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BVA Presidential Address

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Justine Shotton - British Veterinary Association President
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RVC Opening Welcome

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Welcome

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

Cats present some unique anaesthetic and analgesic challenges. Small body size and species-specific responses to drugs can complicate feline anaesthesia. Cats can be difficult to handle, intubate and ...

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Professor - Washington State University
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More than one option: Management of fractures in general practice

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Whether you are interested in orthopaedics or not, fractures and trauma commonly present in general practice, and there are often many decisions and steps to make before even thinking about surgery an ...

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

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Professor - Washington State University

Andy Yale, Staff Clinician in Small Animal Oncology - Royal Veterinary College

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

Separation related behaviour problems are common in the domestic dog population and there has been an increase in reporting of these issues following the Covid pandemic situation. Dogs are socially ob ...

Sarah Heath, Owner and clinical director - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
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Can I really block this? Surgical and medical applications of local anaesthesia

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Get the nerve to do some blocks! Local anaesthetic drugs are effective, easy to use and inexpensive. The use of local/regional blocks improves anaesthetic safety by allowing the patient to be maintain ...

Tamara Grubb, Adjunct Professor - Washington State University
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Medical Mystery Tour

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Through the medium of problem-based case discussions, we will explore some diagnostic dilemmas and therapeutic challenges. There might even be some music.

David Church, Deputy Principal and Acting Vice Principal, Professor of Small Animal Studies - The Royal Veterinary College

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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 Professor - Washington State University
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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

This presentation will review the four treatment options for feline hyperthyroidism: medical, dietary, surgical management and radioactive iodine. The pros and cons of each will be considered with upd ...

Angie Hibbert, Clinical Lead in Feline Medicine - Langford Vets
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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 Professor - Washington State University
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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 ...

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College

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

Karla Lee, Associate Professor - Royal Veterinary College
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More than one option: Causes, consequences and management of the dry eye

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

Dry eye disease (keratoconjunctivitis sicca/KCS) is one of the most common ocular diseases in dogs. As it is frequently undiagnosed, and we will discuss symptoms that raise suspicion for dry eye disea ...

Maria-Christine Fischer, Lecturer in Ophthalmology - 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

The interplay between pain and behaviour is a crucial topic within behavioural medicine. The individual nature of the pain sensation in relation to the emotional and cognitive aspects must be consider ...

Sarah Heath, Owner and clinical director - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
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Golden rules of congestive heart failure

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

The Golden Rules are ‘rules of thumb’ to help us decide how to manage small breed dogs with mitral valve disease. They serve as an aid to clinical judgement but remember each case is different and the ...

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

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Immune-mediated haematological diseases are often life-threatening and managing them requires good knowledge of transfusion medicine, immunosuppressive drugs and clinical pathology. Great communicatio ...

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

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Pelvic fractures and tail injuries can be highly variable from simple wounds and certain pelvic fractures which only need some cage rest through to quite complicated, and often multiple concurrent fra ...

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

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

In this lecture, Dave will go through how cats do things differently from dogs and how to spot this. He will discuss getting the most from the clinical examination and how to rapidly and safely diagno ...

Dave Dickson, Specialist in Cardiology - HeartVets

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Hypercalcaemia in cats: When should I worry and what can I do?

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Hypercalcaemia in cats has been reportedly on the rise for a number of years and can be the result of multiple underlying aetiologies. This is certainly a clinical problem in which cats are not small ...

Rebecca Geddes, Clinical Scientist Fellow, Small Animal Internal Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
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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 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 and Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College - University of London
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Why vets should care about owner experiences: lessons from epilepsy, brachycephaly and beyond

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Understanding owner experiences and attitudes to veterinary care of their pets are key to maximising compliance, and satisfaction of both owners and the veterinary team. This talk will review the late ...

Rowena Packer, Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science - Royal Veterinary College
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Top tips for building a feline friendly practice - an evidenced-based approach

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

This presentation will provide a practical overview on implementing a Cat Friendly; approach within the veterinary practice, with useful tips for nurses, receptionists and vets alike. The ethos and pr ...

Angie Hibbert, Clinical Lead in Feline Medicine - Langford Vets
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More than one option: Managing feline diabetes

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Feline diabetes remains a challenging disease, diagnosing it is relatively straightforward, but once we enter the world of insulin and diets, are there perhaps too many options out there? How can we c ...

Yaiza Forcada, Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine - Veterinary Specialists Consultations

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The great pretender: Diagnosing and managing mast cell tumours

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Mast cell tumours are the most common cutaneous neoplasia in dogs and can present in a variety of manners, demonstrating a wide range of biologic behaviour; each case, therefore, needs to be approache ...

Andy Yale, Staff Clinician in Small Animal 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 the patient, client, business, and personal goals. This problem-solvin ...

Liz Armitage-Chan, Reader in Veterinary Education - Royal Veterinary College

Rachel Davis, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Education - LIVE Centre, 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 ...
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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

Lymphoma is a commonly encountered neoplasia in both dogs and cats, and can present in a variety of forms. There are multiple diagnostic and treatment approaches depending on variables such as anatomi ...

Andy Yale, Staff Clinician in Small Animal Oncology - Royal Veterinary College
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Screening bloodwork - the benefits and risks

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Blood work screens are frequently performed for dogs and cats. Reasons include pre-anaesthetic assessment, "geriatric" assessment and prior to administration of some drugs such as NSAIDs. When such te ...

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College

Emma Holmes, Lecturer in Veterinary 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 and 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

This lecture will review the indications and surgical techniques for abdominal organ biopsies. The focus will be on the surgical anatomy of the liver, intestines and pancreas and the optimum way to bi ...

Karla Lee, Associate Professor - Royal Veterinary College
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Black Box Thinking for vets: Why we make mistakes and how we can learn from them

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

Everybody makes mistakes sometimes, but if you are a vet the consequences can be serious and distressing for all involved. Introducing the VDS VetSafe system and human factor frameworks developed from ...

Catherine Oxtoby, Veterinary Risk Manager - The Veterinary Defence Society
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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, Veterinary Internist - VSC/VIN/Royal Veterinary College

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
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Feline pancytopenia – mystery solved?

RVC Clinical Theatre 3

This lecture will discuss the outbreak of feline pancytopenia in Spring 2021. It will describe how the veterinary profession worked together to try and discover a possible underlying cause as well as ...

Karen Humm, Associate Professor in Transfusion Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Barbara Glanemann, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK

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Evaluation of injuries to the pastern and digital flexor tendon sheath

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

To review the key anatomical structures involving the pastern and digital flexor tendon sheath, steps involved in the triage of such injuries and implementing a treatment plan within the budgetary con ...

James R. Crabtree, Director at Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited & Honorary Lecturer, University of Liverpool - Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited

Henry O'Neill, Equine Surgeon - Donnington Grove
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Assessment of the painful eye

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Eye pain is a common clinical entity with a variety of pathologies having the potential to present with a similar spectrum of symptoms. An accurate diagnosis is the foundation to effective decision ma ...

James R. Crabtree, Director at Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited & Honorary Lecturer, University of Liverpool - Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited

Brian Patterson, Veterinary Ophthalmologist - Animal Eye Consultants Ltd
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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 ...

Neil Townsend, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery - RCVS Specialist in Equine Dentistry

Russell Parker, Equine Surgeon - Liphook Equine Hospital
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Tips and tricks for successful AI

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Managing mares for artificial insemination (AI) is commonplace in the UK with mare owners being able to access chilled semen from the UK and Europe and frozen semen from around the World. The aim is t ...

Graham Hunter, Equine Group Veterinary Advisor - IVC Evidensia

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: Practical tips on intravenous regional perfusion, sub-palpebral lavage catheters and performing nerve blocks

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Regional antimicrobial therapy achieves high local concentrations of antibiotics and has been shown to be of benefit in the treatment of orthopaedic infection. The appropriate technique is important t ...

Malcolm Morley, Junior Vice President - British Veterinary Association

Russell Parker, Equine Surgeon - Liphook Equine Hospital

Brian Patterson, Veterinary Ophthalmologist - Animal Eye Consultants Ltd

Henry O'Neill, Equine Surgeon - Donnington Grove
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Practical management of strangles

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

The risk of panic on a yard when the strangles is a differential diagnosis is I am sure all too familiar to us as equine vets. Counterbalanced by the occasional yards that seem to have a stubborn indi ...

Nicky Housby, Veterinary Director - The Horse Trust

Philip Ivens, Managing Director - 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 hopef ...

Kate McGovern, Hospital Director - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group

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 ...

Kate McGovern, Hospital Director - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group

David Rendle, Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - EMT Consulting
11:30 12:20
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When to consider advanced imaging (MRI and CT)

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

Cross-sectional imaging modalities – magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) have significantly advanced diagnostic imaging in equine patients, particularly in the distal limb, h ...

David Rendle, Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - EMT Consulting

Alison Fairburn, Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging - Large Animal - Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic
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Flexion tests - what do they tell us?

BVA/BEVA Equine Theatre

This presentation reviews the evidence behind flexion tests, as well as their practical application in both pre-purchase examination and lameness investigation. Are they worth the effort and risk? Do ...

David Rendle, Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - EMT Consulting

Malcolm Morley, Junior Vice President - British Veterinary Association
14:50 15:40
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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 ...

Bruce Bladon, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery, European Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery and Clinical Director - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group

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 ...

Bruce Bladon, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery, European Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery and Clinical Director - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group

Nicky Housby, Veterinary Director - The Horse Trust

09:10 10:10
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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

Wounds: when to suture, when to tap, when to cast, and tips to maximise patient compliance. How to improve joint taps. Tips to deal successfully with the low budget trauma case. Radiographic and ultra ...

Nigel Woodford, Equine Surgeon - Donnington Grove Equine Hospital and Oakham Equine Hospital
14:50 15:50
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Sarcoids, melanomas and other tumours

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Skin tumours are frequently encountered in veterinary practice yet frequently owner elects to adopt a "monitor" policy. In this lecture, we will cover a practical approach to common skin tumours inclu ...

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 and Neck is performed commonly in equine practice. This session will concentrate on nerve blocks used for common procedures of the head such as dental extraction, s ...

Neil Townsend, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery - RCVS Specialist in Equine Dentistry

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

RVC Equine Theatre 1

The effect of laminitis on the foot can be catastrophic for the horse resulting in lameness, pathological changes and chronic damage to the suspensory apparatus of the foot. It is essential to underst ...

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

This session is of interest to those wanting to expand their understanding of what's possible in equine cardiology. It will cover the management of horses with arrhythmias or murmurs, the impact of yo ...

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

RVC Equine Theatre 1

Over the past several years research in the area of equine ophthalmic diseases have provided additional information on pathogenesis and treatment for some of the most frustrating conditions including ...

Maria-Christine Fischer, Lecturer in Ophthalmology - Royal Veterinary College
13:30 14:30
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Oestrus suppression techniques in competition mares

RVC Equine Theatre 1

This presentation will describe how unwanted oestrus behaviour presents and how to determine that the unwanted behaviour is truly related to the reproductive tract of the mare or with the reproductive ...

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

A summary of the current through the around the screening for, diagnosis and treatment of placentitis. This will be applicable to the general equine practitioner and will have practical advice on what ...

Kayleigh Barker, Associate Veterinary Surgeon - Equine Reproductive Services (UK)
15:50 16:50
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The difficult foaling

RVC Equine Theatre 1

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

Kate McGovern, Hospital Director - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group

09:20 10:20
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Non conventional radiographic views

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Non-conventional radiographic views used in horses, including principles and examples, are discussed and presented. Review the principles for obtaining conventional and lesion orientated radiographs i ...

Jonathon Dixon, Veterinary Radiologist - Rainbow Equine Hospital
10:30 11:30
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The Equine Stifl e, an overview

RVC Equine Theatre 2

The first step is to try and identify which compartment is distended - the three synovial joints (medial & lateral femorotibial; femoropatellar) communicate to varying degrees between horses so excess ...

Mélanie Perrier, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
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 - Consultant in Equine Diagnostic Imaging, Royal Veterinary College
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 straightforward. The use of ultrasonography can aid useful information in the diagnostic work-up of these pathologies. Thi ...

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

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Radiography is often one of the first diagnostic tools used to diagnose common diseases of the head and neck. In this session we will cover:- Common radiographic projections, how to acquire them and t ...

Rhiannon Morgan, Lecturer in Equine 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

In recent years we have seen an exponential increase in prescription horseshoeing. Manufacturing companies have developed specific horseshoes for individual conditions that are now common place in bot ...

Haydn Price, Lead Farrier - The Farrier Centre

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

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Review of the Seldom was a question easier answered. This horse needs an MRI scan. The palmar digital nerve block is non specific. It will usually anaesthetises all of the sole of the foot, the coffin ...

Bruce Bladon, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery, European Veterinary Specialist in Equine Surgery and Clinical Director - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
10:30 11:30
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Soft tissue injuries of the fetlock and pastern

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Injuries of the fetlock and pastern region are a common cause of lameness in horses. Diagnosis of soft tissue injuries in these regions can be challenging. This presentation focuses on the diagnostics ...

Nicola Lynch, Staff Clinician in Equine Surgery - Equine Referral Hospital & Equine Practice
11:50 12:50
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Diagnosis and management of soft tissue injuries of the hock

RVC Equine Theatre 2

Roger Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics - Royal Veterinary College
13:20 14:20
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Dentistry - there's so much kit, what do I need?!

RVC Equine Theatre 2

This talk is aimed at the equine practitioner who is looking to expand their dental capabilities. We will cover the equipment available for both routine and advanced dentistry and the correct applicat ...

Kieran Rowley, Director - The Equine Dental Surgery Ltd
14:30 15:30
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Diagnosis and treatment 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
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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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