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Program for Saturday, August 10th
John Madigan State-of-the-Art Lecture
MOVEMENT DISORDERS IN HORSES
Stephanie J Valberg, DVM PhD DACVIM DACVSMR
Professor Emeritus Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan
This lecture will cover the clinical approach to horses that are not lame and not neurologic but have a gait abnormality. Recent research into Shivers will be presented with a proposed etiology for the disease.
John Madigan State-of-the-Art Lecture
UPDATE ON CAUSES AND MANAGEMENT OF EXERTIONAL RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Stephanie J Valberg, DVM PhD DACVIM DACVSMR
Professor Emeritus Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan
Recent research has uncovered why horses are so susceptible to exertional rhabdomyolysis. This lecture will discuss how we can target treatment and management based on underlying susceptibilities.
John Madigan State-of-the-Art Lecture
TYPE 2 POLYSACCHARIDE STORAGE MYOPATHY AND MYOFIBRILLAR MYOPATHY, WHERE DO WE STAND?
Stephanie J Valberg, DVM PhD DACVIM DACVSMR
Professor Emeritus Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan
The basis for type 2 PSSM in different breeds and for myofibrillar myopathy will be presented along with new management strategies targeted by breed.
Legislative Update
UPDATE ON EQUINE PRACTICE
Grant Miller, DVM
Director of Regulatory Affairs, CVMA | Sacramento, CA
Overview of current events and legislative issues in the veterinary profession.
Dentistry
FOUL SMELLING NASAL DISCHARGE – IT’S NOT ALWAYS COMING FROM A BAD TOOTH
Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVDC-Equine
University of California, Davis | Davis, CA
Reviewing the diagnostic approach and treatment to malodorous nasal discharge in horses. The presentation will cover clinical examination and diagnostic imaging modalities to investigate a horse with malodorous nasal discharge. Case examples will follow in order to illustrate the diagnostic workup and treatment options.
Dentistry
DENTAL PROCEDURES YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PERFORM IN THE FIELD
Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVDC-Equine
University of California, Davis | Davis, CA
All good dental procedures always start with a comprehensive oral examination and dental radiographs. While the majority of equine practitioners are familiar and comfortable with basic dental care, various minor procedures are often not performed because of lack of instrumentation or technical skills. This presentation will equip the equine practitioner with an overview of selected and practical dental procedures such as nerve blocks, incisor/cheek teeth extractions, and sinus access.