By LaCresha Kolba
Keeping up with the trends in equine medicine, the Jaeckle Centre in Thompson’s Station, Tenn. hosted a Whole Horse Wellness Seminar, presented by Kinetic Vet, for veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and farriers the weekend of July 22-23, 2016. The seminar was open to veterinarians, vet technicians, and farriers, and was approved for 9 AAPF continuing education credits.
This two-day seminar offered informative sessions on shockwave therapy in equine sports medicine, compounding pharmacies, dermatology, along with presentations by veterinarians. There were equine medicine vendors available, giving those who attended a personal opportunity to talk with representatives from companies about their products and treatments.
Friday’s presentations started with Dr. Hancock of Boehringer-Ingelheim, speaking on Immunology. Next was Dr. Brad Cumper, speaking on Shockwave Therapy in Equine Sports Medicine. Then, just before lunch, Alex L. Riddle, of Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy, spoke about Compounding Pharmacies and how their work supports the work of veterinarians.
The afternoon’s lectures began with Dr. Scott Morrison, followed by a wet lab-demonstration led by Dr. Morrison.
Saturday’s presentation schedule was similar to Friday’s, with Dr. Hancock leading with a continued presentation on Immunology. Next was, again, Dr. Brad Cumper. Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston was next on the agenda, with the first of a two-part presentation on Dermatology. She continued with Part 2 on Dermatology after lunch. The presentations concluded with information from Neogen Animal Safety on botulism.
Veterinarians from Alabama, Illinois, and Tennessee attended this seminar. Dr. Tony Kimmons, of Franklin Equine Services, was thrilled with the event. Dr. Kimmons spoke about how he has utilized the Jaeckle Centre for his equine patients’ therapy and various treatments. He said that hosting such an educational opportunity helps folks to stay informed about innovations in equine health. He commented that attending this seminar gave him new insight on medical problems, new diagnostic approaches, and new treatments for lameness issues.
Representatives from all the vendor companies were available during the seminar to explain their products to the attendees. Vendors included the sponsor, Kinetic Vet, Uniprim and Flexineb2 by Nortev. Flexineb2 is a nebulization treatment, in which medications or natural therapy liquids are aerosolized into tiny spherical droplets so your horse can inhale them. Tribute Equine Nutrition disseminated information on their high quality feed products, such as Tough as Nails, their pelleted hoof supplement, Kalm ‘N EZ, Resolve, Seniority, and other equine nutritional feeds.
The highlight of the seminar was the VersaTron – a shock wave therapy that gives high energy shock waves, designed for high performance horses to retired and backyard horses. The focused energy increases blood supply to the treated area, resulting in tissue regeneration in tendons, joints, and bone. An interesting fact is that just about every horse competing in Rio at the 2016 Olympics has experienced this type of shock wave therapy. Demonstrations on horses gave the attendees an opportunity to observe how to use and utilize this therapy in their own practices. In the open environment attendees could ask the expert on its uses, and about their experiences with this treatment.
The Jaeckle Centre did an outstanding job putting together an information-packed weekend. With well organized presentations and high quality vendors, the schedule of events allowed plenty of opportunity to network. Attendees left energized with new information to share with their clients and patients about the latest practices in equine health care.
For more information on the Jaeckle Centre and their upcoming events, please visit their website, thejaecklecentre.com, and their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jaecklecentre.
Keeping up with the trends in equine medicine, the Jaeckle Centre in Thompson’s Station, Tenn. hosted a Whole Horse Wellness Seminar, presented by Kinetic Vet, for veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, and farriers the weekend of July 22-23, 2016. The seminar was open to veterinarians, vet technicians, and farriers, and was approved for 9 AAPF continuing education credits.
This two-day seminar offered informative sessions on shockwave therapy in equine sports medicine, compounding pharmacies, dermatology, along with presentations by veterinarians. There were equine medicine vendors available, giving those who attended a personal opportunity to talk with representatives from companies about their products and treatments.
Friday’s presentations started with Dr. Hancock of Boehringer-Ingelheim, speaking on Immunology. Next was Dr. Brad Cumper, speaking on Shockwave Therapy in Equine Sports Medicine. Then, just before lunch, Alex L. Riddle, of Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy, spoke about Compounding Pharmacies and how their work supports the work of veterinarians.
The afternoon’s lectures began with Dr. Scott Morrison, followed by a wet lab-demonstration led by Dr. Morrison.
Saturday’s presentation schedule was similar to Friday’s, with Dr. Hancock leading with a continued presentation on Immunology. Next was, again, Dr. Brad Cumper. Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston was next on the agenda, with the first of a two-part presentation on Dermatology. She continued with Part 2 on Dermatology after lunch. The presentations concluded with information from Neogen Animal Safety on botulism.
Veterinarians from Alabama, Illinois, and Tennessee attended this seminar. Dr. Tony Kimmons, of Franklin Equine Services, was thrilled with the event. Dr. Kimmons spoke about how he has utilized the Jaeckle Centre for his equine patients’ therapy and various treatments. He said that hosting such an educational opportunity helps folks to stay informed about innovations in equine health. He commented that attending this seminar gave him new insight on medical problems, new diagnostic approaches, and new treatments for lameness issues.
Representatives from all the vendor companies were available during the seminar to explain their products to the attendees. Vendors included the sponsor, Kinetic Vet, Uniprim and Flexineb2 by Nortev. Flexineb2 is a nebulization treatment, in which medications or natural therapy liquids are aerosolized into tiny spherical droplets so your horse can inhale them. Tribute Equine Nutrition disseminated information on their high quality feed products, such as Tough as Nails, their pelleted hoof supplement, Kalm ‘N EZ, Resolve, Seniority, and other equine nutritional feeds.
The highlight of the seminar was the VersaTron – a shock wave therapy that gives high energy shock waves, designed for high performance horses to retired and backyard horses. The focused energy increases blood supply to the treated area, resulting in tissue regeneration in tendons, joints, and bone. An interesting fact is that just about every horse competing in Rio at the 2016 Olympics has experienced this type of shock wave therapy. Demonstrations on horses gave the attendees an opportunity to observe how to use and utilize this therapy in their own practices. In the open environment attendees could ask the expert on its uses, and about their experiences with this treatment.
The Jaeckle Centre did an outstanding job putting together an information-packed weekend. With well organized presentations and high quality vendors, the schedule of events allowed plenty of opportunity to network. Attendees left energized with new information to share with their clients and patients about the latest practices in equine health care.
For more information on the Jaeckle Centre and their upcoming events, please visit their website, thejaecklecentre.com, and their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jaecklecentre.
