Fundamentals of Equine Internal Medicine and Clinical Pathology

21 Nov 2018 - 21 Nov 2018 09:00 - 17:00 Liphook Equine Hospital, Liphook, GU30 7JG

Directions Full Course Programme

Course Description:
A day course discussing important internal medicine topics, and learning the skills of abdominal ultrasound, liver biopsy, endoscopy and sampling of the guttural pouches and performing a tracheal wash and BAL. These are valuable skills essential for vets seeing horses in general practice. Pre-course online learning will allow for emphasis on the day to be placed on the practical skills required. A tour of Liphook Equine Hospital and Laboratory will be available after the course.

Format:
Pre-course online learning to be completed prior to the day, to include how to investigate endocrinopathic laminitis, when and how to take samples from the respiratory system (guttural pouches, tracheal wash, bronchoalveolar lavage), and when and how to take a liver biopsy.

Morning Lectures will cover case-based discussion of common endocrine presentations and how to interpret results, how to investigate liver disease, dealing with Strangles, and how to investigate allergic airway disease. Afternoon Practicals will consist of teaching in the following areas with live horses or cadavers:
- Tracheal wash and BAL – live horses and plucks
- Examination and sampling of the guttural pouch - cadavers
- Abdominal ultrasound – live horses

Fee:
BEVA Member £240
Non Member £480

Suitable for RCVS Modules:
B-EP.3, C-E.3, C-E.15, C-E.16

Kindly Sponsored By:

Course Organiser:
Victoria South MA VetMB CertAVP (EM) DipECEIM - Hants

Speakers:
Victoria South MA VetMB CertAVP (EM) DipECEIM - Hants
Andy Durham BSc BVSc CertEP DEIM DipECEIM MRCVS - Hants
Jamie Prutton BSc (Hons) BVSc DipACVIM DipECEIM MRCVS - Hants

PLEASE NOTE: As from 9th October 2018, the top road entrance will be closed for approx. 6 months. Please enter the Hospital by Old Malton, past the Wentworth Arms Pub. down Westgate. YO17 7HE

• 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.