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Management of angular limb deformities and developmental orthopaedic disease in foals

Evening seminar by Nicholas Wingfield Digby BVSc MRCVS

Seminar Overview
Growth problems in foals can be grouped into abnormalities present at birth (congenital) and acquired abnormalities. Often interrelated, these conditions require assessment and management through careful control of exercise, nutrition and farriery. More severe cases will require veterinary involvement that may include support bandaging, medication and surgical intervention.

The techniques used to aid correction of angular limb deformities will be described including the use of hoof extensions, shockwave therapy and check ligament desmotomy. Acquired musculoskeletal abnormalities broadly described as developmental orthopaedic disease (DOD) will respond more readily following early detection and treatment. Management of DOD will be reviewed.

Venue: Upper Lecture Theatre, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre

Please join us for a buffet from 6.45pm. The lecture will start at 7.30pm.

To register, follow this link to the Vet CPD Online Store - we’ll look forward to seeing you there!

We have developed a new online course based on the successful ‘Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare’ CD-ROM.  The course will start in September 2008, with further courses running on a monthly basis from January 2009.

Many people own pets, yet few owners understand much about why their pet behaves the way it does. This online course will provide you with information on animal behaviour, how the behaviour of companion animals is affected by the environment in which they are kept and how this can lead to the development of behavioural problems.

Species covered:

• Dogs
• Cats
• Horses
• Rabbits
• Rodents (Guinea Pigs, Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils)
• African grey parrots
• Green iguanas

Is it for Me?

If you are interested in the behaviour of animals, then this course is for you!

Do you?

• Work with animals (eg. in a veterinary practice, pet store, animal sanctuary, kennel or stable)?
• Wish to learn more about animal behaviour?
• Simply have a passion for pets?

For more information, follow this link to the Vet CPD Online Store

We are currently working on our veterinary CPD courses and seminars for the new academic year. Courses are being developed for veterinary surgeons and nurses and seminars are open to all veterinary professionals.

We are also developing courses for non-veterinary professionals. If you work with animals or are just interested in animal care, get in touch and let us know what your interests are.

You can help us develop courses that meet your needs by completing the following surveys:

• CPD Interests Survey
• Evening Seminar Survey 2008-9

Vomiting in dogs: mechanisms, causes, consequences and management

13th May 2008

Evening seminar by Alex German BVSc, PhD, DipECVIM-ca, Cert SAM MRCVS

Vomiting is a common reason for owners to seek veterinary advice. This evening session will cover the basis of the emetic reflex, as well as the causes and consequences of vomiting. The session will then discuss the latest thoughts and recommendations on the management of emesis in dogs.

Venue: Easter Bush Veterinary Centre

Please join us for a drink and a buffet from 6.45pm. The lecture will start at 7.30pm and finish at around 9.30pm with a short break in the middle.

Fee: Vets £45, Nurses £25. (includes all refreshments and seminar notes)

Follow this link to sign up for the seminar now…

(with particular emphasis on racehorses and greyhounds)

This workshop is organised by the Scottish Centre for Animal Welfare Sciences (SCAWS) and will be held at The Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh on Wednesday the 24th of September 2008.

Sponsors of the event include UFAW, Dogs Trust and BSAS

If you are interested in attending, contact Laura Kelly for registration details (E-mail: laura.kelly@sac.ac.uk; Tel: 0131 535 3100)

A PDF of the workshop programme is attached: SCAWS Programme

The new University of Edinburgh Postgraduate website has been launched and the following programmes are now available in Veterinary Medicine. Check out the Postgraduate Programmes Online website too.

Click on the links below to access more information on each programme:

• Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
• Clinical Education
• Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases
• Equine Science
• Infectious Diseases
• International Animal Health
• Veterinary Science

Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Science are full-time programmes, but the other programmes have a part-time or online option.

Clinical Education and International Animal Health are both delivered online, allowing you to participate in the programmes wherever you are located and at a time that suits you. The new Equine Science and Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases online courses will be launched this year.

A degree in veterinary science is not always essential - many of these programmes are open to students with degrees in science or medicine, or with appropriate professional experience. Don’t miss out on your chance - follow the links and enquire today!

Four new courses are starting this spring for vets wanting to work towards the new RCVS modular certificate.

Soft Tissue Surgery C-SAS.2 and C-SAS.3 syllabuses will be covered in two weekend courses at the Easter Bush Veterinary Centre near Edinburgh.

Feline Module 5 C-SAM.5 and Canine Module 2 C-SAM.2 will be delivered as online courses - so you can work through the material at a time and in a place that suits you.

The fresh new content will update you in all key areas of these modules and the experience and expertise of the clinicians will inspire and motivate you.

Don’t hesitate, start your certificate today!

To find out more, follow this link to contact us

The Vet CPD Team will be attending the BVA Congress 2008 (September 25-27). The theme of the Congress this year is ‘Vets in a changing environment’ and it will be held in the Royal College of Physicians, London. Come along and meet the team!

The R(D)SVS is also proud to be the sponsor of the orthopaedics session on cruciate ligaments. This session is running on Friday 26th from 14.30-15.30 - we look forward to seeing you there.

F or more information on the Congress and to find out how to book your place, visit the BVA website:

http://www.bva.co.uk/congress/

Welcome to the new Vet CPD blog from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. We’re going to use this blog to tell you about new CPD courses, eCPD courses and evening seminars that we’re offering to vets and veterinary nurses. Feel free to comment on any article we post here to let us know what you think!