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Practical Bovine Ultrasonography (supported by BCF Technology) - 21 March 2012 (now full)

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Course Programme

This course is aimed at Veterinary Surgeons with an interest in routine health and fertility
work. The majority of the course is practical and by the end of the day the participant will
have the skills to carry out pregnancy diagnosis and bovine infertility examinations using
ultrasound.

Course Content

  • Introductory classroom theory session with images of key stages of pregnancy and
    infertility diagnoses discussed.
  • Morning and afternoon practical scanning sessions with small group tuition.
  • Examples of cows at all stages of pregnancy to 28 days post-insemination available.
  • Examples of the main causes of infertility available for examination.
  • Technical advice on choice of scanners to suit practice needs.

Tutors

  • Colin Mason, BVM&S, BSc, Cert CHP, MRCVS (SAC Veterinary Services, Dumfries)
  • Ross Muir,BVM&S, Cert CHP, MRCVS (Nithsdale Veterinary Surgeons, Thornhill)
  • Laura Stevenson (BCF Technology)

Other Information

  • Price includes refreshments and lunch, accommodation is not included.
  • In the interests of biosecurity, please bring clean waterproofs and rubber boots. Disinfectant and brushes will be provided
  • To ensure participants obtain adequate practical scanning experience during the course, places are limited to 12 delegates.

Is It For Me?

The course is available to qualified veterinary surgeons.

Course Details

Location of Course

The College Farm, SAC Auchincruive, Ayr

Date of Course

Practical Bovine Ultrasonography (supported by BCF Technology) - 21 March 2012 (now full)

This course is aimed at Veterinary Surgeons with an interest in routine health and fertility
work. The majority of the course is practical and by the end of the day the participant will
have the skills to carry out pregnancy diagnosis and bovine infertility examinations using
ultrasound.

Course Content

  • Introductory classroom theory session with images of key stages of pregnancy and
    infertility diagnoses discussed.
  • Morning and afternoon practical scanning sessions with small group tuition.
  • Examples of cows at all stages of pregnancy to 28 days post-insemination available.
  • Examples of the main causes of infertility available for examination.
  • Technical advice on choice of scanners to suit practice needs.

Tutors

  • Colin Mason, BVM&S, BSc, Cert CHP, MRCVS (SAC Veterinary Services, Dumfries)
  • Ross Muir,BVM&S, Cert CHP, MRCVS (Nithsdale Veterinary Surgeons, Thornhill)
  • Laura Stevenson (BCF Technology)

Other Information

  • Price includes refreshments and lunch, accommodation is not included.
  • In the interests of biosecurity, please bring clean waterproofs and rubber boots. Disinfectant and brushes will be provided
  • To ensure participants obtain adequate practical scanning experience during the course, places are limited to 12 delegates.
The College Farm, SAC Auchincruive, Ayr

Wed 21 March 2012

http://www.sac.ac.uk/learning/training/courses/cpdvets/practbovineultrason?uid=1

Length of Course

The course starts at 9.30 am and will be finished by 4.30 pm.

Qualifications Obtained

CPD Certificate

SAC Facilities

College Farm on the Auchincruive Estate, Ayr.

Course Costs

Cost: £360.00 (£300 + VAT)

Contacts

Course Contact

Miss Linsay Eaglesham
Development Officer
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work Allan Watt Building, Bush Estate,
Penicuik
EH26 0QE
TelWork 0131 535 3130

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Applying for Practical Bovine Ultrasonography (supported by BCF Technology) - 21 March 2012 (now full)

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