Practical Ophthalmology for Equine Practitioners – A 2-Day Practical Course
| Date: | Tue 29th Nov 2022 - Wed 30th Nov 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Venue: | Tierklinik Leimental | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location: | near Basel, Northern Switzerland (Basel or Zurich Airport) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Hours: | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Language: | English (German Moderation) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Early Booking Deadline: | Wednesday 2nd November 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Deadline: | Monday 28th November 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
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* VAT (= MWST/MOMS/SALES TAX) will only be added for certain UK vets attending courses abroad and for all attendees when attending courses in the UK. |
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The registreation deadline has been extended as this course will definitely take place.
Tue 29 - Wed 30 November 2022 - A 2-Day Practical Course
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
BEVA survey constituted up to 10% of clinical cases seen in practice. In addition, the eye is regularly examined as part of insurance or pre-purchase examinations with the clinician commonly having to make decisions as to the significance of ophthalmic findings. Finally, examination of the eye is an important part of the complete physical and neurological examinations, with the ophthalmic findings often giving a clue as to the underlying disease or problem. The importance of ophthalmology to the clinician undertaking equine work is therefore undeniable and yet most veterinarians received only limited training in this area whilst in vet school or as a young assistant. This practically-oriented course is intended to help equine clinicians learn about the most important and common problems in the equine eye, to gain confidence in how to deal with these conditions and how to interpret their findings. Extra time will be available after lectures for discussion and attendees are encouraged to interact with the speakers in open and frank conversations.
In the mornings the following topics will be covered in highly illustrated lectures and case presentations :
- Equine ophthalmic examination: Basic examination & sample collection
- Diagnostic ultrasonography and infrared imaging
- 3Corneal ulcers and wound healing
- Ocular and adnexal neoplasia
- Diagnosis and treatment of equine uveitis: managing expectations
- Equine glaucoma & cataracts
In the afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees), all under the supervision of specialists. Attendees will rotate through the following practical sessions:
- Ophthalmic Procedures – Nerve blocks, lavage system placement, aqueocentesis, intravitreal injections etc.
- Basic Surgical Techniques – Enucleation, eyelid laceration repair, temporary tarsoraphy, corneal laceration, conjunctival grafts etc.
- Ocular Ultrasound - live horses
- Examination of Horses with Eye Problems
- Pre-Purchase Examination Case Discussions
The combined talents and extensive experience of the team of internationally renowned equine ophthalmologists involved with this course, along with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, will stimulate attendees to assimilate knowledge, to put it into practice in small groups and to discuss these very important clinical problems in the horse and pony.
The course fee includes lunches at a restaurant, coffee/tea breaks, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.
This course is suitable for RCVS Modules: B-EP.3; C-E.4; C-E.5; C-E.15; C-E.16
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Richard McMullen
Dr.med.vet, Dipl.ACVO, Dipl.ECVOUnited States
American & European Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
More InfoDr. McMullen began pursuing his higher education during his military service in Germany, obtaining his veterinary degree from the Ludwig-Maximilians University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McMullen teaches classes in ophthalmology and conducts research in the area of vision, equine recurrent uveitis and immune mediated keratitis, particularly, novel methods of disease management by intravitreal injections and photodynamic therapy. Dr. McMullen is a Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Opthalmologists; Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Opthalmologists; Certificate of Additional Qualification, Equine Opthalmology, Zusatzeichnung Augenheilkunde – Pferde (Germany). He holds veterinary licenses in Alabama and in Germany, and has received numerous professional honors and awards in the United States and Europe.
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Michala de Linde Henriksen
DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVODenmark, United States
American Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
More InfoDr. de Linde Henriksen is originally from Denmark where she received her DVM degree in 2005 from University of Copenhagen. Her comparative ophthalmology residency was performed at University of Florida and her PhD in equine ophthalmology is from University of Copenhagen/University of Florida.
Dr. Henriksen has worked as an assistant professor in comparative ophthalmology at CSU since July 2017. She came to CSU from University of Minnesota where she worked as a clinical assistant professor in comparative ophthalmology for four years (2013-2017).
Dr. Henriksen loves mountain hiking with her French bulldog ‘Frieda’ in her spare time.
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Giulia Di Garbo
DVM, Fachtierärztin Pferd (Ophthalmology)Germany
More InfoGiulia Di Garbo studied at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University College in Munich, where in 2015 she obtained her veterinary degree. She stayed two years at the surgical department of the University Equine Clinic in Munich. She was working together with Prof. Dr. Hartmut Gerhards, one of the leading equine ophthalmologists in Germany. Since 2017 Giulia has been working at the Equine Clinic Parsdorf GmbH in the east of Munich, where she is part of the centre for equine ophthalmology (Leader: Dr. Stefan Gesell-May). In February 2022 Dr. Di Garbo received her specialization in German equine ophthalmology (Zusatzbezeichnung Augenheilkunde Pferd).
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Course Program
Venue
Tierklinik LeimentalGewerbestrasse 4
CH-4105 Biel-Benken
LOCATION DETAILS AND HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Distance from Basel Airport: approx. 13.8 km
Distance from Zurich Airport: approx. 96.7 km
Directions
Please visit the clinic website to calculate your route: www.tierklinik-leimental.ch/kontakt
Local Hotels
Hotel Rynach
Brunngasse 3, 4153 Reinach. Tel: +41 61 712 11 22. Email: info@hotelrynach.ch
Distance to clinic 5.4 km
Rooms from CHF118
Hotel Sonne
Untere Kirchgasse 1, 4147 Aesch. Tel: +41 61 751 17 72. Email: achermann@sonneaesch.ch
Distance to clinic 7.9 km
Rooms from CHF120
Hotel Gempenblick
Bodenmattstrasse 1 - 5, 4153 Reinach. Tel: +41 61 715 90 20. Email: info@gempenblick.ch
Distance to clinic 5.9 km
Rooms from CHF120
Hotel Reinacherhof
Im Reinacherhof 177, 4153 Reinach. Tel: +41 61 716 94 16. Email: info@hotel-reinacherhof.ch
Distance to clinic 7.9 km
Rooms from CHF135
Hotel Eremitage
Gartenweg 2, 4144 Arlesheim. Tel: +41 61 701 54 02. Email: info@eremitage.ch
Distance to clinic 9 km
Rooms from CHF135
Hotel Ochsen
Ermitagestrasse 16, 4144 Arlesheim. Tel: +41 61 706 52 00. Email: hotel@ochsen.ch
Distance to clinic 9 km
Rooms from CHF175
Hôtel Jenny
84, rue de Hégenheim, 68220 Hagenthal le Bas, Frankreich. Tel: +33 389 68 50 09. Email: Reception@hotel-jenny.fr
Heidy SCHOCH-VON ARX - Bed & Breakfast
Chez Heidy, Passwangstrasse 28, 4153 Reinach (BL). Tel: +41 61 711 21 53. Website: www.chezheidy.com
Distance to clinic 9 km
Rooms from €90
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