Workshop on Pathology and Ruminant Diseases, University of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Lahore, Pakistan

Workshop on Pathology and Ruminant Diseases, University of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Lahore, Pakistan

Join Drs. Ahmed, Brown and Gaffney for a workshop studying pathogenesis of the major diseases of cattle, focusing on respiratory diseases, hemoparasitic diseases, and clostridial infections.

This interactive workshop will be presented in a case-based manner with group discussions for optimal learning and highlighting how these diseases might appear in wild hoofed stock

Participants will work through mechanisms of necropsy, doing hands-on practical exercises, to include the entire necropsy procedure as well as sampling and packaging.

Location: in person only at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan

Registration is free but required. To register please contact Dr. Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed at: ishtiaqahme@uvas.edu.pk  or  WhatsApp: +923007306928

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

4. Explain basic mechanisms of disease for major diseases of concern in ruminants in Pakistan
5. Perform a necropsy on a small ruminant, with collection and packaging of tissues in an appropriate manner for use in the laboratory
6. Use history, clinical signs, and gross lesions observed to create a list of differential diagnoses

March 21

Morning:

• Registration
• Opening Ceremony
• Introductions
• The science behind how adults learn
• Clostridial diseases, Case-based learning

Afternoon:

• Two groups will be separated to: 1) do necropsy and packaging; 2) wildlife discussions.

March 22

Morning:

• Respiratory diseases – case-based learning.                  

Afternoon:

• Groups alternated: 1) wildlife discussions; 2) do necropsy and packaging.

March 23

Morning:

• Blood Parasites – Babesia spp, Anaplasma spp., Theileria annulata – case-based learning.

Afternoon:

• Discussion on diagnostics and management of all diseases covered.
• Distribution of certificates.
• Closing Ceremony.

Find more information on the Global Health Pathology Network initiative here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0300985817717771