After the popular open evening held in the
Spring, the British Horse Society Scotland requested another opportunity for
their members to have the opportunity to understand more about the Dick Vet’s
approach to teaching the new generation of veterinarians, using innovative
teaching models alongside state of the art practical facilities.
Fifty members
of the Scottish horse owning public attended an evening of talks and a guided
tour of the equine hospital and facilities and had the opportunity to consider
the range of services available to them if their horses ever need them.
Professor Nat Waran introduced the event and spoke of the commitment to high
standards of animal health and welfare which the RDSVS is so proud of, and the
establishment of the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare
Education as an integrated part of the Vet school’s work.
Gemma Pearson
demonstrated the advanced teaching that could be achieved through the vet
school’s investment in animal models and manikins that allow students to learn
and practice clinical skills before they experience the ‘real thing’. The new
full size horse model has been made so that staff can show students the anatomy
of the horse and how different types of abdominal pain can be investigated, as
well as allowing them to develop their sense of feel.
Dr John Keen, Head of the
Equine Hospital gave an informative overview of the specialist equipment and
services available through the RDSVS and through the guided tour, enabled horse
owners to see how their horse would be managed if they needed expert care.
Finally
the audience were given an interesting talk by Gemma on the use of humane and
evidence based approaches for dealing with common problems with equine
behaviour.
BHS members were extremely positive about the evening, with one
saying, ‘ its really good to be able to
see how Edinburgh’s Dick vet school trains their vet students using the latest
technology as well as providing them with a positive learning environment so
that they really do develop an awareness for their role in protecting the health
and the welfare of our horses’.
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