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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 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