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Apr 05, 2021
IDCTA Presents: “Lameness Diagnostics - Figuring Out What’s Wrong When Your Horse is Off” with Dr. Sarah Peters
On April 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. CST join the Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association (IDCTA) for Session #1 of the IDCTA Veterinary Zoom Series.
Sarah Peters, VMD, CVSMT, CERP of Forward Equine Veterinary Services will discuss recognizing when your horse might need a lameness evaluation, what to expect from the exam, and how a diagnosis is made. An overview will be given of both procedures: diagnostic analgesia (nerve blocks) and diagnostic imaging, such as radiographs, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
Bio: Dr. Sarah Peters graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (“PennVet”). She completed internships at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY, and New Bolton Center – PennVet, as well as an orthopedic research fellowship in Switzerland. Dr. Peters is certified in veterinary spinal manipulative therapy (aka “animal chiropractics”) and is also a certified equine rehabilitation practitioner. She started Forward Equine Veterinary Services in 2016 and provides sports medicine and rehabilitative care to horses in eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
If you have questions for the presenter, please submit them by April 14th to [email protected] or [email protected].
CLICK HERE to sign up for the Zoom meeting.
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