Equine lecture series 2020: Internal parasites and worm control of horses – what’s new?

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Are you confused by conflicting advice on worm control in horses? How worrying is the rise in resistance to worming products and what can be done about it? What exactly is a liver fluke?

This interactive lecture will introduce you to the internal worms and parasites that can infest your horse and describe the damage that they can do. It will detail various different strategies of worm control and present the evidence behind each of them. The lecture will also discuss the latest diagnostic tests, pasture management and how to design an effective preventative worming plan to help you to protect your horse.

The other lectures available for you to attend in this series are:

Endocrinopathic laminitis - Wednesday 1st April 2020
Equine emergencies and first aid - Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Poor performance - Wednesday 5th August 2020
Lameness - problems of tendon sheaths and bursae - Wednesday 7th October
Sight for sore eyes - equine ophthalmology - Wednesday 2nd December

Registration commences at 7pm where refreshments will be available. Lecture time 7.30 - 9.00/9.30pm. Late-comers may be refused entry.

Delegates attending the lecture will get access to the recorded version. You will be emailed when it is available to view and will have two weeks to watch the webinar from this date.

Booking information
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets must be purchased in advance and before midday on the day. Please note we cannot accept payment at the door. Delegates will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the cost of administration no refunds can be given.

Can’t attend? Book the lecture to view online
We are now offering the opportunity to book the lectures as a recorded version only.  This is for those who are unable to attend on the day but would still like to view the lecture.  Simply click on this link to book the recorded version.

Season ticket discount offer: Purchase 5 or 6 of the equine lectures for just £40. The discount will automatically be added once you have added 5 or 6 lectures to your basket

 

 

Tutors

Nick Hart, BVetMed MRCVS
Equine practice vet
The Royal Veterinary College