NSW equine neurological disease investigation workshops

NSW Department of Primary Industries will be hosting four workshops in March 2024 on neurological equine disease investigations, focussing on diseases of significance in NSW.

This free event provides an opportunity to reconnect with veterinary colleagues and earn structured CPD points.

Camden and Wagga Wagga still have limited places available. 

The workshop will focus on:

• Clinical examination of neurological equids and differential diagnoses  
• Process of notification - who to report to and when 
  
• Descriptive analysis of submissions to NSW DPI
• Risk assessments of a neurological horse in the field  
• Diagnostic sampling and interpreting lab results 

Who should attend?

• Private veterinarians who see/treat horses in NSW
• Para-veterinarians who support horse health in NSW, including but not limited to:
  • Vet nurses, Technical officers, Laboratory technicians and Pharmaceutical 
• University Veterinary students
• TAFE Vet Nursing students

Workshop inclusions:

• 3 CPD points with a Certificate of Attendance
• A light dinner during the workshop
• A hard copy of the ‘Neurological diseases of significance in equids' glovebox guide
• The NSW DPI Emergency Animal Diseases information pack

Workshops will be held at:

• Club Singleton, Singleton
  • Tuesday 12 March, 6-9pm
    
    
• Park Bowls Beach Club, Coffs Harbour   
  • Wednesday 13 March, 6-9pm
    
    
• Belgenny Farm, Camden
  • Monday 18 March, 6-9pm
    
    
• Mercure Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga   
  • Tuesday 19 March, 6-9pm
    

These workshops have been supported through the National Significant Disease Investigation Program.