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The Horse Trust,PRINCES RISBOROUGH,HP27 0PP
This course covers the basics for performing a lameness examination, performing the common nerve and joint blocks as well as recognising and understanding the most common diseases. The principles of remedial farriery will be discussed, as well as guidelines when to refer a case for further lameness investigations at a referral hospital. Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic laminitis as well as some basics on remedial farriery will be discussed. An overview and update on PPID and EMS will be provided online. The course will include online lectures and practicals and discussions on the attended day.
I see lameness on a daily basis but I definitely learnt something in every lecture and the practical sessions. This course allowed me to hone my skills.
- 2020 Delegate
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.
When to refer a lameness case and indications for referral for advanced imaging
Fairburn
Insurance
Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic laminitis (including imaging of the foot)
Knowles
Osteoarthritis including bone spavin
Remedial shoeing and working with farriers
Busschers
Common diseases of the lower limbs; navicular disease, keratoma, osteitis, white line disease, elusive pus in foot, conditions of DFTS, OCD, fractures
Assessment of back and pelvis problems
8:45am
Registration and Coffee
9:00am
Basic approach to lameness – palpation, how to assess the horse on trot-up and lunge, flexion test etc including assessment of the foot (balance, hoof cracks)
9:45am
Common nerve blocks and joint blocks
10:15am
Coffee break
10:45am
Practical: Lameness assessment and discussion of approach to cases, including insurance implications, referral, farriery
Busschers, Fairburn, Housby-Skeggs
12:15pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Practicals: Shoe removal and pairing foot Lower limb nerve blocks (palmar digital, abaxial sesamoid, low 4 point. If limbs allow high 4 point, blocking suspensory ligament will also be covered as a demo) Intra-articular blocks
2:30pm
Tea break
3:00pm
Case Scenarios: Lameness assessment and discussion of approach to cases, including insurance implications, referral, farriery
4:30pm
End of course
This course will cover material in the following modules:
This course is now fully booked, to be added to the waiting list for 25th May 2023, and to be contacted if a space becomes available please complete our short form below.
Due to popular demand we're running this course on multiple dates, you could also attend this course on:
This course is suitable for new grads and rusty returners.
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.
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