loading
New Developments in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques of Equine Neck Conditions – A 2-Day Practical Course

Fri, 03 October, 2025 - Sat, 04 October, 2025

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

15 Hours

Early Booking Deadline

Sun, 24 August, 2025

Registration Deadline

Fri, 05 September, 2025

Language

English (Swedish Moderation)

Extras

Printed Set of Course Notes (pick up at venue) - USD 77.91

Sponsors
Discipline

Internal Medicine – Endocrinology, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Parasitology & Oncology

Neurology

Orthopaedics

Sports Medicine

Industry Partners

Global
Europe

Veterinary Partners

Global
Europe

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Horses suspected of being affected by equine wobbler or osteoarthritis of the cervical facet joints are regularly seen in equine practice but diagnosing a specific disease with certainty can be challenging.  Over the past two decades the equine cervical spine has been extensively researched and advanced imaging modalities like CT, CT-myelography and MRI have revolutionized diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities available to equine practitioners. 

This practical course was designed to provide equine veterinarians with the theoretical and especially the practical skills to competently examine, diagnose and treat horses affected by neck conditions.  One of the main goals of this course is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills on how to reliably differentiate ataxic horses from animals with front- and hindlimb lameness. 

A panel of internationally renowned clinicians who have dedicated a significant proportion of their careers researching, diagnosing and treating horses with neck conditions, will bring a wealth of experience to this course.  The following highly-illustrated lectures in English (no translation, but with Swedish moderation) will be held in the mornings:  

  • Functional Neuroanatomy of the Head & Cervical Spine
  • Is it lame or is it ataxic?
  • The brain – How can we localize the signs & diagnose the problem?
  • Current Radiographic Techniques (incl. Myelogram) for Evaluation of the Cervical Spine
  • Neck Ultrasound – Poll, Facet Joints & US-guided CSF Taps
  • How CT & CT-Myelography are revolutionizing the work-up of horses with neck conditions
  • Equine Wobbler & Facet Joint OA – Update on Pathophysiology, Clinical Features & Diagnostic Options
  • Conservative Therapy of Equine Cervical Conditions – Where is the evidence?
  • Surgical Treatment of Neck Conditions – What’s the likelihood of success?
  • A Practical Approach to Diagnosing the Ataxic Horse – Case-based Discussions
  • Infectious Causes of Neurological Disease – Presentation, Diagnostics & Therapies
  • Update on Headshaking – Investigations & Treatment Options
  • Peripheral Neuropathies – Shiverers, Stringhalt, EMND etc..

In the afternoons, the 7 hours of practical small group sessions (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) will give attendees plenty of opportunity to further develop their practical skills on live horses and on equine specimens, under the supervision of the experts.  Each attendee will rotate through the following practical stations with live horses and specimens:

  • Neurologic Examination & CSF Tap Techniques
  • Cervical Ultrasound, Facet Joint Injections & US-guided CSF Taps
  • Radiography of the Neck/Head 
  • Neck Conditions Case-Discussions (incl. advanced imaging)
  • Guttural Pouch Endoscopy & Nerve Blocks for Headshakers
  • Cervical Fusion Surgery Demonstration

The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, a wine & cheese reception, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance.  Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.

This course is suitable for RCVS Modules:          B-EP.3;  C-E.3;  C-E.4;  C-E.6;  C-E.7;  C-E.11;  C-E.15; C-E.16; C-E.17; C-VDI.4

Dr. Monica Aleman obtained her veterinary degree at the University UNAM-Mexico. She completed residencies in large animal internal medicine (equine emphasis) and neurology and neurosurgery at UC Davis; and achieved board certification for both specialties by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She completed a PhD in comparative pathology in neuromuscular disorders at UC Davis. Her research and clinical interest have focused in neurology, neuromuscular and muscle disorders in all species with equine emphasis. She is a full professor of the equine internal medicine and neurology services, chief of service of equine internal medicine, and co-Director of the Neuromuscular Disease Laboratory at UC Davis where samples from both humans and animals are processed. Dr. Aleman is one of the founding members of the Equine and Comparative Neurology Research Group, and is affiliated with the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory at UC Davis. Dr. Aleman is author of over 110 peer reviewed medical publications, over 100 proceedings and abstracts, and over 30 book chapters; and is a regular speaker in national and international meetings. Dr. Aleman has served as a reviewer for scientific journals, and grant committees. Dr. Aleman is regularly consulted in challenging cases with neurologic and muscle disease throughout the world. Currently, she works in the investigation of neurologic and neuromuscular disorders in multiple species including humans. Dr. Aleman was recently appointed the Terry Holliday Presidential Endowed chair in Comparative Neurology by the University of California at Davis, and awarded an alumni recognition for Excellence in teaching, service, and research by the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

More Info

Jonathan Anderson is a director and surgeon at the Rainbow Equine Hospital. He is a Royal Veterinary College Equine Surgical Specialist, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and an FEI Veterinary Delegate.

Jonathan graduated from the Edinburgh’s Royal School of Veterinary Studies in 2000, completed an internship year at the San Luis Rey Equine Hospital in California, before moving to the Rainbow Equine Hospital in the UK for 3 years. He went back Stateside to undergo a large animal clinical fellowship at Oregon State Veterinary Teaching Hospital followed by an Equine Surgical Residency at the University of California, Davis. He achieved diplomate status in 2009, remained as a clinical instructor at UC Davis for a year before moving back to the Rainbow Equine Hospital at the end of 2009 to join the surgical team. He has been involved in advancing the use of CT both as diagnostic and intra-operative imaging modality within the equine veterinary field. His main veterinary interests include all things orthopaedic which includes the evaluation, advanced imaging and surgical treatment of horses with cervical stenosis. He is keen to see a sharing of knowledge and equipping of equine vets to recognise and treat horses with this condition.

His biggest asset is his long suffering wife Naomi and he kind of helps to manage a brood of 5 kids which means little time for any other activities although a run in the mountains every so often is where he likes to recharge his batteries once again!

More Info

Please download the Program PDF to view it: Download PDF

Venue

Mälaren Hästklinik, Sigtuna near Stockholm, Sweden. (Stockholm Arlanda Airport)

CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC

Mälaren Hästklinik AB
Hälgesta 1
193 91 Sigtuna
Sweden
Phone:                +46 8-592 540 10
Website:              www.hastklinik.se

 

DIRECTIONS

From Enköping

Drive on the E 18 towards Stockholm. Take the Draget junction, exit number 147. Turn right towards Håtuna. After 5 km you come to a four-way intersection, turn left on road 269 towards Sigtuna / Håtuna. After 4 km turn right towards Uppsala / Arlanda / Sigtuna (road 263). Drive 6.5 km and at a T-junction turn left towards Uppsala. Drive 2 km and you will see the clinic on the right side of the road. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.

From Stockholm via E18

Drive on the E18 towards Enköping. Take the exit at junction Bro, exit number 146. After the exit on the right, turn left onto road 269 towards Sigtuna / Skokloster. After 11 km turn right towards Uppsala / Arlanda / Sigtuna (road 263). Drive 6.5 km and at a T-junction turn left towards Uppsala. Drive 2 km and you will see the clinic on the right side of the road. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.

From Stockholm via E4

Drive on the E4 towards Uppsala. Take the Trafikplats Märsta junction, exit number 180. Drive Road 263 past Märsta towards Sigtuna, after the bridge over Garnsviken there will be a roundabout in Sigtuna. Continue on Road 263 to the right and now drive in the direction of Uppsala for about 4 km. You now see the clinic on the right side of the road. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.

From Uppsala via E4

Drive on the E4 towards Stockholm. Take the exit at Knivsta junction, exit number 184. Turn right towards Knivsta. Drive past Knivsta and follow the road to the stop sign. (Vassunda) Drive straight ahead over road 255 and after 200 meters there will be a new stop sign. Turn left towards Sigtuna. After about 2 km and after Skråmsta, the clinic is on the left side. It is signposted Horse Clinic / Small Animal Clinic.

From Uppsala Rv 255

Drive on the Rv 255 out of Uppsala past Vilan / Sävja. Follow the road to Vassunda and take the right direction Sigtuna. After about 2 km and after Skråmsta, the clinic is on the left side. It is signposted Horse Clinic.

 

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Stockholm Arlanda Airport - approx. 20 km

 

NEARBY HOTELS

Best Western Arlanda Hotellby ***
Bristagatan 22, Arlanda, 190 45
Tel: +46 8 597 897 00
Website: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-details.88188.html

 

9.6 Km distance

Prices from 595SEK

Sigtunastiftelsen Hotell & Konferens ***
Manfred Björkquists Allé 4, 193 31 Sigtuna
Tel: + 46 8 592 589 00
Website: https://sigtunastiftelsen.se/en/hotel

 

 7 Km distance

Prices from 618SEK

1909 Sigtuna Stadshotell *****
Stora Nygatan 3 193 30 Sigtuna
Tel: + 46 8 592 501 00
 Website: https://www.sigtunastadshotell.se/en/

 

 8 Km distance

Prices from 1280SEK

Qualified Vet

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1804.83

USD 1640.75

Lectures Only

USD 902.41

USD 820.38

2nd vet, same clinic

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1714.08

USD 1558.26

Lectures Only

USD 857.04

USD 779.13

Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 3068.39

USD 2789.28

Lectures Only

USD 1534.42

USD 1394.64

Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 451.89

USD 451.89

Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 180.57

USD 164.08

If the options you are looking for are unavailable, please contact us.

No tax will be added unless you are a UK taxpayer

Choose currency at checkout