Join the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and the Sunshine Region Pony Club for a day of equine education! This event is geared toward youth with an interest in horses, but all are invited. Please note that this event is not “Healthy Horses” which will be held next in 2015.
General information
Date
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Location
UF College of Veterinary Medicine
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32610
Directions to the UF Small Animal Hospital
Signage will direct visitors to parking and room location
Registration & Cost
Dawn McLane, DVM
904-891-9200
dmclanedvm@comcast.net
Register by Tuesday, January 6, 2014
Cost: $25 (includes lunch)
Schedule
Lectures in the Auditorium in the Veterinary Academic Building
8:45-9:30
Registration – Follow signs for “Pony Club”
9:30-10:00
Dr. Anje Bauck: Lameness – How do you spot a “lame” horse and what is a lameness exam?
10:10-10:40
Dr. Andrew Smith: Colic Emergencies – Medical therapy or surgical emergency?
10:50-11:20
Dr. Martha Mallicote: Biosecurity – What does it mean and how to do it in a practical way on a farm
11:30-12:00
Dr. Justin McNaughten: Pregnancy – How to know if you are expecting and other practical equine health tips
12:10-12:40
Dr. Sarah Czerwinski: Ophthalmology – The horse’s eye and vision and common problems
Lunch
12:40-1:20
Demonstrations:
1:30-2:00
2:05-2:35
2:40-3:10
- Performance Analysis – Treadmill – Mr. Brett Rice
- Lameness – Dr. Anje Bauck
- Pregnant pony – Fetal horse ultrasound – Dr. Justin McNaughten
3:15-4:00
Optional student-lead tours of the UF Veterinary Hospitals
