tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181803692011-08-14T18:26:48.783-04:00Helpful and fun information to assist attendees and exhibitors at the 3rd International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot in Palm Beach, Florida November 4-6, 2005.Fran Jurganoreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180369.post-1130029791273802222005-11-03T21:03:00.000-05:002006-09-19T18:06:39.013-04:00

Use the information in this blog to learn a few helpful details about the Third International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. Check this blog up until November 3rd for updates. You might want to print out the blog and bring it with you in case you are delayed.The official site for the conference is www.slackinc.com/laminitis or call 1-877-307-5225. Be sure to visit that

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I just talked to the hotel, and things are pretty much ok there. They said that there are still traffic lights that aren't working at some intersections and the schools are closed. The hotel itself suffered little damage but there is no cable tv in the rooms. The internet still works, however, if you bring a laptop. The weather has been cool in the mornings, overcast, and in the low 80s in the

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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY—Scott Morrison, DVM, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital heads a podiatry clinic that specializes in the treatment of laminitis. Some of the leading treatment options and products that will be used around the world in months to come are being tried and tested at Rood and Riddle this summer.Dr. Morrison, who is also a farrier, goes to great lengths to help his patients find a

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Sue Dyson of the UK's Animal Health Trust in Newmarket is well-known to anyone who attends the AAEP Convention and major international meetings. She is also a leading author; her textbook Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse (co-authored with Michael Ross) was published in 2003. Among her outside accomplishments is that she is former president of the British Equine Veterinary

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Note: In April, I was lucky to catch up with Dr Jim Belknap in his office at Ohio State and learn about his research. A small bit of it is summarized here. He is one of the main presenters in the scientific sessions in Palm Beach and this modest overly-simplified summary should give you some idea of research focus. He did an excellent job of explaining it to me, and convinced me that this is an

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Official message from Kelly Malone of Slack Inc., event managers for the TIECOLADOTF, received today at 1:07 p.m.:The Third International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot taking place in West Palm Beach, FL on November 4-6, 2005 will go on as planned. The Palm Beach Convention Center and the West Palm Beach Marriott sustained very minimal damage and both are open for

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Dr. Ric Redden is the world's best-known laminitis consultant. He recently announced his return to active consulting and practice after an attempt at retirement. Here's a short introduction to just a few of the topics that Doc will address.VERSAILLES, KENTUCKY—Ric Redden, DVM, has pioneered the use of a diagnostic test called a venogram, which shows a veterinarian the extent of damage to the

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YES! The conference is still on! Palm Beach is struggling back to its feet after Hurricane Wilma!I have been monitoring the local media in Palm Beach County and everything around the convention center and downtown West Palm Beach seems to have escaped devastation. They even had an interview with the architect from the Kraviz Center inside CityPlace, which is a complex that includes the Convention

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(left) Researcher Katy Watts peers through spectrometer to gauge the sugar content of grass at the Palm Beach Polo Club at the 2003 Palm Beach Laminitis Conference.CENTER, COLORADO—An expert in crop science, Katy Watts became frustrated when her own horses suffered from grass founder, the seasonal laminitis so common in many parts of the United States where the seasons change and grass pastures

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If you need to rent a car during your stay in Palm Beach, here is a list of the companies with offices at Palm Beach International Airport. And yes, some of them DO rent convertibles!Alamo Rent-a-Car(800) 327-9633Avis Rent-a-Car(800) 331-1212Budget Rent-a-Car(800) 527-0700Dollar Rent-a-Car(800) 800-4000Enterprise(800) 325-8007Hertz Rent-a-Car(800) 654-3131National(800) 227-7368

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I have been monitoring reports from West Palm Beach today about damage from the hurricane. So far, so good. There is some damage, but it doesn't sound like the Apocalypse. One report said that the Kravitz Performing Arts Center, which is next to the Convention Center and part of the CityPlace complex, was not damaged. So that's good news for our meeting.We'll keep you posted. Let's hope everyone,

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Spot was a special horse, and still is. He lives on in the hearts and memories of everyone who worked on him and tried to help him fight laminitis.Spot was a stout-hearted Appaloosa who belonged to Mr. and Mrs. John Castle, who live in Palm Beach. In spite of the best care that their personal veterinarians, Dr. James Orsini of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Rob Boswell of Palm Beach

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If you only registered recently, you may have been told that the host hotel, the Marriott West Palm Beach, is sold out during the conference.That may be true. Keep calling, in case someone cancels. It is a huge hotel, and there are other groups beside ours who have booked blocks of rooms. Perhaps some of them will cancel. Don't expect the discount rate, though.There are lots of hotels nearby at

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All convention attendees and exhibitors have received a spectacular and generous invitation for an evening dinner cruise about the luxury mega-yacht Lady Windridge. You will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Castle, who have chartered the boat with our pleasure in mind.If you are registered and have not received an invitation, please contact Slack Inc.Please meet in the lobby of the West Palm

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Review the lastest laminitis research papersHoofcare & Lameness has a few copies of the Equine Veterinary Journal's 110-page Laminitis Special Issue. It contains approximately 20 scientific papers from the Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit (Dr. Chris Pollitt), the Royal Veterinary College (UK), and the papers on inflammation response in the equine foot by Dr James Belknap.Cost is $30 each

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Note to attendees: Dr. David Hood is one of the chief organizers of the conference. He will be working with Dr. Chris Pollitt to provide an educational and entertaining debate on the process of acute laminitis on Friday evening. Billed as "The Trial of the Century", this is a not-to-be-missed event! The article below will give you some insight into Dr. Hood's work on laminitis.COLLEGE STATION,

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Chris Pollitt's Latest Research Summarized in Hoofcare & Lameness #79New information about laminitis and the microanatomy of the hoof will be presented by Chris Pollitt in Palm Beach. Hoofcare & Lameness Jouranl Edition #79, just completed, should reach all subscribers before the conference, so you will have a chance to learn about some of the Australian advances. We expect to hear about even

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Transportation to the Marriott fromPalm Beach International AirportThe Marriott West Palm Beach Hotel (host hotel) is only ten minutes (three miles) from the aiport. The horel has a shuttle to and from the airport every half hour. They request that you call them from one of the (free) courtesy phones in the baggage claim area and notify them of your location so the driver can find you.Information

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Overseas ArrivalsMost international flights come to Florida by landing in Orlando or Miami. If your flight is coming into Miami and you want to travel to Palm Beach by land, you will need to rent a car, take a taxi, or hire a driver.The Marriott suggests that you call the concierge at the hotel a few days in advance for advice about land transport to the hotel. They may be able to help.Call the

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BREAKFAST The Marriott will be serving a full buffet breakfast every morning, beginning at 6:30 a.m.However, the conference is tentatively planning to serve complimentary continental breakfasts at the convention center in the exhibitor area. Continental breakfasts will be offered at 7 a.m. on Friday and at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. I don't know about breakfast on Sunday. The conference begins at 8

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Horse Sculpture Exhibit by Deborah Butterfield at Palm Beach's Norton Museum During Laminitis ConferenceWhat a coincidence! While we are in Palm Beach, the city's esteemed art museum will be hosting an exhibit of scultpures by Montana welder/sculptor/artist Deborah Butterfield. Her work is exclusively of horses--some seem to be welded plates, other seem to be crafted of driftwood, still others

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Marriott West Palm Beach Hotel DetailsThe Marriott West Palm Beach was renovated in 2004. It has 10 floors, 352 rooms, and complimentary shuttle service to the airport, convention center, and downtown.If you are having packages or faxes sent to you at the hotel, you need this information:West Palm Beach Marriott1001 Okeechobee BoulevardWest Palm Beach, Florida 33401Phone: 1-561-833-1234Fax: 1-

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