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Veterinary Sport Horse Symposium Program
Wednesday, September 22
Orthopedic – Bone
Moderator: Alan J. Ruggles
Sponsored by Luitpold, makers of Adequan®.
| 8a.m. |
Lameness Associated with the Fetlock Joint – Alan J. Ruggles, DVM, DACVS, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
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| 9a.m. |
Lameness Associated with Foot Problems – Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, DACVS, Washington State University |
| 10a.m. |
Use of Medication for the Protection of Joints – C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, DACVS, Colorado State University |
| 11a.m. |
FEI Rules and Regulations Regarding the Use of Medications in Sport Horses – A. Kent Allen, DVM, Virginia Equine Imaging |
Topics in Nutrition: What’s New?
Moderator: Steve Elliott, Alltech Inc.
Sponsored by Alltech.
| 1p.m. |
Nutrition/and Gene Expression: Putting Knowledge of the Equine Genome to Practical Use – Ronan Power, PhD, Alltech Center for Animal Nutrigenomics and Applied Animal Nutrition, Nicholasville, Kentucky |
| 2p.m. |
Navigating the Sea of Supplements: From Added Nutrients to Gut Function - Kyle Newman, PhD, Venture Laboratories, Lexington, Kentucky |
| 3p.m. |
Mycotoxins and Metabolic Stress in Equine Athletes: Focusing on the Fusariotoxins -Trevor Smith, PhD, University of Guelph, Canada |
| 4p.m. |
Update on Modern Trace Mineral Nutrition: Sources, Levels and Issues - Karl Dawson, PhD, Alltech Center for Animal Nutrigenomics and Applied Animal Nutrition, Nicholasville, Kentucky |
5:30 - 7 p.m. Opening Reception - Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Hotel
At the conclusion of the first day's presentations, please join us for an opening reception at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Hotel. This reception will offer an enthusiastic atmosphere to catch up with old colleagues and develop new relationships. The opening reception is sponsored by IDEXX Laboratories.
Thursday, September 23
Upper Respiratory
Moderator: Rolf Embertson
Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, manufacturers of Vetera™, the new approach to a killed West Nile virus vaccine.
| 8a.m. |
Imaging of the UA - Katherine S. Garrett, DVM, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital |
| 8:25a.m. |
Age Related Findings in the UA - Rolf M. Embertson, DVM, DACVS, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital |
| 9a.m. |
Evaluation of the UA During Exercise - J. Brett Woodie, DVM, MS, DACVS, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital |
| 9:40a.m. |
Nasopharyngeal Instability - Norm G. Ducharme, DMV, MSc, Cornell University |
| 10:25a.m. |
Laryngeal Conditions Affecting the Athlete - Eric J. Parente, DVM, DACVS, University of Pennsylvania |
| 11:10a.m. |
Case Presentations and Panel Discussion |
Podiatry
Moderator: Scott Morrison
Sponsored by Bayer HealthCare Animal Health creators of Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution.
| 1p.m. |
Management of Hoof Wall Cracks and Defects in Sport Horses - R. Scott Pleasant, DVM, MS, DACVS, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine |
| 2p.m. |
Functional Approach to Feet and Footing - Jeffrey J. Thomason, BA, MSc, PhD, University of Guelph |
| 3p.m. |
The Equine Foot – Biomechanical Platform for Athletic Performance - Simon N. Collins, PhD, BSc (Hons), Animal Health Trust |
| 4p.m. |
Shoeing Strategies to Manage Hoof Capsule Distortions and Lameness – Scott Morrison, DVM, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital |
6 p.m. BBQ Dinner - Sponsored by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
Friday, September 24
Muscle
Moderator: Stephen M. Reed
Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, your complete neurological disease solutions provider and makers of PreveNile®, the only one dose West Nile virus vaccine.
| 8a.m. |
Review of Muscle Diseases in Sport Horses – Stephanie J. Valberg, DVM, PhD, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minn. |
| 10:30a.m. |
PANEL – Lameness vs. Neurology Panelists: Stephen M. Reed, DVM, DACVIM, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Alan J. Ruggles, DVM, DACVS, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, DACVS, Washington State University; and Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute |
Imaging and the Musculoskeletal System
Moderator: Katherine S. Garrett
Sponsored by Vetel Diagnostics.
| 1p.m. |
Evaluation of the Neck and Back– Jean-Marie Denoix, DVM, PhD, Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d'Alfort |
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2p.m. |
Imaging of the Fetlock and Metacarpus/Tarsus – Katherine S. Garrett, DVM, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
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| 3p.m. |
How MRI Affects Treatment of Lameness Problems - Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, DACVS, Washington State University |
Speakers and topics subject to change.
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