Horseman's Clinic
Saturday, February 2, 2013
The purpose of the Horseman's Clinic is to increase education and awareness of all horse owners on basic and in-depth topics pertaining to a horse's health maintenance and prevention of disease. The speakers will also address how to handle common horse emergencies and behavioral problems.
Download a printable copy of the registration form.
| 7:00 a.m. | Course Check-In Continental Breakfast Exhibits Open Large Animal Clinic Enter via courtyard between Large and Small Animal Clinics |
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| 8:00 a.m. | Equine Neurological Diseases Jonathan H. Foreman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Large Animal) University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine |
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| 9:00 a.m. | Under Pressure: Stress Management for the Performance Horse Kara M. Lascola, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Large Animal) University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Break Exhibits Open |
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| 10:15 a.m. | Common Equine Tumors Scott M. Austin, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Large Animal) University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine |
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| 11:15 a.m. | Care of the Older Horse Scott M. Austin, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Large Animal) University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine |
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| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Demonstrations Hospital Tours Exhibits Open |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Diagnostic Imaging Modalities Santiago D. Gutierrez Nibeyro, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal) University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine |
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| 3:30 p.m. | "Ouch, My Horse's Eye Hurts!": Equine Ophthalmic Emergencies Ralph E. Hamor, DVM, MS, DACVO University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine |
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| 4:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Demonstrations
Demonstrations require an additional $15 registration fee. Space is limited to 20 participants per demonstration. Advance registration is recommended because demonstrations quickly fill.
Neurological Examination of the Horse
Dennis D. French, DVM, DABVP (Equine Practice)
University of Illinois college of Veterinary MedicineNeurological Exam A - 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Neurological Exam B - 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Neurological Exam C - 2:00-2:30 p.m.Physical Examination Techniques for Horse Owners
Scott M. Austin, DVM, DACVIM (Large Animal-Equine)
University of Illinois College of Veterinary MedicinePhysical Exam A - 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Physical Exam B - 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Physical Exam C - 2:00-2:30 p.m.That Goes Where? Tips and Tricks for Administering Medications
Karie A. Vander Werf, DVM
University of Illinois College of Veterinary MedicineTips & Tricks A - 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Tips & Tricks B - 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Tips & Tricks C - 2:00-2:30 p.m.Doogie Howls-er: Basic Veterinary Skills for Kids (up to age 16)
Veterinary Medicine Students
Basic Skills A - 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Basic Skills B - 1:30-2:00 p.m.
Basic Skills C - 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Hospital Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the equine section at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Tours do not require advance registration and do not have a fee.
Exhibitors
Spend some time visiting with exhibitors on hand to answer your equine-related questions.
All proceeds from this clinic will benefit the University of Illinois Student Chapter of the American Association of the Equine Veterinary Practitioners, a non-profit organization. Proceeds will be used to educate future equine veterinarians of Illinois.
