LAMS219-0224: Selected Topics in Equine PodiatryCourse Open: February 26-March 28, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, March 4, 11, and 18, 2024; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4.5
RACE Category: 4.5 hours Medical
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Tuition: Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2024) |
Course Information:
The topics covered in this course are frequently encountered in equine veterinary practice and are important yet often controversial. The facts surrounding whether a horse should be barefoot or shod will be discussed in detail. Foot radiographs are used to diagnose disease, but the images can also be used to evaluate the hoof capsule, understand hoof capsule distortions, biomechanics and be used as a guideline or template to apply the appropriate farriery. Lastly, the cause, the associated hoof capsule distortion, treatment, and stabilization of hoof wall defects (quarter and toe cracks) will be presented.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- understand the advantages and limitations of barefoot methodology.
- use foot radiography to understand and evaluate the hoof capsule and use the images as a guideline to implement the appropriate farriery.
- understand the etiology of hoof wall defects, recognize the associated hoof capsule distortion and how to apply the appropriate farriery to resolve the defect.
Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in about equine podiatry.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1139744)
Course Agenda: Week 1 (Real Time Session March 4, 2024): Barefoot Methodology as a Viable Farriery Option: Advantages and Limitations
There is so much controversy between farriers and barefoot trimmers as what is best for the horse while allowing the horse to perform comfortably. This presentation describes using barefoot methodology to rehabilitate foot conformation/hoof capsule distortions, when to use it, how to transition the horse from being shod to barefoot and how to maintain the horse barefoot…this requires an understanding of barefoot methodology, how the foot adapts and the necessity of using a different approach to the farriery.
Week 2 (Real Time Session March 11, 2024): Equine Foot Radiology as it Pertains to Farriery
This presentation describes how to read foot images, not only for disease, but how they can be used as a template or guideline to apply the appropriate therapeutic farriery. The presentation will outline the various hoof capsule distortions, the biomechanical aspects of each one, how to transfer the radiographic image to the foot and the appropriate farriery used to treat the issue. This will certainly enhance communication with the farrier and improve the working relationship between the veterinarian and the farrier.
Week 3 (Real Time Session March 18, 2024): Hoof Wall Defects: Cause and Treatment
This presentation looks at quarter cracks and toe cracks and most importantly, the causes. These hoof wall defects are surrounded by theoretical assumptions as to why they occur. An overload on any section of the foot leads to a hoof capsule distortion. And when the load on a section of the foot exceeds the hoof capsule’s capacity to accept addition load…a hoof defect can and often does occur. Successful treatment of hoof wall defects depends on a thorough understanding of the anatomy, biomechanics and how they occur. Treatment involves the appropriate farriery and stabilization/repair of the defect when indicated.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate. Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
| Enrollment is closed. |
Tuition: Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2024) |
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on March 4, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. *For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.
Enrollment qualifications:
- VIN CE Courses:
- VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
- Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- VSPN CE Courses:
- VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
- Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
- Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
- Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org
and @vin.com addresses.
- Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund. *For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog. Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357