Ultrasound Of The Mid-Distal Limb & Stifle For Equine Practitioners – A 2-Day Practical Course

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Date: Friday 2nd October, 2026 - Saturday 3rd October, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Cost: £1212.99

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 & Pastern
Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath & Annular Ligament
Fetlock Joint Region
Flexor Tendons & Check Ligaments
Suspensory Ligament – Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb
Carpus & Carpal Sheath
Tarsus, Tarsal Bursae & 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 & pastern, digital flexor tendon sheath, fetlock region, suspensory ligament, flexor tendons & check ligaments, tarsus & tarsal sheath and the stifle joint region.

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

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

Who is it for?

Vets (New graduates, GPs) and vet students

The Speakers

Andy Fiske-Jackson BVSc, MVetMed, Dipl.ECVS, MRCVS<br /> European Specialist in Equine Surgery<br /> Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery, Royal Veterinary College, London, England<br /> <br /> Carolin Gerdes MedVet(Hanover), Dipl.ACVSMR<br /> American Specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation<br /> Pferdeklinik Hochmoor, Germany

The Venue

Stephansmühle Medizinisches Pferdezentrum GbR
Stephansmühle 3
D-91161 Hilpoltstein
Phone: +49 (0) 9174 / 977 404 – 0
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: https://stephansmuehle.com

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

14 hours

Registration and Booking

Click here to reserve your place

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