The Equine Back

18 May 2019 - 18 May 2019 08:30 - 17:30 Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, AL9 7TA

Directions Full Course Programme

There is no doubt that the equine back presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for all equine practitioners.

The anatomy of the back is complex and pain can arise from several structures caused by a variety of problems, which are usually multi-factorial and often interlinked resulting in a range of clinical signs.

In this course, the delegates will be guided through the diagnosis and therapy of back problems. The speakers have been chosen for their approachability and practical skills. They will focus on giving highly practical guidance and tips on how to examine, image and treat horses presenting with back pain. We will also give an insight into the objective measurement of back movement and how elite equine athlete’s back movements are measured. The practical sessions will give the opportunity for the delegates to get hands on experience in small group teaching.

The course is suitable for anyone who wants to know more about this challenging area and wants to optimise their approach to these cases. The course is offered as a blended session with introductory material provided online followed by lectures and small group teaching during the day.

Please read and adhere to the BEVA Biosecurity Instructions for Practical Courses, which can be found here.

WHERE
Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA

COURSE FEES
BEVA Members £280
Non-Members £560

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KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Gain a thorough understanding of the morphological and functional anatomy of the back
• Understand the principles about saddle fitting
• Improve their imaging of the back
• Optimise their diagnostic and therapeutic approach to back problems  

COURSE ORGANISER
Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS

COURSE SPEAKERS
Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS
Mark Fisher RVM
Russel Guire BSc Hons
Gabriel Manso-Diaz DVM MSc PhD MRCVS
Rhiannon Morgan BSc BVSc CertAVP PhD MRCVS
Thilo Pfau FHEA

SUITABLE FOR RCVS MODULES
BE-3, CE-6, CE-17

• 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.
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• 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.