Equine
20 June 2022
Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy: diagnosis, clinical aspects, treatment and prognosis | Brian Anderson | 8am
The diagnosis, clinical aspects, treatment and prognosis of this condition is discussed for performance horses. Diagnostic techniques including endoscopy and laryngeal ultrasound together with surgical techniques for treatment are presented.
Endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract in thoroughbred horses at public auction sales: is it worthwhile? | Brian Anderson | 9am
The history and current procedures relating to endoscopy of the URT is discussed with a review on the recent introduction of pre-sale scoping. Data on the association between resting laryngeal function at the time of sale and effect on future racing performance is presented. Dr Andrea Ritmeester will join in on a panel discussion about the current controversies of scoping at the sales.
General anaesthesia of the equine patient | Jo Rainger | 10.30am
Following the presentation the delegate should be able to prepare for general anaesthesia in the field, develop an anaesthetic plan for an equine patient in the field and develop an understanding of possible complications associated with general inhalant anaesthesia in the horse.
Anaesthesia of the foal | Jo Rainger | 11.30am
Following the presentation the delegate should be able to understand the physiological and pharmacological differences between foals and adult horses and devise an anaesthetic plan suitable for a healthy or ill foal.
Thromboelastography in obese horses with insulin dysregulation compared to healthy controls | Amy Lovett | 1.30pm
Both obesity and metabolic syndrome are associated with hypercoagulability in people, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and thromboembolic events. The objective of this study was to determine if coagulation profiles differ between healthy horses (n=15) and those with obesity and insulin dysregulation (n=15). Kaolin-thromboelastography (TEG) and traditional coagulation variables were compared between groups. A hypercoagulable tendency was identified in obese, insulin dysregulated equids relative to healthy controls. The clinical significance of these findings requires further research.
The New Zealand Equine Health Association needs you | Patricia Pearce | 1.50pm
Management of a septic scapulohumeral joint in a three-week-old Welsh pony foal | Lucy Woodward | 2.10pm
Mycosis of the guttural pouch | Danielle Guiver | 2.30pm
Validation of an embryo grading system for vitrified in vivo and ICSI-derived embryos | Lee Morris | 2.50pm
Bilateral pyelonephritis in a Broodmare: a case report | Claudia Wilson | 3.10pm
Discussion of a case of ascending bilateral pyelonephritis in a 13-year-old Thoroughbred broodmare which developed subsequent to placement of an indwelling urinary catheter. In addition to details of case progression, a brief review of equine pyelonephritis and treatment options will be presented. In cases where unilateral pyelonephritis is confirmed, nephrectomy may be indicated. When placing an indwelling urinary catheter, equine practitioners should take into account the potential associated complications.
Ulcerative keratomycosis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus | Jessica Vokes | 4pm
Complicated carpal and metacarpal bone fractures repaired by partial carpal arthrodesis | Christa Bodaan | 4.20pm
An 8-year-old showjumping pony mare presented with severe left carpal instability due to comminuted fractures of the second and fourth carpal bones as well as a complete fracture of the proximal second metacarpal bone. A minimally invasive partial arthrodesis was performed using two locking compression plates. The mare recovered well and could be preserved for leisure riding or breeding.
Diarrhoea and the foal: think cryptosporidiosis | Alexandra Carleton | 4.40pm
This talk covers the current research around
cryptosporidiosis as an emerging disease among horse populations globally and
its presence as an emerging disease in foals in New Zealand, using a recent
outbreak in the 2021 breeding season as an example. Best management practices
and questions to think about for future collaboration including development of
a point-of-care test are discussed
21 June 2022
Equine standing sedation and analgesia | Jo Rainger | 8am
Following the presentation, the delegate should be able to utilise knowledge of commonly used pharmacological agents to devise a sedation plan for a horse undergoing a standing procedure, and gain knowledge of advances in local techniques for analgesia of the head for commonly performed dental and ocular procedures. The delegate should also be able to recognise pain in the equine patient and devise analgesic plans for acute and chronic pain syndromes.
Epidural and perineural anaesthesia in the equine patient | Jo Rainger | 9am
Following the presentation the delegate should be able to develop an understanding of the anatomy relevant to epidural and palmer perineural blocks, describe the technique of epidural needle and catheter placement, describe the technique of palmer nerve perineural catheter placement, and develop an understanding of the agents used in epidural and perineural anaesthesia and devise an analgesic protocol.
Veterinary Professional Insurance Society (VPIS): an update on current equine cases | Paul Fraser & Brendon Bell | 10.30am
The generalities of current interesting equine insurance professional indemnity cases of interest will be presented.
EOTRH syndrome: what you need to know about this excruciating condition | Liz Thompson | 11am
What’s all the kerfuffle about? EOTRH, or equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis, is more common than you might imagine. It is responsible for causing excruciating pain in horses and ponies, but is often missed or misdiagnosed by vets and other dental practitioners. This talk will offer the keys to diagnosis and treatment of this enigmatic condition.
Conditions of the soft palate and epiglottis | Brian Anderson | 1.30pm
Conditions of the soft palate in performance horses are described centered on dorsal displacement of the soft palate including aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. In part 2 of this talk common conditions of the epiglottis in performance horses are described including aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Arytenoid chondropathy | Brian Anderson | 2.30pm
The aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of this condition in performance horses is presented.
Progress in equine computed tomography | Fred Pauwels | 4pm
CT is a widely used cross sectional imaging modality, but has been limited in equine veterinary medicine mainly to applications under general anaesthesia and to investigate bony pathology. The progression to standing CT acquisition and in to soft tissue applications, as well as expansion in to new anatomic regions will be described.
Computed tomography of the equine head: indications and diagnoses | Chris Riley | 4.20pm
Computed tomography (provides high-level bony detail without superimposition and increases diagnostic sensitivity for bony lesions. This presentation will describe our experience with CT for lesions localised by clinical signs and findings to the head. The presentation provides an overview of the image capture process. A review of case signalment, signs, most common and unusual diagnoses will be presented, emphasising cases that would not otherwise have been diagnosed with the modality.
Gouldie Hour | Joe Mayhew, Brian Anderson & Jo Rainger | 4.40pm
The Gouldie Hour was initiated at the 2013 NZEVA Conference to recognise the considerable contributions made by Dr Brian Goulden to undergraduate, to post-graduate, and to continuing equine veterinary education in New Zealand. As continued celebration of Brian’s superb input to equine veterinary science, Brian Anderson, Joanne Rainger & Joe Mayhew will attempt to titillate, annoy, stimulate, entertain, challenge and hopefully edify colleagues on papers and issues from the current equine veterinary literature. A bit of science, a bit of blarney, a bit of wrangling, and maybe some scepticism?
22 June 2022
Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the equine foot | Andrew Parks | 8am
The most important anatomical features of the distal limb are the structure of the hoof capsule, the attachment of the hoof capsule to the underlying structures, and the structure of the distal joints including their associated ligaments and tendons. Understanding the biomechanical interactions between structures is important because it underpins the development of some injuries, the identification of the distribution of stress in a physical exam, and the biomechanical basis of therapeutic shoeing.
Structure and function of horse shoes, effect on foot function, biomechanical applications | Andrew Parks | 10.30am
Understanding the structure and function of horse shoes and their component parts can provide clinicians with a rational basis for therapeutic shoeing. If a definitive diagnosis is available, the objective is to reduce the stress on an injured structure to promote healing. In the absence of a definitive diagnosis, a symptomatic approach may be employed based on clinical findings. Either way, trial and error may be necessary and there are several factors that limit success.
Live Q&A | Andrew Parks & Steve O'Grady | 11.30am
Equine off capsule distortions: an overview | Steve O'Grady | 1.30pm
The hoof wall is a viscoelastic structure that can deform under load and then return to its original shape when the weight is removed (elastic). Abnormal weight distribution on the foot or disproportionate forces placed on a section of the hoof will, over time, cause it to assume an abnormal shape (visco). This may originate from a single source, or it may be from multiple contributing factors such as abnormal limb conformation, strike pattern, amount of work, type of footing and inappropriate farrier practices. The most common hoof capsule distortions encountered in equine veterinary practice are the long toe low heel, clubfoot, and sheared heels.
Therapeutic farriery in foals: angular and flexural limb deformities | Steve O'Grady | 2.30pm
Treatment of horses at different stages of laminitis: theory and case examples | Andrew van Eps | 4pm
Effective treatment of laminitis requires a holistic approach that takes into account the underlying disease process responsible for laminitis development as well as the severity and chronicity of foot pathology. Using case examples, approaches to treatment of acute and chronic laminitis will be discussed, including aspects of foot care and systemic therapy.