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GVMA 2008 Summer Convention
CE Schedule - Equine
Thursday, May 29
World of Wounds — Daniel J. Burba, DVM, DACVS
Basics of Skin Grafting in Horses — 7– 8:40 am
Skin grafting is sometimes necessary in management of skin wounds in horses. There are different types of skin grafts to consider. Various factors influence skin graft viability. The physiology of skin graft take, the different types of skin graft techniques available for use on the horse, the indications, preparation, procedure, and after care. The common skin grafting techniques used in the horse will be presented.
Management of Degloving and Head Injuries in Horses
Degloving injuries occur from a tearing of the skin. Most degloving occurs on the distal limb. Other regions include head, neck, lateral thoracic wall, and pectoral region. Management and potential problems with healing of these wounds will be presented.
Management of Limb Wounds in the Horse — 10:20–11:10 am
The limb is the most common region that is wounded on the horse. Seemingly innocuous wounds may involve deep vital structures that may have a major impact on the prognosis. In such cases aggressive management is warranted. A recipe for wound management can be established. However when vital structures (i.e. joint cavity) are involved, a different approach to the management of the wound is necessary.
Management of Foot Injuries in Horses — 11:20 am–1 pm
Hoof injuries are very common in horses. Involvement of deep structures complicates healing and recovery. Exuberant granulation tissue can also be a problem. Management of these various injuries including local and systemic treatment, surgical debridement, casting, bandaging, and corrective shoeing will be discussed.
Friday, May 30
Toxicology — Gary Osweiler, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVT
Continuing Threats in Equine Toxicology — 7–8:40 am
Special risks involving horses. Are equines more susceptible to certain agents or classes of poisons? How can we predict some of theses, and which toxicants have routinely caused illness and death in the past? This review will update classical information of importance to equine toxicological threats from feeds, commercial materials, metals and environmental toxicants.
Toxicology Therapy — 9:30–10:20 am
Intended pharmaceuticals can have unintended consequences where the dose response is ignored or where interactions occur between concurrently administered drugs. These adverse effects can include common drugs like phenylbutazone, banamine, NSAIDS and antibiotics or less common agents such as reserpine or fluphenazine.
Plants and Natural Toxins — 11:10 am–1 pm
Equines are exposed daily to dozens of forages, toxic plants, trees, algae, mycotoxins and insects. Why they aren’t all poisoned is usually a function of exposure control and the factors that limit exposure. Major natural toxicants are discussed with regard to risk, recognition and best therapy or modification of effects.
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