Reproduction Program
18 CE
Total Hours
September 23rd - 25th, 2010
Groton, Connecticut
Pre-Registration
Ends September 1st, 2010
Welcome
to the NEAEP’s 2010 Reproduction Program. Leaders in the field of
equine reproduction will present current information on the
diagnosis, treatment and management of the infertile mare and
stallion, monitoring and care of the foal in utero and during the
first days of life, and other topics relevant to practicing equine
reproduction in the field. Panel discussions will be held to
encourage dialogue between the presenters and the attendees with
attendees having the opportunity to submit cases prior to the panel
session for discussion. The goal of these lectures is to present
the most current and practical information to the practitioner,
thereby enhancing their ability to recognize and diagnose certain
conditions, and to manage and treat many common equine reproductive
problems.
The program will
cover nutrition in the broodmare and foal, case presentations regarding the
treatment of hydrops, and insight on improving the management of reproductive
cases. In-depth presentations on stallion behavior, phantom training and
treatment of stallion-related problems will provide the practitioner with
the knowledge needed to manage the difficult stallion. The program
additionally will feature an informative practical session on the most
recently published research in equine reproduction.
Reproduction Schedule
Speakers & Topics
Michelle
LeBlanc, DVM, Dip. ACT
Endometritis: How Are You Doing With Diagnostics?
Established and new
diagnostic techniques in addition to how those findings relate to specific
infertility problems will be discussed.
Endometritis: Which Treatment(s) Does This Mare Need?
Treatment strategies will be discussed by
presenting straightforward (to some) and exasperating clinical cases.
Dickson
Varner, DVM, MS, Dip. ACT
Sponsored By:
Management of the Stallion to Maximize Pregnancy Rates -
Natural Service Breeding Programs
This presentation will address management strategies to
assess and improve the fertility of stallions in natural-cover programs.
Management of the Stallion to Maximize Pregnancy Rates -
Artificial Insemination Programs
This presentation will address both laboratory and breeding
methods that can be used to improve the fertility of stallions in artificial
insemination programs.
Panel Discussion Focused on the Stallion
(Drs. Samper, Varner, and McDonnell)
This panel
with audience
participation
will be used to address specific cases brought forth by the
audience, as well as selected cases provided by the panelists.
Wendy Vaala, VMD, ACVIM
Sponsored By:
Resuscitation
and Stabilization of the "Not -So- Normal" Foal
Early recognition of the abnormal / potentially abnormal foal begins with a
careful history of periparturient events, placental examination and neonatal
evaluation. The most common causes of the rapidly fading foal (e.g.,
hypoxia, septicemia, and dysmaturity / prematurity) will be discussed in
terms of clinical signs and guidelines for initial stabilization.
Resuscitation protocols will be reviewed and general guidelines for fluid /
plasma therapy, antibiotic selection, respiratory support, and disease
specific treatments will be presented with a focus on what can be done on
the farm.
Foal Diseases to Watch for During the First 30 Days
Continued care of the septic, maladjusted, and / or dysmature foal will be
discussed. Differentials and treatments for common viral, bacterial and
parasitic causes of respiratory disease and colic / diarrhea in the neonatal
foal will be reviewed. A drug formulary and equipment inventory for the
truck and clinic will be included.
Sue McDonnell, PhD
Training a Stallion for Semen Collection
A discussion of dummy mount design and fit, selection and preparation of a
stimulus/mount mare, AV preferences, stallion handler factors, stallion
behavioral characteristics that should be maximized, and AV handling
techniques.
Retraining a Stallion with Difficulties for Semen Collection and Treatment
of Erection and Ejaculation Dysfunction in Stallions
Re-schooling a stallion that has had difficulties with semen collection
involves obtaining a history of his past breeding experiences, a thorough
physical exam and careful, astute observations during semen collection
attempts. Additional comments will be made concerning how to assist stallion
with marginal arousal, mounting difficulties, and difficult ejaculation
Juan Samper, DVM, Dip. ACT
Sponsored By:
Non-Uterine Causes of Infertility
Although the uterus is the biggest organ of
the reproductive tract, pathological conditions of the
oviducts, ovaries and other associated organs can determine
the success or failure of the breeding. Discussion of
diagnostics and treatments for some of these conditions will
be presented.
Artificial Insemination
New methods of semen processing and
deposition have made veterinarians reconsider what the
appropriate dose is to maximize fertility. So what is the
appropriate dose?
Etta
A. Bradecamp, DVM, Dip. ACT, ABVP
Case Reports on Hydrops and Prepubic Tendon Rupture
This lecture will present cases involving hydrops, prepubic
tendon rupture, and tearing of the abdominal wall musculature. Management
and treatment of these high-risk pregnancies will be discussed.
Case Reports of Poor Reproductive Management
What went wrong and how to improve the results in these types
of cases is the focus of this discussion. This panel will present cases where changes in reproductive
management resulted in a more favorable outcome. They will discuss how to
recognize signs of an underlying problem and how the use of diagnostics, an
understanding of the reproductive cycle, and complete and thorough
examinations improved the outcomes in these cases.
A review of what is new in equine reproduction
This lecture will present a review of the latest
publications and research in equine reproduction, providing an opportunity
to get up to date on the most current treatments and diagnostics
currently being applied in the field.
John
J. Dascanio, VMD, Dip. ACT, ABVP
Parturition –
What is Normal, What is Not Normal and What To do When Things Are
Not Going Right
This lecture will cover basics of dystocia
management and peri-parturient mare issues. A short discussion of
induction of parturition will be included.
Fetal monitoring (CTUP,
HB, Normal Fetal Growth and Activity)
This lecture will cover both
trans-rectal and trans-abdominal ultrasonographic evaluation of the pregnant
uterus and fetus. Participants will be given a worksheet with charts
detailing various parameters to measure and their normal values.
Selected Advanced
Reproductive Techniques
This lecture will discuss how to harvest and
package ovaries and testes for shipment to a facility for gamete
preservation. In addition we will cover the process for packaging embryos
for transport and the process for freezing equine embryos.
Randel Raub, Ph.D
Sponsored By:
Growing More Durable Equine Athletes
The latest nutrition and management research, as it is applied to the
broodmare and foal, will be presented. Particular focus will be directed
toward the facilitation of healthy articular cartilage and skeletal
development
The Ultrasound
and Reproduction Wet-Labs will be held at the Mystic Valley Hunt Club on
September 22nd.
The Annual Symposium will
run from September 23rd through the 25th.
The Farrier sessions will
run from September 24th & 25th.
The Horseman's Day
activities will be held on September 26th.
Registration fee
includes all course materials, morning coffee.
Course materials will be provided to participants in CD format.
Printed course materials may be requested for an additional fee.
