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Distal Limb & Stifle Ultrasound Workshop for Recent Graduates – Lectures (Online), On-Location Practical Sessions & Case Discussions

Sat, 22 February, 2025 - Sun, 23 February, 2025

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

17 Hours

Early Booking Deadline

Sun, 12 January, 2025

Registration Deadline

Fri, 24 January, 2025

Language

English

Sponsors
Discipline

Diagnostic Imaging

Orthopaedics

Industry Partners

Global
Asia-Pacific

Veterinary Partners

Global
Asia-Pacific

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This workshop has been specifically designed for advancing the skillset of the recently graduated equine practitioner. During the 10.5 hours of small group practical sessions and case discussions, attendees will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to make the most of their abilities and ultrasound machine, in the assessment and diagnosis of frequently encountered equine musculoskeletal conditions affecting the heel region, pastern, fetlock, metacarpus/metatarsus (including suspensory apparatus, digital flexor tendons, check ligament, digital flexor tendon sheath) and stifle. 

 

The practical and interactive 1.5-day workshop is supported by selected On-Demand Online Lectures given by specialists: 

The speakers will be sharing invaluable tips/tricks and pearls of wisdom with the attendees during the 7.5 hours of practical sessions in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) on live horses, and a further 3 hours of interactive case discussions. Each attendee will be able to extensively hone their practical skills at the following practical stations:   

  •          Mastering Machine Settings & Options
  • Superficial & Deep Digital Flexor Tendons (incl. Check Ligaments)
  • Suspensory Ligament (Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb)
  • Heel & Pastern   Region
  • Fetlock & Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath
  • The Stifle: Cranial (Patellar Ligaments) & Medial Approach
  • The Stifle: Cranial (Articular Surface) & Lateral Approach    
  •           Individual Training Consolidation – Regions chosen by Attendees                                 

The course fee includes lunch, coffee/tea breaks, the wine & cheese reception, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.

Dr Kirsten Neil graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996. Over the past 18 years Kirsten has worked in equine hospitals in Victoria, at the Scone Veterinary Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, at Massey University in New Zealand and completed her specialist residency training at Michigan State University in the United States. Whilst at Michigan State, Kirsten also completed a Masters degree on the use of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate for equine osteoarthritis.

Kirsten has been an FEI veterinarian for over 80 eventing, showjumping, and dressage competitions, and has been a treating and private veterinarian at numerous events including at the Sydney Olympics, Badminton and Rolex Three Day Events. Kirsten has been a team veterinarian for Equestrian Australia, including at the Young Rider Eventing Team Trans Tasman in 2012 and the World Equestrian Games in 2014. Kirsten is the Victorian Eventing Squad team vet, and attends the major three day events in Australia to care for Victorian based squad horses and her own private clients. In 2013, Kirsten was awarded the Equestrian Victoria Official of the Year Award.

In 2008 Kirsten decided to concentrate on her particular interest in performance horses and started Sporthorse Veterinary Specialists, a practice dedicated to sport and pleasure horses. Kirsten provides second opinion, medical and referral consultations for other veterinarians, and concentrates on problems in sporthorses, in particular lameness and poor performance.

Kirsten has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasonography and regularly attends conferences overseas dedicated to the advanced diagnosis and care of the equine athlete, and instructs veterinarians at conferences in Australia in musculoskeletal ultrasonography. In 2012 Kirsten obtained an advanced qualification in equine lameness, biomechanics and imaging by becoming a certified member of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP), and is currently the only veterinarian in Australia to have obtained this qualification.

In 2013, Kirsten became a Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and is one of only three veterinarians in Australia with this qualification.

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Olivier graduated in 1992 from the Université de Liège. After 4 years in mixed private practice he entered an ACVS and ECVS standard residency program in Large Animal Surgery at the Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada. In 2000 he obtained a Diplôme d'Etudes Spécialisées Vétérinaires from the Université de Montréal and returned to Belgium to join the De Bosdreef-De Morette group of equine referral clinics. After 16 years in the private sector, Olivier decided to return to academy and joined The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia as Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery and Clinic Lead of the Equine Health and Performance Centre.

Special interests: minimally invasive surgery (orthopedic and soft tissue), sub-chondral cyst-like lesions, regenerative therapy, post-operative rehabilitation.

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Venue

School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide, Mudla Wirra Rd, ROSEWORTHY, SA 5371 Australia

CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC

School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide 
Roseworthy Campus 
Mudla Wirra Rd 
ROSEWORTHY, SA 5371 
Australia 

DIRECTIONS

Roseworthy Campus (home to the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide) is in a rual area approximatley 60 km (1 hour drive) from Adelaide Airport. From the airport, travel via National Highway A1 and National Highway M20 to Willaston Interchange ramp to Nuriootpa (in the Gawler Belt).  Take the exit from National Highway A20.  Follow Redbanks Rd and Mudla Wirra Rd to the Campus in Wasleys. 

 

NEARBY AIRPORTS

International

Adelaide Airport: 60 Km 

 

NEARBY HOTELS

Wasleys Grainger Hotel 
4 Annie Terrace  
Wasleys  5400 
Phone (+61) 8 8525  4001 
Email:info@wasleysgraingerhotel.com 
Website:   http://wasleysgraingerhotel.com/ 

 

Distance from Clinic 7.4km Rooms from (contact Hotel for quote)

 

The Golden Fleece Hotel
77 Murray St  
Gawler  5118 
Phone (+61) 8 8522  1043 
Website:   goldenfleecegawler.com.au  

 

Distance from Clinic 11.5km Rooms from (contact Hotel for quote)
Kingsford Homestead 
Kingsford Rd  
Kingsford  5118 
Phone (+61) 8 8524  8120 
Website:   kingsfordhomestead.com.au  

 

Distance from Clinic 16.5km Rooms from AUD $167
Lyndoch Hill
1221 Barossa Valley Way 
Lyndoch  5351 
Phone:(+61) 08  8524 4268 
Email:bookings@lyndochhill.com 
Website:https://www.lyndochhill.com/

 

Distance from Clinic 24km Rooms from AUD $145
Nightcap at Playford Tavern
80 Peachey Rd 
Davoren Park,  Elizabeth 5113 
Phone:(+61) 08 8255 6533 
email: playfordhotel@nightcaphotels.com.au 
Website: https://nightcaphotels.com.au/hotels/sa/playford-tavern/ 

 

Distance from Clinic 26km Rooms from AUD $105
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort
42 Pioneer Ave  
Rowland Flat 5352 
Phone (+61) 8 8524 0000 
Website: all.accor.com  

 

Distance from Clinic 34km Rooms from AUD $220
Barossa Gateway Motel
Rooms from AUD $80 
5-9 Kalimna Rd  
Nuriootpa 5355 
Phone (+61) 8 8562 103bsp3
Website: barossagatewaymotel.com.au  

 

Distance from Clinic 38km Rooms from AUD $80

There are also a large variety of apartments, cottages, B & Bs, Farmstay and Homestay options, or caravan parks with cabin/villa accommodation at reasonable rates close to Roseworthy area. More motels are available at Nuriootpa and Tanunda, approximately 30 km (20 min drive) from the clinic.  For more options,  visit www.booking.com, Stayz or similar websites. 

Veterinary Student

Lectures Only

USD 169.58

USD 153.58

Qualified Vet

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1682.99

USD 1529.41

Lectures Only

USD 841.49

USD 764.70

2nd vet, same clinic

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1599.80

USD 1452.62

Lectures Only

USD 799.90

USD 726.31

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