Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall |
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Diseases of the Bovine Foot and Surgical Repair: Basics of Foot Trimming
During this series of lectures and wet lab, the
bovine foot will be examined in great detail. After these seminars and lab, you will be
the newest bovine lameness expert! Basics of anatomy, advanced lameness problems, and the
physiology and consequences of laminitis will provide a foundation for the laboratory. In
the laboratory, the focus will be on how to help maintain a normal foot, and all the
procedures you need to know to successfully manage the severely swollen foot.
| 10:00 am |
Lecture
The Swollen Foot -- David Gnad, Dave VanMetre
Laminitis in Cattle -- Steve Angelos
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11:30 am
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Lunch (provided)
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| 12:30 pm |
Wet Lab
Basics of Foot Trimming
Anesthesia of the Distal Limb
Arthrocentesis
Facilitated Ankylosis
Approach to Tendon Injury
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| 5:00 pm |
Adjourn |
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(Limited Registration)
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E-107, Mosier Hall |
CO2 Laser
Applications in Veterinary Medicine
Laser surgery is an emerging technology with applications in
veterinary medicine. This lecture/lab will highlight this exciting alternative to perform
a wide variety of surgical procedures. Some of the proposed benefits include:
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• Less Pain |
• Less Hemorrhage |
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• Reduced Swelling |
• Reduced Risk of Infection |
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• Quicker Recovery |
• Improved Patient Outcomes |
10:00 am |
Lecture
• History, Physics, and Safety of Laser Technology Dennis Olsen
• Laser Applications in Small Animal Surgery
-- MaryAnn Radlinsky
• Marketing and Laser Applications in Exotic Animal Surgery -- James Carpenter
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11:30 am
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Lunch
(provided)
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12:30 pm |
CO2 Laser Lab -- James Carpenter, Ramiro Isaza, Dennis Olsen, MaryAnn Radlinsky
• Laser Assembly and Basic Care
• Getting to Know the Laser
• Hands-on experience using innate samples with a CO2 laser
• Information on the Luxar (ESC) CO2 laser by ESC representative
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4:00 pm |
Adjourn |
(Limited Registration) |
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