Orthopedic Pathology of Companion Animals

The registration fee is 100€* for anatomic pathology residents from other countries upon presentation of a certificate.

*residency or scholarship certificate is required from residents.

Registration fees are not required for French DESV-AP students.

The registration fee includes training fees, lunches on site, coffee breaks, seminar materials and the Thursday evening cocktail. Travel expenses, accommodation, and other meals not specified in the program are NOT included in these costs.

Day 1 - Late afternoon (18:30 - 20:30)

ECVP Spring AGM Start at 17:30 (ECVP members only)

• Lecture 1 : Orthopedic Pathology: The Surgeon's Perspective - Dr. Adeline Decambron

Day 2 - Morning (9:00 - 12:00)

• Lecture 2  : Bone sampling and philosophical approach - Dr. Brian G Murphy
• Practical workshop : case discussion 1 - Dr. Brian G Murphy 

Day 2 - Afternoon (14:00 - 18:00)

• Lecture 3 : Skeletal development and response to injury - Dr. Brian G Murphy
• Lecture 4 : Proliferative bone and joint lesions - Dr. Brian G Murphy
• Practical workshop  : case discussion 2 - Dr. Brian G Murphy 

Day 3 - Morning (9:00 - 12:00)

• Lecture 5 : Metabolic bone diseases - Inflammation of bone and joint - Dr. Brian G Murphy
• Practical workshop : case discussion 3 - Dr. Brian G Murphy 

At the end of the training, veterinary pathologist will be able:

• To know different orthopedic conditions

• To correctly diagnose osteoarticular conditions

• To know the gross and microscopic findings along with the findings of in vivo radiological analyses, to diagnose bone diseases, as well as the news and updates in the anatomic bone pathology of dogs and cats.

• To know how to interpret the results of the X-rays and to correlate them with the results of histopathology.

• To write the report of the veterinary orthopedic pathology examination.

• To improve their knowledge of bone and cartilage tumors.

Veterinarians specialized in anatomic pathology.

Veterinary students of the DESV in anatomic pathology.

Veterinary Residents in Anatomic Pathology Training.

Alternation of various teaching methods, adapted to the different skills to be acquired. Lectures will provide attendants/trainees with the necessary theoretical knowledge, while practical workshops will familiarize them with analytical and diagnostic techniques. Case discussions will also be offered, in order to encourage attendants/trainees to develop their analytical and synthesis skills.

If you're having difficulties registering, please feel free to use Google Translate or ask for our help by emailing us at contact.sfapv@gmail.com.

For registration as resident, please contact us at contact.sfapv@gmail.com to get resident rate.

Deadline for registration : Monday, April 28, 2025

Speakers : 

Dr. Brian G Murphy (UC Davis, USA)

Dr. Adeline Decambron, dipl. ECVS (Clinique Vétérinaire HOPia, Guyancourt, France)

Organizing Committee : 

Nathalie Cordonnier (ENVA)

Anne-Laure Bauchet (SFAPV)

Ève Laloy (SFAPV)

Stéphanie Muller (SFAPV)