Educational Program
Friday, October 23
Morning Lectures (Marriott Griffin Gate)
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Introductions
8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
Neurolocalization – hints and differentials - Dr. Johnson
8:45 - 9:15 a.m.
Problem: Ataxia – differentials, diagnostic plan, treatment - focus on spinal and cerebellar (cvcm, enad/edm; little-no vestibular) - Dr. Nout-Lomas
9:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Problem: Cranial nerve deficits (dysphagia, vestibular) – differentials, diagnostic plan, treatment
9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Problem: Brain dysfunction (encephalopathic) – differentials, diagnostic plan, treatment
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
How to radiograph and ultrasound the neck – intro to lab
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Neck concerns (OA, foraminal stenosis, IVDD) – clinical presentations, diagnosis/imaging, treatment options - Dr. Nout-Lomas
11:45 a.m. - Noon
Sponsor Session
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Afternoon Hands-On Sessions (Spy Coast Farm)
1:00-5:30 p.m. with a break from 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Lab 1
Neurologic examination (1 hour) – Drs. Nout Lomas and Johnson
Lab 2
Neurologic examination (1 hour) – Drs. Reed and Montgomery
Lab 3/4
Rehabilitation for the neurologic horse (2 hours) – Drs. Vargas and Polkes
5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Day One recap
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Reception
Saturday, October 24
Morning Lectures (Marriott Griffin Gate)
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Brief recap, residual questions - Drs. Nout-Lomas and Colmer to lead
8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Problem: Poor performance and bad behavior (myopathies - expand, neuromuscular disease – lame vs. neurologic) – differentials, diagnostic plan, treatment - Dr. Colmer
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Problem: Hind end and peripheral woes – cauda equina syndrome and neuropathies – differentials, diagnostic plan, treatment - Dr. Oliver
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Syndromes: Sidewinders, stringhalt, sleep deprivation, headshaking - what to do, where to learn more - Dr. Nout-Lomas
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Case-based panel/group discussion: Interpreting lab results (focus on EPM, Lyme, EHV-1, WNV / Rabies / EHV-1, other infectious diseases) - Drs. Colmer, Nout-Lomas and Oliver
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Neck concerns (ECVM) – clinical presentations, diagnosis/imaging, treatment options - Dr. Nout-Lomas
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Panel/group discussion: Ask the experts – attendees can ask anything related to neuro, discuss submitted cases; instructors will provide as needed - Drs. Colmer, Nout-Lomas and Oliver
a. Equine insurance and neuro cases – how to talk to adjusters, criteria for euthanasia
b. What should I say about riding the neuro horse – liability/safety concerns?
c. Neuro necropsies – field vs. diagnostic lab approaches
d. ECVM – congenital variation or harbinger of problems?
e. Lyme disease – what does it really do?
11:45 a.m. - Noon
Sponsor Session
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Afternoon Hands-On Sessions (Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital)
1:00-5:30 p.m. with a break from 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Lab 1
Neck radiographs (1 hour) – Andrea Whittle, LVT
Lab 2
Neck ultrasound (1 hour) – Dr. Garrett and Polkes
Labs 3 and 4
Procedures and 30-minute neck interpretations (2 hours / 4 stations/30 min per station)
- Muscle biopsy – Dr. Johnson
- CSF tap – Dr. Nout Lomas
- Ultrasound-guided neck injections – Dr. Vargas
- Radiographic interpretation – Dr. Dobbs
5:45 - 6:00 p.m.
Recap and course tie-up
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