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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