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Short courses forVeterinary SurgeonsOne-dayOne-day practicalsTwo-daySmall Animal Medicine reunion weekendWebinars

And outstanding ‘Big Weekend’ courses;CanineFeline Practical Techniques

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Welcome toour SummerCPD seriesfor 2013.

It’s time to top up your knowledg

e and

learn a new skill on our short co

urse

summer CPD programme!

These fun, bite-size days are designed to send

you back to practice with refreshing new ideas

and enthusiasm. Choose from our one or two-

day courses to consolidate your k

nowledge in

key topics or come along to a practical

course

and learn that technique you’ve always wanted

to be able to perform!

What’s even better is that these courses are

a

really cost effective way of topping up your CPD

and are being held in three different venues so

reducing travelling time.

Bring a second person from your practice and

they will receive £50 off the cost of th

eir course,

or book two courses and receive £50 off the

second.

In addition to week day CPD we are also

repeating our successful Big Weekends.

Four exciting weekend events will be held at

Improve International’s main centre at

Alexandra House near Swindon. These themed

weekends will provide the latest clinical know-

how, whilst at the same time allowing you a

well- earned break. Relax and learn – go for a

swim, work out in the gym, play tennis or

simply enjoy the beautiful surrounding

countryside. Included in the price is an

overnight stay at the hotel and a course dinner

on the Saturday night when you can get to know

fellow delegates and some of the course

speakers.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Enjoy the brochure!

WebinarsWe have a great range of one-hour webinars on offer this year. Covering smallanimal topics, these offer an excellent way to top-up your knowledge in keyclinical areas.Conveniently timed, these webinars can be listened to wherever you have aninternet connection. Priced at only €25, they are amazing value as well as easyto attend. See page 26 for more details.

Webinars are

web-based seminars

delivered over the

internet. They allow a

speaker to present

and interact with a

remote audience.


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One-day courses4 Oncology for practitioners5 Feline internal medicine case-based day6 Canine medical emergencies7 Brush up on your x-ray interpretation8 Feline ophthalmology9 Challenging anaesthetic situations10 Case-based cardiology

One-day practical courses11 Dental extractions12 Eyelid and corneal surgery13 Making your microscope work for you

Two-day courses14 Medical and surgical approach to the acute abdomen15 Wobble, drag, fits and faints

Big Weekends Two days of CPD including accommodation at an amazing price!

16 – 17 Feline Big Weekend18 – 19 Canine Big weekend20 – 21 Practical Techniques Big Weekend22 – 23 Small Animal Medicine reunion weekend

24 – 25 Short course calendar – April to September 2013

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Oncology forpractitionersCourse fees£379.00 plus VAT (£454.80 in total)

Venues and datesSwindon 4th June 2013St Albans 15th July 2013

One-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentKey areas that will be covered include:• Canine and feline lymphoma & leukaemia• Treatment options in practice including practical

chemotherapy• Canine & feline mast cell tumours• Tyrosine kinase inhibitors in mast cell tumours: when to

use?• When is referral for radiotherapy appropriate?• Newer therapeutic options such as melanoma

immunotherapy and metronomic chemotherapy• The emergency cancer patient – coping with

paraneoplastic disease• Problem orientated lectures with case-based discussions

Who should attendVeterinary surgeons who have an interest in oncology orwho wish to freshen-up their oncology knowledge.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates should;• Show enhanced knowledge of up-to-date treatment

options for pets with cancer & know when they areappropriate

• Understand which therapies are appropriate• Have more in-depth knowledge of the treatment of

common tumours• Understand the new therapeutic options in veterinary

oncology

Course speaker

James Elliot BVM&S CertSAM DipECVIM-CA(Oncology) MRCVS

James graduated from the University ofEdinburgh and initially entered first-opinion small animal practice. Hesubsequently completed an oncologyinternship followed by an ECVIM-approved residency in veterinaryoncology at the University of Liverpool.He holds the RCVS certificate in SmallAnimal Medicine, the ECVIM-CAdiploma in Small Animal Oncology andis a European Specialist in SmallAnimal Oncology.

Registrationand coffee 9.15amCourse starts at

9.30am and finishesat 5.00pm



Feline internalmedicinecase-based dayCourse fees£379.00 plus VAT (£454.80 in total)

Venues and datesSwindon 30th July 2013St Albans 5th June 2013

One-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentAll lectures will be presented in a case based manner, usinginteresting cases to highlight the different disease processes,diagnosis and outcomeIBD or lymphoma……how do I tell the difference and doesit matter?Respiratory disease in the cat…more complicated than justfeline asthma.Diabetes Mellitus: Usual and unusual complications in thestabilisation and treatment of these cases.Who should attendAnyone with an interest in furthering their knowledge offeline medicine; the case based approach will encourageinteraction and the level of the lectures will be suitable forboth general practitioners and those interested in pursuingfurther internal medicine qualifications.Key learning objectives• Both IBD and lymphoma are common causes of GI

disease in the cat. Yet recently in many cases thedistinction between these diseases has been called intoquestion. These lectures will give delegates a widerappreciation of the clinical signs in different diseases andthe various treatment options.

• Respiratory distress is frequently encountered in the cat,but can be problematic to diagnose and treat. Theselectures will highlight some useful techniques in thedifferentiation of disease processes and treatment regimes

• Diabetes is a common abnormality and the stabilisationof diabetic cats can be problematic-these lectures will givean outline of the systematic approach to stabilisation ofthe diabetic cat and discuss concurrent problems that maybe interfering with stabilisation.

Course speaker

Kerry Simpson BVM&S CertVC PhD FACVS(Feline)MRCVS

Kerry, (formerly Senior Lecturer andHead of the Feline Clinic at EdinburghUniversity) now runs her own felineconsultancy (The Feline Expert). Sheholds a PhD in Feline Myocardialdisease, and a Certificate in VeterinaryCardiology. In addition, she is a Fellowof the Australian and New ZealandCollege of Veterinary Scientists, whichqualified her to be awarded SpecialistStatus from the RCVS in FelineMedicine in 2011.




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Canine medicalemergenciesCourse fees£379.00 plus VAT (£454.80 in total)


One-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentThe course will cover the approach and stabilisation of theemergency medical patient, including practical techniquesand the basics of fluid therapy and transfusion medicine. Wewill take case based approaches to commonly seenemergencies such as status epilepticus, diabetic ketoacidosis,dysponea and acute renal failure. We will discuss a practicalapproach to cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation.

Who should attendDelegates looking to increase their confidence when dealingwith the common emergencies seen in small animalpractice.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates should understand;• Triage and stabilisation of the emergency patient• The basics of fluid therapy and transfusion medicine• The interpretation of emergency laboratory work• Cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation techniques

Course speaker

Simon Tappin MA VetMB GPCert(SAP) CertSAMDipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Simon graduated from the University ofCambridge and after two years in smallanimal practice under took a residencyat the University of Bristol in SmallAnimal Medicine and Intensive Care.He gained the European Diploma inSmall Animal Medicine and is currentlyworking at Dick White Referrals seeingmedical and emergency cases.




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One-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentThis course will consist primarily of practical film readingsessions, concentrating on thoracic and abdominal diseasesin small animals, followed by group discussion. Delegateswill also have the opportunity to bring in any interestingcases from their own practice, which can be used as part ofthe group discussions. Emphasis will be placed on adopting alogical approach to radiographic interpretation andformulation of differential diagnoses. The theoretical partwill include tips on optimising thoracic and abdominalradiographs, normal radiographic anatomy (including someof the many breed variations encountered) and examples ofmany pathological conditions of the chest and abdomen.

Who should attendDelegates looking to increase their confidence when dealingwith the common emergencies seen in small animal practice.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates should understand;• How to optimise radiographic technique in the thorax and

abdomen• Normal radiographic anatomy of the thoracic and

abdominal cavities.• Radiological diagnosis of diseases of the heart, lungs,

pleural space and mediastinum.• Radiological diagnosis of diseases of the peritoneum and

main abdominal organs.

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Brush up onyour x-rayinterpretationCourse fees£379.00 plus VAT (£454.80 in total)

Venues and datesSwindon 11th June 2013St Albans 31st July 2013

Course speaker

Kate Bradley MA VetMB PhD DVR DipECVDI MRCVS

Kate graduated from Cambridge in1993. Following a period in generalpractice, she obtained a Wellcome TrustClinical Training Scholarship, and spentthe next 5 years working towards a PhDand the RCVS and European Diplomasin Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.Following a period of self-employmentoffering radiology services to generalpractitioners, she returned to BristolUniversity in 2002 as a lecturer, andsubsequently a Senior Clinical Fellow inVeterinary Diagnostic Imaging.




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FelineophthalmologyCourse fees£379.00 plus VAT (£454.80 in total)


Course speaker

David Williams MA VetMB CertVOphthal PhD FRCVSDavid qualified from Cambridge in1988, knowing he wanted to devote hisprofessional life to ophthalmology.Having worked at the AHT and RVC,gaining his CertVOphthal and PhD, hereturned to Cambridge, studied for hisFRCVS, CertWEL and VetMD andnow teaches ophthalmology as well asexotics and animal welfare. David hasparticular interests in ocularimmunology, exotic animalophthalmology, and age-relatedcataracts.

One-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentWhen David graduated in 1988, many older vets still sawcats just as small dogs. We would laugh at such a suggestionthese days, and yet we may not recognise the differencesbetween the dog and the cat eye and the implications this hasfor diagnosis and treatment. This day course will focus (ifyou will excuse the pun!) on these differences in anatomyand physiology, in diagnosis and treatment of the diseases ofthe cat eye from those of the adnexa such as conjunctivitis,to diseases of the retina.

Who should attendThis day aims to cater for a range of delegates, from generalpractitioners with an interest in general feline medicine tothose that are just mad keen on all things ophthalmological!If you want to understand those conditions of the feline eyewhich are associated with systemic illness, learn aboutdiseases that are only seen in cats, or appreciate thedifferences between cats and dogs presenting with similarconditions, then this is the course for you.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of this course delegates should have a thoroughunderstanding of:• What makes the feline eye so fascinating!• How to investigate ophthalmic conditions related to

underlying systemic disease• How to recognise unique feline eye diseases• The treatment options available for medical management

of these problems• When surgical intervention is required to treat

ophthalmic disease in the cat





ChallenginganaesthesicsituationsCourse fees£379.00 plus VAT (£454.80 in total)


One-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentAnaesthesia has been described as 90% boredom and 10%panic. This course uses a case based approach to discusssome of the more challenging situations that may ariseduring anaesthesia in companion animal practice and makessuggestions for their recognition, evaluation andmanagement. In addition, the challenges associated withanaesthesia in a number of more routinely encounteredhigher risk patients are discussed.

Who should attendVeterinary surgeons with an interest in improving thequality of anaesthesia care in their daily practice.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates should be able to;• Recognise the risks associated with anaesthesia in

companion animals and how that risk may be evaluated.• Describe the value of monitoring equipment in detecting

situations requiring intervention during anaesthesia• Outline the latest theories and practical application of

cardiopulmonary and circulatory resuscitation (CPCR) incompanion animals.

• Develop protocols for anaesthesia in higher risk patientsin the context of their practice including monitoring andsupport.

Course speaker

Richard Hammond MA VetMB PhD DVR DipECVDI MRCVS

Richard Hammond is an anaesthetistand an experienced teacher of vets, vetstudents and nurses. Richard is a UKand European Diploma holder and hasa keen interest in improving patientsafety by making anaesthesia teachingmore accessible and practical.




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Case-basedcardiologyCourse fees£379.00 plus VAT (£454.80 in total)

Venues and datesSwindon 31st July 2013St Albans 17th June 2013

Course speaker

Kerry Simpson BVM&S CertVC PhD FACVS(Feline)MRCVS

Kerry, (formerly Senior Lecturer andHead of the Feline Clinic at EdinburghUniversity) now runs her own felineconsultancy (The Feline Expert). Sheholds a PhD in Feline Myocardialdisease and a Certificate in VeterinaryCardiology. In addition, she is a Fellowof the Australian and New ZealandCollege of Veterinary Scientists, whichqualified her to be awarded SpecialistStatus from the RCVS in FelineMedicine in 2011.

One-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentAll lectures will be presented in a case based manner, usinginteresting cases to highlight the different disease processes,diagnosis and outcome. The day will cover diagnosis andmanagement of common congenital cardiac diseases, felineprimary and acquired cardiomyopathy and canine valvulardisease and cardiomyopathies.

Who should attendAnyone with an interest in furthering their knowledge ofsmall animal cardiology; the case based approach willencourage interaction and the level of the lectures will besuitable for both general practitioners and those interestedin pursuing further qualifications.

Key learning objectivesThe course will provide:• A practical guide to diagnosing common canine and

feline cardiac abnormalities• Discussion of the relative benefits of the different

medications available• Discussion of the relevance of abnormal finding in

clinically healthy individuals• A practical guide to ruling out confounding factors in

feline cardiomyopathies.





DentalextractionsCourse fees£399.00 plus VAT (£478.80 in total)

Venue and dateSt Albans 1st August 2013

One-day practicalcoursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentThere are dentals that everyone fears – the complexextractions of the large canines or the large multi-rootedteeth. These provide intense anxiety for the new graduate tothe experienced vet. With poor technique they can result inmassive trauma to the patient, leading to pain and adissatisfied client. Extractions can take far longer thananyone wants – leading to stressed vets and an inability tocharge properly for the time. Good technique and surgicaloptions can reduce stress to a minimum.Feline dental extractions pose their own problems – we’llpresent some solutions.The course will consist of a mix of short review lectures,followed by ‘hands-on’ practical sessions. The interactivenature of the sessions, together with one-to-one tuition, helpto ensure that delegates gain the knowledge to confidentlyundertake a variety of extractions.Who should attendAny veterinary surgeon involved in general small animalpractice.

New graduates and experienced vets can all learntechniques to make life easier, increasing dental workloadand income for the practice and most importantlyimproving patient care.Key learning objectivesBy the end of this course delegates should have anunderstanding of:• How to plan a structured approach to dental extractions• How to try and banish Brutalectomy – replacing it with

surgical exodontias• The benefits of good equipment• A grounding in oral fracture repair techniques• Normal anatomy and common pathology• How to charge properly for quality work in practice

Course speaker

Bob Partridge BVM&S Dipl.EVDC MRCVS

Bob is the Clinical Director of the OakBeck Veterinary Hospital in Harrogate,North Yorkshire. His special interest isdentistry and he has concentrated onthis field for over 25 years. He was afounder member of the BritishVeterinary Dental Association. He is aRCVS Council member and PastPresident of the Hospitals’ Association,but is best known as the creator of ‘PetSmile Month’ with over 1600 practicestaking part.




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Eyelid andcorneal surgeryCourse fees£399.00 plus VAT (£478.80 in total)

Venues and datesSwindon 16th August 2013St Albans 2nd July 2013

One-day practicalcoursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentThis course gives delegates the chance to discuss andperform ophthalmic surgery. It will begin by considering theinstruments, suture materials and magnification requiredfor extraocular surgery. There will be time to think about thepre- and post – operative care of surgical patients, along witha discussion of appropriate anaesthetic regimes. The focuswill be on giving delegates the knowledge to practise andstart using surgical techniques for treating diseases of theeyelids, third eyelid and cornea.

Who should attendGeneral practitioners who wish to expand their surgicalrepertoire. Those with an interest in veterinaryophthalmology who would like to gain confidence in theirophthalmic surgery.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates should understand;• The design and correct use of microsurgical instruments

and suture materials• The use of magnification for ophthalmic surgery• Procedures of the eyelid including correction of

entropion, ectropion and tumour removal• Surgical techniques that can be used to correct some

conditions of the third eyelid such as ‘cherry eye’ andscrolled cartilage

• Types of corneal repair and reconstruction, includingdirect suturing, conjunctival grafts and corneo-conjunctival transposition

Course speaker

Lorraine Fleming BVetMed CertVOphthal MRCVS

An RVC graduate in 1990 Lorrainegained the RCVS Certificate inVeterinary Ophthalmology in 1994. Shespent 11 years at the Animal HealthTrust and was involved in clinical work,research and teaching. In 2005 shestarted an Ophthalmology referralservice at the Grove Veterinary Groupin Fakenham, Norfolk. Lorraine iscurrently raising a young family andstudying for her European Diploma.




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One-day practicalcoursefor Veterinary SurgeonsCourse contentHave you forgotten everything you were ever taught aboutmicroscopy? Are you worried that you are making things upwhen you look at blood smears? Can you remember what aurine cast looks like? This session will aim to reacquaint youwith your microscope, including how to troubleshoot themost common reasons for blurry images. A reminder of howto approach looking at blood and cytology smears and whatyou are meant to be looking for in urine sediment will befollowed by a practical session to put it all into practice.

Who should attendVeterinary surgeons wanting to refresh their microscopyskills.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates should understand;• How to choose and set up the right equipment to make

microscopy easier• What steps to take when the image is poor• How to assess your samples methodically• How to interpret your microscopy findings

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Making yourmicroscope workfor youCourse fees£399.00 plus VAT (£478.80 in total)


Course speaker

Kathleen Tennant BVet Med, Cert SAM, Cert VC, FRCPath,MRCVS

Kathleen graduated from the RVC in1996 and stayed on another year as asmall animal intern, developing aninterest in medicine and clinicalpathology which she pursued with acombined residency at CambridgeUniversity. After a year in practice shereturned to clinical pathology full timeat the RVC before moving to the sunnySouth West where she is now theclinical lead for the DiagnosticLaboratory Service of LangfordVeterinary Services.




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Medical and surgicalapproach to the acuteabdomenCourse fees£755.00 plus VAT (£906.00 in total)

Venues and datesSwindon 18th and 19th July 2013St Albans 23rd and 24th May 2013

Course speakersSusana Silva (19th July in Swindon and 23rd May in StAlbans)Susana Silva graduated from the University ofPorto (Portugal) in 2001. After working insmall animal practice, Susana moved to theUK and started a small animal internship.Susana obtained her Royal College ofVeterinary Surgeons Small Animal MedicineCertificate (CertSAM) in 2007 and finishedher residency at the University of Bristol in2009. In 2010, Susana obtained the EuropeanDiploma in Veterinary Small AnimalMedicine (DipECVIM-CA) and is currentlyworking at Vets Now Referrals, Swindon.

Kelly Bowlt (18th July in Swindon and 24th May in StAlbans)Kelly graduated from the University ofEdinburgh in 2005 and after 18 months insmall animal general practice, completed arotating internship at the Royal VeterinaryCollege and a three-year ECVS approvedresidency programme in Small AnimalSurgery at the University of Bristol. Kellyjoined the Animal Health Trust in 2011. Shesits on the committee for the Association ofVeterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons (AVSTS) andher particular interests include minimallyinvasive surgery, trauma management andreconstructive/oncological surgery.

Two-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsMedical dayThis day will concentrate on the surgical management of theacute abdomen and will complement the accompanyingmedical day which emphasises patient assessment,stabilisation and medical management. Who should attendVeterinary surgeons who wish to improve their knowledgeof surgical abdominal emergencies.

Key learning objectivesAfter learning about the diagnosis and stabilisation on theaccompanying day, this day will ensure that delegates arecomfortable with the surgical approach and techniques forthe following conditions:• GDV• Septic peritonitis• Haemoabdomen• Urinary tract rupture

Surgical dayAcute abdomen is frequently encountered in practice and isoften a challenging condition. This course will focus on theassessment of the patient and initial stabilisation. A majoremphasis will be placed on the diagnostic steps to determineif medical management or, conversely, a surgical approach isnecessary. Who should attendVeterinary surgeons who wish to improve their knowledgeof medical abdominal emergencies.

Key learning objectivesAt the end of the course the delegate will be familiar with: • Initial patient assessment and differential diagnoses• Patient stabilisation • Diagnostic approach to the problem• Medical management of pancreatitis• Stabilisation of the GDV patient• Septic peritonitis • Haemoabdomen- is it medical or surgical? • GI emergencies • Reproductive and urinary tract emergencies




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Wobble, drag,fits and faintsCourse fees£755.00 plus VAT (£906.00 in total)

Venues and datesSwindon 24th and 25th July 2013St Albans 26th and 27th June 2013

Two-day coursefor Veterinary SurgeonsDay One – Fits and faintsWe’ve all seen patients rushed in with recurrent seizures orcontinued status epilepticus that appear uncontrollabledespite our best efforts. Other patients present with ‘strangeepisodes’ that appear to leave no clues after examination as tothe underlying disorder. Help is at hand; we’ll guide youthrough videos, case examples and develop a logicaldiagnostic approach to all these patients.

Who should attendThis course would suit busy first opinion practitioners, andpractitioners with a particular interest in neurology andinternal medicine.

Key learning objectivesThis day will cover:• The A to Z of fits, faints, tremors and twitches• The pitfalls of paroxysmal episodes• How to control uncontrollable seizures• Unique take-home management tips for common case

presentationsDay Two – Wobble and DragThis course will provide delegates with a simple and practicalstep wise approach to gait disorders caused by spinal diseases,neuromuscular diseases and the various types of ataxia. Eachpresentation will be largely illustrated by video footage andaims to provide the delegate with the necessary tools to tacklethese presentations in general practice. The day will end witha specific presentation on the particularities relating to felineneurology for these presentations.

Who should attendGeneral practitioners who want to brush up their knowledgeon clinical neurology.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the day, delegates should be;• Able to develop a logical step wise approach to the various

causes of paresis and paralysis • Familiar with the many presentations of vestibular

diseases• Able to understanding and put into practice the

particularities of feline neurology• Able to develop a differential diagnostic list for

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Course speakersMark Lowrie MA VetMB MVM DipECVN MRCVS(Speaking on Day One; Fits and Faints)Laurent is a Diplomate of the EuropeanCollege of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) andRCVS/European Specialist in VeterinaryNeurology. He is currently company directorand head of the neurology/neurosurgeryservice at Davies Veterinary Specialists,England. He is currently president of theECVN and co-editor with Simon Platt of arecently published textbook on Small AnimalNeurological Emergencies.Laurent Garosi DVM DipECVN MRCVS(speaking on Day Two; Wobble and Drag)Laurent is a Diplomate of the EuropeanCollege of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) andRCVS/European Specialist in VeterinaryNeurology. He is currently company directorand head of the neurology/neurosurgeryservice at Davies Veterinary Specialists,England. He is currently president of theECVN and co-editor with Simon Platt of arecently published textbook on Small AnimalNeurological Emergencies.




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Course speakersAlasdair Hotston-MooreMA VetMB CertSAC CertVR CertSAS MRCVS(Speaking on day one)Alasdair qualified from Cambridge in 1990.He then completed a Junior Fellowship onSmall Animal Medicine and a Residency inSmall Animal Soft Tissue Surgery at theUniversity of Bristol at Langford. After a briefperiod in Aberdeen he returned to Langfordin 1997 and was Lecturer in Small AnimalSurgery then Head of Small Animal Surgeryand Senior Clinical Fellow until 2009. Heholds RCVS Certificates in Small AnimalCardiology, Veterinary Radiology and SmallAnimal Surgery and a postgraduateCertificate in Medical Education.He is Head of Referral Surgery and a Directorof Bath Veterinary ReferralsMartha CannonBA VetMB DSAM(Fel) MRCVS(Speaking on day two)Martha is an RCVS Specialist in FelineMedicine and a partner at the Oxford CatClinic, a first opinion and medical referralcat-only clinic in Oxford(www.oxfordcatclinic.co.uk). She is a trusteeof the Feline Advisory Bureau, a member ofthe ISFM expert panel, and a regular speakerat continuing education meetings.

Day one - SurgeryThe surgical day will present a variety of soft tissue surgicalproblems with a particular emphasis on the cat.

Ear disease in the cat has some distinct features. Inparticular, cats are much more commonly affected withprimary middle ear disease than dogs and ear canalneoplasia is more common in cats than dogs. This sessionwill focus on middle ear disease, considering the underlyingpathology, investigation/diagnosis and management,especially ventral bulla osteotomy.

Diaphragmatic rupture is a common result of vehiculartrauma in the cat. This session will consider diagnosis,patient stabilisation and surgical management. This is acommonly encountered condition in first opinion practice,and one with which all feline practitioners should becomfortable.

Portosystemic shunts are less common in cats than dogs butoffer some interesting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.The speaker will concentrate on surgical diagnosis andtherapy.

Urethral obstruction in the cat presents some uniquechallenges. Last year the speaker considered the overallapproach but this year the focus will be on the key surgicaltechniques of perineal and prepubic urethrostomy.

Feline gastrointestinal surgery is based on the sameprinciples as other species but biliary obstruction isrelatively common and this will be considered in somedetail, together with feline intestinal obstruction andmegacolon.

FelineBig WeekendVenue and dates8th and 9th June 2013. Swindon, Wiltshire

Course timesRegistration from 9.00am Course starts at 9.30amCourse finishes at 5.30pm



This lively two-day event hosted by Martha Cannon (RCVS Specialist FelineMedicine) and Alasdair Hotston-Moore (Head of Referral Surgery, BathVeterinary Group) will bring you up to date with some of the key medical andsurgical areas of Feline Practice. There will be plenty of time for questions,and a course dinner on the Saturday night will give delegates an opportunityto mix with peers and some of the speakers in a relaxed environment.

Course fees£595.00 plus VAT (£714.00 in total) This includes two full days of CPD (12 hours), lunch on both days,all refreshments, course notes and overnight accommodation and a course dinner on the Saturday night.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates should understand;Day one – Surgery• Management of feline middle ear disease (polyps and

otitis media)• Effective treatment of diaphragmatic rupture in the cat• How to perform feline urethrostomy• Surgical approach to feline portosystemic shuntsDay two - Medicine • How to recognise the signs and know how to approach the

treatment of:• Feline Herpesvirus Keratitis and Corneal Ulcers• FCV pneumonia and Virulent Systemic Calicivirus• Dermatological manifestations of the Flu Viruses• The benefits of regular vaccination• Current independent guidelines on:• Core vaccines and non-core vaccines• Vaccination frequency and duration of immunity• Vaccination sites• IRIS Staging system and its application to clinical cases• The importance of identifying and treating the common

complications of chronic kidney disease with particularreference to;

• Hyperphosphataemia• Proteinuria• Hypertension• The benefits and limitations of ACE inhibitors in the

management of chronic kidney disease• When to use additional diagnostic tests and how to

interpret total T4, free T4 and TSH levels in hyperthyroidand euthyroid cats

• Current recommendations on the approach to managinghyperthyroidism when there is also concurrent chronickidney disease

• The risks and benefits of traditional anti-thyroidmedications as well as the newly available treatmentoptions;

• Dietary management• Transdermal methimazole ointment• Know how to recognise the signs of osteoarthritis in cats• The wide range of treatments available for the

management of arthritis in cats• Understand the risks and benefits of long term NSAID

use in cats, including their use in cats with chronickidneys disease

• How old is old? When is a cat a “senior” cat?• Blood pressure, urinalysis, blood tests – what should we

include, and what do we learn from the results?• How to price this to encourage owners to take it up

Day two - Medicine This medical day will cover a variety of areas, including,

Feline Calicivirus and Feline Herpesvirus – Beyond “cat flu”.

FCV and FHV are common viruses in all domestic catpopulations. We know them as the “Cat Flu Viruses”, but herewe take a new look at these familiar adversaries; reviewingthe wider range of problems they can cause, and looking atnew developments in their treatment:

Feline Vaccination – Controversies and Current Thinking:

• How often should we vaccinate and with what?

• Injection Site Sarcoma: How worried should we be? Whatcan we do to minimise the risk?

• Review of current independent Guidelines on FelineVaccination with a view to developing effective andpractical vaccine protocols for day to day practice

Chronic Renal Failure: A common problem in older cats thattends to be progressive and ultimately fatal. We look at thesignificant benefits that arise from early diagnosis andeffective management of some of the common complications,using practical tests and widely available treatments.

Hyperthyroidism is another common problem of the oldercat that can be highly rewarding to treat. However in somecases diagnosis and treatment are not straightforwardespecially in cats with concurrent chronic kidney disease. Wereview the approach to diagnosis when total T4 is notenough, and look at new developments in treatment options

The majority of elderly cats suffer from osteoarthritis – but itremains an under-recognised and under-treated problem;how can we help owners to recognise the signs and what arethe effective treatment options?

Senior Wellness Clinics: Offering owners rational andaffordable “wellness screening” should be an invaluable toolin maintaining their elderly cat’s health and welfare, butthere can be practical difficulties in implementing this. Wewill review current thinking on when to offer wellnessscreening, the tests that could be included, and an assessmentof their value to the cat.

Accommodation

included!


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Course speakersSusana SilvaCertSAM DipECVIM-ca MRCVS(Speaking on day one)Susana Silva graduated from the University ofPorto (Portugal) in 2001. After working insmall animal practice, Susana moved to theUK and started a small animal internship.Susana obtained her Royal College ofVeterinary Surgeons Small Animal MedicineCertificate (CertSAM) in 2007 and finishedher training residency at the University ofBristol in 2009. In 2010 Susana obtained theEuropean Diploma in Veterinary SmallAnimal Medicine (DipECVIM-CA) and iscurrently working at Vets Now Referrals,Swindon.Guillaume Chanoit DVM MSc PhD DECVS DACVS MRCVS(Speaking on day two)Guillaume is a French born veterinarian whoobtained his Doctor in Veterinary Medicinedegree from the Veterinary School ofToulouse in 1998. He is currently a SeniorLecturer in Soft Tissue Surgery at theUniversity of Bristol and divides his timebetween teaching, research and clinical dutiesat the Small Animal Referral Hospital ofLangford Veterinary Services. He is aDiplomate of the European and AmericanColleges of Veterinary Surgery.

Day one - MedicalThe day will be spent discussing a few topics that occur commonlyon everyday practice and that often are challenging to deal with.The following topics will be discussed:

Chronic coughing: logical approach to the investigationWe will discuss an anatomical approach to the differentialdiagnoses and then a logical investigation of the problem usingtools such as X rays, bronchoscopy and, on occasions, CT scan.

Diabetes mellitus; treating the unstable patientThe goals and aims of treating diabetes mellitus are different indogs compared to humans. Diabetic dogs can be unstable due to amyriad of reasons and we will discuss how to identify insulinresistance, potential causes for insulin resistance and strategies totry to improve the situation.

Chronic renal disease: staging and managementWhy it is important to stage a patient and what drugs to use totreat the most common complications.

The IRIS staging system will be used to help identify mostcommonly encountered problems, the different stages of renaldisease and their prevention/treatment.

Chronic diarrhoea: investigation and treatment. Are intestinalbiopsies always necessary?We are often presented with patients with chronic diarrhoea. Thedifferential diagnoses will be discussed alongside the pertinentdiagnostic tests such as the potential need of obtaining intestinalbiopsies. At the end of the session we will then focus on thediagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Liver disease: decision making for investigation of hepatic diseaseIn the investigation of liver disease it is very important to have inmind a list of the most common differential diagnoses for eachsituation as this can seriously impact on the technique used toobtain liver tissue.

We will discuss the use of clinical signs, blood tests andultrasound to establish a list of the most likely differentialdiagnosis for each condition. Afterwards, we will then try to selectwhich method of obtaining liver biopsies is best for each situation.

Acute pancreatitis: medical treatmentAcute pancreatitis can be a life threatening disease. We willdiscuss the medical treatment of pancreatitis and potentialsituations when surgery might be indicated. The use of fluidtherapy, anti-emetics, gastroprotectants and analgesia , amongstothers, will be discussed.

Old thoughts and new ideas.

CanineBig WeekendVenue and dates8th and 9th June 2013. Swindon, Wiltshire




Key learning objectivesBy the end of the course, delegates shouldunderstand;Day one – Medical• The value of a systematic workup in cases with

chronic coughing.• What conditions are commonly associated with

poor diabetic control and what is realistic toachieve.

• The IRIS staging for chronic kidney disease and itsimportance on treatment

• Which tests are indicated when investigatingchronic diarrhoea and logically think about trialtreatments for cases where biopsies are notpossible.

• How to logically decide which is the mostappropriate form of obtaining hepatic samples bytaking into account the most likely differentials

• The logical approach to the treatment of acutepancreatitis

Day two - Surgical• When surgery is indicated while managing or

working up a dog with cough or other respiratoryclinical signs

• What surgical options are available whenthoracocentsis is insufficient to manage pleuraleffusions

• How to make the most out of an exploratorylaparotomy when biopsies are needed : what tobiopsy and what to NOT biopsy, nature and size ofthe samples, how to store them etc…

• When feeding tubes other than O-tubes are needed• When surgery is indicated while managing or

working up a dog with diarrhoea, liver orpancreatic issues

Day two - Surgical The day will come in continuation of the medicine day , andwill explore the surgical aspects of the conditions that havebeen described during the medicine day. This will include :

• Surgery of the lower and upper airways : the old and new

• Surgical approach to pleural effusions: when tapping thechest is not enough

• Gastric, intestinal, liver and pancreatic surgery: thebiopsies and beyond

• Feeding tubes for dogs : where do they need to be placed?This part of the course is aimed at showing how the surgeonand internist can work together on the work-up andtreatment of some of the common but potentially challengingcases seen in practice.

Who should attendVets in general small animal practice with a combined interest ininternal medicine and surgery.

A mix of short-review sessions and case discussions will provide delegates with a thorough reviewof the latest clinical medical and surgical developments.Led by specialists, Susana Silva (European Specialist in Small Animal Medicine from Vets NowReferrals, Swindon) and Guillaume Chanoit (Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery at BristolVeterinary School), who will provide plenty of ’Top Tips’ and lots of time for your importantquestions! A course dinner on the Saturday night offers a great opportunity to relax and discussthe course content further with fellow delegates.


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Course speakersPaul Aldridge BVSc CertSAS MRCVS(Speaking on day one)Paul qualified from Liverpool University in1995, and for the past 13 years has beeninvolved in Emergency Veterinary Medicine.He gained his RCVS certificate in Surgery in2007, and is currently senior surgeon at ahospital based practice in the North West ofEngland, that also hosts the UK’s largestemergency centre. Paul divides his timebetween emergency cases and surgicalreferral patients. His clinical interests includemultiple trauma patients and themanagement of acute abdominal cases. He iswidely involved in providing CPD for bothnurses and vets, and is co-author of therecently published book “PracticalEmergency and Critical Care Nursing”. Kelly BowltBVM&S DipECVS MRCVS Clinician in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery(Speaking on day two)Kelly graduated from the University ofEdinburgh in 2005 and after 18 months insmall animal general practice, completed arotating internship at the Royal VeterinaryCollege and a three-year ECVS approvedresidency programme in Small AnimalSurgery at the University of Bristol. Kellyjoined the Animal Health Trust in 2011. Shesits on committee for the Association ofVeterinary Soft Tissue Surgeons (AVSTS) andher particular interests include minimallyinvasive surgery, trauma management andreconstructive/oncological surgery.

Day one –How do I do that?Dealing with emergency patients can be very rewarding,but can also be very stressful! Often procedures that theclinician may be unfamiliar with (or has only performeda few times), need to be carried out rapidly and underpressure if the patient is to be saved. By discussing therationale of these techniques, and offering a chance topractice ‘hands on’ in a wet lab situation, the course aimsto provide delegates with the necessary skills toconfidently carry out these procedures back at their ownpractice.

TimetableSession Time Session Title

9.15am Coffee and registration

9.30 - 11.00 Respiratory techniques lecture

11.00 - 11.15 Coffee

11.15 - 1.00 Respiratory techniques practical

1.00 - 2.00pm Lunch

2.00 - 3.00 Feeding tubes lecture

3.00 - 3.45 Feeding tubes practical

3.45 - 4.00 Coffee

4.00 - 5.00pm Vascular access lecture and dry lab.

7.00pm Dinner

Practical TechniquesBig WeekendVenue and dates22nd and 23rd June 2013. Swindon, Wiltshire




Key learning objectives

Day oneBy the end of the course, delegates shouldunderstand;• Placing a tracheostomy tube• Thoracocentesis• Chest drain placement and appropriatemanagement

• When and how to place feeding tubes.• Placing central lines and their indications• Intra-osseous needle placement

Day twoBy the end of the day, delegates should be happy toperform: • Gastropexy• Cystotomy and urethrostomy/urethrotomy• Diaphragmatic hernia• SplenectomyTimetable

Session Time Session Title

9.15am Coffee and registration

9.30 - 10.00 Lecture: diaphragmatic hernia,splenectomy, GDV

10.30 - 11.30 Practical: Diaphragmatic hernia,splenectomy

11.30 - 11.45 Coffee

11.45 - 1.00 Practical: GDV

1.00 - 2.00pm Lunch

2.00 - 2.30 Lecture: urinary tract obstruction

2.30 - 3.45 Retrohydropropulsion, scrotalurethrostomy, cystotomy

Additional if desired Pericardectomy

3.45 - 4.00 Coffee

4.00 - 5.00pm Review and Top Tips (includingcase management)

Day two –Key EmergencyProcedures This day will cover all of the major emergency surgicalabdominal procedures which may be required inpractice. In addition to the timetabled procedures, thelecturer is happy to cover additional procedures (e.g.pericardectomy) if desired by more advanced delegateswhere appropriate. Specific areas to be covered include;Major abdominal surgical procedures, includinggastropexy, diaphragmatic hernia. splenectomy andcystotomy.

Have you ever been frustrated at just not knowing how to carry out that practical technique?Would you like to develop your confidence in those ‘how to’ skills? If so, this hands-on, two-daycourse has been designed for you!!! We’ve put together two packed days of short review lecturesfollowed by a chance to carry out those essential skills in a safe, wet-lab environment. Join theexperts Paul Aldridge and Kelly Bowlt for an interactive and fun weekend at the lovely AlexandraHouse in Wiltshire.


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Course speaker Day oneIan WrightBVMS BSc MSc MRCVS

After completing a Masters degree inVeterinary Parasitology at the Liverpoolschool of Tropical medicine in 1997,Ian went on to qualify as a VeterinarySurgeon from Glasgow in 2002. Sincethen Ian has continued a wide programof parasitology research whilepracticing companion animal medicineat The Withy Grove Veterinary Surgery,Preston. He has been published in peerreviewed journals more than twentytimes and has given lectures on avariety of parasite related topics.

Course contentThis two day weekend offers an overview of current smallanimal medicine topics.

Day oneThe first day will cover zoonoses, emerging diseases andthe potential implications to the changes to the pet travelscheme since the beginning of the year. Dirofilaria,Leishmania, Babesia and Erlichia will be discussed and aseries of clinical cases presented to help with therecognition of these diseases.

Specific areas to be covered:An update on common parasitic zoonoses includingCampylobacter, Giardia,Lyme Disease and Echinococcus.

The Pet Travel Scheme; changes to the scheme, perceivedand actual risks associated with the changes and currentadvice for clients taking their pets abroad.

Dirofilaria, Leishmania, Babesia and Erlichia parasitesdiscussed in detail.

Day twoThe second day will aim to bring delegates up to date oncanine and feline hepatic and pancreatic disease,followed by investigating and treating the collapsingpatient.

Specific areas to be covered:Canine and feline liver disease; the latest thinking aboutaetiology, investigation and treatment options.

The diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic disease in thedog and cat; what’s new.

The collapsing patient; an update on causes, investigationand treatment options.

Small AnimalMedicine Big WeekendVenue and dates29th and 30th June 2013. Swindon, Wiltshire




Course speaker Day twoNick Bexfield BVetMed DSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS Nick graduated from the RoyalVeterinary College in 1999. Afterspending four years in practice hecompleted a Residency in Small AnimalMedicine and Oncology at theUniversity of Cambridge. He gainedboth the RCVS and European Diplomasin Small Animal Medicine in 2006 andis a European Specialist in SmallAnimal Internal Medicine. Heremained at Cambridge as a medicineclinician for a further two years beforecommencing a Wellcome TrustFellowship in 2008. His researchinterests are in canine liverdisease and he is currently undertakinga PhD to investigate the aetiology ofcanine chronic hepatitis.

Who should attendThis course is primarily designed for those who haveattended our previous Small Animal Medicine 2 yearmodular programme (GPCert SAM) though those with aparticular interest in medicine are welcome.

Key learning objectivesBy the end of the weekend, delegates should have;• Acquired a thorough understanding of common

zoonoses and parasites pets may encounter as a resultof international travel.

• Developed an increased understanding of the latestthinking on hepatic and pancreatic diseases seen indogs and cats and in the collapsing patient.

Nick Bexfield and Ian Wright will share their knowledge over this two-day event covering thelatest developments in key areas of small animal medicine. Primarily designed for those who havepreviously attended our two year modular small animal medicine course but equally suitable forthose with a particular interest in small animal medicine topics. Lots of cases and opportunity fordiscussion, with a course dinner and overnight accommodation included in the price!


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Radiology and Ultrasound in small animal practice Advanced ultrasound workshop - echocardiography Rabbit surgery Ophthalmology - The retina, vitreous and optic nerve. Inherited eye disease.Neuro-ophthalmology, ocular neoplasia and an overview of ocular manifestations of systemic diseaseForensics - Firearms and ballisticsTTA Cruciate repair Next steps - Abdominal ultrasonography Cardiology - Myocardial diseaseCardiology - Congenital abnormalities Exotics - husbandry and common diseases of reptilesExotics - veterinary care of wildlifeDermatology in small animal practiceEmergency Medicine and Surgery - respiratory distressNext steps - echocardiographyRigid endoscopy - Laparoscopy, ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy Emergency Medicine and Surgery - Haemodynamic support and shockWound reconstructionFeline practice - Neurological examination and diagnosisFeline practice - DermatologyIntroduction to Ultrasound MMP and SAP locking plates Equine and farm animal ophthalmology Beginners orthopaedics Neurology - Surgical diseases of the spinal cord Business - Operations management Neurology - Basic spinal surgery Business - Getting the right clients Exotics - Zoo animal husbandry, medicine and surgery Exotics - Advanced techniques in mammalsRabbit and exotic animal medicine and surgery Forensics - Blood and blood pattern analysis Emergency Surgery in the dog and cat Forensics - Court room and media skills Feline SurgeryCardiology - Approach to the fainting patient Cardiology - CPCR, thoracic emergencies, anaesthesia and peri-operative care in cardiac diseaseFeline practice - Liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract Feline practice - OncologyBusiness - Keeping the right clients Business - Finance and accounts INext steps - echocardiographyArthroscopy I and IIOpthalmology in small animal practice Next steps - Abdominal ultrasonography Forensic reasoningForensics - toxicology and chemical analysis Cardiology - case-based discussionExotics - Advanced techniques in reptiles and birds Exotics - Key and emerging issues in exotic animal practiceFeline renal disease - the upper urinary tract Feline practice - Ophthalmology Business - Finance and accounts IIPeculiarities of feline neurology Business - Putting it all together Neurology - Rehabilitation of the neurological patientRigid endoscopy - thoracoscopyLaser endosurgery - an introductionOrthopaedics in small animal practice Opthalmology practical course Cardiothoracic medicine in small animal practice Urinary tract medicineCritical care and anaesthesia

ForthcomingshortcoursesWe have more shortcourses coming up, andyou can find out moreinformation on these byvisiting our website atwww.improvecpd.comor by calling us on01793 759159

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11th and 12th April 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £793.93 plus VAT (£952.72 in total) 17th April 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £479.00 plus VAT (£574.80 in total)

18th April 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £479.00 plus VAT (£574.80 in total) 23rd April 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

ase 24th April 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 23rd and 24th April 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £757.35 plus VAT (£908.82 in total)

23rd and 24th April 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £1,199.00 plus VAT (£1,438.80 in total) 25th and 26th April 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £899.00 plus VAT (£1,078.80 in total)

30th April 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 1st May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

1st May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 2nd May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

3rd May 2013 Swindon One-day course £415.87 plus VAT (£499.04 in total) 14th May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

14th and 15th May 2013 Cranage Two-day practical course £899.00 plus VAT (£1,198.80 in total) 14th and 15th May 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £999.00 plus VAT (£1,198.80 in total)

15th May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 16th May 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £479.00 plus VAT (£574.80 in total) 20th May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 21st May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

21st and 22nd May 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £899.00 plus VAT (£1,078.80 in total) 23rd May 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £479.00 plus VAT (£574.80 in total) 28th May 2013` Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

29th and 30th May 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £899.00 plus VAT (£1,078.80 in total) 30th May 2013 Swindon One-day course £421.58 plus VAT (£505.89 in total) 30th May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 31st May 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £421.58 plus VAT (£505.89 in total) 31st May 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

5th June 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 6th June 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 7th June 2013 Swindon One-day course £415.87 plus VAT (£499.04 in total)

11th June 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £396.71 plus VAT (£476.05 in total) 11th and 12th June 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £999.00 plus VAT (£1,198.80 in total)

12th June 2013 Swindon One-day course £396.71 plus VAT (£476.05 in total) 13th and 14th June 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £999.00 plus VAT (£1,198.80 in total)

18th June 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 19th June 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)



2nd and 3rd July 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £899.00 plus VAT (£1,198.80 in total) 4th and 5th July 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £999.00 plus VAT (£1,198.80 in total) 11th July 2013 Swindon One-day course £415.87 plus VAT (£499.04 in total)

11th and 12th July 2013 Cranage Two-day practical course £899.00 plus VAT (£1,078.80 in total) 16th July 2013 Swindon One-day course £396.71 plus VAT (£476.05 in total) 17th July 2013 Swindon One-day course £396.71 plus VAT (£476.05 in total) 16th and 17th July 2013 Swindon Two-day course £796.08 plus VAT (£955.20 in total)

17th July 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 18th July 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

22nd July 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 23rd July 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total)

1st August 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 1st August 2013 Swindon One-day course £421.58 plus VAT (£505.89 in total)

2nd August 2013 Swindon One-day course £416.99 plus VAT (£500.39 in total) 2nd August 2013 Swindon One-day course £421.58 plus VAT (£505.89 in total)

6th August 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £524.48 plus VAT (£629.37 in total) 7th August 2013 Swindon One-day practical course £524.48 plus VAT (£629.37 in total)

5th and 6th September 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £793.93 plus VAT (£952.72 in total) 12th and 13th September 2013 Swindon Two-day practical course £796.08 plus VAT (£955.20 in total) 4th October 2013 Swindon One-day course £415.87 plus VAT (£499.04 in total)

1st November 2013 Swindon One-day course £415.87 plus VAT (£499.04 in total) 6th December 2013 Swindon One-day course £415.87 plus VAT (£499.04 in total)

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WebinarsApproach to the coughing dog1st May 2013

Common house and garden poisonings26th June 2013

Vomiting and diarrhoea – medical or surgical 4th September 2013

Rabbit update30th October 2013

Approach to the coughing dogTrue coughing is secondary to stimulation of the cough receptors. Understanding their location and what cantrigger them is an essential step for clinicians to consider coughing a rewarding problem to be faced with. This,however, doesn’t mean that the clinician will easily be able to treat/control it in all patients… In this course, wewill give emphasis to the work-up of the coughing patient in a logical and systematic manner to help clinicians toachieve a diagnosis and create an appropriate treatment plan.

Common house and garden poisoningsThis course will briefly review the generic approach to all intoxicated dogs and cats and will highlight newertherapeutic options. An overview will then be given of common household and garden poisons includingchocolate toxicity, ingestion grapes/raisins, drug intoxciations (paracetamol, ibuprofen, cannabis), permethrintoxicity, Slug bait toxicity, oil, tar or paint and ethylene glycol ingestion. Typical clinical signs, diagnostic tests(where appropriate) and specific treatment will be discussed.

Vomiting and diarrhoea – medical or surgical This webinar will discuss diagnostic investigation of the vomiting +/- patient, including imaging and endoscopy.We will look at how to achieve good surgical gastrointestinal biopsies and the pros and cons of surgical vsendoscopic biopsies. We will explore surgical options for patients with obstructive disease and look briefly atmedical control of vomiting or diarrhoea.

Rabbit update The course will cover updates on recent rabbit medicine and surgery issues, including E. cuniculi, GI tract disease,respiratory tract disease and infectious diseases. We will cover recent advances in anaesthesia and surgery,decision making in gastrointestinal surgery, and medical and surgical management of ear disease. Dental diseasetreatment options will be covered, including decision making, diagnosis and treatment, including extraction ofincisor and cheek teeth and abscess treatment. Therapeutic options for a range of conditions will be covered,including antibiotic selection, analgesia, and gastrointestinal prokinetic choices.

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