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The Equine Foot- Part I of IV - Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment Options

This program has been approved by AAVSB RACE (program # 1239876) for 2.5 credits.

This course is part 1 of a comprehensive, 4-part series offers an in-depth exploration of the diagnosis and treatment of equine foot and pastern issues.

Part I of IV Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment Options (2.5 Hours)

Note: This session was approved for 2.5 hours of RACE CE, however, once we completed production of the course it was 3.5 hours in length.

1. Thorough review of the anatomy of the foot and pastern region

Focus on soft tissues and synovial structures
Blocking techniques and strategies

2. Use of ultrasound for evaluating lameness in the foot and pastern

Assessing key joints and bursae

3. Advanced imaging modalities

MRI and its importance in diagnosing complex issues
Limitations of advanced imaging modalities

4. Comprehensive review of orthobiologics and polyacrylamide hydrogels

Meet the Presenters

Raul Bras, DVM, CJF, APF

North Carolina State University, Equine Podiatry Clinical Veterinary Instructor

Dr. Raul Bras is a nationally and internationally recognized equine veterinarian and podiatry specialist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of equine foot and lameness conditions.

A graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Bras completed his clinical training at Auburn University and a surgical internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. He later completed Cornell University’s farrier program and became a Certified Journeyman Farrier through the American Farriers Association. He is currently a shareholder at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and practices in Wellington, Florida.

Dr. Bras is deeply committed to advancing equine podiatry and strengthening collaboration between veterinarians and farriers. He has held educational and leadership roles with organizations including the AAEP and has collaborated with the podiatry programs at Colorado State University and North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Dr. Bras was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame in 2015.

Suzan Oakley, DVM, DACVSMR, DABVP(Eq), Cert. ISELP

Oakley Equine

Dr. Oakley is a board certified specialist in sports medicine and rehabilitation, and in equine practice. Dr. Oakley is also certified by the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology. Her practice focuses on lameness and imaging in performance horses and she has a special interest and extensive training in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis and rehabilitation of sport horse injuries. Dr. Oakley has lectured nationally and internationally on equine musculoskeletal anatomy and ultrasound and shares her advanced proficiency in musculoskeletal ultrasound as an instructor at veterinary ultrasound courses, including ISELP. She is also a courtesy adjunct professor in the Practice Based Equine Clerkship at the University of Florida.

Sammy Pittman, DVM

Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services

Dr. Pittman grew up in a ranching/farming community and had his first experience shoeing horses at the age of 15. Throughout college and veterinary school, he continued to shoe horses and spent summers in the Sierra Mountains of California shoeing pack horses. After veterinary school graduation in 2003, he met his mentor Dr. Ric Redden of the International Equine Podiatry Center, reigniting his interest in equine hoof pathology. In 2010, he and his wife opened Innovative Equine Podiatry and Veterinary Services PLLC, now in Collinsville, TX. IEPVS is one of the few podiatry-exclusive veterinary practices in the United States, focusing on managing lameness with shoeing mechanics as a priority, and involving significant amounts of in-house long-term laminitis rehabilitation with medical and mechanical modalities.

Caitlyn Redding Horne, DVM, DACVSMR

NCSU on the Equine Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Service, Clinical Veterinarian

Dr. Horne completed both her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degrees at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Upon graduation, she completed a one year equine imaging focused internship at Equine Diagnostic Imaging in Gainesville, FL to further her education in musculoskeletal ultrasound and MRI. She then returned to NCSU for a residency in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in the spring of 2020. She continues to practice as a clinical veterinarian at NCSU on the Equine Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Service.

Lauren Schnabel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR

North Carolina State University, Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Schnabel is a Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also an Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute at NCSU. Dr. Schnabel completed her DVM, Large Animal Surgery Residency, and PhD at Cornell University under the mentorship of Dr. Lisa Fortier and Dr. Douglas Antczak. She is board certified in both the American College of Veterinary Surgery and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Lauren’s research focuses on stem cell immunology, use of biologic therapies to treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, and advancing equine rehabilitation protocols.

The Equine Foot- Part I of IV - Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment Options

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