New Developments in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques of Equine Neck Conditions - A 2-Day Practical Course
| Date: | Fri 9th Nov 2018 - Sat 10th Nov 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Venue: | Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location: | Lexington, KY (Lexington Blue Grass Airport and Louisville International Airport) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Hours: | 15 (to be confirmed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Language: | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Early Booking Deadline: | Sunday 30th September 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration Deadline: | Thursday 8th November 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fri 9 – Sat 10 November 2018 - A 2-Day Practical Course
This course is definitely taking place - registration deadline has been extended.
The practical sessions on this course include but are not limited to:
- US-guided & conventional CSF tap techniques
- Cervical facet joint injections
- Headshaker nerve blocks
- Myelography
- Cervical fusion surgery demonstrations
Horses suspected of being affected by equine wobbler or osteoarthritis of the cervical facet joints are regularly seen in equine practice but diagnosing a specific disease with certainty can be challenging. Over the past two decades the equine cervical spine has been extensively researched and advanced imaging modalities like CT and MRI (incl. CT-myelography) have revolutionized diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities available to equine practitioners.
This practical course was designed to provide equine veterinarians with the theoretical and especially the practical skills to competently examine, diagnose and treat horses affected by neck conditions. One of the main goals of this course is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and skills on how to reliably differentiate ataxic horses from animals with front- and hindlimb lameness.
A panel of internationally renowned clinicians who have dedicated a significant proportion of their careers researching, diagnosing and treating horses with neck conditions, will bring a wealth of experience to this course. The following highly-illustrated lectures in English will be held in the mornings:
- Functional Neuroanatomy of the Head & Cervical Spine
- Is it lame or is it ataxic?
- The brain – How can we localize the signs & diagnose the problem?
- Current Radiographic Techniques (incl. Myelogram) for Evaluation of the Cervical Spine
- Neck Ultrasound – Poll, Facet Joints & US-guided CSF Taps
- How CT & MRI (incl. CT-Myelography) have revolutionized the work-up of horses with neck conditions
- Equine Wobbler & Facet Joint OA – Clinical Features & Presentations
- Choosing the right Diagnostics in Horses with Neck Conditions
- Facet Joint OA – An Evidence-based Approach to Therapy
- The Equine Wobbler – Conservative vs. Surgical Treatment, what’s the evidence?
- Infectious Causes of Neurological Disease – Presentation, Diagnostics & Therapies
- Update on Headshaking – Investigations & Treatment Options
- Peripheral Neuropathies – Shiverers, Stringhalt, EMND etc.
In the afternoons, the 7 hours of practical small group sessions (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) will give attendees plenty of opportunity to further develop their practical skills on live horses and on equine specimens, under the supervision of the experts. Each attendee will rotate through the following practical stations with live horses and specimens:
- Neurologic Examination & CSF Tap Techniques
- Cervical Ultrasound, Facet Joint Injections & US-guided CSF Taps
- Radiography of the Neck/Head
- Neck Conditions Case-Discussions (incl. advanced imaging)
- Guttural Pouch Endoscopy & Nerve Blocks for Headshakers
- Cervical Fusion Surgery Demonstration
- Myelogram demonstration
The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, a wine & cheese reception, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.
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Brett Woodie
DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVSUnited States
American Specialist in Equine Surgery
More InfoDr. Brett Woodie attended North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and earned his veterinary degree in 1995. Following graduation from veterinary college he was an intern at The Ohio State University from 1995-1996. Dr. Woodie then entered a surgery residency at The Ohio State University and spent another three years in Columbus, Ohio. During his surgery residency he completed a Master’s of Science degree. He then moved to northern Virginia where he was a clinical instructor for a year in equine surgery at Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. He achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2000. His next job was as an Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. During this time his research focus was on equine upper airway disorders. Then in 2003 he had the opportunity to move to Lexington, Kentucky and begin his job with Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. He has been a surgeon at Rood and Riddle since that time. Diagnosis and treatment of equine upper airway problems is one of his main interests. Dr. Woodie has lectured nationally and internationally on the diagnosis and treatment of equine upper airway problems. He is co-organizer of the Equine Upper Airway Symposium. This symposium is held annually in Lexington, KY
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Jonathan Anderson
BVM&S, Dipl.ACVS, MRCVSUnited Kingdom
American Specialist in Equine Surgery and Orthopaedics
More InfoJonathan Anderson is a director and surgeon at the Rainbow Equine Hospital. He is a Royal Veterinary College Equine Surgical Specialist, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and an FEI Veterinary Delegate.
Jonathan graduated from the Edinburgh’s Royal School of Veterinary Studies in 2000, completed an internship year at the San Luis Rey Equine Hospital in California, before moving to the Rainbow Equine Hospital in the UK for 3 years. He went back Stateside to undergo a large animal clinical fellowship at Oregon State Veterinary Teaching Hospital followed by an Equine Surgical Residency at the University of California, Davis. He achieved diplomate status in 2009, remained as a clinical instructor at UC Davis for a year before moving back to the Rainbow Equine Hospital at the end of 2009 to join the surgical team. He has been involved in advancing the use of CT both as diagnostic and intra-operative imaging modality within the equine veterinary field. His main veterinary interests include all things orthopaedic which includes the evaluation, advanced imaging and surgical treatment of horses with cervical stenosis. He is keen to see a sharing of knowledge and equipping of equine vets to recognise and treat horses with this condition.
His biggest asset is his long suffering wife Naomi and he kind of helps to manage a brood of 5 kids which means little time for any other activities although a run in the mountains every so often is where he likes to recharge his batteries once again!
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Steve Reed
DVM, Dipl. ACVIMUnited States
American Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine
More InfoDr. Stephen Reed graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1976. Following a residency in internal medicine at Michigan State University, Dr. Reed accepted a faculty position at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1976. In 1983, he joined the faculty at The Ohio State University as an assistant professor, rising to the title of professor in 1994. In 2003, Dr. Reed was named to the Jenne Professorship in Equine Medicine and Surgery and held that title until moving to Rood & Riddle in 2007.
Dr. Reed is widely recognized for his commitment to the horse, equine veterinarians and the equine industry. As a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, he developed an interest in the specialty of equine neurology and became recognized as an expert in this area. He has written and spoken extensively on “wobbler” syndrome, equine protozoal myelitis, head trauma and the neurologic examination. In addition, Dr. Reed has authored and coauthored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications including Equine Internal Medicine, the only internal medicine textbook dedicated solely to the horse. In 2008, he also co-edited the textbook, Equine Neurology, with Dr. Martin Furr. Dr. Reed has received a number of recognitions for his work, including the Schering-Plough Animal Health and World Veterinary Association Award for Applied Research. In 2008, he was chosen to deliver the Frank J. Milne Lecture at the annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, a singular honor given to a leader in equine veterinary medicine.
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Venue
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital2150 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
*VetPD has a block of rooms available at Holiday Inn Express Lexington Downtown Area- Keeneland. Please call the hotel directly and book before 2/15/19 for the group rate.