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Some plans will remain under wraps however, we are delighted to bring you an exclusive preview of the London Vet Show clinical conference programme for 2021. The RVC Clinical Theatres 1, 2 and 3, RVC Equine Theatres 1 and 2 and BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre are now available below. This year’s conference will once again bring you the most comprehensive and relevant clinical topics for CPD, supported by real business advice and content that could transform your practice. We will be releasing other streams such as the RVC Nursing Theatre and BVA Career Development throughout April. Get your ticket to be the first to receive it.

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BVA Presidential Address

RVC Clinical Theatre 1
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RVC Opening Welcome

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

General welcome to the show from the RVC There are no learning outcomes

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College
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A whisker of truth: Facts & fiction about anaesthetising cats

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Clinical Professor - WSU
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More than one option: Management of fractures in general practice

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Richard Meeson, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
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Saving lives: A multi-disciplinary approach to the patient with haemoabdomen

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Dogs and cats presenting with spontaneous? haemoabdomen may have surgical or non-surgical underlying causes. Identifying non-surgical causes is critical for avoiding an unnecessary and potentially det ...

Simon Cook, Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Irina Gramer, Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology - Royal Veterinary College

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Clinical Professor - WSU

Vicky Lipscomb, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
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More than one option : For the dog with a separation related behaviour problem

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Clients often report concerns over their dog’s behaviour when left alone. The form of that behaviour may vary widely but commonly includes vocalisation, destruction and toileting. These behaviours can ...

Sarah Heath, RCVS, and EBVS® European, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
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Medical Mystery Tour

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

David Church, Deputy Principal and Acting Vice Principal (Clinical Affairs) - Royal Veterinary College
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Can I really block this? Surgical and medical applications of local anaesthesia

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Clinical Professor - WSU

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First do no harm - anaesthetising the challenging patient

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Our veterinary patient population has changed as our medical skills have progressed and we have become capable of supporting patients with advanced disease and advancing age. All tranquilizers, induct ...

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Clinical Professor - WSU
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Anorexia with normal blood work - where's the problem?

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Anorexia can have a myriad of causes and is a clinical manifestation of many different diseases. Usually, there will be some other, more specific clinical sign in our patient that will help us localis ...

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College
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More than one option: Management of hyperthyroidism

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Angie Hibbert, Feline Medicine Clinical Lead - The Feline Centre, Langford Vets, University of Bristol
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Can’t touch this - sedation strategies for fractious and aggressive patients

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Fractious and aggressive patients can be very difficult and dangerous to anesthetize. Not only do they present a danger to the veterinarians and staff, but they also generally require a much larger do ...

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Clinical Professor - WSU
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The jaundiced patient - is it medical or surgical?

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Jaundice can be caused by a wide range of different pathologies. One of the key clinical decisions that often needs to be made is whether the cause requires medical or surgical management. In this lec ...

Karla Lee, Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Helen Dirrig, Lecturer in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College
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More than one option: Causes, consequences and management of the dry eye

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Charlotte Dawson, European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology Queen Mother Hospital for Animals - The Royal Veterinary College

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More than one option: Management decisions for the pet ferret

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Ferrets are popular pets and regularly seen in small animal practice. In general, the approach to a sick ferret is similar to that of other small carnivores with a few key species-specific differences ...

Joanna Hedley, Head of Royal Veterinary College Exotics Service - Royal Veterinary College
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Changing behaviours - don’t dismiss the pain factor

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Sarah Heath, RCVS, and EBVS® European, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
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Golden rules of congestive heart failure

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Dave Dickson, HeartVets Cardiologist - HeartVets
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More than one option: Managing immune mediated disease - IMHA and IMT

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Nat Whitley, Internal Medicine Clinician - Davies Veterinary Specialists
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More than one option: Pelvic and tail injuries in cats

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Richard Meeson, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
16:15 17:15
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Saving lives: Practical management of the dyspneoic cat

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Dave Dickson, HeartVets Cardiologist - HeartVets

09:30 10:20
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Hypercalcaemia in cats: When should I worry and what can I do?

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Rebecca Geddes, Clinical Scientist Fellow, Small Animal Internal Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
10:35 11:25
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Pain, pain, go away: Treating acute and chronic pain

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

I WANT to be in pain – said no one EVER. However, pain is actually beneficial in preventing or decreasing tissue damage. But pain whose intensity exceeds that needed for protection, or pain that is pr ...

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Clinical Professor - Washington State University
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More than one option: Acute hindlimb collapse in the dog

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Acute myelopathies resulting in paraparesis/paraplegia in dogs are commonly encountered in clinical practice. This lecture reviews the clinical, diagnostic approach and treatment plan for the dogs pre ...

Elsa Beltran, Associate Professor in Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College - University of London
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The geriatric dog and cat - balancing quality of life for the patient AND owner

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

It’s relatively simple to spot some positive and negative quality of life impacts on our patients of the diseases and injuries we manage. Others are less obvious. Exercise restrictions we recommend wh ...

Zoe Belshaw, Veterinary Surgeon/Independent Consultant - PDSA
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Top tips for building a feline friendly practice - an evidenced-based approach

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Angie Hibbert, Feline Medicine Clinical Lead - The Feline Centre, Langford Vets, University of Bristol
15:40 16:30
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More than one option: Managing feline diabetes

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Yaiza Forcada, Telemedicine Hospital Director - VetCT

09:00 10:00
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The great pretender: Diagnosing and managing mast cell tumours

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

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Irina Gramer, Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology - Royal Veterinary College
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Lowering the temperature – taking the heat out of professional conflicts in practice.

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

The role of the general veterinary practitioner is inherently complex. Each day involves resolving conflicts between the needs of patient, client, business, and personal goals. This problem-solving is ...

Liz Armitage-Chan, Reader in Veterinary Education - Royal Veterinary College
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Be aware and take care: What can CT tell you and what can it not?

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Computed tomography (CT) has become more widely available in veterinary practice and is currently often relied on for diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning. Given the cross-sectional nature of im ...

Randi Drees, Clinical Associate Professor - RVC
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More than one option: What are the surgical options for neutering?

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Owners have a tendency to book their pet in for a neutering procedure and assume they do not need to discuss this with you, the vet, because it is a routine surgery. However, at some stage prior to su ...

Vicky Lipscomb, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
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More than one option: Management of the patient with lymphosarcoma

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

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Irina Gramer, Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology - Royal Veterinary College
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Screening bloodwork - the benefits and risks

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Clinical pathology tests are a very important part of the diagnostic tools veterinary practitioners need to diagnose and manage diseases in small animal patients. They are also frequently run to scree ...

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College

Emma Holmes, Lecturer in Clinical Pathology - Royal Veterinary College

09:15 10:05
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More than one option: Managing the patient with epilepsy

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Epilepsy is the most common neurological presentation in veterinary practice, and despite the amount of antiepileptic drugs available on the market, many of our patients continue to suffer a high numb ...

Elsa Beltran, Associate Professor in Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College - University of London
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Taking the fear out of abdominal organ biopsies - liver, gut, pancreas

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Karla Lee, Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
11:25 12:15
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Black Box Thinking for vets: Why we make mistakes and how we can learn from them

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Catherine Oxtoby, Veterinary Risk Manager - Veterinary Defence Society
13:50 14:40
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More than one option: Diagnosis and management of hyperadrenocorticism

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

If one can name one hormonal disease that has the ability to confuse and frustrate vets around the world, it probably has to be Cushing's Syndrome. From diagnosis to management, successful decision ma ...

Stijn Niessen, Professor, RCVS and European Veterinary Specialist in Internal Medicine - VSC

Rebecca Geddes, Clinical Scientist Fellow, Small Animal Internal Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
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Pyothorax - is it medical or surgical?

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

The optimum treatment of pyothorax is not known. It was classically taught that in dogs treatment should be surgical and cats should be treated medically. However, research and clinical practice have ...

Karen Humm, Associate Professor in Transfusion Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College
16:00 16:50
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More than one option: Supporting clients to make end of life decisions about their pet

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Zoe Belshaw, Veterinary Surgeon/Independent Consultant - PDSA

09:00 10:00
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Evaluation of injuries to the pastern and digital flexor tendon sheath

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

An overview of injuries to the pastern and digital flexor tendon sheath detailing lessons learned from cases that did not goes as expected! Overview of relevant anatomy Performing relevant triage Trea ...

Henry O'Neill, Equine Surgeon - Donnington Grove
10:15 11:15
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Assessment of the painful eye

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Brian Patterson, . - .
11:30 12:30
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Managing acute severe lameness

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Acute severe lameness can be stressful and challenging. Such cases require good clinical decision making to alleviate suffering and provide owners with appropriate treatment options for the horse wher ...

Russell Parker, Equine Surgeon - Liphook Equine Hospital
14:00 15:00
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Tips and tricks for successful AI

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

James R. Crabtree, Director at Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited & Honorary Lecturer, University of Liverpool - Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited
15:20 16:20
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A how to guide:

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Regional antimicrobial therapy achieves high local concentrations of antibiotic and has been shown to be of benefit in the treatment of orthopaedic infection. Appropriate technique is important to ach ...

Henry O'Neill, Equine Surgeon - Donnington Grove

Brian Patterson, . - .

Russell Parker, Equine Surgeon - Liphook Equine Hospital
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Practical management of strangles

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Philip Ivens, Veterinary Surgeon - Buckingham Equine Vets

09:00 09:50
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The big challenges of equine parasite control

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

The development of anthelmintic resistance (AR) in equine gastrointestinal parasites has added a layer of complexity and confusion to parasite control programmes for horses. In this talk I will hopefu ...

Imogen Johns, Equine Medicine Specialist - B and W Equine Hospital
10:00 10:50
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Antimicrobial stewardship in equine practice

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) incorporates multiple processes needed to sustain the efficacy of antimicrobial drugs in the face of the increasing development and spread of antimicrobial resistance i ...

Tim Mair, RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine & Equine Surgery - Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic
11:30 12:20
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When to consider advanced imaging (MRI and CT)

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Alison Fairburn, Diagnostic Imaging Clinician - Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic
13:50 14:40
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Flexion tests - what do they tell us?

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Malcolm Morley -
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Practical advice on managing obesity

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

David will review the fundamental diet and management changes that are central to tackling equine obesity. He will review the adjunctive use of pharmaceuticals and highlight some of the indications fo ...

David Rendle, Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - EMT Consulting
16:00 16:50
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"Stuck in a ditch" - dealing with equine emergencies

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Being called to any equine emergency can be extremely stressful. The idea of the horse being difficult to access, requiring sedation or anaesthesia in the field, the potential for human casualties and ...

Nicky Housby, Veterinary Director - The Horse Trust

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Unexpected lab work: understanding haematology and biochemistry

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Abnormalities of haematology and biochemistry parameters are common. Some are clinically insignificant and often self-correcting while others require immediate attention and rapid intervention. Recogn ...

Bettina Dunkel, Head of RVC Equine - Royal Veterinary College
10:20 11:20
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Antimicrobial drugs: getting it right

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Antimicrobials are frequently prescribed in equine practice; despite the frequency with which it occurs, getting ‘it right’ can sometimes be a real challenge. The easy options are not always the ‘righ ...

Imogen Johns, Equine Medicine Specialist - B and W Equine Hospital
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Practical equine nutrition - separating fact from fiction

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Feeding horses requires knowledge of equine nutrition and animal husbandry. The aim of this lecture is to provide equine practitioners with the necessary background knowledge of equine nutrition in or ...

Michael Hewetson, Senior lecturer Equine Internal Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
13:30 14:30
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Wound assessment, management and repair in the challenging environment of ambulatory practice

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Nigel Woodford, Recognised European Specialist in Large Surgery (Equine) Equine Surgeon - Sussex Equine Hospital and Sclater Equine
14:50 15:50
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Sarcoids, melanomas and other tumours

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Sarcoids and melanomas are frequently encountered in everyday practice. Sarcoid treatments have evolved over the last 10 years; we will review these treatments and I will present my suggested protocol ...

Andy Fiske-Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
16:00 17:00
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Non-orthpaedic nerve blooks that will improve your life

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Standing surgery of the equine head is increasing in popularity due to the decreased risks of anaesthesia and the development of effective local anaesthetic techniques. The presentation will concentra ...

Neil Townsend, Equine Surgeon - Three Counties Equine Hospital

09:10 10:10
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Laminitis -medical and orthopaedic aspects

RVC Equine Theatre 1

This session will focus on the medical and orthopaedic aspects of the management of equine laminitis. The medical management of all three forms of laminitis, namely sepsis-associated, endocrinopathic ...

Mark Trussler, FARRIER - Trussler Farriery Services Ltd

Nicola Menzies-Gow, Reader in Equine Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
10:20 11:20
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Practical cardiology in the field and a view to the future

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Katya Potter, Equine Internal Medicine Clinician - Langford Vets, Equine Referral Hospital
11:40 12:40
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An update on equine ophthalmology

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Charlotte Dawson, European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology Queen Mother Hospital for Animals - The Royal Veterinary College
13:30 14:30
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Oestrus suppression techniques in competition mares

RVC Equine Theatre 1

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James R. Crabtree, Director at Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited & Honorary Lecturer, University of Liverpool - Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited
14:40 15:40
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Diagnosis and treatment of placentitis

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Kayleigh Barker, Equine Vet - Equine Reproductive Services
15:50 16:50
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The difficult foaling

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Dystocia in the horse is one of the very few true emergencies that the veterinarian will see, where every further minute of delay will make a difference to the survival of both the mare and foal. How ...

Kate Mcgovern, American, European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, Associate Partner - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group

09:20 10:20
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Non conventional radiographic views

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Jonathon Dixon, . - .
10:30 11:30
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I think I can feel a stifle effusion - what do I do next?

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Marcus Head, Clinician - Tower Equine
11:50 12:50
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How to utrasound scan the neck - facet joints and beyond

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Cervical diseases are common in horses. Ultrasonography can help us in the diagnosis of these pathologies. This lecture will show how to perform a basic ultrasonographic exam of the cervical exam and ...

Gabriel Manso-Díaz, Lecturer in Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
13:50 14:50
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Ultrasonographic approach of the pelvis and sacroiliac joint

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Diagnosis of pelvic and sacroiliac diseases can be challenging and not always straight forward. The use of ultrasonography can aid useful information in the diagnostic work-up of these pathologies. Th ...

Gabriel Manso-Díaz, Lecturer in Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
15:30 16:30
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Radiography of the head and neck

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Rhiannon Morgan, Staff Clinician in Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College
16:50 17:50
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The right shoe for the right horse: the science of horse shoeing

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Thilo Pfau, Senior Lecturer in Bio-Engineering - Royal Veterinary College

Hayden Price, . - .

09:20 10:20
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PD positive, Xray negative, what next?

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Bruce Bladon, Equine Surgeon - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
10:30 11:30
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Soft tissue injuries of the fetlock and pastern

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Nicola Lynch, . - .
11:50 12:50
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Diagnosis and management of soft tissue injuries of the hock

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Matt Smith, ceo - Pure Learning
13:20 14:20
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Dentistry - there's so much kit, what do I need?!

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Kieran Rowley, . - .
14:30 15:30
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Diagnosis and treatent of apical tooth root infections

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Apical tooth root infections often present as swellings of the face or mandible, with or without draining tracts, or as nasal discharge as a result of secondary sinusitis in patients with caudal maxil ...

Tim Barnett, Clinical Director - Rossdales Equine Hospital
15:40 16:40
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Dentistry for the geriatric horse - is less more?

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Rob Pascoe, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Veterinary Dentistry - Equine Dentistry Referrals Ltd

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