2025 CE DAYTIME SESSIONS JUST ANOTHER COUGHING HORSE? THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH EQUINE RESPIRATORY CASES
DESMOPATHY OF THE SUSPENSORY APPARATUS: INJURIES OF THE ORIGIN, BODY AND BRANCHES OF THE SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT Charles McCauley, ACVS 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 203 C This discussion is intended to be a review of the anatomy and function of the suspensory apparatus, as well as a review of the clinical signs of desmitis of the origin, body and branches of the suspensory ligament. Techniques for localizing lameness originating from the suspensory ligament, diagnostic imaging techniques to confirm the presences of suspensory desmitis and the medical and surgical management of suspensory desmitis and prognosis will be discussed. DESMOPATHY OF THE SUSPENSORY APPARATUS - DSLD, SUSPENSORY APPARATUS FAILURE, AND DESMITIS OF THE DISTAL SESAMOIDIAN LIGAMENTS Charles McCauley, ACVS 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 203 C This discussion will describe the clinical signs, techniques for localizing lameness, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical management of and prognosis for degenerative suspensory desmitis, suspensory apparatus failure and injury to the distal portions of the suspensory apparatus. EFFECTS OF OBESITY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MARES Yatta Boakari, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 203 C This lecture will provide an overview of the physiology of obesity, insulin dysregulation, and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in mares. Practical implications for diagnosing and managing reproductive issues associated with these disorders in veterinary practice will be discussed. THE USE OF TRANSRECTAL ULTRASOUND IN MARE REPRODUCTION: FOCUS ON NON- PREGNANT MARES Yatta Boakari, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 203 C The objective of this lecture is to show the role of transrectal ultrasound examinations in improving breeding management and diagnosing reproductive abnormalities in non-pregnant mares. The lecture will highlight how ultrasound can enhance the evaluation of the reproductive tract and identify potential issues that may affect fertility. THE USE OF TRANSRECTAL ULTRASOUND IN MARE REPRODUCTION: FOCUS ON PREGNANT MARES Yatta Boakari, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 203 C The objective of this lecture is to explore the use of transrectal ultrasound as a critical tool in managing and monitoring pregnancy in mares. The presentation will emphasize how ultrasound can be used to confirm pregnancy, assess fetal development, and identify potential complications during gestation. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 _______________________________________ CURRENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR CORNEAL DISEASE AND UVEITIS Renee Carter, DVM, DACVO 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 203 C Common ocular disorders encountered in equine practice will be discussed in a case-based format. OPTIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF NON- ULCERATIVE KERATITIS AND OCULAR TUMORS Renee Carter, DVM, DACVO 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 203 C Common ocular disorders encountered in equine practice will be discussed in a case-based format. THE PRURITIC HORSE Stephen White, DVM, DACVD 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Room 203 C Pruritus is a common complaint in equine medicine. While pruritus in most horses is due to ectoparasites (midges, flies, mites) or environmental allergens (pollens, barn dust, molds,
etc), other causes such as Staphylococcal or fungal infections, vasculitis, and internal organ dysfunction should not be overlooked. In a rational approach to the pruritic horse, history and physical examination become very important as a guide to choosing diagnostic tests.
Lyndi Gillam, DVM, DACVIM, PhD 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 203 C During this lecture we will look at a practical way to approach horses with clinical signs of respiratory disease. We will focus on prioritizing diagnostic tests to give the most useful information for a given case and then discuss outside the box ideas for the cases that don't respond the way we think they should or are not on our common differential list. Time will be spent discussing practical tips and tricks for diagnosing and managing difficult respiratory cases. VETERINARY SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY THROUGH THE LENS OF FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY Veterinary spinal manipulative therapy, often called chiropractic-- the legality of this use depends on each state-- has the goals of improving joint function and reducing pain. Chiropractics grew out of pseudoscience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has legitimized itself through peer-reviewed work on the human side. Veterinary research has made progress as well. This lecture aims to introduce the modality and demonstrate how it improves function and reduces pain through the lens of functional neurology. This lecture will introduce when the modality is appropriate to use and when it is not appropriate. WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? AN EXPLANATION THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVES OF WESTERN AND TRADITIONAL CHINESE VETERINARY MEDICINE Katy Sullivan, VMD, CVA, CVSMT 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 203 C Acupuncture has 1000s of years of history in both people and animals--horses being the first. This lecture will explain the modality from a Western, functional neurology perspective and introduce the tenets of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, TCVM. FURTHER EXPLORATION OF INTEGRATIVE/ ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE MODALITIES Integrative/alternative medicine is a growing field, with strong interest from clientele but lagging peer-reviewed literature. This lecture will explore common modalities and current research. Katy Sullivan, VMD, CVA, CVSMT 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 203 C SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 _______________________________________ THE EQUINE LAMENESS EXAMINATION David Dutton, DVM 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 203 C The components and methods for equine lameness evaluation will be presented. Further discussion will include results of a research project evaluating the use of fixed visual reference points for teaching veterinary students' lameness identification and how to incorporate these skills into their practice. Forelimb and hindlimb lameness will be discussed, along with perineural and intra-articular blocks. Common causes of lameness associated with soft tissues and joints will be presented. CLINICAL OVERVIEW OF EQUINE JOINT LAMENESS AND THERAPY David Dutton, DVM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 203 C Causes of lameness associated with the joint will be presented, as well as ancillary diagnostic options. Systemic and intra-articular treatment options will be presented with discussion of how and when to select from the many treatment options. Intra-articular therapies that will be discussed include the use of corticosteroids, sodium hyaluronate, polyacrylamides, acellular serum based orthobiologics, and cellular based orthobiologics. The use of focused shockwave therapy for joint abnormalities will also be included. Katy Sullivan, VMD, CVA, CVSMT 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 203 C
NODULAR SKIN DISEASE Stephen White, DVM, DACVD 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Room 203 C
Nodular diseases include neoplasms (sarcoids, melanoma, lymphoma & mast cell tumor) , infectious (deep bacterial and fungal infections) and sterile/idiopathic (sterile nodular panniculitis). The presentation, diagnosis, and update on treatment of these conditions will be the subject of this lecture. FELINE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 _______________________________________ NURSING AND NUTRITION FOR THE HOSPITALIZED AND INAPPETENT CAT, PART 1 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Ballroom B Nutritional support for the critically ill is an important part of nursing hospitalized patients and prompt intervention is crucial to recovery. In this discussion we will review the causes of inappetence in our feline patients and how to approach the inappetent cat in the hospital setting. We will also learn how to improve the hospital environment, reduce stress and recognize signs of pain & nausea. Lastly, we will introduce the indications for enteral (tube) feedings and in part 2 of this session discuss how to place them safely and execute a feeding plan. NUTRITION AND ENTERAL FEEDING IN THE INAPPETENT CAT, PART 2 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Ballroom B In this session we will continue our discussion of nutritional support for the inappetent cat. We will discuss how to implement assisted feeding, integrating some case examples of when a practitioner should consider implementing assisted feeding, and share the approach and success with enteral feeding for the general practitioner. Anyone who cares for cats can learn to place a feeding tube and elevate their feline medicine techniques. We will specifically address why enteral nutrition is essential for sick cats, the indications for a nasoesophageal vs esophagostomy tube, and how to safely place an enteral feeding tube in general practice. APPROACH TO THE CAT IN RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, PART 1 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Ballroom B The presentation of a feline patient in respiratory distress can be stressful. In this session we will walk through the steps of triage, stabilization and localizing the source of the respiratory distress quickly and safely. Diagnostics including how to perform a TFAST will be discussed in detail and explained what should be used to narrow down the diagnosis. Finally, we will discuss the use of inhaled medication to treat asthma. CASE-BASED APPROACH TO CATS IN ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS , PART 2 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Ballroom B In part 2 of this session on feline respiratory distress, we will walk through an upper respiratory obstructive case in addition to a restrictive lower airway case, both which are common feline diseases that are often encountered in general practice. We will discuss the stabilization steps, diagnostics and treatment required. THE FELINE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND DIAGNOSING GI DISEASE Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Ballroom B It turns out that the fundamental principles behind a successful feline practice have a lot in common with time-tested philosophical tenants from many experts outside of veterinary medicine. This is a comforting reminder that we are doing things the right way.
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