Equine Lameness

May 17-20, 2009 Orlando, FL

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the lameness examination of the horse. This course presents the participant with an introduction to the clinical examination of equine lameness including the standing and moving examination and the use of flexion tests. An introduction to farriery is a unique aspect of this three-day program. Techniques in diagnostic analgesia, the appropriate use of diagnostic ultrasound and radiographic examination are also presented. Participants will perform techniques for nerve and joint blocks in the laboratories and learn the use of diagnostic ultrasound and digital radiography in the lameness exam. Participants will be coached through these procedures by an expert team of equine clinicians.

If you are an associate of a practice that is expanding the equine service or a recent graduate that has joined a mixed-animal practice, this course may be for you.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Successful participants in this course will be able to:

recognize lameness in the horse and understand the predisposition of equestrian disciplines to manifest lameness.
perform a complete clinical examination with appropriate use of flexion tests and other challenging tests.
utilize regional and intra-articular analgesia to confirm the origin of lameness.
utilize diagnostic ultrasound and digital radiography to image the site of lameness.