Equine ProgrammeWednesday 22 May8am: Overview of subchondral bone disease - Jessica Kidd

This talk will cover the current understanding of what causes subchondral bone disease, the continuum of the disease spectrum, how to diagnose it and the difficulties in treating these clinical cases.

9am: Radiological features of subchondral bone disease - Jessica Kidd

This talk will complement the overview of subchondral bone disease and will look at the advances in radiography and radiographic views which have been developed to give us improved visualisation in cases of subchondral bone disease.

10.30am: Flexural deformities in foals - Jessica Kidd

This talk will complement the talk on angular limb deformities in foals and will discuss the need for prompt recognition and treatment of these cases. The talk will discuss diagnosis and also examine the myriad treatments available for these conditions using case based examples.

11.30am: Angular limb deformities - Jessica Kidd

This talk will complement the flexural deformities talk and will compare and contrast flexural deformities and angular limb deformities. Using case based examples, the talk will cover the diagnosis and treatment options in these cases.

1.30pm: Practitioner papers

Basal cell carcinoma - when is a “sarcoid” not a sarcoid? - Chris RileyThe use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to treat an infertile mare in New Zealand - Lee MorrisUrachal abscess and secondary rupture in a foal - Megan du Toit

2.30pm: Practitioner papers

Ketamine continuous rate infusion as an alternative mode of analgesia - Craig LawrenceContinuous rate infusion of ketamine is an alternative method of providing effective analgesia in the horse. The effect may be enhanced by concurrent administration of alpha 2 agonists due to their effect on NMDAR activation. Ketamine also appears to have a synergistic effect with opioids, resulting in a decrease in opioid associated side effects.3 Practitioners should be encouraged to consider ketamine CRI as an adjunct to traditional analgesia protocols

Surgical right dorsal colitis and its complications - Alice BarkerA case report of a 12-year old pony mare who underwent an abdominal exploratory for colic. Intra-operatively, she was diagnosed with right dorsal colitis (RDC). Despite aggressive post-operative medical and dietary management, the mare’s clinical condition deteriorated. After severe laminitis and a relapse of colitis and she was humanely euthanized. The presentation discusses usage of NSAIDs and associated gastro-intestinal effects.

Bacterial meningitis in an adult warmblood mare - Benjamin Davids

4pm: Practitioner and research papers

Congenital bilateral lateral patellar luxation in a neonatal miniature horse - Keana McCoshCan we blame the weather? Physiological and environmental factors that influence the predictability of ovulation in the mare - Lee MorrisColic in horses at a referral hospital in New Zealand: a retrospective study 2013-2018 - Clementine Kleintjes

5.30pm: Happy hour

7pm: Randlab Dinner, Shed 5, Queens Wharf

Thursday 23 MayStream A - Equine practitioners

6.30am: Industry Branch 5km fun run/walk

8am: Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis in foals - Jessica Kidd

This talk will discuss the distinct presentation types of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in foals and the pitfalls in diagnosis as well as treatment options and prognoses.

9am: Neck and back conditions - Jessica Kidd

This talk is a practically based discussion of how to recognize possible neck and back cases in practice, how to diagnose them with and without the use of hospital based imaging modalities, along with a discussion of treatment options.

10.30am: Synovial fluid analysis in the equine patient - Sandra Forsyth

Synovial fluid (SF) provides lubrication and transport of nutrients to chondrocytes of the articular cartilage, consequently alterations in the fluid adversely affect many aspects of the synovial compartment. It is important to recognise disease as soon as possible, however, with current techniques this is easier said than done. This presentation will take you through the analysis of synovial fluid from routine to some newer methods.

11am: Synovial fluid culture in the equine patient - Sandra Forsyth

Culture is considered the gold standard for detecting infection and to date has provided the best outcome although it is far from perfect for synovial fluid. This presentation covers techniques to enhance microbiological culture and the clinical consequences of culturing various organisms.

11.30am NZEVA AGM

1.30pm: VPIS activity – an annual update - Paul Fraser

The Veterinary Professional Insurance Society (VPIS) continues to provide insurance cover for the majority of veterinarians in New Zealand. Claims dealt with during the year included both indemnity cases and regulatory hearings thorough the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ). Some of the cases and lessons learnt from them are discussed in this presentation.

2pm: Arthramid - Leigh DeClifford

2.30pm: Gouldie Hour - Joe Mayhew & Jessica Kidd

The Gouldie Hour was initiated at the 2013 NZEVA Conference to recognise the considerable contributions made by Dr Brian Goulden to education and to continuing equine veterinary education in New Zealand. In continued celebration of Brian’s superb input to equine veterinary science, Jessica Kidd, Roger Smith and Joe Mayhew will attempt to titillate, annoy, stimulate, entertain, challenge and hopefully edify colleagues on papers and issues from the current equine veterinary literature. A bit of science, a bit of blarney, a bit of wrangling, but surely no scepticism?

4pm: Equine industry in China: Report from the China Industry Summit - Chris Riley

New Zealand was represented by two speakers at the 2ndCHFC China Global Equine Industry Summit in Hangzhou, China, November 2018. Based on presentations at this Summit, an overview of the clubs-based industry in China, and its size and scope will be presented. The competitive international environment for those seeking to partner in the Chinese industry will be covered, as well as possible future opportunities and challenges for New Zealand.

Stream B - Equine practice for general practitioners

8am: How to perform a routine oral health exam: dental focus - Ray Lenaghan

It is well established how important good oral health is to the welfare, general health and performance of all equid’s. This presentation aims to show how a thorough equine oral health exam can be performed and, how important that exam is to being able to detect painful conditions commonly found there. It will allow delegates to become comfortable with examining any equine mouth.

8.20am: How to perform a routine wolf tooth extraction - Ray Lenaghan

The equine pre molar 1 usually referred to as the “wolf tooth”, can sometimes cause painful interference with the riding bit. This presentation will discuss factors to be considered before extraction is performed and how to deal with the different anatomical appearances of this tooth. The delegates will be guided through sedation, analgesia, infection control and the routine surgical techniques for extraction of wolf teeth.

8.40am: How to apply a foot cast - Alanna Zantingh

This brief how-to talk will describe the steps and materials needed to apply a foot cast, and will discuss what types of cases are appropriate for foot casts.

9am: Blood smear preparation - Sandra Forsyth

Not making a blood smear is akin to taking one view radiograph. A whole lot can be missed! Modern analysers are good but they are just machines and as such work off algorithms so they can readily get things wrong. This presentation will take you through the reasons for making a fresh smear, detrimental effects on cells of sitting in EDTA and the technique for making good blood smears.

9.20am: Cytology of abdominal fluid smears in the equine patient - Sandra Forsyth

Effusions are examined for colour and clarity, volume, total protein, nucleated cell count and nucleated cell differential count. Biochemistry analytes such as lactate, glucose, urea and creatinine are also sometimes assessed in order to confirm a diagnosis. It is the differential cell count that we will concentrate on today. This presentation will take you through the cytological recognition of commonly encountered cells in abdominal fluid.

9.40am: How to perform an abdominocentesis - Alanna Zantingh

Adding another diagnostic test to your tool box when working up colic cases will only help make your treatment decision easier. Different ways to perform an abdominocentesis and pros and cons for each technique will be discussed.

10.30am: How to perform a regional perfusion/venogram - Alanna Zantingh

Distal limb wounds and laminitis cases are very common in equine pratice. Performing venograms and regional perfusions can be helpful in treating and prognosticating these cases. This talk will go through each procedure.

10.50am: Practical foot support for laminitis - Paul Fraser

The Veterinary Professional Insurance Society (VPIS) continues to provide insurance cover for the majority of veterinarians in New Zealand. Claims dealt with during the year included both indemnity cases and regulatory hearings thorough the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ). Some of the cases and lessons learnt from them are discussed in this presentation.

11.10am: How to treat a post-castration evisceration - Alanna Zantingh

Although castration is the most common field surgery done in equine practice, dealing with serious complications can be daunting. This talk will go over how to manage evisceration after castration, whether you are near a surgical facility or not.

11.30am NZEVA AGM

1.30pm: How to place an over-the-wire catheter - Jenny Sonis

Over-the-wire catheters are long-stay catheters that facilitate extended intravenous treatments and are less thrombogenic than the more rigid over-the-needle catheters. Though slight variations may exist between catheters made by different manufactures, in general, the technique for placement is similar and can be readily performed in the field with appropriate preparation. The technique for placement of an over-the-wire catheter will be reviewed.

1.50pm: FLASH ultrasound in colic cases - Jenny Sonis

Fast localized abdominal sonography of horses (FLASH) is a straightforward and quick imaging technique that is extremely valuable in assessing the acute equine colic patient. The FLASH protocol allows for veterinarians without extensive ultrasound experience to efficiently and effectively evaluate horses with colic, identifying major abnormalities and determining if surgical intervention is indicated. The technique will be reviewed, including discussion of both normal and abnormal findings.

2.10pm: Suture placement for entropion in foals - Jenny Sonis

Entropion is a condition in which the eyelid margins roll inward allowing the eyelid hairs contact with the cornea. This can lead to discomfort and/or corneal ulceration. Entropion is occasionally seen in equine neonates and can readily be addressed though the placement of vertical mattress sutures. The technique for placement of the sutures will be reviewed.

2.30pm: Gouldie Hour - Joe Mayhew & Jessica Kidd

The Gouldie Hour was initiated at the 2013 NZEVA Conference to recognise the considerable contributions made by Dr Brian Goulden to education and to continuing equine veterinary education in New Zealand. In continued celebration of Brian’s superb input to equine veterinary science, Jessica Kidd, Roger Smith and Joe Mayhew will attempt to titillate, annoy, stimulate, entertain, challenge and hopefully edify colleagues on papers and issues from the current equine veterinary literature. A bit of science, a bit of blarney, a bit of wrangling, but surely no scepticism?

4.30pm: BAL and trach wash - Leigh DeClifford

7pm: NZEVA dinner, Dockside, Queens Wharf

Friday 24 May8am: Lameness examination - Chris O’Sullivan

8.45am: Foot, pastern and fetlock – diagnostics - Roger Smith

9.25am: Foot, pastern and fetlock – conditions and therapy - Roger Smith

10.30am: Proximal metatarsus and tarsus – diagnostics - Roger Smith

11.10am: Proximal metatarsus and tarsus – conditions and therapy - Roger Smith

11.50am: Objective gait analysis – principles and clinical applications - Kevin Keegan

1.30pm: Stifle joint – diagnostics - Roger Smith

2.10pm: Stifle joint – conditions and therapy - Roger Smith

2.50pm: Hip joint, pelvis and sacroiliac region – diagnostics - Chris O’Sullivan

4pm: Hip joint, pelvis and sacroiliac region – conditions and therapy - Chris O’Sullivan

4.40pm: Conventional systemic and intra-articular joint therapies - Chris O’Sullivan

5.20pm: Systemic and intra-articular regenerative therapies - Roger Smith