Donkey Medicine & Surgery – A 2-Day Practical Course Date/Time Oct 18, 2019 to Oct 19, 2019 7:30 AM until 5:45 PM Description This 2-day practical course provides equine practitioners with a good overview on all medical, orthopedic, dental and surgical aspects specific to donkeys allowing participants to not only expand their knowledge but especially their hands-on skillset. Through the following lectures the highly experienced speakers will highlight how different donkeys are from horses and will share useful tips and tricks with the attendees: Not just a small Horse – How Donkeys are different… Colic and its particular challenges in Donkeys Orthopedic Problems – Lameness & Hoof Disorders Donkey Dentistry – A bit more than rasping teeth… Surgery in Donkeys Dealing with Liver Diseases in Donkeys Hyperlipemia Anesthetizing the Donkey Endocrine Disorders Endocrine Disorders Donkey Nutrition The Role of the Donkey Globally Between both afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions on live donkeys and cadaver specimens and case-based discussions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees / ultrasound machine). Each attendee will rotate through the following practical sessions under the watchful eye of the internationally renowned specialists: Abdominal Ultrasound Donkey Dentistry – Diagnostic Techniques Donkey Dentistry – Therapeutic Techniques Devising Treatment Protocols for Donkeys Foot Examination & Trimming Hyperlipemia Workshop Anesthesia – Case-based Protocols Dealing with the Laminitic Donkey The course fee includes lunches at a restaurant, coffee/tea breaks, a wine & cheese reception, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. 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 via the VetPD website www.vetpd.com is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available. Cost $120 - $1860 Location Lone Star College - Tomball 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball TX 77375-4036 USA Additional Information Sponsor VetPD Phone844-870-6097 Contact email office@vetpd.com Website https://www.vetpd.com/courses/course-details/donkey-medicine-and-orthopedics-oct2019 We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information. Back to Events >>