Course dates
23 Mar 2026 09:00 - 23 Mar 2026 17:00
Mayes and Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice, Dawes Farm, RH12 3SH
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Please note, the timings for this course are yet to be confirmed and are subject to change.
About this course
A very practical 'hands on' course designed for new or recent graduates or those in mixed practice with varied levels of equine work. The course will cover sedation and field anaesthesia required for common field surgery such as castration, both in theory and in a practical session.
You will gain the confidence to lead field castration under general anaesthesia (GA) and also understand why some GAs go smoother than others, and how to get the best possible outcome for the GA and surgery.
We will also be discussing case selection, where you carry out field anaesthesia and what risk factors are important to consider in your decision making.
As you will be anaesthetising and operating on live colts we do require that the pre-learning for this course is completed prior to the course to ensure everyone involved avoids risk of injury.
This course is part of our Fundamentals of Equine Practice series. By working with leading equine practices we’ve developed 10 practical courses that provide the essential skills necessary to thrive in equine practice.
See the rest of the series.
Our speakers
- Course Organiser: Ben Mayes MA VetMB MRCVS
The other speakers for this course will be confirmed shortly.
Course prices
The prices for this course will be confirmed shortly.
Terms and conditions
By registering for this course, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Payment and transfers
- All payments must be made in pound sterling. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until full payment has been made.
- Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge if requested two weeks before the start of the course. If the transferee is not a BEVA member, they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate. If a transfer is requested less than two weeks prior to the start date a 10% administration charge will apply.
- A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than six weeks before the start of the course.
- A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than six weeks before the start of the course. A full refund will be made if we are able to resell the place, less a 20% administration charge.
- In the unlikely event that we are required to cancel or postpone the course you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a CPD credit. The CPD credit is valid for one year from the date of issue and can be used on any BEVA CPD event.
Programme
- Whilst the course programme is correct at time of print, BEVA reserves the right to change details of the event without notice. All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as publicised however alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
- You will receive 12 months access to course materials via the BEVA online learning platform. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.
Registration, access and attendance
- You must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance to attend BEVA courses.
- You must bring appropriate, clean safety wear (for example coveralls, hard hats and boots) to courses that involve practical sessions. When relevant an equipment list will be provided to you via your course page.
- At the point of booking you self-certify that you are suitably qualified to attend the course and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. If you are in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of your training status at the time of booking.
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