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THE DIGITAL FLEXOR TENDON SHEATH – CLINICAL EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT Sarah Sampson, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR- Equine, CERP 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 006 C This lecture will include a review of the anatomy of the digital flexor tendon sheath, a review of the approaches to the digital flexor tendon sheath for diagnostic anesthesia and injection, pathology associated with this tendon sheath, and current treatment options available. THE COXOFEMORAL (HIP) JOINT – HOW TO DIAGNOSE LAMENESS ISSUES IN THIS AREA Sarah Sampson, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR- Equine, CERP 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 006 C This lecture will review causes of hip joint pathology, associated anatomy, and how these issues affect the clinical presentation of these horses. Diagnosis of pathology in this area with different imaging modalities will be discussed, including tips on how to obtain standing radiographs of the pelvis/coxofemoral joint in adult horses. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 ANTIMICROBIALS IN EQUINE PRACTICE: HOW TO CHOOSE WHICH ONE TO USE? Heidi Banse, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LA) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 006 C This session will be a case-based discussion of antimicrobial selection in equine practice, including both empirical choices and selection based upon susceptibility testing. NEW INSIGHTS INTO EQUINE GLANDULAR GASTRIC DISEASE Heidi Banse, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LA) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 006 C This session will discuss the current state of knowledge on equine glandular gastric disease, including pathophysiology and risk factors, and discuss best treatment and management practices. APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT OF ENDOCRINOPATHIC LAMINITIS Heidi Banse, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LA) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 006 C In this session, an overview of recent advances in how to manage endocrinopathic laminitis in the field will be presented, including dietary and pharmacologic interventions. APPROACH TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTING IN ENDOCRINOPATHIC LAMINITIS Heidi Banse, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LA) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 006 C In this session, an overview of diagnostic testing and interpretation in cases of endocrinopathic laminitis will be presented. EQUINE ORAL ANATOMY: WHAT A VETERINARIAN NEEDS TO KNOW Bruce Whittle, DVM 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 006 C An understanding of equine dental anatomy and physiology is important for a clinician to understand. We will discuss the anatomy of the tooth from the inside out, starting with the clinically relevant microscopic anatomy and finishing with the three dimensional arrangement of the teeth in the mouth and their supporting structures. We will also discuss the importance of the progression of tooth eruption and the physiology of mastication. The goal of the presentation is to help veterinarians have a stronger basis for making equine dentistry treatment decisions. THE EQUINE ORAL EXAM: DO LOOK A HORSE IN THE MOUTH! Bruce Whittle, DVM 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 006 C A thorough and systematic oral examination should be performed prior to any oral treatments. We will detail the basic components of an equine oral exam in a stepwise fashion and discuss the instrumentation necessary to complete the basic exam. We will briefly discuss indications for advanced diagnostic techniques. The goal of this presentation is to help a veterinarian conduct a thorough oral examination and record findings in the medical record.
EQUINE ORAL CASE STUDIES: THE COMMON AND NOT-SO-COMMON Bruce Whittle, DVM 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 006 C This presentation will consist of a variety of dentistry cases commonly seen in a general practice. The cases will be presented in a manner that incorporates the examination, diagnosis and treatment decisions. The emphasis will be on how to think through a case to hopefully achieve the best outcome. Though some of the cases to be presented are uncommon, we will restrict the discussion to cases that are within the purview of a primary care clinician.
FOOD ANIMAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 SYSTEMS THINKING FOR FOOD ANIMAL VETERINARIANS: THE SYSTEMS ORIENTATION Benjamin Turner, PhD, MS 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 006 A This first of four sessions on Systems Thinking (ST) will describe some common characteristics of and pitfalls created from traditional, reductionist approaches to management decision making and contrast that with the ST approach to problem- solving. SYSTEMS THINKING FOR FOOD ANIMAL VETERINARIANS: THE LANGUAGE OF SYSTEMS THINKING Benjamin Turner, PhD, MS 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 006 A This second of four sessions on Systems Thinking (ST) will equip participants with the basic language of ST useful for identifying and describing common feedback processes and how these processes interact in ways that contribute to reinforcing pervasive management problems. SYSTEMS THINKING FOR FOOD ANIMAL VETERINARIANS: MENTAL MODELS Benjamin Turner, PhD, MS 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 006 A This third of four sessions on Systems Thinking (ST) will define mental models and highlight their importance in recognizing problems and crafting effective corrective actions. SYSTEMS THINKING FOR FOOD ANIMAL VETERINARIANS: SYSTEMS THINKING APPLICATIONS Benjamin Turner, PhD, MS 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 006 A This final fourth session on Systems Thinking (ST) will showcase several ST case study applications from agricultural, food, and natural resource management problem area. TELEMEDICINE BASICS Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 006 A This session will cover the laws and regulatory guidance regarding the veterinary-client-patient relationship and how it applies to virtual care. Definitions of the various modalities of virtual care will be covered along with data gained from the introduction of virtual care. IMPLEMENTING TELEMEDICINE IN YOUR PRACTICE Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 006 A Various modes of providing virtual care will be discussed along with considerations of adding a virtual care component to your practice. Case studies of virtual cases will be presented. FOOD ANIMAL TELEHEALTH PANEL Brandon Dominguez, DVM, MS, DACVPM Kaki Nicotre, DVM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 APPROACH TO FOOT PAIN Kati Glass, DVM, DACVS-LA 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 006 C
The diagnostic approach for horses with lameness localized to the foot will be discussed. Establishment of a therapeutic plan based on diagnosis (including systemic therapies, local therapies, and farrier recommendations) will be reviewed. ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING IN EQUINE LAMENESS: WHEN SHOULD I CONSIDER MRI OR CT? Kati Glass, DVM, DACVS-LA 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 006 C This lecture will review the differences between CT and MRI, allowing the clinician to understand the advantages, challenges, and limitations of each from a practical, clinical standpoint. You will leave understanding when and why CT and/or MRI should be recommended. IMPROVING DIAGNOSTIC ANESTHESIA & INJECTION TECHNIQUES Kati Glass, DVM, DACVS-LA 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 006 C A review of recent literature regarding accuracy and specificity of regional and intra-thecal analgesia will provide the attendee with information to improve clinical accuracy and efficiency. Alternative approaches to commonly injected synovial structures that provide improved safety and practical convenience will be discussed. SEPTIC SYNOVIAL STRUCTURES: DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Kati Glass, DVM, DACVS-LA 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 006 C The attendee will create a diagnostic plan to identify septic synovial structures. Appropriate emergency treatment of septic synovial structures prior to referral will be reviewed. Components of definitive therapeutic intervention will be discussed. FLASH ULTRASOUND IN HORSES Ben Buchanan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Room 006 C An appreciation for abdominal anatomy and ultrasonography allows a practitioner to improve the information gained from an examination. Use of ultrasound will allow for examination of multiple organs in the abdomen. This presentation will focus on applying ultrasound to the standard workup of a wide variety of cases in the field, utilizing equipment already available to most equine practitioners. Practitioners should be able to further characterize an acute abdomen into surgical or non surgical and small intestine versus large intestinal categories. STAY OR GO. HOW TO DECIDE WHEN AN ACUTE ABDOMEN NEEDS SURGERY Ben Buchanan, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 006 C Taking a medical colic to surgery risks anesthesia, has a significant layup time, and compounds owner costs. Waiting too long to go to surgery risks a horses life. New tools and data are available to help veterinarians and horse owners to make the decision for surgery. This talk will focus on a simple approach to making this decision and will briefly touch on prognosis post colic surgery.
Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 006 A
This panel of practitioners and industry representatives will present their perspectives on implementing telehealth in practice.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 BEING INDISPENSABLE TO YOUR CLIENTS Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 006 A
We are all concerned about the encroachment of laypersons into the practice of veterinary medicine. It is important that we clearly communicate our value to the livestock community. This session will discuss practice philosophy and ideas where we have a clear opportunity to demonstrate our value and increase the bond between ourselves and the livestock owning community. MEDICAL ERROR AND DECISION BIAS IN FOOD ANIMAL PRACTICE Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 006 A We would all prefer to believe that we do not make medical errors and that we are able to deal with our clients and patients
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