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08:45 09:00
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BVA Presidential Address

RVC Clinical Theatre 1
09:05 09:15
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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
09:15 10:15
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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 Clinical Professor - Washington State University
10:30 11:20
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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
12:00 12:50
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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 Clinical 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
14:10 15:10
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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
15:30 16:30
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Medical Mystery Tour

RVC Clinical Theatre 1

David Church, Deputy Principal and Acting Vice Principal (Clinical Affairs) - Royal Veterinary College
16:55 17:55
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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 Clinical Professor - Washington State University

09:00 09:50
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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 - Washington State University
10:05 10:55
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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
11:10 12:00
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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
13:50 14:40
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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 - Washington State University
14:55 15:45
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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 - Royal Veterinary College

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

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College
16:00 16:50
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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

09:30 10:30
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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
10:45 11:45
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Changing behaviours - don’t dismiss the pain factor

RVC Clinical Theatre 2

In human medicine, the link between physical and emotional health is well established. The same connection between physical, emotional and cognitive health is present in our non-human companions and i ...

Sarah Heath, RCVS, and EBVS® European, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
12:15 13:15
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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
13:45 14:45
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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
15:00 15:50
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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
16:25 17:15
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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

09:30 10:20
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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
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
11:40 12:30
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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
13:30 14:20
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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

Zoe Belshaw, consultant - EviVet Research Consultancy
14:35 15:25
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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
15:40 16:30
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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

09:00 09:50
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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
10:15 11:05
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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
11:45 12:45
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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
14:15 15:15
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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
15:35 16:35
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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
16:50 17:50
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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 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 & Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College - University of London
10:20 11:10
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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
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

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
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
14:55 15:45
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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

Euthanasia decisions are rarely easy for an owner. Many will need to consider and negotiate with family and friends who we never see, but who may have a significant emotional investment in their dog o ...

Zoe Belshaw, consultant - EviVet Research Consultancy

09:00 10:00
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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 ...

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, Veterinary Ophthalmologist - Vale Referrals
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

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 ...

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 onintravenous 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 ...

Henry O'Neill, Equine Surgeon - Donnington Grove

Brian Patterson, Veterinary Ophthalmologist - Animal Eye Consultants Ltd

Russell Parker, Equine Surgeon - Liphook Equine Hospital
16:40 17:40
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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 hopef ...

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 ...
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
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 ...
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

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
11:40 12:40
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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

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

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 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