The course will provide information on the wellbeing and mental health of veterinarians over time, benchmark findings against physicians and the US general populations of employed adults, and review of new insights into stress and burnout and how they can be avoided and dealt with effectively.

“Colic” is a term applied to many anatomical and physiological origins of abdominal pain in horses. Because of the wide spectrum of symptoms and potential outcomes, emergency management of a horse with colic can be intimidating. A sound physical examination and reasoned decision-making can greatly assist early diagnosis and treatment.