NSW Department of Primary Industries will be hosting a series of equine neurological disease investigation workshops for NSW veterinarians and paraveterinarians in March 2024. 

This free training opportunity provides an opportunity to reconnect with veterinary colleagues and earn 3 CPD points. 

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The workshops will focus on:

·         Clinical examination of neurological equids and differential diagnoses  

·         Process of notification - who to report to and when

·         Descriptive analysis of submissions to NSW DPI

·         Risk assessments of a neurological horse in the field  

·         Diagnostic sampling and interpreting lab results 

Who should attend?

·         Private veterinarians who see/treat horses in NSW

·         Para-veterinarians who support horse health in NSW, including but not limited to:

o    Vet nurses, Technical officers, Laboratory technicians and Pharmaceutical 

·         University Veterinary students

·         TAFE Vet Nursing students

Workshop inclusions:

·         3 CPD points with a Certificate of Attendance

·         A light dinner during the workshop

·         A hard copy of the ‘Neurological diseases of significance in equids' glovebox guide

·         The NSW DPI Emergency Animal Diseases information pack

The workshops will be held in four locations across NSW as follows:

·         Club Singleton, Singleton - Tuesday 12 March, 6-9pm

·         Park Bowls Beach Club, Coffs Harbour - Wednesday 13 March, 6-9pm

·         Belgenny Farm, Camden - Monday 18 March, 6-9pm

·         Mercure Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga - Tuesday 19 March, 6-9pm

These workshops have been supported through the National Significant Disease Investigation Program.