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August 10, 2008
FAEP Promoting Excellence One Day Symposium
New Location:
Orlando World Center Resort - Marriott
This one-day symposium is designed to fulfill the educational
needs of those busy Florida veterinarians.
10 CE Hours
Location:
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando World Center Marriott
Resort & Convention Center
800.380.7931 - N. America Reservations
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
407.239.4200 - Hotel Direct / Contact a Guest
For your convenience the Orlando World Marriott
has rooms available for $149.00 a night
PDF One
Day Symposium Schedule
The
Speakers & Topics are:
Dr. Ray Kaplan
These
ain't your father's parasites: An Evidence-based medical
approach to equine parasite control
Most veterinarians continue to recommend anthelmintic treatment programs
for horses that were developed decades ago and are based on
knowledge that is 30-40 years old. However much has
changed since these recommendations were first introduced.
Resistance and multiple-drug resistance in equine parasites
is reaching alarming levels, but few horse owners or
veterinarians take this into account when making
anthelmintic treatment decisions.
Furthermore, the current approach for parasite control in horses, where
horses are treated every eight weeks was designed
specifically to control the highly pathogenic large
strongyle (‘bloodworm’) Strongylus vulgaris. But
this parasite is now quite rare in managed horses, and it is
the cyathostomes (small strongyles) that are the principal
parasitic pathogens of horses. The biology and pathogenesis
of cyathostomes and S. vulgaris are very different,
and therefore, controlling cyathostomes requires an entirely
different approach. Problems in control are further
exacerbated by the high levels of drug resistance in these
parasites. The primary objective of this presentation is to
introduce a new approach to parasite control in horses that
is based on principles of evidence-based medicine, and to
provide suggestions of how to implement this approach on Florida
horse farms. In addition, an update on the current
situation of drug resistance will be provided, as well as a
review on the biology and epidemiology of the most important
equine parasites.
Noninfectious
Inflammatory Airway Diseases
Recurrent airway
obstruction, inflammatory airway disease and interstitial pneumonia all
limit athletic performance. Differentiation between each entity allows
for appropriate treatment and prognosis. This presentation will review
established and more novel diagnostic methods and treatment strategies
for this group of diseases.
Dermatologic Dilemmas: diagnosis and management of difficult skin
diseases
Many different skin
diseases present with similar clinical signs. In addition horses may be
affected by more than one skin disease at the same time, resulting in
difficulty in establishing a diagnosis and appropriate treatment
strategy. This presentation will utilize case based materials to discuss
less common skin diseases that may mimic common diseases or occur
simultaneously with more common diseases.
Dr. Amanda House
Update on the New Guidelines
for Vaccination
This discussion will be a brief review of the American Association
of Equine Practitioner’s updated guidelines for the vaccination of
adult horses and foals. The core and risk-based vaccinations
will be discussed as it pertains to the age group. Major
changes and additions to the previous guidelines will be
highlighted.
Dr. Mike Short
Equine Disease
and Regulatory Update
An update will be
given on the number and county of location of confirmed cases of
Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and EHV-1 and how these diseases are
managed by the State Veterinarians Office. In the event there is
any significant disease issue that occurs before the symposium,
information will be presented on that topic as well. In addition,
information will be given concerning recent regulatory changes in
the equine industry, including the new Florida Horse Sale Rule, the
USDA “3 Day” horse import quarantine and the Florida equine
reportable diseases.
Dr. Chris Sanchez
Responsible Antimicrobial Use
Horses commonly suffer from infectious processes.
This talk will discuss several scenarios in which antimicrobial
agents can be used effectively and others in which they should be
avoided. The format will be case-based. Appropriate dosages for
differing age groups and routes of administration will be discussed
for certain agents
Dr. Toots Banner
Equine Dentistry - Extraction and Alignment Procedures
Techniques for extraction of wolf teeth, deciduous teeth (caps) and split molars will be reviewed. Topics will also include incisor alignment and incisor reductions as well as a review of the Triadan numbering system for equine teeth.
Peri-parturient problems in the mare
Even though mares rarely develop problems associated with late pregnancy, early detection may be necessary to save life of both – a dam and the fetus. Similarly, postpartum pathologies may have consequences for her future reproductive career. This talk will discuss causes, early detection and treatment of pre- and post-partum problems in the mare.
Diagnostic techniques in stallion reproductive problems
Recently, due to the development of new assisted reproductive techniques, more attention has been directed towards improving quality of semen “in vitro”. Unfortunately, these methods can not be applied in the Thoroughbred industry since only natural service is accepted. This talk will focus on reviewing diagnostic modalities and treatment of reproductive disorders in stallions.
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