Equine Wetlabs Europe - Autumn 2017

7-8 hours of wetlabs | 2-4 vets per Ultrasound Machine

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Advanced Lameness Diagnostics (incl. Objective Gait Analysis)

Developed for practitioners with a working knowledge in the field of lameness investigations, the speakers will share tips, tricks and insights on the following topics:  Subjective & Ob-jective gait analysis;  reliability and repeatability of nerve/joint blocks;  comparison of radiography, ultrasound, scintigraphy, MRI & CT from a point of view of indications, usefulness & limi-tations etc.  An objective gait analysis system will be extensively used as part of the practical sessions, allowing attendees to perfect their lameness skills.

Antonio Cruz DVM, MVM, MSc, Dipl.ACVS-ECVS, Dipl.ACVSMR - Univ. of Bern, SwitzerlandCeri Sherlock BVetMed(Hons), MS, Dipl.ACVS-ECVDI, MRCVS - Bell Equine Vet. Clinic, UKLuis Lamas DVM, CertES(Orth), PhD, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS - University of Lisbon, Portugal

Fri 22 - Sat 23 September Tierärztliche Klinik Isernhagen, Hannover, GermanyFri 13 - Sat 14 OctoberDAP Equinox, Kasterlee, BelgiumFri 17 – Sat 18 NovemberNørlund Hestehospital, Them, Denmark“VetPD courses are ideal for efficient learning

of practical skills. They provide essential information in lecture format in the morning followed by plenty of time in small groups to practice key skills specifically focused on clinical practice. The close interaction between attendees and course tutors in this small group format allows ample time for discussion of all related areas to the course.”Roger Smith, Prof. of Equine Orthopaedics, Royal Veterinary College, UK

The following orthopaedic therapies will be discussed via an evidence-based approach and the speakers will also explain how they personally use these modalities:  IRAP, alcohol-facilitated ankylosis, PRP, stem cell therapy, bisphosphonates, Adequan/Cartrophen, nutraceuticals, therapeutic shoeing, ‘miracle’ OA therapeutics (i.e. polyacrylamide hydrogel), intra-/extra-articular corticosteroid & hyaluronan, shock wave therapy,  therapeutic laser, mesotherapy, physical therapies, sports horse surgeries etc.. Alcohol-facilitated ankylosis of the distal tarsal joints (incl. contrast arthrography) will be trained on equine specimens as part of the wetlabs.

Sat 11 - Sun 12 Nov Clinica Equina Tiberio, Venice, Italy

Advances in Equine Orthopaedic Therapies

Antonio Cruz DVM, MVM, MSc, Dipl.ACVS-ECVS, Dipl.ACVSMR - Univ. of Bern, SwitzerlandMarc Koene Dr.Med.Vet - Tierklinik Lüsche, Germany Luis Lamas DVM, CertES(Orth), PhD, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS - University of Lisbon, Portugal

The lectures and small group sessions on the first day will focus on the theoretical and practical background on the care of the neonatal and post-neonatal foal in a first opinion setting and on general decision making when to refer.  More advanced foal care of the critically ill foal requiring a clinic setting will be covered on the second day.

Pam Wilkins DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl.ACVIM, Dipl.ACVECC - University of Illinois, USAEmily Haggett BVSc, DACVIM, MRCVS - Rossdales Equine Hospital, UKJessica Kidd BA, DVM, CertES(Orth), Dipl.ECVS - Lambourn, UK

Practical Neonatology for Equine Practitioners

Wed 6 - Thu 7 December Pferdeklinik Pasterk Ebreichsdorf, Vienna, AustriaSat 9 - Sun 10 December Hevosklinikka Equivet, Helsinki, Finland

Evidence-Based Farriery for Equine Practitioners

The subject of farriery and therapeutic shoeing will be comprehensively approached in a scientific and as objective way as possible by reporting established facts and recent, cutting-edge findings from scientifically sound clinical studies through lectures and extensive wetlabs.

Steve O’Grady DVM, MRCVS & Farrier - Virginia, USAAndrew Parks MA, VetMB, Dipl. ACVS, MRCVS - University of Georgia, USAChris Wiggins Dip, WCF, ATF, AWCF(Hons), LSHM, CBT, CNBF, CLS, CE, CI - Maidstone, UK

Fri 27 - Sat 28 October Tierklinik Leimental, Basel, Switzerland

Abdominal, Thoracic & Soft Tissue Ultrasound

Back, Sacroiliac & Pelvic Problems of the Horse

This course is suitable for practitioners who want to expand their practical skills on live horses and specimens on how to examine the equine abdomen (detailed evaluation, colic FLASH exam & US-guided biopsy techniques), thorax incl. pleural drainage, eye, jugular vein etc. ultrasonographically.

Aimed at vets with a working knowledge in the field of lameness investigation; providing an overview of causes of hindlimb lameness and current therapeutic options.  Extensive use of an objective gait analysis system as part of the practical sessions will allow attendees to hone their lameness skills.

Many sports horses suffer from debilitating conditions affecting the back, pelvis and sacroiliac region.  The topics covered through lectures and wetlabs on this course include amongst others up-to-date therapies; back, pelvic & hip ultrasound; saddle fit assessment and sacroiliac injection techniques on pelvic specimens.

Andy Durham BSc, BVSc, CertEP, DEIM, Dipl.ECEIM, MRCVS - Liphook Equine Hospital, UKGunther van Loon DVM, PhD, Dipl.ECEIM, Ass.Member ECVDI - Ghent University, BelgiumInge Durie DVM, Dipl.ECEIM - Evidensia Specialisthästsjukhuset Strömsholm,  Sweden

Marcus Head BVetMed, MRCVS - Rossdales Equine Diagnostic Centre, UKRoger Smith MA, VetMB, PhD, FHEA, DEO, Dipl.ECVS, ECVDI Assoc., MRCVS - Royal Veterinary College, UKAndy Fiske-Jackson BVSc, MVetMed, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS - Royal Veterinary College, UK

Henk van der Veen DVM, Cert.ISELP - Lingehoeve Diergeneeskunde, the NetherlandsGraham Munroe BVSc, PhD, Cert EO, DESM, Dipl.ECVS, FRCVS - Berwickshire, ScotlandEmmanuel Engeli Dr.Med.Vet., DVM, Dipl.ACVS, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS – Kent, UKKay Hastilow Master Saddler, Qualified Saddle Fitter - Ayrshire, Scotland

Fri 13 October Evidensia Specialisthästsjukhuset Strömsholm, Sweden

Sat 30 September - Sun 1 October Fethard Equine Clinic, Tipperary, IrelandFri 6 - Sat 7 October Tierklinik Hattersheim, Frankfurt, Germany

Fri 6 – Sat 7 October Sharjah Equine Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Fri 1 - Sat 2 December Pferdeklinik in Parsdorf, Munich, Germany

How to take good Radiographs & Interpret them in Lame/Non-Lame Horses

This course comprehensively covers how to acquire and interpret radiographs of the front- and hindlimbs, hip, pelvis, neck and back.  The 9 hours of x-ray workshops on live horses and case-discussions will provide plenty of opportunities for the instructors to share helpful tips and tricks.

Renate Weller Dr.med.vet, PhD, MSc VetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, ACVSMR, ECVDI - Royal Veterinary College, UKSarah Puchalski BSc, DVM, Dipl.ACVR - University of California, USAAlana Cyman Equine Imaging Technician - Royal Veterinary College, UK

Fri 24 - Sat 25 November Equi Vet Serwis, Poznan, Poland

Hindlimb Lameness Diagnostics (incl. objective gait analysis) & Therapies

This course approaches the topics of neck conditions and neurology from an orthopaedic perspective, providing attendees with the skills to differentiate ataxic from lame horses.  The practical sessions include cervical fusion surgery and myelogram demonstrations; CSF collection techniques; facet joint injections; headshaker nerve blocks etc.

“Excellent lecturer quality and outstanding, very applicable practical sessions.”Miguel A. Valdés Vázquez Hospital de Referencia La Equina , Manilva, Spain

“Very informative, practical and applicable in practice – the wetlabs were excellent!”Jennifer White Lisadell Equine Hospital, Follistown, Ireland

“A very successful and well organized

course providing real benefits for my

daily clinical work.”

Constanze Zach Tierarztpraxis Zach, Vienna, Austria

“Great atmosphere & good

discussions – I am very satisfied!”

Dr. Anja Kasparek Pferdeklinik Aschheim, Germany

“Highly practical course with excellent speakers giving brilliant explanations and guidance.”

Jessica Bakker Paardenpraktijk Utrecht, The Netherlands

“Attending VetPD courses has revolutionized my practical

skills and approach to clinical cases! I am now applying

VetPD’s philosophy in my daily work life by dealing with

clinical cases in a critical, transparent and open way which

has led to anextraordinary increase in my client base.

VetPD courses provide great value for money and have

I have learned tons of new diagnostic and therapeutic

techniques. Thank you VetPD!’

Mathilde Audic, Clinique Vétérinaire des Pommiers, Coutances, France

What our attendees say:

Martin Furr DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVIM - Oklahoma State University, USABarrie Grant DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVS, MRCVS - Barrie Grant Equine Consultant, USAFlorent David DVM, MSc, Dipl.ACVS-ECVS, ECVDI Assoc., Dipl.ACVSMR - Bjerke Dyrehospital, NorwayMads Kristoffersen DVM, CertES(Orth), Dipl.ECVS - Evidensia Specialisthästsjukhuset Helsingborg, Sweden Jonathan Anderson BVM&S, Dipl.ACVS, MRCSV - Rainbow Equine Hospital, UKInge Durie DVM, Dipl.ECEIM - Evidensia Specialisthästsjukhuset Strömsholm

Fri 1 - Sat 2 September Evidensia Specialisthästsjukhuset Helsingborg, SwedenFri 8 - Sat 9 September Bjerke Dyrehospital, Oslo, Norway A critical overview of the current thinking on foot conformation,

trimming, shoeing options, foot/pastern conditions, diagnostic anaesthesia strategies and how to interpret distal limb nerve/joint block results will be provided via lectures and 7 hours of wetlabs in small groups.

Peter Milner BVetMed, BSc(Hons.), PhD, CertES(Orth), MRCVS, FHEA - University of Liverpool, UKChris Wiggins Dip, WCF, ATF, AWCF(Hons), LSHM, CBT, CNBF, CLS, CE, CI - Maidstone, UKLuis Lamas DVM, CertES(Orth), PhD, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS - University of Lisbon, Portugal

Fri 29 – Sat 30 September Hospital Veterinario San Vicente, Alicante, Spain

Foot Lameness & Farriery Equine Neck Conditions & Practical Neurology for Practitioners

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2017 Courses by Country

Vienna, Austria 6 - 7 December Practical Neonatology for Equine Practitioners

Turnhout, Belgium 13 - 14 October Advanced Lameness Diagnostics (incl. Objective Gait Analysis)

Silkeborg, Denmark 17 - 18 November Advanced Lameness Diagnostics (incl. Objective Gait Analysis)

Helsinki, Finland 9 - 10 December Practical Neonatology for Equine Practitioners

Dijon, France 6 – 7 October Applied Nutrition for Equine Practitioners

Hannover, Germany 22 - 23 September Advanced Lameness Diagnostics (incl. Objective Gait Analysis)

Frankfurt 6 - 7 October Hindlimb Lameness Diagnostics (incl. Objective Gait Analysis) & Therapies

Munich 1 - 2 December Back, Sacroiliac & Pelvic Problems of the Horse

Miskolc, Hungary 8 - 9 September Practical Equine Dermatology

Tipperary, Ireland 30 September - 1 October Hindlimb Lameness Diagnostics (incl. Objective Gait Analysis) & Therapies

Venice, Italy 11 - 12 November Advances in Orthopaedic Therapies

Oslo, Norway 8 - 9 September Neck Conditions & Practical Neurology for Practitioners

Poznan, Poland 24 - 25 November How to take good Radiographs & Interpret them in Lame/Non-Lame Horses

Dinkoeng Game Reserve, South Africa 5 - 11 November All-inclusive Safari Equine Course with Wetlabs

Alicante, Spain 29 - 30 September Foot Lameness & Farriery

Strömsholm, Sweden 13 October Abdominal, Thoracic & Soft Tissue Ultrasound

Helsingborg 1 - 2 September Neck Conditions & Practical Neurology for Practitioners

Basel 27 - 28 October Evidence-Based Farriery for Equine Practitioners

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The speakers will approach the topic of equine dermatology from a practitioner’s perspective in a very practical and scenario-based way through lectures and inter-active case-based discussions. The following topics will amongst others be covered: Pastern dermatitis, itchy or painful skin diseases, neoplasia etc.

Andy Durham BSc, BVSc, CertEP, DEIM, Dipl.ECEIM, MRCVS - Liphook Equine Hospital, UKDerek Knottenbelt OBE, BVM&S, DVM&S, Dipl.ECEIM, MRCVS - Consultant, UK

Fri 8 – Sat 9 September Észak-MagyarországiLógyógyászati KFT., Miskolc, Hungary

Practical Equine Dermatology

Applied Nutrition for Equine Practitioners

This course updates practitioners on their knowledge and especially their practical knowhow on how to analyse and modify a horse’s diet from a composition, rationing, quality and caloric perspective. The speakers will share useful tips/tricks through the following lectures, interactive case-discussions and practical hands-on sessions on live horses: Working-up the thin horse (incl. gastroscopy), achieving weight loss/gain, rationing, feeding the equine athlete or senior horse, gastric ulcers, myopathies….

Fri 6 – Sat 7 October Lab-to-Field, Dijon, France

Emmanuelle van Erck DVM, PhD, Dipl.ECEIM - Equine Sports Medicine Practice, Belgium Samy Julliand MSc, DipAgroParisTech – Lab to Field Consulting, Dijon, France

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5-11 November 2017 | Mongena Game Lodge, Dinokeng Game Reserve (1h from Johannesburg Airport)

All-inclusive Safari Equine Course

26 hours of lectures & case discussions / 21 hours of wetlabs on live horses

What our 2015 Safari course attendees & speakers said:

VetPD in Cooperation with the South African Equine Veterinary Association (SAEVA)

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“A once-in-a-lifetime experience

combining continuing education

with adventure - very professional

and flexible organisers.”

Tore Malmei Veterinærene Nyland & Malmei, Norway

“Very-well organized event with

superb wetlabs supervised by

highly-dedicated speakers. Great

spouse program!”

Päivi Nussbaumer Clinique du Vieux Château, Switzerland

“Well organised small intimate course with great academic content.”Angela Rogers Blue Hills Veterinary Hospital, South Africa

Virginia Reef BA, DVM, Dipl.ACVIM, Dipl.ACVSMR - University of Pennsylvania, USA

Roger Smith MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, Dipl.ECVS, ECVDI Assoc., MRCVS - Royal Veterinary College, UK

Scott Pirie BVM&S PhD Cert EM (Int Med) Cert EP Dip ECEIM MRCVS - University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Tom A.E. Stout VetMB, MA, PhD, Dipl.ECAR, KNMvD - Utrecht University, The Netherlands

Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc, MVetMed, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS - Royal Veterinary College, UK

“An ambitious undertaking combining quality interactive lectures, hands-on wetlabs, and free discussions in small-groups all set in the most extravagant location of a game reserve.  Everybody extensively sampled the raw beauty of the African bush with the Big 5 at close hand.  For anyone seeking further education with a twist of adventure set in a wonderful environment, this innovative course sets a great precedent.”Henry Tremaine Senior Lecturer, Dipl.ECVS, Dipl.EVDC, University of Bristol, UK