Donkey Sanctuary of Ireland: Practical Training In Donkey Health and Welfare
The Donkey Sanctuary of Ireland will host two CPD events titled Practical Training In Donkey Health and Welfare.
Dates:
- Thursday June 5 at Liscarroll, Co Cork
- Tuesday August 19 at Newtownforbes, Co Longford
Times:
- 10.30AM to 13.30PM
- Refreshments on arrival at 10.15AM and at 13.30PM.
Programme:
- The first classroom session (one hour) runs as an interactive discussion group introducing the work of DSI, exploring and engaging with the issues DSI staff and attendees encounter in the field; addressing concerns and seeking solutions of mutual benefit.
- The middle hour comprises a wetlab/practical session spent with a group of donkeys, DSI staff and contractors – demonstrating foot and dental care, body condition scoring, skin conditions, housing/shelter needs etc. Participants can ask individualised questions based on what they experience in the field.
- Last hour – case based clinical examples of the key challenges encountered with donkeys in Ireland e.g. orthopaedic, metabolic, dental, nutritional etc. This is adapted to suit the skill set and needs of attendees including the opportunity for them to raise specific items of interest.
Ticket Price:
- FREE for IEVA Members.
VCI Points:
- 4
- Applicants need to apply to joe.collins@thedonkeysanctuary.ie with an indication of the main county they work in and the level / amount of donkey work they commonly perform.
IEVA Student Day: Key Skills in Equine Practice – 19th April
The IEVA will host an event for students focused on Key Skills in Equine Practice taking place at The Irish National Stud.
Includes Lunch.
- Date / Time: Saturday 19th April
- Programme / Speakers: Click for details.
- Ticket Price: 25 Euro (plus Eventmaster fees)
- VCI Points: pending.
New Born Foals – Webinar – 26th February
The IEVA will host a members only New Born Foals live interactive webinar with Siobhan Mc Auliffe on “When to Start Treatment and When to Stop” and Julie Storme on “Colostrum Management”:
- Date / Time: Wednesday 26th February at 8pm on Zoom
- Ticket Price: 50 Euro (open to members only)
- Zoom link: will be shared one day prior to the event.
IEVA CPD Series 2025 – Sustainable Equine Practice – 18th February
CPD event focusing on the evolving issues facing equine practice – effective conflict resolution, team efficiency, coping with and working with neurodiversity in practices and trying to piece together the crystal ball of the future of equine practice, the effects of changing legislation, services based practice structures, public perceptions – is social licence a threat? These and other discussions in interactive sessions in a superb setting at Glasson Lakehouse.
- Date: Tuesday 18th February
- Venue: Glasson Lakehouse, Killinure, Glasson, Co. Westmeath, N37 HX45
- Ticket Price: 150 Euro IEVA Members / 220 Euro Non Members
The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland: A Practical Reference Guide
The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland have together a practical health and welfare reference guide to help vets, nurses, and attending welfare / agricultural colleagues to manage donkeys and their care effectively. The guide homes in on the areas that are differential to other equines; in that respect it is useful for non-donkey specialists at all levels. The Donkey Academy is also a fantastic resource offering free training resources and is being added to all the time.
Balance and Boundaries in General Equine Practice:
It is important to find a good work–life balance, and to put boundaries in place to ensure one doesn’t encroach on the other.
Click below to read the full article on the Veterinary Practice website, an online knowledge and information hub for veterinary professionals across all specialties.
Association Of Racecourse Veterinarians UK: Mentoring Programme
The ARVS UK are introducing a mentoring programme, whereby vets wanting to come into racing, attend race meetings shadowing a senior veterinary surgeon for a number of meetings, prior to attending CMS. The ARVS are looking for:
- Mentors: Experienced racecourse vets at courses all over the UK to act as mentors.
- Mentees: Applications from vets wanting to join the mentoring scheme prior to beginning racing work.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or joining the programme as a mentee, please see below for further details.
American Association of Equine Practitioners: Podcasts
Are you curious about the ins and outs of owning a veterinary practice? This month the American Association of Equine Practitioners Practice Life podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall talks with practice owner veterinarians across North America about the whys and hows of owning a single and multiple-doctor veterinary practice.