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Course dates
24 Apr 2023 08:45 - 24 Apr 2023 17:50
West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Melksham Road, , BA14 6QT
About the Course
These workshops are designed to provide the essential information to ensure that you can confidently perform a five-stage vetting in line with RCVS, BEVA and VDS recommendations. The speakers, including an equine claims consultant from the VDS, all have a huge wealth of knowledge of PPE in practice. The practical programme includes examining horses with reference to wind, eyes, heart, ageing, flexion tests, conformation, intended use and much more.
Other Dates Available
Due to popular demand we're running this course on multiple dates, you could also attend this course on:
Please note, you will need your ophthalmoscope, stethoscope and suitable outdoor clothing.
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A really practical course on getting a, very well run, perfect balance of lectures and practicals. Speakers very approachable which is always great.
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- 2022 Delegate
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Key Learning Objectives
- Be able to confidently perform a five-stage vetting.
- Be able to recognise and interpret cardiac, respiratory, and ophthalmic abnormalities.
- Be able to assess gait abnormalities.
- Understand the pitfalls of Pre-Purchase Examination.
- Be able to recognise and communicate contentious findings.
Course Speakers
- Course Organiser: Mr Ian Camm BVSc CertEP MRCVS, Gloucestershire
- Tim Brazil BVSc CertEM(intMed) PhD DipECEIM MRCVS
- Ian Camm BVSc CertEP MRCVS, Gloucestershire
- Lucy Grieve MA VetMB MRCVS, Suffolk
- Graham Potts BVetMed MRCVS, Gloucestershire
Course Programme
This course is a practical course. The programme has been carefully designed to ensure you have plenty of opportunity for hands-on, practical learning.
Practical Day Itinerary
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8:45
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Registration and Coffee
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9:30
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Introduction
Brief explanatory comments/The Five Stages
Communication prior to vetting
Conformation and lameness
Ageing by dentition
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Ian Camm
Graham Potts
Ian Camm
Lucy Grieve
Graham Potts
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11:00
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Divide into groups according to experience, each group with a tutor:
- Each group examines a horse for stages 1 & 2
- Discussion of findings and interpretation
- Group interchange horses
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All Speakers
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13:00
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Lunch
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13:40
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Interpretation of heart abnormalities
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Ian Camm
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14:10
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Examination of the eye
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Graham Potts
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14:45
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Demonstration of examination of the eyes and heart of several horses in the box, describing and discussing findings
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Graham Potts
Ian Camm
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15:30
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Exercise all horses: describe and discuss sounds, respiratory noises and assess gaits
Examination any other horses on the premises which time permits and discuss interpretation of blemishes/lesions/abnormalities
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Lucy Grieve
All Speakers
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16:10
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Veterinary Defence Society's aspects | Tim Brazil |
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16:30
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Wide ranging discussion on greyn areas and such matters as radiography, blood tests, flexion tests, arcoids, melanomata, insurance, "suitability", height etc.
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All Speakers
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17:50
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Tea and end of course
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Course Fees
- Member price £450
- Non Member price £900
Suitable for RCVS Modules:
This course will cover material in the following modules:
- B-E.3 Equine Practice
- C-E.15 Basic Equine Practice Part 1
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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 at events@beva.org.uk.
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.