IRISH EQUINE VETERINARY CONFERENCE 2015

Hosted by the Equine Group of Veterinary Ireland

LYRATH ESTATE HOTEL, KILKENNY12th-14th November 2015

Equine Wetlab5 CVE Credits

12th NovemberBallylinch Stud,

Kilkenny

Equine Main Conference11 CVE Credits

13th & 14th November Lyrath Estate Hotel

VICAS Day 6.5 CVE Credits13th November

Lyrath Estate Hotel

Welcome to our Annual Conference which has returned to the popular location of Lyrath Estate Hotel & Convention Centre in Kilkenny. We look forward to the participation of our main overseas Guest Speakers Karen Wolfsdorf, Safia Barakzai and Geoff Lane. The programme will be further enhanced by presentations from Jeremiah O’Sullivan, Cormac Feeney, Dave Stack and Brian McNamara. We are very grateful to John O’Connor for once again providing the state-of-the-art facilities at Ballylinch Stud for our annual wetlab sessions on Thursday afternoon.

This year we welcome colleagues from VICAS who are hosting a 1- Day programme alongside our main conference on Friday 13th November in Lyrath. We look forward to meeting up on the day of the conference and we hope they enjoy the warm and convivial atmosphere of our annual event.

Due to popular demand the Annual Dinner on Friday night will be hosted at Anocht Restaurant in Kilkenny Design. We had an evening of delicious food in a beautiful venue at last year’s dinner so we look forward to another great evening this year!

Join us in Kilkenny on 12th-14th November.

Rosalinda Devereaux (Chair)Jürgen BodamerDon Collins

Organising Committee

Conference Host: Veterinary ireland13 The Courtyard, Kilcarbery Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 22.Tel: +353 1 457 7976 Email: hq@vetireland.ie Web: www.veterinaryireland.ie

Conference Organiser: eVent Plus ltd.76a Upper Georges St., Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.Tel: +353 1 2302591 Fax: +353 1 2302594 Email: info@eventplus.ie

Catherine DwanDave Stack Marcus Swail

General information

Coffee and Lunch: Coffee and Lunch Breaks will be served in the Exhibition area. Delegates are encour-aged to visit the stands and support the companies present at the conference as without the support of industry it would not be possible to organise these events.

CVE Points: In order to be allocated CVE points you are required to sign a Veterinary Council CVE attendance sheet at the end of each day at the conference. The forms will be available at the registration desk following the final session of the conference. The Organisers cannot be responsible for any delegate who does not sign the form.

Welcome to irish equine Veterinary conference 2015

thursday 12th noVemBer registration - Ballylinch stud, thomastown, co. Kilkenny

Group 1 - Endometrial cytology and biopsy interpretation in the mare Karen Wolfsdorf Group 2 - Over-ground upper airway Endoscopy SafiaBarakzai

Coffee Break (following the break the groups will swap over)

Group 2 - Endometrial cytology and biopsy interpretation in the mare Karen Wolfsdorf Group 1 - Over-ground upper airway Endoscopy SafiaBarakzai

Wetlab close

irish equine Veterinary conference 2015hosted by the equine Group of Veterinary ireland

lyrath estate hotel, KilKenny12th-14th november 2015

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main ProGramme - room: mccurdy suite 3friday 13th noVemBerregistration, mccurdy suite foyer and coffee in exhibition area

Opening Address Mr.J.S.Bolger,ThoroughbredRacehorseTrainerandBreeder

New treatments for equine endometritis Karen Wolfsdorf

‘How to correct severe flexural deformities in neonates by casting’CormacFeeney

Case Presentation 1

Coffee and Exhibition

Prognosis for performance after respiratory tract surgery and reasons for surgical failure SafiaBarakzai

‘How To’ Lameness Locator BrianMacNamara

Upper Respiratory tract- clinical research update SafiaBarakzai

Lunch & Exhibition

Exhibition Networking

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Managementofthepost-partummareformaximumreproductiveefficiencyKaren Wolfsdorf

IrishEquineCentreUpdateTomBuckley

VeterinaryIrelandFinancialServices MaryGoodman

coffee and exhibition

MichaelOsborneLectureMetaOsborne

UpdatefromDepartmentofAgriculture,Food&theMarineHazelSheridan

Session Close immediatelyfollowedbyEquineGroupAGMintheOakRoom

Annual Conference Dinner, Anocht Restaurant

Problems during Pregnancy Karen Wolfsdorf

Case Presentation 2

coffee and exhibition

Sinus Disease: does early referral/therapy lead to improved patient morbidity and a more successful outcome SafiaBarakzai

Tie Forward Surgery GeoffLane

lunch and exhibition

Yearling Radiographs JeremiahO’Sullivan

VDS Update FredMcKeating

‘How To’ Ultrasound the larynx DavidStack

coffee and exhibition

Post-partum complications (Case Presentations) Karen Wolfsdorf

Pre-Purchase RoundtableChair: M.SwailPanel: K.Wolfsdorf,G.Lane,S.Barakzai,J.O’Sullivan

award of Best case report & speaker Presentations closing remarks

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Safia Barakzai MSc, Cert ES (Soft Tissue), DESTS, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVSSafia qualified from Bristol University in 1998 and spent 1½ years in mixed practice before a short stint as the equine radiographer at Leahurst Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. She then moved to Edinburgh University to work as the Horserace Betting Levy Board Resident in Equine Surgery, training under the supervision of Professor Paddy Dixon. After finishing her residency, she stayed on at the University as a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery for a further 9 years. During this time she sat the RCVS Certificate (2002) and then

Diploma (2008) in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery, and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Equine Surgery (2005). From 2010-2011 she was on sabbatical from Edinburgh, working at the Equine Clinic, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia. After finally leaving academia in 2012, she spent 6 months as the Equine Surgeon at a Thoroughbred racing and breeding practice in The Curragh, Ireland before joining Chine House in July 2013. She has over 80 publications in the veterinary scientific literature and currently sits on the Editorial Consultants Board for Equine Veterinary Journal and the Editorial Review Board for Veterinary Surgery. Her particular clinical and research interests focus on the equine upper respiratory tract, equine dentistry, minimally invasive soft tissue surgery (laser surgery and laparoscopy) and imaging of the equine skull. In 2011 she was voted in as an Associate member of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. She regularly lectures at CPD meetings and conferences and outside of work is a keen kitesurfer.

equine overseas speakers BiographiesKaren e. Wolfsdorf, dVm, dact memberDr. Karen Wolfsdorf attended veterinary school at the University of Florida and graduated in 1992. After completion of her DVM, she began an equine field service internship at North Carolina State University. In 1995, Dr. Wolfsdorf completed a residency in Theriogenology at the University of Florida and became board certified in Theriogenology. Before coming to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, she spent time working in Australia with Dr. Pascoe at Oakey Veterinary Hospital. In 1996, Dr. Wolfsdorf joined Hagyard as an Associate and in 2002 she

became one of the first two women Members of the Practice. Dr. Wolfsdorf’s main area of interest is infertility in the mare and problems during pregnancy. She spends her time working as a field veterinarian and as a specialist at the McGee Fertility Center. She has authored many chapters on equine reproduction as well as lectured worldwide and published research regarding progesterone, retained endometrial cups and equine twin reduction with cranio-cervical dislocation. Dr. Wolfsdorf and her husband are involved as owners and breeders in the Thoroughbred industry and have two daughters who ride pony hunters.Board CertificationsDiplomate, American College of TheriogenologistsMemberships & AffiliationsAmerican Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA)Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP)Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC)American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)Society for Theriogenologist (SFT)American College of Theriogenologist (ACT)

Karen E. Wolfsdorf, DVM, DACT Member Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf attended veterinary school at the University of Florida and graduated in 1992. After completion of her DVM, she began an equine field service internship at North Carolina State University. In 1995, Dr. Wolfsdorf completed a residency in Theriogenology at the University of Florida and became board certified in Theriogenology. Before coming to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, she spent time working in Australia with Dr. Pascoe at Oakey Veterinary Hospital. In 1996, Dr. Wolfsdorf joined Hagyard as an Associate and in 2002 she became one of the first two woman Members of the Practice. Dr. Wolfsdorf’s main area of interest is infertility in the mare and problems during pregnancy. She spends her time working as a field veterinarian and as a specialist at the McGee Fertility Center. She has authored many chapters on equine reproduction as well as lectured worldwide and published research regarding progesterone, retained endometrial cups and equine twin reduction with cranio-cervical dislocation. Dr. Wolfsdorf and her husband are involved as owners and breeders in the Thoroughbred industry and have two daughters who ride pony hunters. Board Certifications Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists Memberships & Affiliations American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP) Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC) American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Society for Theriogenologist (SFT) American College of Theriogenologist (ACT)

Safia Barakzai MSc, Cert ES (Soft Tissue), DESTS, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS Safia qualified from Bristol University in 1998 and spent 1½ years in mixed practice before a short stint as the equine radiographer at Leahurst Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. She then moved to Edinburgh University to work as the Horserace Betting Levy Board Resident in Equine Surgery, training under the supervision of Professor Paddy Dixon. After finishing her residency, she stayed on at the University as a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery for a further 9 years. During this time she sat the RCVS Certificate (2002) and then Diploma (2008) in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery, and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Equine Surgery (2005). From 2010-2011 she was on sabbatical from Edinburgh, working at the Equine Clinic, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia. After finally leaving academia in 2012, she spent 6 months as the Equine Surgeon at a Thoroughbred racing and breeding practice in The Curragh, Ireland before joining Chine House in July 2013.She has over 80 publications in the veterinary scientific literature and currently sits on the Editorial Consultants Board for Equine Veterinary Journal and the Editorial Review Board for Veterinary Surgery. Her particular clinical and research interests focus on the equine upper respiratory tract, equine dentistry, minimally invasive soft tissue surgery (laser surgery and laparoscopy) and imaging of the equine skull. In 2011 she was voted in as an Associate member of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. She regularly lectures at CPD meetings and conferences and outside of work is a keen kitesurfer.

Equine Overseas Speakers Biographies

SPEAKER

Karen E. Wolfsdorf, DVM, DACT Member Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf attended veterinary school at the University of Florida and graduated in 1992. After completion of her DVM, she began an equine field service internship at North Carolina State University. In 1995, Dr. Wolfsdorf completed a residency in Theriogenology at the University of Florida and became board certified in Theriogenology. Before coming to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, she spent time working in Australia with Dr. Pascoe at Oakey Veterinary Hospital. In 1996, Dr. Wolfsdorf joined Hagyard as an Associate and in 2002 she became one of the first two woman Members of the Practice. Dr. Wolfsdorf’s main area of interest is infertility in the mare and problems during pregnancy. She spends her time working as a field veterinarian and as a specialist at the McGee Fertility Center. She has authored many chapters on equine reproduction as well as lectured worldwide and published research regarding progesterone, retained endometrial cups and equine twin reduction with cranio-cervical dislocation. Dr. Wolfsdorf and her husband are involved as owners and breeders in the Thoroughbred industry and have two daughters who ride pony hunters. Board Certifications Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists Memberships & Affiliations American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP) Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club (KTFMC) American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Society for Theriogenologist (SFT) American College of Theriogenologist (ACT)

Safia Barakzai MSc, Cert ES (Soft Tissue), DESTS, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS Safia qualified from Bristol University in 1998 and spent 1½ years in mixed practice before a short stint as the equine radiographer at Leahurst Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. She then moved to Edinburgh University to work as the Horserace Betting Levy Board Resident in Equine Surgery, training under the supervision of Professor Paddy Dixon. After finishing her residency, she stayed on at the University as a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery for a further 9 years. During this time she sat the RCVS Certificate (2002) and then Diploma (2008) in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery, and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Equine Surgery (2005). From 2010-2011 she was on sabbatical from Edinburgh, working at the Equine Clinic, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia. After finally leaving academia in 2012, she spent 6 months as the Equine Surgeon at a Thoroughbred racing and breeding practice in The Curragh, Ireland before joining Chine House in July 2013.She has over 80 publications in the veterinary scientific literature and currently sits on the Editorial Consultants Board for Equine Veterinary Journal and the Editorial Review Board for Veterinary Surgery. Her particular clinical and research interests focus on the equine upper respiratory tract, equine dentistry, minimally invasive soft tissue surgery (laser surgery and laparoscopy) and imaging of the equine skull. In 2011 she was voted in as an Associate member of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. She regularly lectures at CPD meetings and conferences and outside of work is a keen kitesurfer.

Equine Overseas Speakers Biographies

SPEAKER

08.30 Registration in McCurdy Suite Foyer and Coffee in McCurdy Suite 3 Exhibition Area

09.00 oPeninG address

09.10 - 10.00 Urinary tract surgery techniques (cystotomy, urethrostomy, ureteronephrectomy) KathrynPratschke

10.00 - 10.50 how i approach the taking & interpretation of ecGs TomMullany

10.50 - 11.20 Coffee and Exhibition in McCurdy Suite 3

11.20 - 12.10 dealing with traumatic injuries to the urogenital system KathrynPratschke

12.10 - 13:00 introduction to chemotherapeutics LassaraO’Brien

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch and Exhibition in McCurdy Suite 3

14:00 - 14:20 Exhibition Networking in McCurdy Suite 3

14.20 - 15.10 chemotherapy administration in practice LassaraO’Brien

15.10 - 16:00 how i approach the cat with a murmur TomMullany

16:00 - 16.30 Coffee and Exhibition in McCurdy Suite 3

16.30 - 17.20 Prostatic abscesses and cysts KathrynPratschke

17:20 - 18.10 how i approach the emergency chf patient TomMullany

18:10 Session Close 19:45 conference dinner, anocht, Kilkenny design centre

Vicas dayFriday 13th November

room: maGinnes suite 3

lassara o’Brien mVB mrcVsLassara qualified from UCD in 2006. She worked in small animal and equine practice for 2 years before completing an Oncology and Clinical Trials internship at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Following that she remained in Madison and enrolled in a 3 year Small Animal Medical Oncology residency. On completion of her residency Lassara took up a position as an Oncology Lecturer at the Royal DICK School of Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh, she is now seeing cases at Gilabbey Veterinary Hospital.

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tom mullanyTom Mullany MVB, Cert VC, MRCVS qualified from UCD in 1984. After a period working in mixed practice in Ireland, he spent some time working in small animal practice in England before returning to work in Dublin. In 1989 he practiced and lectured in the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Lusaka in Zambia. In 1992, with his colleague, William Hayden he established Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital in Rathfarnham. In 1999, he was awarded the Certificate in Veterinary Cardiology by the RCVS. Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital continues to offer referral services to colleagues in Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging & Endoscopy. Tom is a member of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society Breed Scheme Auscultation Panel.

Kathryn PratschkeKathryn graduated from UCD in 1994, where she also completed a Masters, Internship and Residency training (Surgery). She worked at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh as a Lecturer from 2000-2004, followed by three years in private referral practice. She was appointed Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow in 2008, and was Head of Small Animal Surgery from 2009-2014. She is now returning to private practice as a Clinical Director at Croft Referrals. She has been a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons since 2001 and is an RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery.

annual conference dinnerfriday 13th november – 20.00anocht restaurant, Kilkenny design centreThe 2015 Conference Dinner will be hosted once again in Anocht Restaurant at the Kilkenny Design Centre. Situated in the 1760 grain store for the Earl of Ormonde’s horses, Anocht Restaurant serves delicious locally sourced food inspired by the Kilkenny Food Trail and served on specially commissioned stoneware by Castle Arch Pottery. Join colleagues from Equine and VICAS for this special evening at Anocht. tickets: €55 per person to include Aperitif, Dinner & Wine. Return Coach transfer included, coaches will depart at 19.45 from Lyrath Estate Hotel and return after Dinner.

social ProGramme

The 2015 Conference Dinner will be hosted

once again in Anocht Restaurant at the

Kilkenny Design Centre. Situated in the

1760 grain store for the Earl of Ormonde’s

horses, Anocht Restaurant serves delicious

locally sourced food inspired by the Kilkenny

Food Trail and served on specially

commissioned stoneware by Castle Arch

Pottery. Join colleagues from Equine and

VICAS for this special evening at Anocht.

Tickets: €55 per person to include Aperitif,

Dinner & Wine. Return Coach transfer

included and coaches will depart at 19.45

from Lyrath Estate Hotel and return after

Dinner.

One of the best and unique features of Kilkenny is its compactness allowing you explore everything it

has to offer on foot. Once the medieval capital of Ireland, the city has a rich heritage visible though

its narrow streetscapes; its historical buildings and landmarks. For details on attractions and What’s

On in Kilkenny visit www.visitkilkenny.ie

Social Programme

Kilkenny

ANNUAL CONFERENCE DINNER

Friday 13th November – 20.00

Anocht Restaurant, Kilkenny Design Centre

KilKennyOne of the best and unique features of Kilkenny is its compactness allowing you explore everything it has to offer on foot. Once the medieval capital of Ireland, the city has a rich heritage visible though its narrow streetscapes; its historical buildings and landmarks. For details on attractions and What’s On in Kilkenny visit www.visitkilkenny.ie

08.30 Registration in McCurdy Suite Foyer and Coffee in McCurdy Suite 3 Exhibition Area 09.00 OPENING ADDRESS

SESSION 1

09.10-10.00 Urinary tract surgery techniques (cystotomy, urethrostomy, ureteronephrectomy) Kathryn Pratschke 10.00-10.50 Don’t be afraid to ECG; (Diagnose correctly and treat appropriately)

Tom Mullany 10.50-11.20 Coffee and Exhibition in McCurdy Suite 3

SESSION 2

11.20-12.10 Dealing with traumatic injuries to the urogenital system Kathryn Pratschke

12.10-13:00 Introduction to Chemotherapeutics Lassara O’Brien 13.00-14.00 Lunch and Exhibition in McCurdy Suite 3 14:00 - 14:20 Exhibition Networking in McCurdy Suite 3

SESSION 3

14.20-15.10 Chemotherapy administration in practice Lassara O’Brien 15.10-16:00 Treating Arrhythmias Tom Mullany

16:00-16.30 Coffee and Exhibition in McCurdy Suite 3 16.30-17.20 Prostatic Abscesses and cysts Kathryn Pratschke

17:20 – 18.10 Therapeutics to the compromised hospitalised patient Tom Mullany

18:10 Session Close 19:45 Conference Dinner, Anocht, Kilkenny Design Centre

Lassara O’ Brien Tom Mullany

Kathryn Pratschke Kathryn graduated from UCD in 1994, where she also completed a Masters, Internship and Residency training (Surgery). She worked at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh as a Lecturer from 2000-2004, followed by three years in private referral practice. She was appointed Senior Lecturer at the University

of Glasgow in 2008, and was Head of Small Animal Surgery from 2009-2014. She is now returning to private practice as a Clinical Director at Croft Referrals. She has been a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons since 2001 and is an RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery.

VICAS DAY

Friday 13th November Room: MaGinnes Suite 3

VICAS SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

lyrath estate hotel & conVention centreLyrath Estate Hotel and Convention Centre is a contemporary hotel combined with the elegance of the original 17th century house. The estate comprises 170 acres of mature parkland and has excellent facilities including a 17m swimming pool and Oasis Spa. The hotel has 2 restaurants and 2 bars. The Conference Centre is state of the art with excellent facilities and the hotel is perfectly equipped for both business and leisure with complimentary WI–FI throughout the hotel.

Children are particularly welcomed at Lyrath Estate and there are plenty of activities onsit; bicycles, a well equipped Games Room with Wii, xBox and Playstation. Family and adjoining rooms are available at great rates and can be booked using the registration form.

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Lyrath Estate Hotel and Convention Centre is

a contemporary hotel combined with the

elegance of the original 17th century house.

The estate comprises 170 acres of mature

parkland and has excellent facilities including

a 17m swimming pool and Oasis Spa. The

hotel has 2 restaurants and 2 bars. The

Conference Centre is state of the art with

excellent facilities and the hotel is perfectly

equipped for both business and leisure with

complimentary WI–FI throughout the hotel.

Children are particularly welcomed at Lyrath

Estate and there are plenty of activities

onsit; bicycles, a well equipped Games Room

with Wii, xBox and Playstation. Family and

adjoining rooms are available at great rates

and can be booked using the registration

form.

Lyrath Estate Hotel & Convention Centre

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