On-Demand EVA Webinar | Colic in orthopaedic patients | Dr Bridget Nottle
15 October, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 15 October, 2027 @ 8:30 pm AEDT
Free - $50.00
Colic in an orthopaedic patient presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This webinar examines why these patients develop gastrointestinal complications, explores common and unusual presentations, and discusses how management can differ from the typical colic case, including practical strategies for treatment and prevention.
Who should attend
Veterinarians
Learning outcomes
- Describe the physiological and management‑related factors that predispose orthopaedic patients to colic, including pain, reduced mobility and altered medication protocols.
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Identify both typical and atypical gastrointestinal signs in horses recovering from orthopaedic injury, and appreciate how these differ from standard colic cases.
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Apply modified diagnostic approaches and therapeutic plans tailored to the limitations and risks associated with orthopaedic patients.
Further details
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If you previously registered for the live webinar held on the 25th August 2026, please follow the steps below to access the on demand recording on My Learning:
Browse to https://mylearning.ava.com.au
Click on the Personal account button
If you are prompted, log in with your AVA website account*
When you land on the My Learning Home Page, click on the Record of Learning button. IMPORTANT: the webinar course will appear in approximately 5 minutes. You can refresh your browser during this time to speed up the process a little.
* Don’t have an AVA website account? Click here (https://www.ava.com.au/become-a-member) to create an account and follow the prompts. Following this, your new account and the on demand webinar will be available within the next hour. After this time, please return to the steps above.
Our speakers
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- Name
- Dr Bridget Nottle
- Biography
Bridget is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons with extensive experience in equine surgery, emergency medicine and critical care. Originally from Queensland, she completed her veterinary degree at The University of Queensland before undertaking a surgical residency at the University of California, Davis. Bridget spent 10 years working in the United States, most recently as Service Chief of Equine Emergency Surgery and Critical Care at Colorado State University. She has now returned to Australia and is an Equine Surgeon at the new Sunshine Coast Equine Hospital. She has a particular interest in the management of complex emergency and critical care cases.
- Job title
- Veterinarian
