Beyond Basics: Practical Advanced Medical Ultrasound – A 1 ½-Day Practical Course
Thu, 03 April, 2025
- Fri, 04 April, 2025
Species
Equine
Contact Hours
10 Hours
Early Booking Deadline
Sun, 23 February, 2025
Registration Deadline
Fri, 07 March, 2025
Language
English
Sponsors
Discipline
Diagnostic Imaging
Internal Medicine – Endocrinology, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Parasitology & Oncology
Neonatology
Industry Partners
Global
Asia-Pacific
Veterinary Partners
Global
Asia-Pacific
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 1 ½-day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practice who are keen to develop and update their knowledge and especially their practical skills on medical ultrasound of the following anatomic region: Abdomen – GI & non-GI organs (percutaneously & transrectally), thorax, eye, jugular vein etc.. The use of ultrasound for pleural drainage, for collecting biopsy samples and when working up foals will also be discussed.
The panel of internationally renowned speakers/instructors has a wealth of experience with medical ultrasound and will share common diagnostic pitfalls, erroneous image interpretations, practical tips and pearls of wisdom open and honestly with the attendees.
In the mornings the following topics will be covered in well-illustrated lectures and case presentations (in English, with Italian moderation):
- Gastrointestinal Ultrasound incl. fast localised exam in horses with colic
- Ultrasound of non-GI Abdominal Organs
- Ultrasound-guided Biopsy Techniques
- Non-Cardiac Thoracic Ultrasound (incl. Pleural Drainage)
- Ocular Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Exam of the Foal
- Miscellaneous Medical Ultrasound – Thrombophlebitis, choke, transrectal ultrasound etc.
In the afternoons, 5 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 / ultrasound machine), all under the supervision of specialists. The following practical sessions will be covered during the course:
- Fast localised abdominal ultrasound in horses with colic
- Ocular Ultrasound
- The complete Abdominal Ultrasound Exam & Biopsy Techniques
- Thoracic Ultrasound
- Soft Tissue & Head/Neck Ultrasound
The course fee includes lunch, coffee/tea breaks, 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 is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.
Jenny is originally from a small town in the northeastern United States, just outside of Boston. Growing up, she spent much of her spare time at a local barn, which was where her passion for horses first developed. She attended the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation from veterinary school, Jenny began an internship at Chino Valley Equine Hospital in southern California. After her internship, she completed a residency in large animal internal medicine at Colorado State University. Following her residency, Jenny stayed on at CSU for a year in a clinical position. In 2012, she moved to Lexington, Kentucky to work at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute at the McGee Medicine Center, spending many hours in the intensive care unit treating critically ill newborn foals. In 2013, she relocated to Auckland, New Zealand where she joined Veterinary Associates Equine and Farm. Since moving to New Zealand, she has returned annually to Hagyard’s for a month-long locum position in an effort to stay current with the latest advances in equine veterinary care. As a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a Registered Equine Medicine Specialist, she is interested in all aspects of equine medicine, but she is particularly passionate about critical care and neonatology.
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After graduating from Massey University in New Zealand, Brett completed an internship at Randwick Equine Centre in Sydney Australia and then worked in mixed large animal practice in the Waikato region of New Zealand for a number of years. In 2002, Brett began a 3-year residency in large animal (equine) internal medicine at the University of Illinois followed by a 2-year fellowship in large animal emergency and critical care at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Centre. Brett has a masters in equine exercise physiology and is board certified with the American Colleges of Veterinary Internal Medicine. After his time at Penn, Brett was on faculty at the University of Georgia working in their teaching hospital and then worked for almost 10 years in the University of Melbourne's veterinary teaching hospital. In 2021, Brett and his wife Charity decided that they needed a change and made plans to move back to New Zealand in 2022; before coming home, Brett worked at Lethbridge Equine Hospital to help with their intensive medicine cases. Brett now lives in the Tasman Bay District in New Zealand's South Island where he works as a large animal ambulatory veterinarian.
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Venue
Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre, 11 Pickering Road, RD 1, RD 1 Cambridge 3493
DIRECTIONS
The clinic is located between Hamilton and Cambridge in the Waikato area (see map accompanying). There is a wide choice of accommodations in Hamilton, approximate 18 min drive away (via State Highway 1 and Bruntwood Road), plus some lovely B & B options in both Hamilton and Cambridge (see document on hotels).
If arriving on International flights, Auckland International Airport is your best option. There are connecting flights to Hamilton Airport, but they can involve long waits. Alternatively, you can hire a car at Auckland and enjoy the lovely scenic drive to Hamilton, or take one of the several available bus or shuttle options.
If driving from Auckland, it takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes via State Highway 1 (129 km) or 1 hour 50 minutes via State Highway 2 (153 km). From State Highway 1, take Matangi exit, turn right at roundabout, drive under expressway and turn left into Tamahere Drive, 2 km turn left into Pickering Road, drive under expressway and 5 km on right.
If arriving at Hamilton Airport, the clinic is only 13 minutes’ drive (13.7 km) via State Highway 21 and Bruntwood Road.
For bus or shuttle services from Auckland to Hamilton, see:
https://www.intercity.co.nz/direct-bus-hamilton-auckland-airport
www.intercity.co.nz/cheap-north...buses/bus-Hamilton-to-Auckland-Airpor...
nakedbus.com/nz/bus/cheap-bus-auckland-to-hamilton
If arriving from the South, Wellington Airport, connect a flight to Hamilton Airport, drive (approx. 6 ½ hours – 520 km) or see the following for bus services:
www.intercity.co.nz/cheap-north...buses/bus-hamilton-to-wellington/
NEARBY HOTELS
Cambrian Lodge Motel
63 Hamilton Road
Cambridge, NZ
Phone: (+64) 7 827 7766
email: info@cambrianlodge.co.nz
Website: www.cambrianlodge.co.nz
Distance from Clinic 6.1kmRooms from NZD $110
Captains Quarters Motor Inn
57a Hamilton Road/
Cambridge, NZ
Phone: (+64) 7 827 8989
email:captainsquarters@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.captainsquartersmotorinn.co.nz
Distance from Clinic 6.1kmRooms from NZD $120No. 1 Motels on Victoria
87-89 Victoria Street
Cambridge 3434, NZ
Phone: (+64) 7 823 1467
email: bookings@no1motels.co.nz
Website: www.no1motels.co.nz
Distance from Clinic 6.1kmRooms from NZD $80Colonial Court Motel
37 Vogel Street
Cambridge, 3434 NZ
Phone: (+64) 7 827 5244
email: info@colonialcourt.co.nz
Website: www.colonialcourt.co.nzDistance from Clinic 6.1kmRooms from NZD $110In Hamilton:
Atrium on Ulster
281 – 285 Ulster St
3240 Hamilton, NZ
Phone: (+64) 7 839 0839
email: info@atriumonulster.co.nz
Website: http://atriumonulster.co.nzDistance from Clinic 21kmRooms from NZD $140Argent Motor Lodge
27 Lorne St
Melville
3010 Hamilton, NZ
Phone (+64) 7 843 9912
Email: info@argenthamilton.co.nz Distance from Clinic 6.1kmRooms from NZD $110
**There are also many other hotels and many great B & Bs around Hamilton and Cambridge! For more options visit www.booking.com or similar websites.
““Very informative. Loved having the instructors demonstrate and then assist us. Great ratio of attendees/ultrasound machines/instructors. Great quality machines too.””
- Kristen Hampshire, Sierra Valley Large Animal Vet Services, Chilcoot USA
““An excellent opportunity to learn new skills with top notch professional and patient teaching. Thank you!””
- Jamie Doerr, Doerr To Door Veterinary Services LLC, Orlando, USA
Qualified Vet
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1469.38
USD 1335.29
Lectures Only
USD 737.48
USD 670.44
2nd vet, same clinic
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1396.75
USD 1268.25
Lectures Only
USD 698.37
USD 636.92
NZEVA Member
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1321.32
USD 1201.20
Lectures Only
USD 659.26
USD 603.39
Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 2497.38
USD 2491.80
Intern/PhD (Requires proof of status)
Lectures Only
USD 363.15
USD 363.15
Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)
Lectures Only
USD 145.26
USD 134.09
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