NC State CVM Equine Health Symposium
February 18-19, 2023 • Presented by the NC State SCAAEP
The NC State Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (SCAAEP) invites equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other professionals to attend the 2023 Equine Health Symposium.
This year’s symposium will feature lectures on a variety of topics including podiatry, angular limb deformities, pain management, and complementary therapies. There will also be an optional ultrasound techniques wet lab on Sunday afternoon at the NC State Reedy Creek Equine Center. The professional program will offer up to 13 hours of CE credits as approved by the NCVMB. The optional wet lab offers an additional 2 hours of CE.
The professional program also offers a total of 15 CE credits as approved by the International Association of Professional Farriers.
Sunday will also offer a program specifically for horse owners and enthusiasts. More information can be found on the program agenda below.
Symposium Schedule – Saturday, February 18th (Professional Program)
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00AM-8:00AM | Check-In / Registration & Breakfast (provided) | |
| 8:00AM-8:50AM | Podiatry 101 - Ideals of the Hoof | Dr. Megan Radkin - Radkin Equine Podiatry |
| 9:00AM-9:50AM | Angular Limb Deformities | Dr. Raul Bras - Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital |
| 10:10AM-11:00AM | Infections of the Equine Foot | Dr. Raul Bras - Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital |
| 11:10AM-12:00PM | NCSU CVM News Hour | NCSU CVM Faculty & Residents |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch (provided) | |
| 1:00PM-2:30PM | Practical Approaches to Laminitis | Dr. Raul Bras - Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital |
| 2:40PM-3:30PM | Pain Management | Dr. Kelley Varner - NC State College of Veterinary Medicine |
| 3:40PM-4:30PM | The Science of Complementary Therapies | Dr. Elsa Ludwig - NC State College of Veterinary Medicine |
| 4:40PM-5:30PM | Panel Discussion - Diversity, Inclusion, and the Future of Equine Medicine | |
Symposium Schedule – Sunday, February 19th (Professional Program)
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00AM-8:00AM | Check-In & Breakfast (provided) | |
| 8:00AM-9:30AM | Therapeutic Shoes for Performance Horses | Dr. Raul Bras - Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital |
| 9:40AM-10:30AM | Complementary Therapies and Lameness Management | Dr. Megan Ross - De Qi Holistics |
| 10:40AM-11:30AM | Adding Complementary Therapies to Your Practice | Dr. Megan Ross - De Qi Holistics |
| 11:30AM-12:30PM | Lunch (provided) | |
| 12:30PM-1:20PM | NCSU CVM News Hour | NCSU CVM Faculty & Residents |
| 1:45PM-3:45PM | Abdominal & Thoracic Ultrasound Techniques Wet Lab at Reedy Creek Equine Farm | Dr. Kim Young - NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Caroline McKinney - NC State College of Veterinary Medicine |
Symposium Schedule – Sunday, February 19th (Owner Program)
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00AM-8:00AM | Check-In & Breakfast (provided) | |
| 8:00AM-8:50AM | Diseases of the Hoof | Dr. Hannah Hinson - Foundation Equine Clinic |
| 9:00AM-9:50AM | At Home Management of the Hoof | Dr. Hannah Hinson - Foundation Equine Clinic |
| 10:10AM-11:00AM | Equine Nutrition | Dr. Shannon Pratt Phillips - NC State University |
| 11:10AM-12:00PM | Equine Nutrition (cont.) | Dr. Shannon Pratt Phillips - NC State University |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00PM-1:50PM | When Are Complementary Therapies Appropriate? | Dr. Elsa Ludwig - NC State College of Veterinary Medicine |
| 2:00PM-2:50PM | Equine Behavior | Dr. Sara Bennett - NC State College of Veterinary Medicine |
Registration
The registration fees are as follows:
- Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Farriers – $180
- Students – $20
- Optional Ultrasound Techniques Wet Lab – $25
- Horse Owners (Sunday only) – $50
The registration fees include breakfast and lunch each day as well as continuing education credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
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