Over the past 20 years huge advances have been made in equine dentistry and new sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic techniques aiming at dental disease prevention and dental sparing have been published.  This 2-day highly practical course is aimed at practitioners with a working knowledge in equine dentistry who want to deepen their understanding and especially their practical skills on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.  The panel of internationally renowned specialists will be covering the subject through highly-illustrated and practically-based lectures.  Between both afternoons 7 hours of practical sessions will provide an intimate environment for attendees to develop their practical skills on live horses and equine specimens in true small groups (2-3 vets per specimen) at the following stations:  Oral Endoscopy Techniques, Dental Radiography, Use of Motorized Equipment, Periodontal Treatment Techniques, Local Anesthetic Techniques (incl. TMJ), Oral Extraction Techniques & Occlusal Restoration.

This two-day highly practical course covers the theory and practical skills of performing ultrasound-guided orthopaedic injections and ultrasound-assisted minimally-invasive surgery covering all regions of the musculoskeletal apparatus of the horse.  Bringing together internationally renowned orthopaedic specialists with a strong interest in this field, this course also provides a critical overview of conventional and biologic treatment modalities for orthopaedic conditions.  This course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed or equine practice who have experience with ultrasonography.  Between both afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to train the different injection techniques on horses and specimens and to get tips and tricks in small groups (2 – 4 attendees per ultrasound machine), under the supervision of the specialists.  Each attendee will rotate through the following practical stations:  Tendon & ligament injections;  Stifle, Hip & Shoulder Joint injections; Cervical facet joint injections;  Injections of the Back;  Lumbosacral & Sacroiliac injections;  Injections of Bursae & Ultrasound-assisted Surgery.

This course was developed for equine veterinarians with practical experience and a working knowledge in mare reproduction. The 1^st day will focus on the diagnosis, management and latest techniques in artificial insemination, including semen management to maximize pregnancy rates in barren and subfertile mares.  The 2^nd day will focus on the pregnant mare including management of twin pregnancies, fetal sexing, pre- and post-partum related problems and peri-partum emergencies incl. dystocia & retained fetal membranes etc.  Seven hours will be devoted to practical hands-on highly interactive small-group sessions under the supervision of three world-renowned specialists.