Fundamentals of Lameness, Laminitis and Farriery

23 Jan 2019 - 23 Jan 2019 09:00 - 17:15 Kent Event Centre, Maidstone, ME14 3JF

Full Course Programme Signing Sheet

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, PPID and an update on EMS will also be reviewed.

The course will include lectures, practicals and discussions.

WHERE
Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF

COURSE FEES
BEVA Members £240
Non-Members £480

KEY 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, PPID and EMS
•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


COURSE ORGANISER
Dr Evita Busschers DVM MVR FHEA DACVS DECVS DACVSMR MRCVS COURSE

SPEAKERS
Dr Alison Fairburn BVSc DipECVDI-LA MRCVS
Dr Edd Knowles MA VetMB MVetMed DipECEIM MRCVS
Dr Evita Busschers DVM MVR FHEA DACVS DECVS DACVSMR MRCVS

Directions

• 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.