HOOFCARE

FOR THE NEW MILLENIUM

Exploring the

Strasser Concept

May 4-May 5, 2002

  Tufts University
School of  Veterinary Medicine

200 Westborough Road
North Grafton, Massachusetts

Sponsored by:

Tufts University

School of Veterinary Medicine

 The Hospital for Large Animals

and

The Center for Animals and Public Policy

The goal of this conference is to enhance our understanding of the controversial barefoot hoofcare methods proposed by the German veterinarian Dr. Hiltrud Strasser and to provide a public forum for their fair but vigorous review by a panel of expert veterinarians and farriers. Through a process of presentation and open discussion, Dr. Strasser, our panelists, and contributing members of the audience will strive to debunk the myths of traditional and alternative hoofcare, and present practical and scientifically based methods for managing horse's hooves in both health and disease. Medical, ethical, practical, and philosophical aspects of hoofcare strategies will be examined. Special emphasis will be given to the management of high performance horses' hooves and those afflicted with laminitis or navicular disease. The practical application of the Strasser method will also be demonstrated. Two luncheons and a Saturday Night Kentucky Derby Barbeque Party will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet conference participants in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Tufts' Hospital for Large Animals isNew England's major referral center for the veterinary care of horses, providing a full service facility offering advanced diagnostic modalities and the latest medical and surgical treatments.

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Grateful acknowledgement is extended to  Fran Jurga, Editor of the Hoofcare & Lameness Journal of Equine Foot Science  for partial  support of this program

CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS:

Dr. Hiltrud Strasser, Dr.med.vet.
Tuebingen, Germany.
hufklinik@t-online.de
Advocates a novel but controversial barefoot hoofcare method that has received widespread support from devotees but criticism from many farriers and veterinarians.

Dr. Carl Kirker-Head, MA,Vet MB,MRCVS.
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA.
carl.kirker-head@tufts.edu
The Marilyn M. Simpson Chair in Equine Medicine and an expert in musculoskeletal unsoundness and orthopedic injury.

Dr. Judith Shoemaker, DVM.
Equine Services, West Grove, PA.
equineservices@nni.com
An accomplished practitioner and educator in complementary veterinary medicine and therapy.

Dr. Tia Nelson, DVM
Helena, Montana.
DrTiaDVM@aol.com
A farrier for 13 years before going to veterinary school at Colorado State where her barefoot 'natural' trims subsequently prompted development of the 'four-point trim'.

Mike Wildenstein.. CJF, AWCF
Cornell  University, Ithaca, NY.
cms22@cornell.edu
Cornell's attending farrier with a depth of experience in the management of unsoundness using corrective farriery

Henry Heymering, CJF, RMF  
Frederick, MD
Horseu@earthlink.net
President of the Guild of Professional Farriers, author and practicing  farrier with a wealth of experience in the profession.

LODGING

Contact the Office of Conference Planning for a list of Hotels, B&B's, and motels in the North Grafton area.

TRANSPORTATION

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine is located in central Massachusetts, within easy walking distance of the commuter rail. Contact the MBTA directly at www.mbta.org for schedule.  There is free parking available for those who drive. Directions to the School can be found at www.tufts.edu or by contacting the Office of Continuing Education/ Conference Planning at 508-887-4723.

Continuing Education Credits: This conference qualifies for 12  hours of continuing education credit.

No videotaping or audio recording is allowed during this conference.

Due to the large amount of interest in this seminar, and the space restrictions, pre- registration is encouraged. Walk in registration is NOT GUARANTEED.

CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE:
Carl Kirker-Head
Robert W. Cook
Fran Jurga

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Office of
Continuing Education/Conference Planning
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
Phone (508) 887-4723
Fax (508) 887-4539
Email Susan.Brogan@tufts.edu

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