Developed for equine veterinarians who have experience with lameness investigations, this practical course provides a critical overview of possible causes of hindlimb lameness, diagnostic anaesthetic strategies and how to interpret nerve and joint block results, via a regio-anatomic approach. Discussions on the upper hindlimb as a cause of lameness (hip joint, pelvic and sacroiliac problems) and on systemic and intra-articular joint therapies will round the course off. The 7 hours of practical and case-based sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to further their practical skills on live horses and limb specimens in small groups (2 – 4 people per ultrasound machine).

Roger Smith MA, VetMB, PhD, FHEA, DEO, Dipl.ECVS, Dipl.ECVSMR, ECVDIAssoc., FRCVS – Royal Veterinary College, UK

Fran James MA, VetMB, Dipl.ACVS, Dipl.ACVSMR, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS – Newmarket Equine Hospital, UK

Philippe Benoit DVM, Dipl.ACVSMR – Equisport Consulting, CA, USA