Nobody likes to think of horses in pain, especially when there’s something we can do to help. But reducing pain in horses has benefits beyond just making you and your horse feel better, such as maintaining the horse’s appetite (so he keeps his energy up for healing) and reducing stress. How can you tell if your horse is in pain, and what’s the best way to manage that pain? What shouldn’t you do when managing pain? Find out in TheHorse.com’s free webinar on pain management tonight, August 30, 8-9 p.m. Eastern U.S./5-6 p.m. Pacific (brought to you free by Merck Animal Health).

This session will be presented by: 

Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA, anesthesiologist for Lexington Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine in Kentucky and a general practitioner for Chevy Chase Small Animal Clinic. She is currently working towards certification as a veterinary acupuncturist, and she previously led the anesthesia department at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. She has also taught at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies. Bidwell will be available to answer questions online via live text chat during this event, and she will be assisted by:

Wendy E. Vaala, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, Sr. Equine Technical Services Specialist at Merck Animal Health. She specializes in internal medicine and equine neonatology and perinatology. She has been an invited lecturer at seminars and symposiums for horse owners and breeders in the United States, Canada, Australia, South America, and Europe. She also has authored articles for the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association, Equine Veterinary Journal, and Compendium