The most current estimates are that 10% to 15% of horses will suffer from laminitis every year, with 80% to 90% of the cases caused by endocrine disease. That is, on average, 1 million horses per year in the US alone.
Equine vet doing a laminitis check
The 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference promises much new material, review of emerging research and case histories in the prevention of and rehabilitation from laminitis in horses.
While it can be a death sentence if not diagnosed and managed correctly, prevention and rehabilitation can be achieved.
The 2017 NO Laminitis! Conference promises much new material, review of emerging research and case histories in the prevention of and rehabilitation from laminitis.
A student working toward an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in veterinary medicine qualifies for a reduced student rate of $175.00. Additionally, there are 13 hours of AAVSB RACE veterinary continuing ed credits available.*
Attendees are coming from all over the US, Canada, the UK, the EU and Australia. They include owners, trimmers, farriers and veterinary professionals and students; anyone with one or more horses in their care.
Registration: $280 - Early bird pricing: $250 until 09.23.17 - Veterinary Student Registration: $175.00
Veterinary student identification or proof of qualifying veterinary student status is required when registering. Registration closes 10.22.17
Registration is well ahead of 2015. This will be a good crowd! Make sure you register early for your seat.
A complete lecture schedule and registration via Pay Pal or check may be found at https://www.nolaminitis.org/.
When: The weekend of October 27 - 29, 2017
Where: Tucson Hilton East, Tucson, AZ
Featured Speakers:
- Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD
- Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD
- Jaini Clougher, BSc, BVSc
- Kathleen Gustafson, PhD
- Lisa Lancaster, DVM, PhD
- Lavinia Fiscaletti, BS - Moderator/Senior ECIR Group Volunteer
- Paige Poss, APF, Anatomy of the Equine, LLC
- Carol Layton, BSc, M.Ed, Balanced Equine Nutrition
Lecture Topics - Full descriptions and schedule here https://www.nolaminitis.org/conference-schedule.php
*This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 13 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program's validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Contact Nancy Collins ecirgroup1@gmail.com for further information.
About ECIR Group Inc.
Started in 1999, the ECIR Group is the largest field-trial database for PPID and IR in the world and provides the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment information, in addition to dietary recommendations, for horses with these conditions. Even universities do not and cannot compile and follow long term as many in-depth case histories of PPID/IR horses as the ECIR Group.
In 2013 the Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Group Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation, was approved as a 501(c)3 public charity. Tax deductible contributions and grants support ongoing research, education, and awareness of Equine Cushing's Disease/PPID and Insulin Resistance.
THE MISSION of the ECIR Group Inc. is to improve the welfare of equines with metabolic disorders via a unique interface between basic research and real-life clinical experience. Prevention of laminitis is the ultimate goal. The ECIR Group serves the scientific community, practicing clinicians, and owners by focusing on investigations most likely to quickly, immediately, and significantly benefit the welfare of the horse.