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FULLY BOOKED: Fundamentals of Lameness, Laminitis & Farriery

25 May 2023 - 25 May 2023
08:45 - 16:30

The Horse Trust,
PRINCES RISBOROUGH,
HP27 0PP

book iconAbout the Course

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.  

thinking iconKey Learning Objectives

  • Develop an understanding of basic approach to lameness, assessment of back and pelvis problems and remedial farriery.
  • Refresh your knowledge on acute and chronic laminitis.
  • Learn practical skills in removing shoes and performing nerve and joint blocks of the lower limb.
  • Be able to confidently identify when to refer a lameness and to be able to recognise indications for referral for advanced imaging.
  • Refresh your knowledge on common diseases of the lower limb.

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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

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speaker iconCourse Speakers

  • Course Organiser: Dr Evita Busschers DVM MVR FHEA DACVS DECVS DACVSMR MRCVS
  • Dr Alison Fairburn BVSc DipECVDI-LA MRCVS
  • Dr Evita Busschers DVM MVR FHEA DACVS DECVS DACVSMR MRCVS
  • Nicola Housby-Skeggs BVetMed CertAVP(ESO) MRCVS
  • Edd Knowles MA VetMB MVetMed DipECEIM MRCVS RCVS (online content only)

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

When to refer a lameness case and indications for referral for advanced imaging

Fairburn

Insurance

Fairburn

Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic laminitis (including imaging of the foot)

Knowles

Osteoarthritis including bone spavin

Fairburn

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

Busschers

Assessment of back and pelvis problems

Busschers

Practical Day Itinerary

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)

Busschers

9:45am

Common nerve blocks and joint blocks

Fairburn

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

Busschers, Fairburn, Housby-Skeggs

2:30pm

Tea break

 

3:00pm

Case Scenarios: Lameness assessment and discussion of approach to cases, including insurance implications, referral, farriery

Busschers, Fairburn, Housby-Skeggs

4:30pm

End of course


price iconCourse Fees

  • Member price £330
  • Non Member price £660

Suitable for RCVS Modules:

This course will cover material in the following modules:

  • C-E9
  • 11. 19


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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.

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Other Dates Available

Due to popular demand we're running this course on multiple dates, you could also attend this course on:


At a Glance

  • CPD Hours: 8+ hours
  • Course Format: Online Lectures and In-Person Practicals

people iconWho is the course for?

This course is suitable for new grads and rusty returners.


Kindly sponsored by

 Boehringer Ingelheim
 BOVA UK  Dechra Veterinary Products  

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.

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.


 

 


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