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Newly Formed Society Focuses on Lameness in the Equine Athlete

The International Society for Equine Locomotor Pathology has been formed in the U.S. under the direction of Jean-Marie Denoix, DVM, PhD. The format incorporates four seminars per year to be held at different sites across the country. Presentations will rotate through eight separate modules focusing upon specific anatomic regions for lameness evaluation and will be accompanied by both demonstration and wet lab experience. Completion of these eight modules will qualify candidates to undergo competency examination for Society certification. Modules one and two took place in April 2006 and June 2006 and met with excellent reviews. Module three will take place August 25-27, 2006 in California and will cover proximal forelimb lameness evaluation. Further information is available at www.peneq.com (Peninsula Equine Inc.), www.fairfieldequine.com (Fairfield Equine), and www.vaequine.com (Virginia Equine).

The goal of ISELP is to provide contemporary knowledge and techniques in the continually evolving field of equine locomotor analysis which will better prepare the equine clinician to understand and manager lameness conditions in the equine athlete. Dr. Denoix will be the primary instructor in each of the modules, and his focus will be upon diagnostics and the use of advanced imaging techniques. Through lecture and case demonstration, Dr. Denoix will integrate anatomy, clinical presentation and diagnostics with the imaging modalities of digital radiology, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging. Through both this ISELP lecture format and the peer interaction of the equine practitioners in attendance, we will jointly strive to both elevate the quality of equine locomotor diagnostics / therapy and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and communication between fellow equine veterinarians in other countries.

The 1st module took place at Fairfield Equine April 2006, where conditions of the equine foot and pastern were considered. In June 2006, module two occurred in Virginia and covered lameness evaluation from the fetlock to carpal regions. Module three will take place in California from August 25-27 and will consider pathological conditions of the proximal forelimb. Membership in ISELP is encouraged (contact Rick Mitchell at www.fairfieldequine.com for application) to assure preferential entry in limited-space wet lab sessions.

Read about the details of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology by clicking here.

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