VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSurgical Conditions of the Equine FootAugust 29, 2024In this session: Participants can expect to learn about a variety of surgical conditions of the equine foot from Jenna Young, DVM, Dipl. ACVS (Large Animal). Typical presentation, diagnosis, treatment options, surgical techniques, and prognosis will be discussed for each condition. Topics will include trauma to the hoof, septic pedal osteitis, keratoma, canker, quittor, bone cysts, and fractures.
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