Lameness Investigation And Control For Cattle Veterinarians
Massey University
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Date: Monday 10th July, 2017 - Friday 16th February, 2018
Start time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Duration: 150 hour(s)
Cost: FREE
Lecturer: Richard Laven BVetMed PhD Lond MRCVS
Gain practical and relevant knowledge to help you control and manage lameness across all systems, whether pasture-based or housed.
One hundred and fifty hours of in-depth study dedicated to cattle lameness, investigation, control, treatment and prevention strategies. This course is taught via distance learning (you may know it as continuing education, distance education or continuing professional development) by a recognised international expert in his field. The text book is supported by a study guide that integrates personal study and reading with online activities including discussion, library research, case-based exercises for self-assessment.
Who is it for?
production animal veterinarians
The Speakers
Richard qualified from RVC London and spent a year as farm animal intern before going into mixed mainly large animal practice in rural UK. Returning to London as Resident in Farm Animal Medicine and Pathology, he completed a PhD before joining ADAS Bridgets as a senior researcher, where he undertook research into all aspects of dairy cattle lameness, particularly the treatment and control of digital dermatitis, and the aetiology and pathogenesis of claw horn disease. He then worked for the Scottish Agricultural College as a disease surveillance centre manager and a veterinary consultant before moving to New Zealand to join Massey University, where he is now Associate Professor in production animal medicine. Richard’s research interests include all aspects of cattle health and welfare. He has published over 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals.
The Venue
distance learning through MVM, Massey University
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
150 hours
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