Practical Pathology & Diagnostics in Veterinary Practice is a focused 4 hour CPD course designed to strengthen your confidence in interpreting everyday diagnostic tests. Covering blood gases, coagulation, lymph node cytology, and zoonoses linked to ornamental fish, these practical sessions will help you turn lab results into clear clinical decisions. Ideal for vets and nurses looking to sharpen their diagnostic skills in general practice.

Included sessions:

Blood Gas Bootcamp with Chloe Fay

Join us for an engaging session that demystifies blood gas analysis! We will delve into the principles of acid-base balance in the body, focusing on the buffer system and its clinical manifestations in our patients. The session will begin with foundational theories of basic venous blood gas interpretation, accompanied by helpful tips and case studies to aid with successful future interpretations. By the end of the session, attendees will be better equipped to interpret blood gas results and understand their implications for patient care.

Clotting mysteries unveiled with Yi Cui

The coagulation system is a complex process that responds to damage to the endothelium lining of blood vessels by forming blood clots. The mechanism of coagulation involves activation, adhesion, aggregation of platelets and deposition and maturation of fibrin. Disorders of coagulation can result in hypo-coagulation (bleeding tendencies) or hyper-coagulation (thrombosis).

Node Your Stuff: The Essentials of Lymph Node Cytology with Francesco Cian

Cytology is a cost-effective, rapid, and minimally invasive diagnostic technique widely used in clinical practice to obtain crucial information. Among the organs commonly sampled, the lymph node is frequently targeted, especially when enlarged or as part of the clinical staging of malignant neoplasia. This webinar will provide a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of lymph node cytology, followed by selected clinical cases, highlighting key diagnostic features and their clinical relevance.

Zoonoses associated with ornamental fish with Esteban Soto

This webinar explores the zoonotic risks linked to ornamental fish, focusing on bacterial pathogens like Mycobacterium spp., Erysipelothrix spp., Aeromonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Edwardsiella spp. Attendees will learn about the clinical signs, diagnostic methods, and treatment protocols for these infections in fish, as well as their zoonotic potential for humans. Key topics include veterinary roles in fish health, therapeutic approaches for managing piscine mycobacteriosis.