Updates on Equine Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

Registration Closed

Understand the various manifestations of stifle trochlear ridge osteochondrosis and treatment options of stifle trochlear ridge osteochondrosis and their timing. Understanding the surgical approaches to various OCD lesions and decision makings, when and it to operate. Learn tips and new techniques for ICD management/fragment removal.

CE Credit

RACE Program #20-910288 is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize the American Association of Veterinary State Boards’ (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE). However, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.

RACE approval through May 19, 2024.

Rates per individual webinar (live and on-demand)

Registration Rates
ACVS/ECVS Diplomate/Emeritus Diplomate	$75
ACVS/ECVS Resident	35
Veterinary/Other Professional	100
Student/Intern/Technician	50

Britta Leise, DVM, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal)

Assistant Professor, Equine Surgery

Louisiana State University

Dr. Leise graduated from the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She completed an internship in large animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia from 2002-2003 and an equine surgery residency at LSU in 2007. She was a clinical instructor in equine emergency and critical care at The Ohio State University where she also completed a PhD in comparative and veterinary medicine. She is currently an assistant professor of equine surgery at LSU.

Cole Sandow, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal)

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Dr. Sandow graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU), School of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, he completed a surgery internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute before working with a racetrack practice based in New Orleans. Dr. Sandow then returned to Hagyard to complete an internal medicine fellowship prior to beginning an equine surgery residency at LSU. During his residency at LSU, he also earned a master’s degree completing research on laminitis, condylar fracture repair, and intra-articular therapy. He received an outstanding surgical resident award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a resident research award from the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. Dr. Sandow has also delivered several presentations at state and national veterinary meetings. He is board-certified in large animal surgery with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Elizabeth Santschi, DVM, DACVS

Professor of Equine Surgery

Kansas State University, Veterinary Health Center

Dr. Santschi received her bachelor of science from the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture in 1980 and DVM from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She interned at North Carolina State University. Her residency was at the Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL. Dr. Santschi is presently investigating the biomechanical causes of and treatments for subchondral bone lucencies of young horses. Her primary interest is in orthopedic diseases of juvenile horses. This includes disorders such as osteochondrosis and subchondral bone cysts, septic arthritis, and angular and flexural limb deformities. Her other areas of interest include performance horse injury and fracture repair.