Immune-mediated Disease In The Dog And Cat
University of Nottingham
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Date: Wednesday 3rd July, 2024 - Wednesday 3rd July, 2024
Start time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Duration: 8 hour(s)
Cost: FREE
This course will provide an update on recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated disease in dogs and cats, including endocrine, neurological, skin and haematological disease. In many cases of immune-mediated disease
Topics to be covered:
• Mechanisms of immune disease (emphasizing the relationship to effective treatment).
• Updated disease descriptions of pemphigus and cutaneous lupus, masticatory myositis, myasthenia gravis, haemolytic anaemia, and immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and immune-mediated endocine disease
• Diagnosis
• A practical approach to immunosuppressive therapy
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the key features of immune-mediated disease in the dog and cat
• Discuss the range of immunosuppressive drugs available and which to choose, knowing the possible adverse effects and how to monitor for these.
• Develop a broad understanding of immune-mediated diagnosis and treatment that can be applied to other diseases.
Who is it for?
This course is for small animal clinicians with some experience that want to develop their medicine and therapeutic skills in these uncommon, but important diseases
The Speakers
Professor Peter Graham BVMS CertVR PhD DipECVCP SFHEA MRCVS<br /> Clinical Professor Clinical Pathology and Endocrinology.<br /> <br /> Dr Stephen Shaw BVetMed CertSAD DVD PhD PgCAP MRCVS<br /> Clinical Associate Professor in Veterinary Dermatology.<br /> <br /> Dr Thomas Mignan BVM BVS DipECVN FHEA MRCVS<br /> Clinical Neurologist<br />
The Venue
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is based at the Sutton Bonnington Campus of the University of Nottingham.
The Sutton Bonington Campus encompasses world-leading laboratories and specialist facilities for studying biosciences and veterinary medicine.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/service-for-business/index.aspx
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
8 hours
Registration and Booking
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