Ultrasound of the Mid-Distal Limb and Stifle for Equine Practitioners

Teilnehmerkreis: Tierärzt:innen, vet.-med. Studierende

Zeitraum: 02.10.2026 08:00 - 03.10.2026 - 17:30

Referenten:

Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc, MVetMed, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS

European Specialist in Equine Surgery

Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery, Royal Veterinary College, London, England

 

Carolin Gerdes MedVet(Hanover), Dipl.ACVSMR

American Specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Pferdeklinik Hochmoor, Germany

Zusatzinformationen:

– A 2-Day Practical Course

This course is suitable for RCVS Modules: B-EP.3; C-E.3; C-E.15; C –VDI.5

Teilnahmegebühr: 1390 €

The course fee includes hot lunches, coffee/tea breaks, the wine  and 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 and 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.

Tagungsort: Stephansmühle Medizinisches Pferdezentrum GbR, Stephansmühle 3, 91161, Hilpoltstein, Germany,

Programm 02.10.2026 08:00 - 03.10.2026 - 17:30

This course has been designed to equip the equine practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to make the most of their abilities and ultrasound machine, in the diagnosis and treatment of various equine musculoskeletal conditions affecting the mid and distal frontlimb and hindlimb, including the stifle joint. This course is suitable for all vets aiming to improve their knowledge and skills in this area, as the practical sessions will be adapted to the attendee’s skill level.

The course will run over two days, with a focus on highly illustrated lectures (in English), which will be systematically approached:

• How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine
• Ultrasonographic Anatomy and Conditions of the Foot and Pastern
• Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath and Annular Ligament
• Fetlock Joint Region
• Flexor Tendons and Check Ligaments
• Suspensory Ligament – Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb
• Carpus and Carpal Sheath
• Tarsus, Tarsal Bursae and Sheath
• Stifle Joint Region

The speakers will be sharing invaluable tips/tricks and pearls of wisdom with the attendees during the 7 hours of practical sessions in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) on live horses. Each attendee will be able to hone his/her practical skills at the following practical stations:nMachine set-up, foot and pastern, digital flexor tendon sheath, fetlock region, suspensory ligament, flexor tendons and check ligaments, tarsus and tarsal sheath and the stifle joint region.

Anmeldung:

Early Booking Deadline: Sun, 23 August, 2026

Registration Deadline: Fri, 04 September, 2026

Teilnehmerbegrenzung: 30 Personen

Homepage: www.vetpd.com/course-detail/Equine-Ultrasound-Guided-Orthopaedic-Injection-Techniques-Therapies-NL-2026-8628any-2026

Anerkennung: 14 Stunden

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