Equine Online Diagnostic Symposium – CT, PET Imaging, Scintigraphy & Objective Gait Analysis
Species
Equine
Contact Hours
10 Hours - RACE Approved
Language
English
Discipline
Diagnostic Imaging
Orthopaedics
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Veterinary Partner
Equine
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The Equine Diagnostic Symposium brings together leading experts in equine surgery, diagnostic imaging, and research for a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge diagnostic techniques. This symposium, focusing on CT, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging, Scintigraphy and Objective Gait Analysis technologies, offers a unique opportunity for equine practitioners and professionals to enhance their understanding of equine lameness diagnostics and improve their clinical practices.
Speakers at the symposium include renowned radiologists and imaging specialists Mathieu Spriet and Kate Wulster, distinguished equine surgeon Kevin Keegan, and thoroughbred racehorse expert and researcher Chris Whitton. With their diverse and combined expertise, attendees will gain extensive insights into the latest advancements in equine imaging techniques and lameness diagnostics.
The symposium spans five live-streamed interactive modules, featuring keynote addresses, diagnostic sessions tailored to racehorses and sport horses, panel discussions, and case-discussions.
DETAILED PROGRAM
Thursday, 19th September (7PM-9PM BST / 8PM-10PM CET / 2PM-4PM EST)
MODULE 1: Advances in Equine Diagnostic Imaging – Foundations, General Applications & Indications
- 60 min Advances in Equine Diagnostic Imaging – Standing CT Dr. Kate Bills
- 60 min Advances in Equine Diagnostic Imaging – PET Dr. Mathieu Spriet
Thursday, 26th September (7PM-9PM BST / 8PM-10PM CET / 2PM-4PM EST)
MODULE 2: Diagnostics Session – Indications, Decision-Making & Interpretation
Racehorses Diagnostics Session
- 30 min Standing CT in Racing: A Game-Changer in Bone Injury Assessment Dr. Chris Whitton
- 30 min PET Imaging and CT for Precision Diagnosis in Racehorse Injuries Dr. Mathieu Spriet
Sport Horses Diagnostics Session
- 30 min Applying Standing CT in Sport Horse Diagnostics Dr. Kevin Keegan
- 30 min PET Imaging for Sport Horse Injuries: Clinical Insights Dr. Kate Bills
Thursday, 3rd October (7PM-9PM BST / 8PM-10PM CET / 2PM-4PM EST)
MODULE 3: Panel Discussion – Challenges & Opportunities in Equine Imaging
120 min Panelists: Drs. Kevin Keegan, Chris Whitton, Mathieu Spriet & Kate Bills
Thursday, 10th October (7PM-9PM BST / 8PM-10PM CET / 2PM-4PM EST)
Module 4: Objective Gait Lameness Analysis in the Sports & Race Horse
- 60 min Advances in Objective Gait Analysis for Sport Horse Diagnosis Dr. Keevin Keegan
- 60 min Objective Gait Analysis in TB Racehorse Mikael Holmstroem
- 30 min Integrating Standing CT and Scintigraphy Findings with Gait Analysis
for Comprehensive Diagnosis Dr. Chris Whitton
Thursday, 17th October (7PM-9PM BST / 8PM-10PM CET / 2PM-4PM EST)
Module 5: Case-Based Panel Discussion (CT, PET & Objective Gait Analysis)
120 min Panelists: Drs. Kevin Keegan, Chris Whitton, Mathieu Spriet & Kate Bills
Mikael is a Swedish veterinarian and a long-time partner at Equine Analysis with a Ph.D. in equine biomechanics from the University of Uppsala. Since 1996, Dr. Holmstroem has been a prominent speaker at international conferences on horse physiology and locomotion. He has authored numerous papers on these topics and was recently featured in the publication Equine Locomotion.
Mikael is the chief developer of Fotoselect®, and his current research focuses on phenotypic heritability. He holds both a Doctorate and a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. In addition to his veterinary expertise, Mikael is a skilled mathematician and programmer.
He compiles and analyzes data from StrideSAFE sensors to detect movement abnormalities and stride changes. Mikael leads the research effort in identifying early signs of pathology in the stride of racing thoroughbreds.
More InfoKevin, a Missouri native, graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He began his career in private equine practice, working in Maryland and Delaware for three years. In 1989, Kevin completed a three-year equine surgery residency and earned a Master of Science degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. During this time, he gained expertise in statics and dynamics, experimental stress analysis, biomedical instrumentation, and signal processing.
After finishing his surgery residency, Kevin returned to private practice near Detroit, Michigan, focusing on equine surgery and lameness. In 1990, he joined the University of Missouri as a clinical instructor and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 1991, and to Associate Professor in 1998. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgery.
Kevin's primary research interest lies in using computer-assisted gait analysis to diagnose lameness in horses. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
More InfoDr. Mathieu Spriet is a Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. He obtained his DVM degree from the National Veterinary School of Lyon (France) in 2002 and a Master Degree from the University of Montreal (Canada) in 2004. He has been a diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging since 2007, after completing his radiology residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Spriet joined UC Davis as a faculty member in 2007. He became a diplomate of the newly created ACVR- Equine Diagnostic Imaging specialty in 2019. Dr Spriet has over 75 peer-reviewed publications (full list of publications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/mathieu.spriet.1/bibliography/public/). He is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. His main area of interest is equine musculoskeletal imaging. He has pioneered the use of positron emission tomography in horses, leading to the development of a scanner specifically designed to image standing horses. He is a consultant for advanced imaging in racehorses at several racetracks in the USA, including Santa Anita and Churchill Downs. He serves as an expert on the Racing Victoria imaging panel.
More InfoChris is a leading researcher in equine orthopedics at the University of Melbourne, where he employs a multidisciplinary approach involving biomechanics, microstructural analysis, and epidemiology. His work integrates clinical focus, drawing on his expertise as a specialist equine surgeon at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where he has been since November 2004, investigating and treating lameness in horses.
Chris's journey includes specialist training at the University of Sydney, where he earned a PhD, followed by work as a specialist surgeon and scientist at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, England. He later ran his own referral practice and scintigraphy unit at the Newcastle Equine Centre from 1999 to 2004.
Chris has a strong track record of lecturing and publishing extensively on lameness and musculoskeletal injury prevention. His current research interests focus on equine limb function, subchondral bone, and mathematical modeling of equine limb injuries
More InfoKate earned her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, after obtaining a degree in biochemistry from Tufts University. She then completed a rotating internship in equine medicine, surgery, and critical care at the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania. Following her internship, Kate pursued a diagnostic imaging residency at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
In 2016, Kate became board certified in diagnostic imaging by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR). That same year, she joined the faculty at the New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, as an Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging. Kate's clinical work focuses on the use of advanced imaging technologies such as CT, MRI, and a robotics-controlled cone-beam CT system designed for use with standing horses.
Kate is also involved in clinical research on the veterinary applications of rapid prototyping, including 3D printing. In her free time, she enjoys riding her Warmblood jumper, Catapult, and spending time with her husband, Zach, and their Labradors.
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