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VetPD: Equine Neonatology in 1st Opinion & Small Hospital Practice
July 27, 2019 - July 28, 2019
This 2-day interactive equine neonatology course has been designed to provide veterinarians from mixed or equine practice with the theoretical and practical background on the care of the neonatal and post-neonatal foal.
Topics Covered Include:
- Adverse Peripartum Events – Birth Resuscitation
- Initial assessment of the sick foal
- Recognition & Management of Shock
- Respiratory Problems of the Foal
- The Dummy Foal
- The Septic Foal
- The Uraemic Foal
- The Foal with Colic
- (Selected) Musculoskeletal Deformities of the Foal
- Ins & Outs of Fluid Therapy
- Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
- Infectious & Traumatic Orthopaedic Injuries of Foals
Practical Sessions:
- Placement of Over-the-Wire catheters, including fluid/medication rate discussion and calculation exercises
- Use of Bandages, Splints, Casts & Hoof Extensions
- Imaging the Unwell Neonate
Course Speakers:
- Pam Wilkins DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl.ACVIM, Dipl.ACVECC
- Harry Markwell BVSC, DACVS-LA
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Catherine Russell BVSc, FANCVS
Venue:
- Lectures & Practicals: South Eastern Equine Hospital, Melbourne.