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Technician Session

Equine

Testing, Sampling and Handling in the Diagnosis of EMS and PPID

Thursday, June 23, 2022

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM CT

Location: ACC 4ABC

CE: 1

Sponsored by

Primary Presenter(s)

François-René Bertin, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)

Associate Professor
The University of Queensland
Gatton, Queensland, Australia

Proceedings/Handout

The presentation will present the protocols for practical testing of Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction and will detail the factors that can negatively impact the result of the testing focusing on sampling and handling. The session is to be very practical with real-life examples and aims at sharing clinical best practice.

Learning Objectives:

Know the key factors that can alter the results of hormonal testing for PPID and EMS
Understand the clinical consequences of suboptimal testing protocols for PPID and EMS