21 June 2022
Faecal egg count programmes and current anthelmintic recommendations | Holly Blue | 8am
The faecal egg count (FEC) is still the best tool we have available for monitoring egg shedding in the horse, but it does have some important limitations. Anthelmintic resistance is becoming a major concern globally. So how do we best use the FEC for parasite management programmes that maximise horse health whilst minimising selection pressures for anthelmintic resistance?
How to troubleshoot a non-diagnostic radiograph | Chris Riley | 8.20am
Advances in hand and patient skin antisepsis for the veterinarian | Chris Riley | 8.40am
How I perform hind limb lameness examinations | Brian Anderson | 9am
How to interpret x-rays of the carpus and hock: what is normal and abnormal? | Brian Anderson | 9.20am
Managing post castration haemorrhage | Greg Quinn | 9.40am
When to monitor, refer and euthanise colic | Jenny Sonis | 1.30pm
Colic is one of the most common equine emergencies attended to by veterinarians. When assessing and creating a treatment plan for colic cases, one of the critical steps is to decide when to monitor in the field, when to refer, and when to euthanise. An understanding of these concepts will help the equine practitioner provide the best care for their colic patients and the best advice for the owners.
Post-foaling colic | Jenny Sonis | 1.50pm
There are various causes of colic in a post parturient mare. The most common causes, including an overview of their presentation, a diagnostic approach, and treatments will be reviewed.
Preparation for anaesthesia of the horse | Jo Rainger | 2.10pm
By the end of the presentation the delegate should be able to prepare for general anaesthesia in the field and develop an anaesthetic plan for an equine patient in the field.
Management of common complications associated with field anaesthesia in the horse | Jo Rainger | 2.30pm
By the end of the presentation the delegate should understand and able to manage common complications associated with field general anaesthesia in the horse.
Equine incisor injuries: considerations in diagnosis and therapy | Liz Thompson | 2.50pm
Injuries to the incisors and surrounding tissues are not uncommon. When the obvious injury is staring you in the face, consideration of not only the trees, but the forest will save you and the horse significant heartache down the road. Dental, periodontal, and osseous injury plus disease processes will be discussed, as well as therapy for true incisor injuries.
How to diagnose a cryptorchid stallion | Babiche Heil | 3.10pm
Cryptorchidism, or the failure of normal testicular descent, is a relative common occurrence in the horse with an estimated incidence of 5-8%. Many are left scratching their head when presented with a (suspect) cryptorchid stallion full stop, or when a testosterone blood returns an inconclusive result. I’ll discuss which diagnostic tests are available and their accuracy in different age categories and how to distinguish the high inguinal testis from the abdominal one.
How to differentiate uterine cysts from pregnancies in the mare | Paul Fraser | 4pm
Uterine
cysts are a common finding on ultrasound examination of mares’
reproductive tracts. In some cases, they can give the appearance of
early pregnancies. We need to be able to distinguish them, understand
their significance and, if circumstances dictate, know how to remove
them.
How to: manage the mare for artificial insemination | Babiche Heil | 4.20pm
The use of chilled and frozen semen for Artificial Insemination (AI) has increased steadily over the years in New Zealand. Successful AI in the mare depends on a good understanding of the physiology of the mares’ reproductive cycle, good records, communication, and a veterinarian with an eye for detail. Equine reproductive physiology and practical tricks will be discussed to ensure that the practitioner has no more sleepless nights when asked to manage a mare.