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SUPPORTING THE RVC
A new boat at last!
We鈥檙e delighted to have helped the RVC Boat Club to add a new boat to their fleet thanks to a generous gift left in his will by RVC alumnus Andrew Thomas Edney (1958).
Read the full story of the RVC Boat Club鈥檚 journey towards purchasing a new boat on page 29.
Current fundraising
Our Equine Practice and Clinical Skills Centre teams are looking to purchase a full size equine colic simulator to enable students to practice their skills in diagnosing equine colic using an anatomical model before they are faced with the real thing.
The simulator is supplied with four sections of inflatable gastrointestinal
tract and the side panel of the horse can be removed which means the student can receive immediate feedback on their technique from their instructor. Most importantly, the equipment acts as a perfect transition step, allowing students to refine their basic dexterity and practical skills before undertaking the procedures on live animals.
鈥淭he benefit of the simulator stems
from its versatility. It can be used to
help students get accustomed to the topographical anatomy of the equine abdomen, prior to practising on live animals. We are able to simulate a 鈥榬eal life鈥� situation, asking students to identify the problem and make recommendations on how to resolve the problem. It will allow students to learn in a safer, less stressful and more welfare friendly environment whilst enabling us to see exactly how well they are doing and help and advise accordingly鈥�
Dr Michael Hewetson,
RVC Equine Practice Vet and Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine.
We鈥檇 be delighted if you would help support our students by donating towards the 拢25,000 required to purchase this specialist horse, or help any other areas of the Alumni Fund. Simply complete and return the form enclosed with this newsletter.
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