LAKE TAHOE EQUINE CONFERENCE

 

This conference will provide in-depth presentations on:

• Equine neurology and lameness cases and how to distinguish them apart.
• Equine ophthalmology including non healing corneal ulcers, immune mediated keratitis and assessment of cataracts.
• Deep dive into disorders of the equine neck and spine, including using various imaging modalities, plus injection and rehabilitation techniques.
• Internal medicine topics including workup and management of chronic colic cases, fecal water syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and gastric ulceration.
• Discussions of issues facing the equine industry from our current AAEP President.
  

Presentations by outstanding speakers will provide you with up-to-date practical clinical information. All presenters will provide summary results with an emphasis on application for the equine practitioner. This course is APPROVED for 20 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval.

The evening social programs will provide valuable networking with practitioners sharing their experiences. In between the morning and evening sessions participants can enjoy the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and hiking are some of the activities available. Others may choose to just relax in one of the most beautiful mountainous areas in the world or to enjoy the various Lake Tahoe attractions or the pool and spa. Participants are encouraged to bring their family and friends.

FOOD: Light breakfast, coffee and tea are served every morning and appetizers and beverages each evening before lectures.

CLIMATE & CLOTHING: Mountain weather conditions prevail, resulting in sharp differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Casual and informal attire is appropriate for daytime and evening dress.

HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe.
Reservations can be made here.   These rooms will be held until January 5, 2027.
Reno International Airport is 38 miles from the Hyatt Lake Tahoe.

For more information contact: Sharon Spier, DVM, PhD, 8140 Olive School Lane, Winters, CA 95694.
E-mail: [email protected]

SPEAKERS

Lauren Charnock, DVM, Dipl ACVO - Assistant Professor, University of California, Davis
Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR – Technical Services Veterinarian, Platinum Performance, Marina, CA
Sarah LeJeune, DVM, Dipl ACVS, ECVS, ACVSMR, CVA, IVCA,– Director, Equine Integrative Sports Medicine, UC Davis
Gary Magdesian, DVM, Dipl ACVIM, ACVECC, ACVP - Professor, Emergency and Critical Care, UC Davis
Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl ACVIM - President of the AAEP, Equine Technical Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim
Mathieu Spriet, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVR, ECVDI - Professor and Director of Imaging Service, UC Davis
Ben Sykes, BSc, BVMS, PhD, MBA, Dipl ACVIM - Specialist and Consultant in Equine Internal Medicine, NSW, Australia
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA, ECVDI (LA Assoc) - Professor Emeritus, UC Davis