| | It can be difficult to differentiate a sinus problem from an upper respiratory tract infection in horses. Both present with similar symptoms and both should be checked by a veterinarian to determine the best course of action. It is important for horse owners to know what to look and watch for, and this is the focus of a presentation by Dr. Chris Bell, DVM, at the 2010 Horse Breeders and Owners Conference (HBOC).
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Bell is originally from Airdrie, Alberta where he grew up around horses on his family's farm. He received his BSc in microbiology and immunology from the University of Saskatchewan, earned his DVM with distinction from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a one-year equine internship at Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Centre in Gilbert, Arizona, U.S.
"Dr. Bell was accepted to a three-year equine surgical residency position at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, and he is currently chief resident in his final year of the program," says Teresa van Bryce, manager, Horse Industry Association of Alberta. "His primary areas of interest are upper airway, neurological and orthopaedic surgery in horses, and it is in this area of expertise that he will be presenting Understanding Sinus Problems in Your Horse at the conference."
Bell's presentation will include information about what to look for, what owners should do if they suspect sinusitis or an upper respiratory infection in their horse, as well as discussing a newly developed technique that will help with sinus drainage and could potentially allow horses to avoid invasive sinus surgery.
This is one of the 15 international presenters on the agenda at the 28th annual HBOC, being held in Red Deer on January 15 to 17, 2010.
"Each year, the HBOC invites a number of equine experts to speak on issues, current topics and subjects that are of specific interest to Albertans who breed or own horses, work in the equine industry in some capacity, or are simply horse enthusiasts," says Les Burwash, head of equine programs with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. "The agenda for the 2010 conference is packed with presentations on horse health, training, nutrition, breeding, horsemanship and horse industry business concerns."
In addition to being a unique opportunity to listen to and learn from a full slate of world renowned horsemen and horsewomen, event sponsors will be on-hand during the weekend to exhibit and talk about their equine products and services. Saturday night features the awarding of the prestigious Alberta Horse Industry Distinguished Service Award.
Conference pre-registration is $95 per person and cost for additional individuals registered at the same time from the same farm is $80. Registration at the door will be $95 per person. Registration includes a copy of the conference proceedings.
For more information about the 2010 conference, contact van Bryce at 403-420-5949 or Burwash at 403-948-8541.
Conference information is also available on the association's website at www.albertahorseindustry.ca or by calling the association at 403-420-5949.
Contact:
Teresa van Bryce
403-420-5949
Les Burwash
403-948-8541 |
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