WEPA Module 6
Module in small groups of 8 to 20 people
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Recognised continuous professional education for vets:
18 GST hours per module / 2 days
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Approved as continuing education for the "qualified farrier" label from AM Suisse​
Duration:
2 days, each from 7.30 to 18.00
Place:
Stefan Wehrli, Kirchstrasse 2, 9216 Heldswil, Switzerland
Dates:
Autumn 2026
Themes: White Line Disease
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− Definition
− Aetiology and pathogenesis
− Diagnostic WLD vs laminitis
− Treatment options
− Hoof wall resection
− Cast for WLD
− Shoeing solutions
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Themes: Hoof cracks
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− Causes
− Shoeing techniques
− Fixation techniques
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Themes: Keratoma
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− Definition
− Operation
− Fixation
− Shoeing
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Themes: Fractures of the coffin bone
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− Different types of fractures of the coffin bone
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− Mechanical effect of the deep digital flexor tendon
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− X-ray technique
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− Possibilities for operation
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− shoeing options
Every farrier and every vet receive a hoof each. What has been learned in the theory lesson can be put into practice directly thereafter.
Please bring with you:
Farriers: Shoeing material, shoeing apron, forging hammer, forging tongs
Veterinarians: Shoeing material, shoeing apron, x-ray apron, x-ray machine if possible
Hotel:
Hotel Taverne zur Linde, Bischofszell, Klein Rigi, Schönenberg a. d. Thur, Landgasthof Löwen, Sulgen
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Registration:
Registration only after having completed modules 1 and 2​. Module 3-6 can also be booked individually
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