|Events|July 31, 2019

Donkey Medicine & Surgery A 2-Day Practical Course

Date: October 18 - October 19, 2019

Description:

This 2-day practical course provides a good overview on all medical, orthopaedic, dental and surgical aspects specific to donkeys, highlighting how different they are from horses. Under the watchful eye of the internationally renowned specialists, attendees will be able to hone their practical skills on live donkeys and on specimens in true small groups (2-4 vets per ultrasound machine).

Event type: 2-Day Practical Course

Event Address: Lone Star College Tomball8747 W New Harmony Trl,, The Woodlands, TX, USA

For More Information:Robin Johnson,VetPD

PO Box 951832 ,Lake Mary ,FL ,32795 ,United States

1-844-870-6097, [email protected], https://www.vetpd.com/courses/course-details/donkey-medicine-and-orthopedics-oct2019

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