

Prior to the practical day you will be provided with online learning resources that we would recommend completing before attending the day. These online lectures will provide you with the theory to be able to confidently complete the practical day.

Through the lectures and practical sessions this course will ensure you are able to determine the best diagnostic approach driven by evidence-based medicine and you will receive plenty of interaction with our course speakers to ensure you get the most out of the day and learn from some of the best in the profession.

Following this course you will be able to:

  • Confidently examine, form and carry out a plan for a horse with abdominal pain, choke, liver disease, weight loss or diarrhoea.
  • Know how to carry out further investigations, including where indicated basic abdominal ultrasound.
  • Formulate yard specific biosecurity plans for a tailored worming plan.
  • Have confidence in their decision to refer.
  • Practical sessions will include how to approach peritoneal taps and the different techniques and FLASH ultrasound alongside case scenarios including creating biosecurity plans and how to assess clinical pathology results.
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    Great course. Really loved practicing ultrasound scanning the abdomen and talking through cases.

    - 2021 Delegate

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    thinking iconKey Learning Objectives

    • Consolidate basic clinical knowledge and understanding of choke, gastric ulceration and impaction, liver disease, diarrhoea, weight loss and colic.
    • Assess a horse with abdominal pain and formulate a plan for investigation and management.
    • Identify potential infectious diarrhoea cases and how to treat them.
    • Formulate and implement biosecurity plans for suspected diarrhoea cases.
    • Confidently create a tailored yard worming programme.
    • Know when and how to refer.

    organiser iconCourse Organiser

    • Jamie Prutton BSc (Hons), BVSc, MRCVS, DipACVIM, DipECEIM

    speaker iconPractical Day Speakers

    • Julie Potier DVM MRCVS  
    • Jamie Prutton BSc (Hons) BVSc DipACVIM DipECEIM MRCVS
    • Vicky Savage BVSc MSc CertAVP MRCVS
    • Victoria South MA Vet MB CertAVP(EM) DipECEIM MRCVS

    speaker iconOnline Lecture Speakers

    • Dickie Hepburn BVSc MS CertEM(IntMed) DipACVIM(LA) FRCVS

    price iconCourse Fees

    • Member price £330
    • Non Member price £660

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    people iconWho is the course for?

    Part of our Fundamentals of Equine Practice series, these ten courses are designed to equip those keen to establish themselves in equine practice with the skills they need. 

    It is an ideal course for new and recent graduates as well as those returning to the equine industry.

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    Please note: you are required to make an online payment when booking via the website. If you would like to pay using a different method please contact us on +44 (0) 1638 723 555 or by email at events@beva.org.uk.

    You will be required to sign that you are COVID-19 symptom free on arrival at the venue.

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    • 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.
    • 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.
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    • 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.


     

     


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