Day One
Equine and large animal dermatology
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Describe the causes and discuss the investigation and treatment of pruritic skin disease in equines and large animals
• Describe the causes and discuss the investigation and treatment of alopecic skin disease in equines and large animals
• Describe the causes and discuss the investigation and treatment of scaling and crusting in equines and large animals
• Describe the causes and discuss the investigation and treatment of ulcerative skin in equines and large animals
• Describe the causes and discuss the investigation and treatment of nodular (neoplastic and non-neoplastic) skin
disease in equines and large animals
• Outline the causes and discuss the investigation and treatment of hoof and horn disease in equines and large animals
Day Two
Dermatoses of specific cutaneous sites, their investigation and treatment
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
• Describe the causes, investigation and treatment of aural skin disease
• Describe the causes, investigation and treatment of planum nasale disease
• Describe the causes, investigation and treatment of digital skin disease
• Describe the causes, investigation and treatment of nail disease
This course forms part of the Dermatology one-year course but all modules from 1 to 10 are suitable as stand-alone courses. There is also a two-day practical course available on 3rd and 4th June 2010. For full details on this search for dermatology practicals using the search facility
The diagnosis and management of skin disease represents a major component of small animal practice.
The anatomy and physiology of skin will be covered before considering the approach to a dermatological examination and the range of diagnostic tests available. Common clinical presentations will be included, as will both the treatment and management of these conditions. There will be suggested reading between modules and delegates will be asked to contribute to group discussions. At the end of the course the diligent delegate will have a much improved knowledge of Dermatology.
Above all, the aim is to encourage further learning. |