Lawsonia intracellularis and equine proliferative enteropathy symposium

 
Hosted by the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory--two UK Ag Equine Programs--the Lawsonia intracellularis and equine proliferative enteropathy symposium will offer an in depth look at the latest information on the bacterium and the disease it causes in horses. The event is targeted toward veterinarians and anyone else with an interest in learning more about L. intracellularis  and equine proliferative enteropathy.
The symposium is sponsored… Show more by Boehringer Ingelheim .
Four hours of Continuing Education has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examinars for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. CE sheets must be signed at the meeting to receive credit.
 

 
Lawsonia intracellularis and equine proliferative enteropathy Symposium Schedule
 
1 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. David Horohov
PhD, Jes E. and Clementine M. Schlaikjer Endowed Chair at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center
Dr. Ed Squires
PhD, Dipl. ACT (hon.), Director of UK Ag Equine Programs and Executive Director of the UK Gluck Equine Research Foundation
 
 
 
1:15-2 p.m.
Background and History of L. intracellularis, especially in pigs and horses, and available diagnostic tests
Dr. Connie Gebhart
PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota
 
2-3 p.m.
Typical presentation, clinical signs, treatment, prevention, and case reports
Dr. Nathan Slovis
DVM, DACVIM, CHT, Director of the McGee Center at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
 
 
3-3:30 p.m.
BREAK
 
 
3:30-4 p.m.
Immunology—IFNg, weanlings, etc.
Dr. David Horohov
PhD, Jes E. and Clementine M. Schlaikjer Endowed Chair at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center
 
4-4:30 p.m.
Pathology—typical necropsy findings and newly reported necrotizing EPE
Dr. Alan Loynachan
DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, Assistant Professor at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
 
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Screening for L. intracellularis in horses
Dr. Allen Page
DVM, a PhD candidate at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center
 
 
5:15-5:30 p.m.
Group Discussion: Future research directions and imperatives
 
 
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres
 

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