The Older Horse - 20 is the new 15
Still active or retired, older horses have different health requirements
This presentation will focus on the evolving health needs of horses as they age, highlighting vaccination schedules, management of endocrine disorders such as PPID, tailored nutrition plans, dental care to maintain comfort and function, and effective parasite control strategies. We’ll discuss practical approaches to support longevity and quality of life, whether your older horse is still active or enjoying retirement.
Investment: $30 (non-refundable)
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Speaker
Dr. Ashley Whitehead
Dr. Whitehead completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Ontario Veterinary College and a rotating equine internship at the Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital. Following a combined clinical residency and graduate degree program in large animal internal medicine at OVC, she obtained the status of Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM) in 2012. Dr. Whitehead has been on faculty at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine since 2010 and teaches across the curriculum in a wide variety of courses.
Dr. Whitehead practices at Moore Equine Veterinary Centre and provides large animal internal medicine consultations and case management. Dr. Whitehead’s clinical interests include equine health management, equine infectious diseases, biosecurity and surveillance, equine gastrointestinal conditions, neonatal foal intensive care, camelid (llamas and alpacas) medicine and she is certified in veterinary acupuncture. A previous hunter jumper competitor, Dr. Whitehead now enjoys riding in the Mountains and puttering around with her horses. She currently has two QH and a retired Standardbred at her acreage in Rocky View County.