Bovine ultrasound – pregnancy detection and fetal aging

Gaining a high level of accuracy in pregnancy detection and foetal ageing is both expected and required for optimal herd management and will add value to both the farm and the veterinary business. This workshop is a must for all veterinarians who want to aid reproductive management in dairy herds through the application of accurate and early pregnancy test data.

The data you provide from this service will drive the reproductive management plan. Your increased knowledge and competency coupled with the most appropriate equipment will go a long way in minimising complaints as well as the risks to your patients, yourself, and your practice. Confident from the outset, you’ll strengthen your clients trust and your relationship.

Workshops*

Bulls: Bulls RSA, 55 High Street, 8.30am - 2pm, Tuesday 28 November 2023

Te Awamutu: Te Awamutu and District Memorial RSA, 381 Alexandra Street, 8.30am - 2pm, Wednesday 29 November 2023

Christchurch (FULL): Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street, Riccarton, 9.30am - 3pm, Thursday 30 November 2023

Online materials available from Monday 9 October 2023.

Description

Format

This course includes online materials required to be completed prior to attending the workshop. The practical workshop will be classroom-based using prosthetic models allowing for an alternate and safe way to practice manipulating the ultrasound probe and to visualise and identify fetal structures essential for aging of bovine pregnancies.

Topics

  • Types of equipment
  • Finding fetuses
  • Ageing pregnancies
  • Safety
  • Interpreting data

Learning objective

  • Improve client relations by providing confidence in your services
  • Increase productivity for both your farmer clients and the veterinary clinic
  • Improve herd welfare during procedure and via accurate data collection

Learning outcomes

  • Confidently assess and age pregnancies.
  • Provide accurate reporting and effective reproductive management plan
  • Decrease complaints and safety risks

Tutors

Steve Cranefield BSc BVSc

CPD recording

VCNZ recommended area(s) of competence for well-rounded development:

  • Clinical knowledge (what you know)
  • Technical skills (what you can do)

Cost

NZVA member: $710.00
Non-member: $1,420.00

Access

The online materials are available via VetScholar. NZVA members and current users enter their NZVA website log in details to access their courses. Access details will be emailed on Monday 9 October 2023 or 3 working days within registration. 

Contact

Ata Snow
Education and Events Coordinator
vetlearn@vets.org.nz
04 831 1385

*If your clinic has a number of staff who require training, and you have the ability to host a workshop at your premises, please contact vetlearn@vets.org.nz to discuss options.

Industry Partners

This course is made possible by the support of the NZVA Diamond Industry Partners.