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Equine radiology online – the distal limb Webinar Series: Fundamentals The approach to the horse Decision making in herd and
Monday 27th January to Sunday 9th March of equine practice with a painful back flock health online

Would you like to be able to take better diagnostic radiographs of the Various dates in April, May, June and July NEW Saturday 17th May NEW Monday 26th May to Sunday 6th July NEW
distal limb and to interpret them with more confidence? Do you feel you have some gaps in your knowledge about everyday Elevate your expertise in managing equine back pain with this in-depth Unhappy dealing with farm population-based medicine? Feeling
This course will cover the essentials of equine radiography and radiology equine ailments? Do you worry whether you’re up-to-date with new CPD course. apprehensive about approaching herd or flock level problems?
of the distal limb. For each area of the limb, a practical approach on techniques?
how to get the best images will be shown as well as how to optimise the Unlock the secrets to diagnosing and treating equine back problems This course will take an integrative approach to herd and flock health.
quality of the images. This new set of webinars aims to expand on the courses delivered in this comprehensive course designed for equine practitioners. The It will address all the main population health themes, using a decision-
equine back is notoriously complex, with pain stemming from various
making process that is transferable between sheep and cattle. It will
over previous years to give equine practitioners the most up-do-date
Radiographic cases covering the most common, but also not so common, information on a range of common equine ailments. The lectures will interconnected structures and multi-factorial causes. This course provides address the common principles of control, looking at and emphasising
lesions will be presented for individual study. Radiographic findings will provide practical information with case examples. The whole course of clear, hands-on guidance for understanding these challenges. common patterns in different diseases and production parameters across
be discussed in relation to their clinical significance with respect to the webinars can be purchased or individual webinars as a “pick and mix” multiple systems, helping make vets more confident in dealing with
medical evidence available. option. Led by approachable, skilled experts, you’ll gain practical insights into population medicine, and giving you the skills to work through
diagnosing, imaging, and treating back pain in horses. You’ll also explore
This course can be purchased on its own or part of a series with: cutting-edge techniques for measuring back movement, including how population problems.
Equine radiology online – the proximal limb - see page 7 Webinar topics it’s assessed in elite equine athletes. Through interactive, small-group
Equine radiology online – the head, neck and back - see page 9 • Tuesday 22nd April: Forelimb vs. hindlimb proximal suspensory desmitis sessions, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience to apply directly in Course details
Course details • Tuesday 29th April: Injuries to the suspensory body and branches your practice. Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 42
Course type: e-CPD Course fee: £729 for 1 course, • Tuesday 6th May: Injuries to the distal sesamoidean ligaments Course details Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £729
Course length: 6 weeks £1,399 for 2 courses • Tuesday 13th May: Nervous about nerves: Disorders of the peripheral Course type: Webinars and onsite CPD hours: 14 Tutors
or £1,999 for all 3 nervous system
CPD hours: Up to 42 Course length: 1 day onsite and 6 Course fee: £749 JP Crilly MA VetMB CertAVP PGCertVetEd DipECSRHM MRCVS, Lecturer
• Tuesday 20th May: A practical approach to equine urinary tract disorders hours online in Small Ruminant Health and Flock Management, RVC
Tutors • Tuesday 3rd June: Decision making with the colicking horse Relevant to CertAVP module(s): B-EP.3, C-E.6 and 7 Sophie Mahendran BVMedSci BVMBVS MSc(VEPH) DipECBHM
Dagmar Berner Dr.med.vet. DipECVDI MRCVS, • Tuesday 10th June: Practical management of the coughing horse PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Farm Animal Health and Welfare,
Senior Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging, RVC Tutors RVC
• Tuesday 17th June: The digital flexor tendon sheath
Maren Hellige Dr.med.vet. DipECVDI, Senior Veterinarian in Radiology, • Tuesday 24th June: So, the liver enzymes are raised and the white Freddie Dash BVetMed MRCVS, Staff Clinician in Large Animal Peter Plate Dr.med.vet DipECBHM FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Livestock
University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Diagnostic Imaging, RVC Veterinary Extension Services, RVC
cell count is low...? Practical interpretation of your biochemistry and
Gabriel Manso Díaz DVM MSc PhD DipECVDI MRCVS, Lecturer in haematology Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, Beth Reilly BVetMed PGDipVCP PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Farm Animal
Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Associate Professor of Equine Surgery, RVC Teaching Fellow, RVC
• Tuesday 1st July: Forelimb lameness cases
• Tuesday 8th July: Hindlimb lameness cases Kate Hanousek BVetMed PGDipVCP MRCVS, Resident – Equine Sports
Medicine and Rehabilitation, RVC
A vet’s guide to small scale pig Course details Alex Hawkins BSc BVSc MVetMed DipECVS MRCVS, Lecturer in Equine radiology online – the proximal limb
Equine Surgery, RVC
producers and pet pig owners Course type: Webinar Course fee: £50 each Monday 2nd June to Sunday 13th July
Course length: 1 hour per webinar or £525 for all 11 Cloe Lambert MVetPhys, Veterinary Physiotherapist, NAVP and
RAMP Accredited
Friday 7th February or Friday 15th August CPD hours: 1 per webinar Would you like to be able to take better diagnostic radiographs of
Russell MacKechnie-Guire BSc PhD BHSI FHEA, Director, Centaur the proximal limb and to interpret them with more confidence?
Ever dread a call to a sick pig? It is time to upskill your Tutors Biomechanics Ltd This course will cover the essentials of equine radiography and radiology of
knowledge and gain practical advice from practicing farm vets Bettina Dunkel DVM PhD DipACVIM DipACVECC DipECEIM FHEA Proudly supported by IMV the proximal limb. For each area of the limb, a practical approach on how to
on how to approach pig calls and practice surgical procedures MRCVS, Professor in Equine Internal Medicine and ECC, RVC get the best images will be shown as well as how to optimise the quality of
and blood sampling on our pig simulator models. Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, the images.
This course aims to allow vets from all areas of veterinary practice who Associate Professor of Equine Surgery, RVC Radiographic cases covering the most common, but also not so common,
are asked to see pigs in their daily work to strengthen and build on Alex Hawkins BSc BVSc MVetMed DipECVS MRCVS, Lecturer in lesions will be presented for individual study. Radiographic findings will be
their knowledge and skills. The course will include seminars which can Equine Surgery, RVC discussed in relation to their clinical significance with respect to the medical
be tailored to the specific needs of attending vets, as well as practical evidence available.
sessions. Jenny Reed BVM&S DipACVIM (LAIM) MRCVS, Lecturer in Equine This course can be purchased on its own or part of a series with:
Medicine, RVC
The practical sessions will include models for castration, tailing, blood Equine radiology online - the distal limb - see page 6
sampling and intracardiac injections to allow participants to get hands on Equine radiology online - the head, neck and back - see page 9
with the practical skills required by small scale pig producers and pet pig
owners. Course details
This course will run at the RVC’s Hawkshead Campus on Friday 7th The course is perfectly organised, just
February and at Synergy Farm Health, Dorset on Friday 15th August. keep doing the same amazing job! Course type: e-CPD Course fee: £729 for 1 course,
Course length: 6 weeks £1,399 for 2 courses
Course details Ultrasonography of the hindlimb CPD hours: Up to 42 or £1,999 for all 3
Course type: Onsite CPD hours: 7
Course length: 1 day Course fee: £299 Tutors
Dagmar Berner Dr.med.vet. DipECVDI MRCVS,
Tutors Senior Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging, RVC
Beth Reilly BVetMed PGDipVCP MRCVS, Maren Hellige Dr.med.vet. DipECVDI, Senior Veterinarian in Radiology,
Farm Animal Teaching Fellow, RVC University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Pete Siviter BVetMed MRCVS, Farm Veterinary Surgeon, Flossie, Friesian Gabriel Manso Díaz DVM MSc PhD DipECVDI MRCVS, Lecturer in
Synergy Farm Health Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging, Universidad Complutense de Madrid