International Conference on
Veterinary Science

August 28-30, 2023 | Online Event

3D printing prosthetics

3D printing prosthetics

3D printing is the finest way to make the best animal prosthesis and provide animals a greater chance at survival. Dogs, cats, wild foxes, and other animals are frequently injured by vehicles, and these injured domestic and agricultural animals may require a leg amputation or how about wild animals such as elephants that lose a leg after stepping on a landmine, or even worse, when humans poach these animals and leave them in distress.  These animals would have been deemed unfit for a quality existence and possibly put down around a decade ago. A fitted prosthesis may now be made thanks to additive manufacturing. Over time, software advancements have resulted in more comfortable and ergonomic animal prosthesis. While 3D printing allows for more lightweight, inexpensive, and personalised animal prosthetics, it's vital to understand that not all animal prosthetics are created equal. Indeed, some animal medical specialists and veterinarians are concerned that as such attachments become more common and 3D printing becomes more widely available, some animals may suffer as a result of poor workmanship.

Committee Members
Speaker at Veterinary Science 2023 - Lowell Ackerman

Lowell Ackerman

American College of Veterinary Dermatology, Canada
Speaker at Veterinary Science 2023 - Andreia Freitas

Andreia Freitas

INIAV/REQUIMTE, Portugal
Speaker at Veterinary Science 2023 - Amira Awad Moawad

Amira Awad Moawad

Friedrich Löffler Institute, Germany
VET 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Veterinary Science 2023 - Lowell Ackerman

Lowell Ackerman

American College of Veterinary Dermatology, Canada
Speaker at Veterinary Science 2023 - Annalisa Berns

Annalisa Berns

Pet Search and Rescue Investigations, United States
Speaker at Veterinary Science 2023 - Colin Sakinofsky

Colin Sakinofsky

L2D Architects, Australia
Speaker at Veterinary Science 2023 - Andreia Freitas

Andreia Freitas

INIAV/REQUIMTE, Portugal

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