Equine Continuing Education Lecture Series 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia and the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia is co-hosting this series. Attendance options include virtual and in-person at both EMC and VMCVM.
The series is free and 6 hours of CE credit will be provided to live participants.
No CE credit will be provided for viewing the recorded lectures.
Transcripts available upon request.
8:30-9 a.m. - Light Breakfast and Coffee
9-9:50 a.m.
Krista Estell, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM)
Clinical Associate Professor of Equine Medicine
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
"Evidence-based treatment of equine cancer"
This lecture will discuss evidence-based veterinary medicine, review the recent literature, and describe emerging treatments for cancer in horses.
10-10:50 a.m.
Katherine Wilson, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (LAIM)
Equine Section Chief and Clinical Associate Professor of Large Animal Medicine
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
"Beyond the Basics: Tackling Tricky Equine Internal Medicine Cases"
Discover how to navigate everyday equine internal medicine cases that turn into unexpected challenges—with the support of our specialized team.
11-11:50 a.m.
Elsa Ludwig, DVM, MS, CVA, PhD, DACVS (LA)
Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
"Cutaneous Neoplasia in the Horse: Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Next Generation of Therapeutic Options"
Skin tumors can affect any age or breed of horses. Not only are these tumors unsightly, but their growth can ultimately affect the horse's function and quality of life. This talk focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common equine skin tumors: squamous cell carcinomas, melanomas, and sarcoids. Current treatment options will be compared, and exciting; new treatment modalities will be discussed.
12 noon-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-1:50 p.m.
Jamie Secoura, CJF TE DipWCF
Chief of Farrier Services and Assistant Professor of Practice
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
"Common Indications for Hoof Wall Debridement"
A practical overview of the most common indications for hoof wall debridement in everyday equine practice. This lecture includes discussion of white line disease, abscess tracts, and hoof wall cracks with appropriate management strategies for each.
2-2:50 p.m.
Emily Schaefer, VMD, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVECC
Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Emergency and Critical Care
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
"Hemoperitoneum - newly described causes and treatment"
Come get a refresher on the pathophysiology of intraabdominal hemorrhage and learn more about potential causes and treatments.
3-3:50 p.m.
Carla Enriquez, BVM, DACVIM(LA)
Assistant Professor of Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
"When It’s Not Colic: Identifying Equine Emergencies That Mimic Abdominal Pain"
Many life‑threatening conditions can mimic colic, but require different diagnostic and treatment approaches. This session will review key non‑GI diseases that mimic colic and outline practical strategies for differentiating them. Participants will gain tools for rapid assessment, stabilization, and determining when referral is essential to optimize outcomes.