2022 Clinical Skills Labs Schedule and Registration
22
Jan 2022
Stallion Exam
Location: Lazy E Ranch, Guthrie, OK
Sponsors: Lazy E Ranch and Patterson Companies, INC.
The Stallion Clinical Skill Lab focuses on handling breeding stallions. This is an introduction to stallion attitudes and proper techniques in handling the stallions while in the breeding program. Breeding soundness evaluations are covered as well as proper techniques in semen evaluation and preparation.
19
Feb 2022
Radiology
Location: Oakridge Equine Hospital, Edmond, OK
Sponsors:Oakridge Equine Hospital and Midwest Veterinary Supply
Students first participate in a lecture on proper equine radiographic techniques. Afterward, students rotate through several stations allowing them to take radiographs of the joints and foot of the forelimb while being mentored by an instructor. One of the stations is dedicated to reading radiographs and observing bony abnormalities. For the safety of the students, hind leg radiographic techniques are covered only by live demonstrations by the instructing veterinarians.
26
March 2022
Colic Exam
Location: Pine Ridge Equine Hospital, Glenpool, OK
Sponsors: TBD
The session starts with a lecture and discussion covering clinical signs, causes and treatments of common etiologies, physical exam findings and other diagnostics and signs that suggest the need for referral for more in-depth treatment both medical and surgical. After the lecture, students will break into groups to practice diagnostic and treatment techniques such as Nasogastric intubation, rectal exam, and abdominal ultrasound.
TBD
April 2022
Podiatry
Location: Crosby Ranch, Carney, OK
Sponsors: TBD
Students first participate in a lecture on equine hoof anatomy, function, and pathological abnormalities. Students then break up into small groups for hands on practice picking up and holding feet, physical examination of the hoof structures and hoof trimming.
TBD
May 2022
Neonatal
Location: Lazy E Ranch, Guthrie, OK
Sponsors: TBD
This clinical skills lab focuses on the handling and examination of new foals, field diagnosis and treatment of common issues seen with equine neonates.
TBD
Aug 2022
Horsemanship
Location: Crosby Ranch, Carney, OK
Sponsors: TBD
This session will include demonstrations by professional horseman in basic ground handling techniques followed by small group sessions to practice while being mentored by an instructor.
TBD
Sep 2022
Palpation
Location: Oklahoma City Equine Clinic, Oklahoma City, OK
Sponsors: TBD
In this wet lab, the host clinic provides a large group of mares that are not in foal. These mares are palpated by the students, teaching them proper technique and anatomy while palpating the mares. The ovaries, both uterine horns, the cervix, as well as the body of the uterus are all palpated by the students.
TBD
Oct 2022
Dentistry
Location: Crosby Ranch, Carney, OK
Sponsors: TBD
This clinical skills lab begins with a lecture introducing students to the anatomy and function of the equine oral cavity. Several stations are set up and the students are instructed in proper dental floating. The students are allowed to “float teeth” as long as they want during this 4–5-hour event. Hand floating is also included in the instruction.
15
Oct 2022
Pathways to Success
Location: Heritage Place, Oklahoma City, OK
In this wet lab, the host clinic provides a large group of mares that are not in foal. These mares are palpated by the students, teaching them proper technique and anatomy while palpating the mares. The ovaries, both uterine horns, the cervix, as well as the body of the uterus are all palpated by the students.
TBD
Nov 2022
Gastroscope
Location: TBD
Sponsors: TBD
This clinical skills lab is a concise lecture that sets the standard for understanding gastric ulcers and their treatment. Students are mentored as they pass and drive the gastric scope while visualizing the anatomy of the equine stomach and observing the detrimental effects of gastric ulcers firsthand.