2007 Program
Friday, November 2, 2007
Opening Session
8:00 - 8:10
Welcome/Opening Remarks
James A. Orsini, DVM, DACVS
8:10 - 8:30
How to Get the Most from the Fourth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot
James A. Orsini, DVM, DACVS
8:30 - 9:15
Hoof Structure and Biomechanics
Christopher C. Pollitt, BVSc, PhD
9:15 - 10:00
Do We Understand the Pathogenesis of Laminitis Better Today Than Yesterday?
Christopher C. Pollitt, BVSc, PhD
Day 1 Morning: Scientific Sessions
James A. Orsini, DVM, DACVS, Moderator
10:30 - 10:50
Evidence-Based Treatment for Laminitis - What Works?
Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVS
10:50 - 11:10
Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Ray J. Geor, MVSc, PhD, DACVIM
11:10 - 11:50
More Pieces to the Laminitis Puzzle: Louisiana State University
Ashley M. Stokes, DVM, PhD
11:50 - 12:15
Questions with Morning Speakers
Day 1 Morning: Practical Sessions
Fran Jurga, Editor, Moderator
10:30 - 10:50
Practical Radiology of the Laminitic Foot
Bruce E. Lyle, DVM
10:50 - 11:10
Radiographic Interpretation of the Foot
Bruce E. Lyle, DVM
11:10 - 11:50
How to Perform and Interpret Ultrasound of the Foot and Distal Extremity
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM
11:50 - 12:15
Questions with Morning Speakers
12:15 - 1:30
Lunch with the Experts / Keynote Speaker
Recognition of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Castle
Presentation of the Spot Castle Awareness Award
Day 1 Afternoon: Scientific Sessions
Rustin M. Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVS, Moderator
2:00 - 2:30
More Pieces to the Laminitis Puzzle: Univ. of Tennessee
Steve Adair, III, MS, DVM, DACVS
2:30 - 3:00
More Pieces to the Laminitis Puzzle: Univ. of Georgia
James N. Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVS
3:00 - 3:30
More Pieces to the Laminitis Puzzle: Univeristy of Queensland
Christopher C. Pollitt, BVSc, PhD
4:00 - 4:30
More Pieces to the Laminitis Puzzle: University of Pennsylvania
Andrew Van Eps, DVM
4:30 - 5:00
More Pieces to the Laminitis Puzzle: The Ohio State University
James Kennedy Belknap, DVM, PhD, DACVS
5:00 - 5:30
More Pieces to the Laminitis Puzzle: University of Missouri
Philip J. Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM
5:30 - 6:00
Questions with Afternoon Speakers
8:45 - 9:45
Ten Minutes of Fame - Share Your Innovations For Future Research and Development
Day 1 Afternoon: Practical Sessions
Robert Boswell, DVM, FRCVS, Moderator
2:00 - 2:30
MRI interpretation of the Foot: What You Need to Know
Mark Silverman, DVM, MS
2:30 - 3:00
Performing and Interpreting the Venogram - What is Important?
Bruce E. Lyle, DVM
3:00 - 3:30
Comparative Images of the Foot using Ultrasound, MRI and CT
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM
4:00 - 4:30
Endocrine Testing and Interpretation
Thomas J. Divers, DVM, DACVIM, ACVECC
4:30 - 5:00
Preventing Endocrin-Related Laminitis
Thomas J. Divers, DVM, DACVIM, ACVECC
5:00 - 5:30
Support Options for the Prevention of Contralateral Limb Laminitis in Orthopedic Cases
Brian T. Fraley, DVM
5:30 - 6:00
Questions with Afternoon Speakers
6:00 - 7:00
Dinner at the West Palm Beach Convention Center, Sponsored by Thoroughbred Charities of America
7:00 - 9:00
1st Intercollegiate Foot Bowl / PENN / U of FL / OSU
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Introduction
8:30 - 8:45
Foot and Farrier News - 2007 Update
Fran Jurga, Editor
Day 2 Morning: Scientific Sessions
Christopher C. Pollitt, BVSc, PhD, Moderator
8:45 - 9:15
Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance
Donald Walsh, DVM
9:15 - 9:50
Endocrinopathic Laminitis: A New Model of Laminitis
Catherine McGowan, BVSc, DVCS, MACVSc, DEIM, PhD
9:50 - 10:15
Managing the Insulin Resistant Horse
Ray J. Geor, MVSc, PhD, DACVIM
10:45 - 11:10
What Do Feral Horses Eat?
Katherine Watts
11:10 - 11:35
Carbohydrate Nomenclature and Analysis: No Wonder We're All Confused!
Katherine Watts
11:35 - 12:05
Nutrition and the Hoof
Mary Beth Gordon, PhD
12:05 - 12:20
Questions with Morning Speakers
Day 2 Morning: Practical Sessions
Mark Silverman, DVM, MS, Moderator
8:45 - 9:10
Feeding for Proper Hoof Growth and Health
Ray J. Geor, MVSc, PhD, DACVIM
9:10 - 9:45
High Fiber Hay Content Does Not Insure Low Sugar Content
Katherine Watts
9:45 - 10:15
Obesity and Laminitis - What Can Be Done?
Donald Walsh, DVM
10:45 - 11:10
Pergolide and Cyproheptadine: Which Medication to Choose for Treatment of Equine Cushing's Disease?
Thomas J. Divers, DVM, DACVIM, ACVECC
11:10 - 11:35
COX Inhibitors: Making the Best Choice for the Laminitic Case
Thomas J. Divers, DVM, DACVIM, ACVECC
11:35 - 12:05
Review of Equine Pain Medications in Laminitis
Bernd Driessen, DVM, PhD, ACV, DECVPT
12:05 - 12:20
Questions with Morning Speakers
12:30 - 1:45
Awards Luncheon, Remarks by Michael Matz
Day 2 Afternoon: Practical Sessions
Fran Jurga, Editor, Moderator
2:00 - 2:30
Support Materials for the Foot
Aaron Gygax, CJF
2:30 - 3:00
Hoof Rehabilitation: What Works?
Scott Morrison, DVM
3:00 - 3:20
Trimming and Shoeing the Recumbent Horse
Michael Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (Hons)
3:20 - 3:40
How I Transition the Chronic Stable Laminitic Horse to Barefoot
Scott Morrison, DVM
4:00 - 4:20
Glue-On Shoe Strategies
Patrick Reilly, Farrier
4:20 - 4:45
Optimizing Shoeing Based on Surface Type
Mitch L. Taylor, CJF
4:45 - 5:15
Minimizing Hoof Injuries in the Sport Horse: Shoeing Considerations
Rob Renirie
5:15 - 5:45
Minimizing Hoof Injuries in the Racehorse: Shoeing Considerations
Mitch L. Taylor, CJF
5:45 - 6:00
Questions with Afternoon Speakers
Day 2 Afternoon: Scientific Sessions
Robert Sigafoos, CJF, Moderator
2:00 - 2:30
IRAP: Pharmacology and Rationale for Clinical Use
Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD, DACVS
2:30 - 3:15
Gene Therapy: Does it Hold Promise for Laminitis Therapy?
Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD, DACVS
3:15 - 4:00
Identifying Protein Markers for Laminitis: Is Proteomics the Key?
Joseph L. Mankowski, DVM, PhD, DACVP
4:15 - 5:00
Stem Cell & Matrix Therapy: Does This Have a Role in Treating Laminitis?
Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD, DACVS
5:00 - 5:30
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment: Fact or Fiction?
Nathan M. Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
5:30 - 6:00
Questions with Afternoon Speakers
6:30 - 9:00
Dinner Cruise Aboard Lady Windridge, Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John K. Castle
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Day 3 Morning: Practical Workshops
Vet / Farrier Synergy: Collaborating for Success at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
8:00 - 9:00
How I Manage the Acute Laminitis Case at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Brian T. Fraley, DVM
9:00 - 10:00
How I Manage Chronic Stable Laminitis at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Scott Morrison, DVM
10:30 - 11:15
How I Manage Chronic Unstable Laminitis at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Brian T. Fraley, DVM
11:15 - 12:00
Interesting Podiatry Cases Treated at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
Brian T. Fraley, DVM
Medical and Clinical Management of the Acute Laminitis Case
8:00 - 9:00
Systemic Pain Management Strategies for Horses with Laminitis at The Ohio State University
John A. E. Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVA
9:00 - 10:00
Regional Pain Management Strategies for Horses with Laminitis
Laura Zarucco, DVM, PhD
10:30 - 11:15
How We Manage the Acute Laminitis Case at Cornell University
Michael Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (Hons)
11:15 - 12:00
Case Studies of Distal Limb Problems
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM
Sport Horse Farriery: International Expert Forum
8:00 - 9:00
Making a Commitment to the Principles of Soundness in the Sport Horse I
Rob Renirie
9:00 - 10:00
Making a Commitment to the Principles of Soundness in the Sport Horse II
Rob Renirie
10:30 - 11:15
Making a Commitment to the Principles of Soundness in the Sport Horse III
Rob Renirie
11:15 - 12:00
Making a Commitment to the Principles of Soundness in the Sport Horse IV
Rob Renirie
Endocrine and Grass Laminitis: Prevention and Management
8:00 - 9:00
How I Manage My Endocrine Cases at Virginia Tech
Ray J. Geor, MVSc, PhD, DACVIM
9:00 - 10:00
How I Manage My Endocrine Cases at Hagyard Medical Institute
Nathan M. Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT
10:30 - 11:15
Why Overgrazing Increases the Carbohydrate Concentration of Pastures
Katherine Watts
11:15 - 12:00
Managing Pastures to Minimize the Risk of Laminitis at Rocky Mountain Research
Katherine Watts
Case Management: Foot Infections
8:00 - 9:00
How I Manage Injuries and Infections of the Foot at the University of Florida
Amanda House, DVM, DACVIM
9:00 - 10:00
Managing Foot Infections at Cornell University
Michael Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (Hons)
10:30 - 11:15
How I Manage Injuries and Infections of the Foot at Palm Beach Equine Clinic
Robert Boswell, DVM, FRCVS
11:15 - 12:00
Managing Foot Infections
Scott Morrison, DVM
Case Management: Chronic Laminitis
8:00 - 9:00
Managing the Foundered Horse at Homestead Equine Hospital
Donald Walsh, DVM
9:00 - 10:00
Managing the Foundered Horse at Aubrey Equine Hospital
Bruce E. Lyle, DVM
10:30 - 11:15
Slings, Supports, Bedding Materials, and Stall Design for Horses With Laminitis
Donald Walsh, DVM
11:15 - 12:00
How I Manage the Pregnant Mare with Laminitis
Philip J. Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM
Advanced Specialized Farrier Techniques
8:00 - 9:00
Helpful Hints in Managing the Foal's to Yearling's Feet
Patrick Reilly, Farrier
9:00 - 10:00
Simplifying the Anatomy of the Equine Foot
Mitch L. Taylor, CJF
10:30 - 11:15
Practical Hints in the Use of Glue on Shoes
Patrick Reilly, Farrier
11:15 - 12:00
Helpful Hints in Managing Foot Problems in the Draft Breeds
Michael Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (Hons)
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