Description
CE Credit Hours for Completion: 3.25 (RACE approved)
You’re the go-to for small ruminant emergencies in your area—or you’re working toward becoming that trusted resource. Either way, you’ve probably had that UGH moment when a client calls about a distended, painful wether that hasn’t urinated in 24 hours. Is it a stone? Where is it lodged? What’s your next step—and how fast do you need to move? Whether you’re looking to sharpen your diagnostic game, confidently perform a tube cystostomy or PU, or give clients solid prevention strategies that actually work, this course series gives you the tools and confidence to do exactly that.
In The Blocked Goat Course Series, you’ll find:
- Decision Making for the Urinary Obstructed Small Ruminant
When the clock is ticking and a goat or sheep presents with a urinary obstruction, how do you decide your next move? This course breaks down a clear, practical decision-making process to help you confidently assess prognosis, communicate options to clients, and choose the most appropriate intervention—whether that’s medical management, surgical correction, or humane euthanasia.
- What Do We Know About Urolithiasis Prevention?
Prevention advice can feel frustratingly vague and contradictory—until now. This course digs into the actual data behind dietary management, water intake, mineral balance, early castration, and other risk factors to give you a practical, evidence-based approach to reducing stone formation in your clients’ herds and flocks. You’ll leave with clarity on what really matters—and what doesn’t.
- Tube Cystostomy
You’ve diagnosed a blocked wether and ruled out a simple fix—now it’s time to act. This course walks you through the tube cystostomy procedure step-by-step with a bird’s eye view video – from my forehead! This course covers surgical preparation, anesthesia, every step of the surgery and post-op management plans. Learn what success looks like, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to talk clients through the recovery timeline.
“I just did my first tube cystostomy this past Saturday using your module. It was very helpful and easy to follow.” Dr. V.S.
- Perineal Urethrostomy
For what cases is PU or penile amputation the best option? This course gives you the how, when, and why of perineal urethrostomy—from patient selection and surgical technique to managing long-term expectations with clients. We’ll cover the goods and the bads of PUs so you and your clients can make the most informed decisions about what surgical procedure is best for your case.
“Thank you for the amazing content you produce. As a solo practitioner, I frequently run into things I have never done before. But your courses make me look way more seasoned than I am. Pig C-sections? Not a problem. Goat PU surgery? Seriously easy.” Dr. E.D.
BONUSES!!
I have added some great bonuses to these courses to make them even more practical and to make sure you have everything you need!
BONUS! Check out my Foley catheter repair video where I teach you how to repair a Foley that got…chewed… It’s free with the Tube Cystostomy course!
BONUS! Small Ruminant Urolithiasis Prevention Evidence Chart – my one-page chart of the most common recommendations for urolithiasis prevention, how they work to address urolithiasis (or do they?) and references to the evidence! This is a great way to organize your thoughts when talking to clients and when putting together a herd health plan for prevention. It’s free with the What Do We Know About Urolithiasis Prevention course!
BONUS! I have created a Penis Exteriorization Procedure video because this is the #1 struggle for so many of us! I’ll go in depth on the strategies I use to exteriorize the penis in order to examine and amputate the vermiform. It is a battle you can win!!
These modules are created by Dr. Meredyth Jones, who has spent over 20 years studying urolithiasis preventative measures and treating urolithiasis cases.
CE Credit Hours for Completion: 3.25 (RACE approved)
What do all LAC&E courses provide?
- Lifetime access I never take them back!
- Downloadable notes set “Thank you for pertinent, practical CE… I definitely find myself going back to the PDFs for some courses later” -Dr. A.J.
- The feeling of adding services with confidence! “The CE courses are great…great for brushing up on some older skills or learning new techniques. I’ve been able to confidently expand my services with the knowledge I’ve gained from these courses. Dr. A.B.