Large Animal

Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery

Seminar Chair(s)

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  Carolyn Arnold, DVM, DACVS, PhD

  Associate Professor
  Texas A&M University
  College Station, Texas

This seminar provides cutting-edge research into the gastrointestinal disease and clinical application to the equine surgeon. Seminar speakers bring Diplomates their most current research into equine GI disorders' mechanisms and molecular basis. In addition, cutting-edge surgical techniques that can be applied to a clinical setting are addressed.

Presentations:

• 8:00am – 8:30am

  Jejunocecostomy … What’s New?
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: David E. Freeman, MVB, PhD, DACVS – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
• 8:30am – 9:00am

  Small Things That Make a Big Difference in Colic Surgery
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: David E. Freeman, MVB, PhD, DACVS – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
• 9:00am – 9:30am

  Peritoneal Fluid Evaluation and Implications for Clinical Decision-making
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: Isabelle Kilcoyne, MVB, DACVS (Large Animal) – University of California, Davis
• 11:00am – 11:30am

  Clinical Indications of Leaky Gut
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVSMR-Equine, PhD – Texas A&M University
• 11:30am – 12:00pm

  The Hindgut Microbiota and Colic
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: Carolyn E. Arnold, DVM, DACVS, PhD – Texas A&M University
• 1:30pm – 2:00pm

  Management of Small Intestinal Obstructive Lesions
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: Callie A. Fogle, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal) – North Carolina State University
• 2:00pm – 2:30pm

  Management and Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Large Colon Disease
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: Maia R. Aitken, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVECC – University of Pennsylvania
• 2:30pm – 3:00pm

  Peritonitis: Diagnosis and Management
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: Amelia Munsterman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVECC – Michigan State University
• 3:00pm – 3:15pm

  abs: Evaluation of a Laparoscopic Biopsy Technique
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Amelia Munsterman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVECC – Michigan State University
• 3:15pm – 3:30pm

  abs: Tensile Strength of Sutures in Medical Honey
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Kira Madsen, DVM – Equine Clinic De Morette
• 3:30pm – 3:45pm

  abs: Ventral Midline Colopexy and Preventing LCV
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Alexandra Warren, DVM – University of Missouri
• 4:30pm – 6:00pm

  Panel Discussion on Colic
  _{Research Innovations and Clinical Applications in Equine Gastrointestinal Surgery}
  

  Speaker: Carolyn E. Arnold, DVM, DACVS, PhD – Texas A&M University

  Speaker: Maia R. Aitken, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVECC – University of Pennsylvania

  Speaker: Amelia Munsterman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVECC – Michigan State University

  Speaker: Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVSMR-Equine, PhD – Texas A&M University

  Speaker: Isabelle Kilcoyne, MVB, DACVS (Large Animal) – University of California, Davis