Texas Equine Veterinary Association

www.texasequineva.com • Page 4 8:00am-9:00am AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SUPERFICIAL DIGITAL FLEXOR TENDON INJURIES (CE: 1) Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MS Using a case-based approach, Dr. Whitcomb will present the various forms of SDFT injuries, including the basic core lesion, abaxial lesions, proximal injuries within the carpal canal, spontaneous ruptures in older horses, traumatic injuries due to lacerations, retinacular ruptures at the calcaneus in the hind limb and SDFT branch injuries in the pastern region. Alterations in scanning techniques to accurately identify these lesions will be addressed, in addition to clinical and ultrasonographic expectations throughout the rehabilitative process. TABLE TOPIC: INFECTIOUS DISEASE (CE:1) Sharon Spier, DVM; Keith Chaffin, DVM, MS, DACVIM; Moderators: Piper Norton, DVM and Bo Brock, DVM, DABVP 9:00am-4:00pm Technician/Assistants Wet Lab *TARVT will sponsor an iPad drawing for all clinics with technicians participating in the Saturday Wet lab Location: The Trails at LBJ Equestrian Center 9:00am-10:00am AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT DEEP DIGITAL FLEXOR TENDON INJURIES (CE: 1) Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MS The predominance of published information about DDFT injuries and MRI can lead practitioners to the assumption that ultrasound is not useful for diagnosis, yet many DDFT injuries can be identified in the distal metacarpus (metatarsus) and pastern with ultrasound. Using a case-based approach, Dr. Whitcomb will present a detailed look at the clinical presentation and ultrasonographic features of DDFT injuries, including their varied appearances, dorsal abrasions in the proximal pastern region, DDFT ruptures, traumatic injuries due to lacerations and evaluation of the suprasesamoidean region (proximal P2). Clinical and ultrasonographic expectations during rehabilitation will also be addressed, rehabilitation will also be addressed. Table Topic: Drug Testing (CE:1) Travis Mays; Al Kind and Moderator: Mike Martin, DVM 9:45am-2:00pm Exhibit Hall Open Salons ABCDE (Exhibit Hall) 10:00am-10:30am LONG BREAK WITH SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS LOCATION: SALON ABCDE (EXHIBIT HALL) 10:30am-11:30am ULTRASOUND OF THE COXOFEMORAL JOINT (CE: 1) Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MS Evaluation of the coxofemoral joint is the most challenging of all pelvic structures. This lecture will present a unique approach to coxofemoral joint ultrasound that will improve one's ability to obtain diagnostic images with a low frequency curvilinear transducer. Using an extensive library of 3D simulations, Dr. Whitcomb will present various coxofemoral abnormalities paired with corresponding ultrasound movies from horses with acetabular rim fractures, complete acetabular fractures, coxofemoral subluxation and luxation of the femoral head, among others. Ultrasound-guided approaches for coxofemoral injection will also be presented. TABLE TOPIC: FARRIER'S (CE: 1) Britt Conklin, DVM, Paul Loe, DVM; Moderator: TBA 11:30am-12:30pm ULTRASOUND AND INTERNAL CORYNEBACTERIUM PSEUDOTUBERCULOSIS INFECTIONS (25-30 MINUTES) / Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MS As Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis expands its geographical footprint, practitioners may be increasingly faced with horses that have internal infections. Historical and clinical features of affected horses will be presented, with the major focus of the lecture on the ultrasonographic features of internal infections of the thorax, liver, kidneys and spleen. Interventional ultrasound-guided approaches to diagnose and treat infections will be discussed, in addition to the value of ultrasonographic monitoring during treatment. ULTRASOUND OF THE URINARY TRACT WITH A FOCUS ON UROLITHIASIS (25-30 MINUTES) Equine practitioners are increasingly using ultrasound to diagnose abdominal disorders. This lecture will focus on the importance of renal, ureteral and bladder ultrasound in horses with urinary tract disease. Transcutaneous evaluation of the kidneys using the low frequency "abdominal probe" will be presented along with transrectal ultrasound of the ureters and bladder using a standard linear rectal transducer or a small curvilinear "microconvex" transducer. Normal and abnormal findings will be presented, with a focus on ultrasound to detect the location and number of urinary calculi in horses with urolithiasis. HOW TO TREAT UTERINE INFECTIONS (CE: 1) Semira Mancill, DVM, DACT; Glenn Blodgett, DVM; Moderator: Bryant Craig, DVM 12:30pm-2:00pm State of TEVA Luncheon Location: Salon ABCDE (Exhibit Hall) Sponsored by: 2:00pm-3:00pm FRONT LIMB LAMENESS PANEL (CE: 1) Damon O'Gan, DVM; Beth Biscoe, DVM, MS, DACVR; Marty Tanner, DVM; Sarah Simpson, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR; Moderator: Bo Brock, DVM, DABVP Table Topic: Neurology (CE: 1) John Janicek, DVM; Moderator: TBA Bratton - TVMDL PERSON 2:00pm-4:00pm Exhibit Hall Break Down Salons ABCDE (Exhibit Hall) 3:00pm-3:15pm SHORT BREAK 3:15pm-5:15pm Texas Takes (6 - 20 Minute Sessions) Coordinated by Jake Hersman, DVM

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