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Fundamentals of Gastroenterology

24 Sep 2019 - 24 Sep 2019
09:00 - 17:15

Defence Animal Centre,
Melton Mowbray,
LE13 0GX

Part of the BEVA Fundamentals series this day course will discuss the common gastro-intestinal conditions seen in general practice. Emphasis will be on using history and clinical examination to help determine the best diagnostic approach driven by evidence-based medicine.

About the Course

A day discussing the common gastro-intestinal conditions seen in general practice. Emphasis will be on using history and clinical examination to help determine the best diagnostic approach driven by evidence-based medicine. Knowledge will be consolidated using case scenarios. There will be some demonstrations of practical techniques.

Please note, delegates must bring photo ID with them on the day, you will not be allowed in the venue without it. The Army have also requested delegate details and car registration numbers 72 hours before the course for security reasons. Therefore, no bookings will be accepted for this course after 1.00pm on Friday 20th September.

Delegates need to bring clean overalls and boots and they will he expected to walk through a foot dip. Delegates will also need a hard hat without a soft cover.

Key Learning Objectives

Gain confidence in your knowledge on common and important gastro-intestinal disorders
Confidently be able to perform assessment of a horse with abdominal pain
Describe the clinical management of horses with diarrhoea
Understand how to implement appropriate isolation in the practice and in the field
Describe indications for recommending/ performing gastroscopy and current guidelines on management of gastric disease
How to confidently create a worming programme

Course Organiser

Professor Gayle Hallowell MA VetMB PhD CertVA DipACVIM DipACVECC PFHEA FRCVS, Nottingham

Course Speakers

Professor Mark Bowen BVetMed MMedSci, PhD Cert EM (Int Med), CertVA DipACVIM PFHEA FRCVS, Nottingham
Dr John Burford MA VetMB PhD CertESTS, CertVA, PFHEA FRCVS, Nottingham
Professor Gayle Hallowell MA VetMB PhD CertVA DipACVIM DipACVECC PFHEA FRCVS, Nottingham

Course Fees

  • BEVA Members      £240
  • Non-members        £480
     

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  • Cancellation more than 6 weeks prior to the start of the course: A refund will be made less a 10% administrative charge.
  • Cancellation less than 6 weeks prior to the start of the course: No refunds can be guaranteed, but if BEVA can resell the place a refund will be made less a 20% administrative charge.
  • Transfer of Delegate: Booked places can be transferred to another person. If the transferee is not a BEVA Member he/she will be liable for the difference between the Member and Non-Member delegate rates.
  • Insurance: All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance.
  • Safety: Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
  • Data Protection: I understand that BEVA may pass my details to the organisers or sponsors of the courses unless I have specified otherwise.
  • Compliance: I am a qualified to undertake the procedures being taught, or I am in training for such a qualification, in which case I will make the organisers aware of my status.

By registering for this event, I confirm that I accept the above terms and conditions.


 

 


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