Upcoming CPD: Our surgeon Cormac Feeney among speakers at Practical foaling and Dystocia CPD this November
April 17, 2026
Thursday 26th November 2026
Course dates
26 Nov 2026 08:45 - 26 Nov 2026 18:00
Twemlows Stud Farm, A.I. and E.T. Centre, , Whitchurch,SY13 2EZ
About the course
Practical foaling and dystocia is led by experts in the field offering a combination of hands-on training and in-depth discussions to provide invaluable insights into mare dystocia. From straightforward foalings to intricate salvage operations and fetotomies, you will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to handle a variety of scenarios and know when and how to refer or call it a day.
Bring your waterproofs and prepare to get down on the ground to “foal” using models, correct common malpresentations using cadavers and hone your skills in using fetotomy wire. There are no other courses in Europe offering this experience, you don’t want to miss it.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course you will have
- Increased confidence in foaling and dystocia
- Improved decision making and understanding of factors involved
- Increased confidence in client communication
Speakers
- Course Organiser: Edward Matson
- Course Organiser: Jonathon Pycock BVetMed PhD DESM MRCVS
- James Crabtree BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) FRCVS
- Cormac Feeney MVB MRCVS CertES (Soft Tissue), Cert AVP (Orthopaedic Surgery)
For more info and to book visit: British Equine Veterinary Association > BEVA Education > CPD Courses > Event Details
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