31
TIMING AND CEU LECTURE TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
1:30PM–3:30PM
2 CEU
Pecos
Session 100: Pain Management in the Hospital and Field
—with Lori Bidwell, DVM, DACVAA, CVA, CVTP
This lecture will cover pain management for acute and chronic conditions and the differences in
treatment between a neonate, adult, and geriatric patient.
3:30PM–4:00PM
Long Break in the Tradeshow Area
4:00PM–5:00PM
1 CEU
Pecos
Session 101: Pain Management for the Performance Horse
—with Lori Bidwell, DVM, DACVAA, CVA, CVTP
This lecture will cover pain management techniques for the active performance horse. Practitioners
must understand regulatory rules for medications and therapies for international, national, breed,
and various equestrian disciplines. These regulations limit medication options but understanding
alternative therapies increases available options.
Pain Management
Lori Bidwell, DVM, DACVAA, CVA, CVTP
Dr. Lori Bidwell is a 2001 graduate of Michigan State University, a diplomat of the American College of
Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and a certified veterinary acupuncturist. She did her internship at
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, and completed her anesthesia residency at
Michigan State University. She was the head of anesthesia at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital and
Lexington Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine and has been on faculty at Ross University School of
Veterinary Medicine and Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2015 she co-found-
ed East West Equine Sports Medicine, a sports medicine practice that covers veterinary services for hunter/
jumper circuits on the West and East Coasts. Dr. Bidwell also consults in anesthesia for equine practices,
teaches part of a study abroad program in Thailand and South Africa and speaks and teaches nationally and
internationally. In addition, Dr. Bidwell competes with her horses in the amateur owner jumper divisions.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
pain management program
Total CEU for this Program: 3 Credits
Brought to you by:
