2017 REGISTRATION PRO GRAM
Feb. 23–26, 2017 Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio
MORE THAN JUST THE
As President of the
prizes just for visiting booths by participating
Ohio Veterinary Medi-
in the popular Exhibit Hall Passport to Rewards
cal Association, I am
program. Find out what companies have signed
proud to present the
up to exhibit on page 8.
2017 Midwest Veterinary
Scott Pendleton, DVM OVMA President
We are also excited to welcome back the
Conference educational
crowd-pleasing Ernie Ward, “America’s Pet
program. Our planning
Advocate” and MVC veteran, who is our
committees and staff
keynote speaker for MVC Sunday Lunch. He’s
work year round to bring
prepared a presentation that will enlighten
you the high-quality CE that makes the MVC
every member of the veterinary team, so don’t
once of the largest and top-rated veterinary
miss it! They say there’s no such thing as a free
conferences on the continent.
lunch, but this one is free for all attendees.
For those of you who, like I, have forgotten
If four days of learning and networking starts
how many times you’ve attended this out-
to get a little overwhelming, take a quick break
standing event, this year’s lineup promises to
in the new wellness lounge. We’ll have a variety
continue the tradition of high-quality educa-
of activities to help you reduce your stress
tion you’ve come to expect. For those of you
and recharge your metaphorical (and literal)
who are new, take it from us: You won’t be
batteries. Remember, it’s just as important to
disappointed!
take care of yourself as it is to take care of your
As always, you’ll find hundreds of sessions on every aspect of veterinary care for all
patients and clients. And don’t forget to download the MVC
creatures great and small that walk, crawl, fly,
mobile app to your smartphone or tablet. This
slither, or swim. In recent years, however, we’ve
handy tool, brought to you by our sponsor MWI
expanded our offerings to include education
Animal Health, will keep you organized, up to
beyond science: Wellness and self-care, recent
date, and even green. You’ll be able to recharge
graduate concerns, national accreditation, and
your devices at the new charging stations,
legal and regulatory issues are also a big part
thanks to sponsor Merial.
of the MVC program.
All this and more awaits you at the 2017 Mid-
Our Exhibit Hall has likewise expanded.
west Veterinary Conference. It may be hosted
Be sure to stop by at least once; it’s a great
in the Midwest, but I assure you, it is so much
opportunity to connect with more than 150
bigger than that! I encourage you to be a part
companies (and counting!) that can help your
of this highly rated educational event—and
business succeed. You’ll also be able to browse
I challenge you to help us surpass last year’s
innovative devices and tools in the New Prod-
record-breaking attendance of 6,406 attendees.
uct Showcase. And don’t forget: You can win
See you in February! —Scott Pendleton, DVM
Contents
MVC Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Thursday, Feb. 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shelter Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Friday, Feb. 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MVC at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Saturday, Feb. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Making a Difference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sunday, Feb. 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Featured Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
On-Site Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MVC Education Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Exhibit Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Travel Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Session Grids
Attendee FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Thursday, Feb. 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Registration
Friday, Feb. 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fees & FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Saturday, Feb. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Veterinarian Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Sunday, Feb. 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 .2.
Session Descriptions
2017 Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technician/Staff Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Volunteer Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
MVC SPONSORS
Gold
K E N N E T H A . S C OT T C H A R I TA B L E T RU S T A SANOFI COMPANY
Thursday through Sunday Shelter Animal Tracks
Friday Pet Animal Orthopedic Surgery, Saturday Pet Animal Dermatology, and Saturday Public Health Tracks; Charging Stations; and Conference Pens. Veterinary Exploration Conference
Silver
Friday Pet Animal Endocrinology and Saturday Pet Animal Respiratory Tracks
Connection Corner: Student/DVM Networking Lunch
Bronze Conference Lanyards
Volunteer Raffle Prizes
Friday Staff Development Track MVC Mobile App Saturday Pet Animal Feline Medicine Track Credit Card Processing
In-Kind Sponsor of Lab B – Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? A Hands-On Experience
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2017 HIGHLIGHTS Educational New year’s regulations? In 2017, the much-anticipated Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) regulations will go into effect. Do you know how to comply with the law? Find out what you’re required to do by attending VFD-focused sessions during the Food Animal tracks on Thursday and Saturday. Practitioners interested in learning about how the VFD applies to honey bees are invited to attend a special workshop on Saturday.
Stamping out cruelty. New in 2017, the MVC will offer humane officer training during the Thursday Shelter Animal track. Attendees will learn about animal cruelty legal cases, animal-related laws, and forensic evidence. Taking care of yourself. Veterinary professionals often take care of others before themselves, which can quickly lead to burnout. Don’t fall victim to this trap! Attend Sunday’s Wellness track to learn how to stay healthy, inside and out.
Special Events
The pursuit of happiness. Why is a healthy work-life balance and overall happiness so elusive for veterinary professionals? Join us for MVC Sunday Lunch with Dr. Ernie Ward to learn five keys to happiness and success admist the chaos of everyday life. What’s the buzz? Once the VFD goes into effect, honey bees—considered a food-producing animal— will require veterinary services. Are you curious about how you can expand your practice’s offerings to include services for beekeepers? Get the buzz on bees and how the VFD applies to them on Saturday morning’s workshop. Going viral isn’t just for social media. Disease outbreaks don’t just happen in the movies; they are a real threat to public health. Get hands-on training in how to handle an outbreak like Dustin Hoffman in Friday’s interactive lab.
New Features
Stay in the loop! Get conference updates, navigate around the convention center, create your own schedule, take notes, and rate your sessions in the MVC mobile app, returning for a second year thanks to Bronze Sponsor MWI Animal Health. Visit www.mvcinfo.org/connect for more information. Power up. Once you download the MVC mobile app, your smartphone is going to need a full battery at all times! Stop by the MVC’s new charging stations, brought to you by Gold Sponsor Merial, in between sessions to keep your devices charged and ready for some serious note taking. Refresh and relax. It’s not just our smartphones and tablets that run out of energy—we do, too! Take a few minutes to destress in between sessions in the new wellness lounge, where you can unwind with stress balls, coloring, puzzles, and other activities.
Shelter SCHOLARSHIPS
Many shelters and humane societies work hard to stretch limited funds to care for every animal that comes through its doors—and little is left over for educational opportunities. That’s why the MVC offers a limited number of scholarships to help offset these costs while allowing shelter workers to gain valuable education. These scholarships are made possible by grants from The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, A Key Bank Trust and the Ohio Animal Health Foundation.
K E N N E T H A . S C OT T C H A R I TA B L E T RU S T .4.
• Shelters may apply for a maximum of two scholarships. • Scholarships will be awarded based on need and prior receipt of this award. • Applications must be received by Jan. 6, 2017. Winners will be announced the week of Jan. 13, 2017. • Awards are $300 each and may be applied toward the registration of a shelter veterinarian, technician or staff person. Any left over funds will be issued to the organization and may be used to cover other MVC-related expenses. • Applicants should complete a paper registration form to submit along with their application and mark the designated box denoting that they are applying for the scholarship. Do not register online until awards are made. Visit the MVC website for futher registration instructions. • Should you not be selected to receive an award and still wish to attend the MVC, you will be able to register at the Early Bird reduced rate.
For more details, FAQs, and an application, please visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter.
MVC AT A Glance
Wednesday FEB. 22, 2017
Registration & Attendee Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday FEB. 23, 2017
Registration & Attendee Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Concurrent Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Student Appreciation Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Friday FEB. 24, 2017
NEW! ABVP Board Certification Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8 a.m. OVMA Member Business Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8 a.m. Registration & Attendee Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Concurrent Sessions & Hands-On Labs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Titer Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Connection Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Shelter Animal Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. OVMA President’s Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 8 p.m.
Saturday FEB. 25, 2017
Registration & Attendee Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Veterinary Exploration Conference (VEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. VEC Parent Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Titer Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. VEC College Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4 p.m.
Sunday FEB. 26, 2017
Registration & Attendee Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MVC Sunday Lunch with Dr. Ernie Ward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MAKING A
Difference
In 2012, the 5 for 5 for the Future program began setting aside $5 from every MVC registration over a five-year period to a fund for veterinary and technician student scholarships. Thanks to increasing attendance (including the recordbreaking 6,406 attendees in 2016!), the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association has donated $92,510 to deserving students. Although the initial five-year period has ended, OVMA has extended the program and plans to continue collecting funds in 2017. How can you help? Simply by registering for the MVC, you will contribute to the fund. If you’d like to make a for larger donation to this initiative, please fill out the for the “Charitable Contributions” section of the registration form.
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future
Interested in making a difference through volunteering? Learn more on page 79.
Dates A N D Deadlines
12/1/16
• Early Bird registration
1/6/17
• Shelter Animal Medicine
1/9/17
11:59 p.m. EST
begins
• VEC registration begins • Volunteer sign-up opens & Care Scholarship application deadline
Early Bird registration ends
1/10/17
• Advance registration
1/13/17
• Shelter Animal Medicine
1/21/17
• Hilton Columbus
1/23/17
• Hampton Inn & Suites
1/31/17
• Crowne Plaza Hotel room
2/1/17
• Hyatt Regency Hotel and
2/2/17
• Online Conference
begins
& Care Scholarships announced this week
Downtown room block closes room block closes block closes
Red Roof Inn room blocks close Proceedings available
• Drury Inn & Suites room block closes
2/3/17
11:59 p.m. EST
Advance registration ends
• Special accommodations request deadline
• VEC registration closes
2/5/17
• Confirmation packets
2/17/17
• Volunteer sign-up
mailed to pre-registered attendees this week deadline
2/23/17 Midwest to Veterinary 2/26/17 Conference 3/7/17
• Refund request deadline
6 p.m. EST
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Events AND Services
Connection Corner: Student/ DVM Networking Lunch When: Friday, Feb. 24, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Who: OVMA Members Registration: Free for student members; pre-registration required.
When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Who: OVMA Student Members Registration: Free for student members; pre-registration required.
After a day of sessions, shelter workers are invited to mingle with colleagues at this free networking event, hosted by the OVMA Shelter Animal Committee.
OVMA President’s Reception
OVMA Student Members are invited to the annual Student Appreciation Reception, where they can kick back with fellow students, get to know the OVMA staff, network with future colleagues— and even win raffle prizes! Food will be served, so please RSVP for this event online at www.mvcinfo.org/students.
You’re getting a top-notch education in veterinary school, but what’s life like in the real world? This event is your chance to talk to practicing veteriarians in a variety of disciplines and get answers to the questions you might not find in a classroom. Particpation is limited to OVMA members and offered on a first-come, firstOVMA Member Business Meeting served basis. Students should register When: Friday, Feb. 24, 7 to 8 a.m. online at www.mvcinfo.org/students Who: OVMA Members by Feb. 15. Veterinarians who wish to Registration: None required participate can submit their interest online at www.mvcinfo.org/volunteer. OVMA Members are encouraged to attend the annual Association business Special thanks to Silver meeting on Friday morning. Enjoy a Sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition continental breakfast while you hear for supporting this event. important membership updates from OVMA officers.
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When: Friday, Feb. 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Who: Shelter Professionals Registration: None required
Limited funds? Apply for a scholarship! A number of grants for shelter workers are available to help offset the costs of attending the MVC. See page 4 for more information or visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter.
Student Appreciation Reception
On-Site
Shelter Animal Reception
When: Friday, Feb. 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Who: OVMA Members Registration: None required
OVMA President Dr. Scott Pendleton invites members to this second annual mixer. Get to know your OVMA representatives, mingle with colleagues and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. All OVMA members are welcome to attend.
SER V ICE S
Attendee Assistance & On-Site Registration
Exhibit Hall
Although OVMA strongly encourages you to take advantage of fee discounts by pre-registering by Feb. 3, you will be able to register on site. In addition, you can also purchase Exhibit Hall-Only passes for guests (learn more on p. 71), get CE records signed and request CE certificates (p. 71), sign up for special programs, and pick up the Conference Proceedings flash drive.
Take advantage of the two-hour lunch break and an additional hour after sessions conclude to browse the Exhibit Hall’s 150+ booths. You’ll have a chance to see the latest products in the New Product Showcase and a shot at winning raffle prizes just by visiting exhibitors! Find out what companies will be in attendance on pages 8–9. Please remember, there are no exhibit hours on Sunday.
FEATURED EVENT
MVC Sunday Lunch
WITH DR. ERNIE WARD
When: Sunday, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Who: All attendees. Registration: None required.
All attendees are invited to join us at MVC Sunday Lunch for an engaging and enlightening presentation from Dr. Ernie Ward, “America’s Pet Advocate.”
5 Keys to Happiness and Success in Veterinary Practice Finding happiness is a common struggle for many veterinarians and staff members. Burnout, depression, poor health, pessimism, and negative thoughts diminish our abilities as healthcare providers and limit our success. Dr. Ernie Ward will share his five keys to finding happiness and success amidst the challenges and chaos of daily veterinary life.
About the Speaker Dr. Ernie Ward is an internationally recognized veterinarian known for his work in the areas of general small animal practice, long-term medication monitoring, special needs of senior dogs and cats, and pet obesity. He has authored three books, including Chow Hounds: Why Our Dogs Are Getting Fatter. Dr. Ward has been a frequent guest on numerous television programs and served as the resident veterinarian for the Rachel Ray Show for more than seven years. Dr. Ward is the founder of Seaside Animal Care, a National Practice
of Excellence Award-winning small animal veterinary clinic, and DogGone Healthy, a practice dedicated to nutritional, behavioral and integrative care in Calabash, N.C. A 1992 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ward has authored and been featured in more than 100 practice management and medical journal articles. He was awarded the Speaker of the Year award for both the North American Veterinary Conference and Western Veterinary Conference and has spoken at every major North
American veterinary conference as well as in Europe, South America, and China, and has been a guest lecturer at most U.S. veterinary schools. He established the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention in 2005 and is a founding member of VetPartners and the International Veterinary Senior Care Society. He has also completed multiple Ironman triathlons and has been a certified personal trainer and USA Triathlon-accredited coach.
Internet Access
Titer Testing
The Greater Columbus Convention Center provides free wi-fi access for attendees.
Individuals who have received rabies pre-exposure vaccination and continue to be at risk for exposure are recommended to have their titer checked every two years. This service, offered by ARCpoint Labs of Columbus, will be available on Friday and Saturday for a cost of $75 for a rabies antibody screen or $92 for rabies antibody endpoint testing. Payment may be made in cash, credit card or check made payable to ARCpoint Labs. Results will be mailed within four weeks.
Mothers’ Corner There is a private area for nursing mothers, located on the connector between the GCCC and the Hyatt. Directions will be provided in the on-site program.
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Exhibit HALL
Looking for exciting new products and services to help your practice stand out? The MVC Exhibit Hall is the place to go! With more than 150 companies and counting, you’re sure to find more than one great idea. Offering products ranging from pet foods and toys to practice management and technology solutions, exhibitors will dazzle you with the latest and greatest of the veterinary medical field.
Exhibit Hall HOURS
911PetChip
Avid Identification Systems Inc
Abaxis
AVImark
Thursday, Feb. 23
ACTT Allergy
AVMA PLIT
10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Advantage Technologies
Banfield Pet Hospital
AKC Reunite
Bank of America Practice Solutions
Akron Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
Bayer HealthCare
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Best Breed Pet Foods
Andersen Products, Inc
Buckeye X-Ray
Animal Health Options
Campbell Pet Company BRONZE SPONSOR
Friday, Feb. 24 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Titer Testing: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LAST CALL!
Titer Testing: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26 CLOSED Don’t forget to visit the New Product Showcase and complete the Exhibit Hall Passport to Rewards!
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance BRONZE SPONSOR
BCP Veterinary Pharmacy Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
CareCredit
Avalon Medical
Carr Healthcare Realty
Aventix
Centura X-Ray
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Ceva Animal Health, LLC
Marshfield Labs
Royal Canin USA
Chi Institute
Mason Company
RxVitamins, Inc.
Christian Icons & X-RAY, LLC
Medical Illumination International
Saunders/Mosby/Elsevier
Cincinnati Insurance Company
MediVet Biologics
SBH Medical
ClienTrax Software
MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets
scil animal care company
Merck Animal Health SILVER SPONSOR
ServiceNet Medical X-Ray, LLC Simmons Great Lakes
CryoProbe
Merial, Inc. GOLD SPONSOR
Dan Scott & Associates, Inc.
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Midmark Animal Health
Snyder Manufacturing Co.
Dechra Veterinary Products Diamondback Drugs
Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Dog is Good
Multi Radiance Medical
DVM Multimedia
Musculoskeletal Therapies for Animals
Companion Animal Health by LiteCure, LLC Copich Architects Core Imaging
DVM Solutions Elanco Ellman, A Cynosure Company Faithful Companion First Merchants Bank First Veterinary Supply GingerLead Greyhound Health Initiative Hemablock Henry Schein Animal Health Hero Orthotics Heska Corporation Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. SILVER SPONSOR Hot Dog Patient Warming IDEXX Laboratories BRONZE SPONSOR IGN Medical ImproMed, LLC IMS Animal Health / Spectrum Veterinary Instruments IT Corps Jorgensen Laboratories Kan Herb Company Kinetic Technologies K-Laser USA KRUUSE Lighthouse Veterinary Personnel Services Lisa Welch Designs MAI Animal Health
MWI Animal Health BRONZE SPONSOR Nationwide Pet Insurance Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine – Veterinary Medical Center Patterson Veterinary Paws & Remember Payment Logistics BRONZE SPONSOR Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc. Pet Cremation Services, Inc. Pet Health Pharmacy Pet Poison Helpline PetCure Oncology Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Service
Sedecal USA Inc. Shor-line (Schroer Mfg. Co.) Smiths Medical/Surgivet SonoSite, a FujiFilm company Sound™ Specialty Veterinary Pharmacy Spray Master Technologies St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies Suburban Surgical Co., Inc. TC Architects, Inc. The Veterinary Cooperative Total Practice Solutions Group Trupanion UltiMed Universal Imaging, Inc. Urolithiasis Laboratory Vetamac, Inc Vet Classics/Garmon Corporation VetCor Veterinary Apparel Company Veterinary Products Laboratories VeterinaryLawyer.com Vetland Medical Sales & Services, LLC VetMatrix VetMRI Service, LLC
PractiVet
Vetri Science
Pro Diagnostic Imaging Systems by PTSI
Vets First Choice Vortech Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
Protege Biomedical
VSSI
Puppy Paws Jewelry
Weave
Purina
Wedgewood Pharmacy
RevitaVet Therapy Systems
Wiley
Roadrunner Pharmacy
Zoetis BRONZE SPONSOR
Rose Micro Solutions Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine GOLD SPONSOR
Get an up-to-date list online at
www.mvcinfo.org/exhibits .9.
Thursday ANIMAL BEHAVIOR I
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
8 – 9 a.m.
100
Behavior Problems in Military Working Dogs, Part I
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR II
106
Burghardt, Jr.
Can You See What I See? Teaching Clients Animal Body Language
101
107
Behavior Problems in Military Working Dogs, Part II
FEB. 23, 2017
McKeon
Kapper
Heitkamp
Introduction to Integrative Medicine: Philosophy and Modalities
113
119
McKeon
102
108
Burghardt, Jr.
HOLISTIC & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
118
Helping Clients Make Good Nutrition Choices
Burghardt, Jr.
I Read You Loud and Clear: Understanding and Speaking Human Body Language
FOOD ANIMAL
112
Management Tools: Orphans, Sucklings, Weanlings, and Yearlings
Practical Psychopharmacology
Can You See What I See? Practice Workshop
EQUINE
Veterinary Feed Directives: A Veterinarian’s Perspective
Low-Drama Nursery Calf Nutrition and Management
130
Silver
Otto
125
131
Nutraceuticals: What Every Veterinarian Needs to Know Silver
114
120
126
Kapper
Litherland
Reproductive Management Tools
Focus on Transition Calf Success
Critical Care
124
Litherland
Kapper
PET ANIMAL
Integrative Gastroenterology: Using Diet, Nutraceuticals, and Digestive Aids
Can It Wait? Primary Survey of the Emergency Patient
Fluid Therapy Challenges Otto
132
Ouch, My Head Hurts! Otto
Silver
McKeon
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
103
Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Reducing AggressionCaused Staff Injury and Job Stress Foote
104
Behavior Cocktails: Behavior Plans and Medications for Common Problems Foote
4 – 5 p.m.
105
Top Five LowStress Handling Techniques to Use in Practice Foote
109
115
McKeon
Reiswig
110
116
I Read You Loud and Clear: Practice Workshop
Information Tsunami: Creating and Delivering Information for Action
Equine Dental Therapies for Common Malocclusions and Periodontal Disease
121
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: A Look at Outbreak Preparedness and Response Cooper
122
Practice Tips Midla
127
133
Silver
Otto
128
134
Integrative Oncology: Blending Conventional and Complementary Therapies
Vitamin D: The Preventive Solution Silver
McKeon
Reiswig
111
117
123
129
Reiswig
Midla
Silver
Information Tsunami: Practice Workshop McKeon
EXHIBIT HALL TIME 5 – 6 p.m
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Equine Oral Examination, Anatomy and Instrumentation
Equine Dental Radiology and Case Studies
Management of Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome
Medical Cannabis for Veterinarians
Take a Deep Breath and Manage That Cat in Respiratory Distress
Sepsis: What’s It All About? Otto
135
Managing the Septic Patient Otto
PET ANIMAL Exotic
136
Clayton
Amphibians Need Us, Too: Basic Approach to Amphibian Medicine
142
Management of Transitional Cell Carcinoma Hauck
143
Management of Malignant Melanoma Hauck
Clayton
Reptile Renal Failure: Beyond Basics Clayton
Radiology
148
Improve Your Interpretation of Radiographic Lung Patterns
PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT I MANAGEMENT II
154
160
166A. Farm Dogs as Biological Vectors Smith
Allen
166B. Nonhuman Primates and Antimicrobial Resistance Kim 167A. Feral Swine Diseases: Petri Dishes Spreading at 70 MPH – Hicks
O’Brien
Ohio Department of Agriculture Regulatory Update
149
155
161
Kidd and RikerBrown
Allen
150
156
162
O’Brien
Kidd, McNamee, and Riker-Brown
Allen
Thoracic Radiography and CT Correlation in Diseases of Dogs and Cats
Blueprint Reading 101
Simmerman
Duties and Oversight: Who is Responsible?
How to Speak and Understand Construction
O’Brien
144
Review of Lymphosarcoma: Diagnosis and Treatment in Dogs Hauck
Riding the Wave: Advanced Respiratory Tract Imaging
Opioid Abuse Issues and the Impact on the Pet
What You Need to Know to Design a Successful Facility
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Reptiles Do Learn! Why It Matters for Welfare Clayton
Aquatic Turtle Shell Disease: Tips and Tricks to Speed Healing Clayton
141
Clayton
Hauck
146
Mammary Tumors in Dogs and Cats Hauck
147
Feline Lymphosarcoma Hauck
Combining Ultrasonography with Radiography in Dogs and Cats with Vomiting and Diarrhea O’Brien
152
Imaging Hepatobiliary Disease in Dogs and Cats O’Brien
153
FLASH US Imaging: A Reality Check (Not the Hype) O’Brien
157
Board of Pharmacy Compliance: What You Need to Know
158
164
Castle
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK
Selecting the Right Materials to Avoid Maintenance Woes Allen
ODH Radiology Rules and Compliance
Hoet
163
McNamee
Ohio Regulatory Basics for the Veterinary Clinic Advent
169A. A Government Update Forshey
169B. Update on USDA Veterinary Services Programs Skorupski
170A. Opportunities
What a Difference Light, Color, and Texture Can Make Allen
159
S. aureus and MRSA Carriage Among Veterinarians: Are We Bacteria Proof?
165
for Veterinarians in USDA FSIS Mudahar
170B. Ohio Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Wagner 171A. Zoonotic
What’s It Mean to be Green? Allen
Disease Program Updates Speaker TBA
171B. Veterinarian Roles in the U.S. Air Force Malley 5 – 6 p.m.
4 –5 p.m.
Amphibian Infectious Diseases
Primary Lung Tumors in Dogs and Cats
151
168
2:45 –3:45 p.m.
140
145
167B. β-LactamResistant Enterobacteriaceae in Hospitals – Mollenkopf
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
139
PUBLIC HEALTH
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
138
PET ANIMAL
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
137
Oncology
8 –9 a.m.
Reptile Oral Care: Don’t Overlook the Mouth
PET ANIMAL
EXHIBIT HALL TIME
. 11 .
Thursday SHELTER ANIMAL I
8 – 9 a.m.
172
Open Adoptions: Saving More Lives Through Trust Harvey
FEB. 23, 2017
SHELTER ANIMAL II
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Humane Officer Training
178
Anatomy of a Cruelty Case Holland
TECHNICIAN I
184
190
Seibert, Jr.
Steele
Self-Preservation: Staying Safe at Work, Part I
Oh, That’s Gross! The Technician’s Role in Wound Management
TECHNICIAN II
196
Fear FreeSM: The Secret to Relaxed Patients, Satisfied Clients, and Happy Staff
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Korber
173
Feline Emotional Health, Part I: Understanding Cat Behavior in the Shelter
179
History of Animal Cruelty Law Holland
185
Self-Preservation: Staying Safe at Work, Part II Seibert, Jr.
191
Monitoring the Critical Patient Steele
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Griffin
174
Feline Emotional Health, Part II: Preventing and Managing Common Behavior Problems in Shelter Cats Griffin
197
The Cornerstones of Fear FreeSM: Considerate Approach and Gentle Restraint Korber
180
Overview of Key Animal Laws Holland
186
192
198
Steele
Korber
187
193
199
Seibert, Jr.
Steele
Sirois
188
194
200
Self-Preservation: Staying Safe at Work, Part III Seibert, Jr.
The Role of Veterinary Technicians in Pain Management
Reducing Patient Fear, Anxiety, and Stress: How Do We Start?
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
175
Canine Emotional Health, Part I: Understanding Dog Behavior in the Shelter
Identification, Collection, and Preservation of Veterinary Forensic Evidence, Part I
Griffin
Touroo
176
182
Canine Emotional Health, Part II: Preventing and Managing Common Behavior Problems in Shelter Dogs Griffin
177 4 – 5 p.m.
181
Panel Discussion: The Shelter’s Role in Community Pet Care O’Quin
Identification, Collection, and Preservation of Veterinary Forensic Evidence, Part II
SPONSORS
Keeping Controlled Drugs Under Control, Part I
183
Veterinary Forensic Evidence: Case-Specific Considerations Touroo
K E N N E T H A . S C OT T C H A R I TA B L E T RU S T
Oxygen: Yes, It is a Drug
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease
Seibert, Jr.
Hemodynamic Gizmos and Gadgets and How to Use Them
189
195
201
Steele
Sirois
Touroo
EXHIBIT HALL TIME 5 – 6 p.m
. 12 .
Are you REALLY a Professional?
Keeping Controlled Drugs Under Control, Part II Seibert, Jr.
Steele
TECHniques in Critical Care
Erythrocyte and Leukocyte Morphology Sirois
Examination of Urine Sediment
FEB. 24, 2017 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR I
300 Foote
AQUACULTURE
305
FOOD ANIMAL
EQUINE
312
318
Kapper
Cox
313
319
Performance Management Tools
Three Capsules, Three Times a Day: Continuing Husbandry and Medical Care at Home
Bovine Digital Necropsy
8 –9 a.m.
Feline-Friendly Care: Low-Stress Hospitalization, Exam, and Care
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR II
McKeon and Monaco Torelli
Foote
McKeon and Monaco Torelli
302
307
Foote
McKeon and Monaco Torelli
By the Way, My Pet is Driving Me Crazy: Answering Behavior Problems Quickly
Three Capsules, Three Times a Day: Practice Workshop
Reducing the Incidence of Nutrition-Related Digestive Disorders
Ready…Set…Get to the Vet! Preparing for the Clinic Visit
314
320
Kapper
Gaydos
Case Histories with Q & A
321
McKeon and Monaco Torelli
Sweeney
Nolen-Walston
Cramer
310
316
322
Fixing Nemo Sweeney
Clenbuterol: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Shipping Fever: TransportAssociated Pneumonia in Horses
The Role of the Veterinarian in Dairy Cow Lameness
Developing Herd Treatment Protocols for Lameness, Part I Cramer
2:45 –3:45 p.m.
315
Get Wet! Adding Pet Fish Medicine to Your Practice
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Nolen-Walston
311
Fish Health and Water Quality Sweeney
317
323
Nolen-Walston
Cramer
Interstitial Lung Disease: Human vs. Horse
Developing Herd Treatment Protocols for Lameness, Part II
4 –5 p.m.
Comparative Trauma in People and Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment, Part II
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK
309
McConnell
304
Poultry Intestinal Health
308
Ready…Set…Get to the Vet! Practice Workshop
Comparative Trauma in People and Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment, Part I
Gaydos
Kapper
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
303
Poultry Respiratory Disease
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
306
Low-Stress Emergency Care: Is it Possible?
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
301
McConnell 5 – 6 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL TIME
. 13 .
FEB. 24, 2017 HOLISTIC &
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
8 – 9 a.m.
324
Canine Rehabilitation: What is It, and Do I Want to Add It to My Practice?
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
McCauley
325
Understanding Hydrotherapy: The Science and the Tricks
NATIONAL VETERINARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
330
Module 1: Introduction to the New National Veterinary Accreditation Program Hans
331
Module 3: Overview of Foreign Animal, Program, and Reportable Diseases
McCauley
Southerland
326
332
Canine Geriatrics: What’s Happening, and What Can I Do to Slow it Down? McCauley
Module 4: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread Southerland
PET ANIMAL Cardiology
336
Canine Cases: Is This Heart Failure or Respiratory Disease?
PET ANIMAL Endocrinology
342
Oyama
Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Diagnosing and Treating the Difficult Cases
337
343
Feline Cases: Is This Heart Failure or Respiratory Disease?
Scott-Moncrieff
Oyama
Diagnostic Challenges in Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
338
344
Updates on Staging and Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease
PET ANIMAL GI/Liver
348
Regurgitation: Much More Than Just Megaesophagus Willard
349
Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs Willard
Scott-Moncrieff
Oyama
Treatment of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: Mitotane or Trilostane?
339
345
350
Chronic Small Bowel Diarrhea in Dogs Willard
Scott-Moncrieff
4 – 5 p.m.
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
327
Exercises for Your Canine Geriatric Patient McCauley
328
Introduction to Lasers: The Science, the Variables, and the Secrets
333
Module 5: Vesicular Diseases Spellmire
334
McCauley
Module 7: Foreign Animal Disease Detection in Category I Animals Southerland
329
335
Non-Pharmaceutical Anti-Inflammatory Devices and Techniques McCauley
Module 8: International Movement of Horses Grube
SPONSORS
EXHIBIT HALL TIME 5 – 6 p.m
. 14 .
Cardiac Arrhythmias: Make the Diagnosis and Treat Effectively Oyama
Treatment Options for Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism
340
346
Updates on Feline Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Treatment Oyama
Protein-Losing Enteropathies Willard
Scott-Moncrieff
Insulin Therapy in Diabetic Dogs and Cats: How to Avoid Common Treatment Errors Scott-Moncrieff
341
347
Oyama
Scott-Moncrieff
Cardiology Secrets: Pearls of Wisdom That Will Improve Your Skills
351
Management of Difficult Diabetes Cases: A Case-Based Approach
352
Chronic Large Bowel Diarrhea Willard
353
Hematemesis and Gastrointestinal Blood Loss in Dogs Willard
PET ANIMAL
Orthopedic Surgery
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT I
Budsberg
Mouledous
355
361
The Price of Pain Budsberg
Protecting You and Your Practice: How to Prevent Malpractice and Liability Claims, Part I
Protecting You and Your Practice: How to Prevent Malpractice and Liability Claims, Part II
366
372
378
Dentel and Keiser
Zhang
Touroo
367
373
379
Leadership in a Practice: How New Graduates Can Take on Leadership Roles
Diagnosis of Brucella canis Infections Using Serologic Assays
Contract Negotiations
Emerging Canine VectorBorne Diseases: Leishmaniosis and Chagas
Dentel and Keiser
Budsberg
362
Protecting Profit: Mitigating the Risk of Financial Loss, Part I Forthofer and Nolan
368
374
380
Dentel and Keiser
Bridgeman
Touroo
The Path to Practice Ownership: Is It Right for You?
Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins in Lake Erie
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Managing the Chronic Pain and Dysfunction of Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats, Part I Budsberg
Managing the Chronic Pain and Dysfunction of Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats, Part II Budsberg
359
Forthofer and Nolan
364
Protecting Profit: Mitigating the Risk of Financial Loss, Part III Forthofer and Nolan
369
Buy Smart: Using Financial Documents and Key Performance Indicators to Buy the Right Practice, Part I Dentel and Keiser
370
Buy Smart: Using Financial Documents and Key Performance Indicators to Buy the Right Practice, Part II Dentel and Keiser
375
Science and Best Practices in AnimalAssisted Therapy
Touroo
376
382
Burghardt, Jr.
Holland
383
Canine PostTraumatic Stress Disorder
Writing Statements and Testifying in Humane Cases
371
377
Heid
Dentel and Keiser
Burns; Burghardt, Jr.; and Stull
Post-Purchase: Managing for Success
Dogfighting
Burns, DabelkoSchoeny, and Jedlicka
365
White-Collar Exemptions and the New Overtime Rules
381
Reducing Risks Involved in AnimalAssisted Therapy
Mock Trial: Animal Hoarding Case Holland and Touroo
4 –5 p.m.
Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair: Good Idea or Disaster in the Making?
Protecting Profit: Mitigating the Risk of Financial Loss, Part II
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK
2:45 –3:45 p.m.
358
363
Large-Scale Animal Seizures: The Role of the Veterinarian
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
357
Touroo
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Cruciate Injury and Degeneration in the Dog
Forensic Necropsy
Seal
Mouledous
356
Clinical Veterinary Forensic Medicine: Live Animal Examination
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
360
Review of the Lameness Exam: Evaluating Our Lame Dog and Cat Population
SHELTER ANIMAL
8 –9 a.m.
354
PUBLIC HEALTH
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT II Recent Graduates
Budsberg 5 – 6 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL TIME SPONSORS
K E N N E T H A . S C OT T C H A R I TA B L E T RU S T
. 15 .
FEB. 24, 2017 SMALL RUMINANTS
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
8 – 9 a.m.
384
Feeding Small Ruminants to Prevent Disease
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
390
Blooper Recovery Tips for Awkward Moments
TECHNICIAN I
396
Laser Therapy: Evidence and Experience
Maynard
Gavzer
Godbold, Jr.
385
391
397
Hunter
Gavzer
Laser Therapy: Predictable, Reproducible, and Profitable Results
386
392
398
Testing and Controlling Sheep and Goat Diseases
Respiratory Disease in Small Ruminants Lakritz
Three Phone Mistakes Even the Best Practices Make
How to Get Comfortable Talking to Clients About Money Gavzer
Godbold, Jr.
Laser Therapy: Case Studies and Reports, Part I Godbold, Jr.
TECHNICIAN II
402
Mast Cell Tumors Hauck
HANDS-ON LABS & WORKSHOPS
A
ABVP Board Certification Workshop
7 – 8 a.m.
Thompson
403
Management of ChemotherapyInduced Side Effects Hauck
404
B
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? A HandsOn Experience
Krecic, O’Quin, and Stull
Palliative Care in Veterinary Medicine Hauck
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
387
393
399
Gordon
Gavzer
Godbold, Jr.
Water Quality for Herp Health: It Makes All the Difference
400
406
Small Ruminant Field Anesthesia and Surgery
388
Beyond Anthelmintics: Parasite Control in Small Ruminants, Part I
How to Get to the Third Level of Client Satisfaction, Part I
394
How to Get to the Third Level of Client Satisfaction, Part II
Laser Therapy: Case Studies and Reports, Part II
Laser Therapy: Rehabilitation
405
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Blood Typing and Cross Matching Sirois
Clayton
Godbold, Jr.
Learning in Reptiles and Why It Matters for Welfare
395
401
407
Gavzer
Godbold, Jr.
Clayton
Gavzer
C
Clayton
Snyder
4 – 5 p.m.
389
Beyond Anthelmintics: Parasite Control in Small Ruminants, Part II
How to Make Learning “Sticky” and Fun
Laser Therapy: Choosing the Right Equipment
Amphibian Medicine: They Can Heal!
Snyder
SPONSORS
EXHIBIT HALL TIME 5 – 6 p.m
. 16 .
Lab B In-Kind Sponsor:
FEB. 25, 2017 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR I
500 Haug
506
Fading Puppies, Ovulation Timing, and Epigenetics: Unexpected Connections
AQUACULTURE
EQUINE
FOOD ANIMAL
512
518
Sweeney
Nolen-Walston
Dairy Herd Lameness Investigation Workshop, Part I
513
519
525
Common Pet Fish Diseases and Disorders, Part I
Diagnosing and Treating Diarrhea in the Field
Cramer
Killion
Common Behavioral Myths Haug
Battle Zones: When Dogs Won’t Let Us Touch Them Haug
The Irreplaceable Weeks: Understanding Developmental Windows and Socialization Killion
508
Shaping Emotional Responses: Startle Recovery and Emotional Resilience
Common Pet Fish Diseases and Disorders, Part II
Global Worming: How to Prevent Dewormer Meltdown in the 21st Century
Sweeney
514
520
Pet Fish Anesthesia and Surgery
Transfusion Medicine for Field Veterinarians
Sweeney
Nolen-Walston
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Haug
Killion
Repetitive and Miscellaneous Behaviors in Cats Haug
505 Haug
The Enrichment Effect: Physiological Impact of an Enriched Environment
Overview of the Use of Aquatic Animals for Food Reichley
Current Status of Anthelmintic Resistance in Equine Parasites
516
522
Veterinary Feed Directive: What Does it Mean for You? Edwards
Parasite Diagnostics: What’s New?
511
517
523
Reichley
Nielsen
Common Diseases of Food Fish
527
Nielsen
Killion
Killion
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK
521
Antibiotics, Veterinary Feed Directives, and Genetically Modified Organisms in Food Fish Reichley
Teaching Puppies to Talk To Us: Communication and Distributed Learning
Cramer
Nielsen
528
Hypocalcemia in Dairy Cattle: Revisiting an Old Disease Risco
Clinical Aspects of Equine Parasitism
529
Consequences of Uterine Infections on Reproductive Efficiency in Dairy Cattle
4 –5 p.m.
When Cats Go Bad: Feline HumanDirected Aggression
510
515
Dairy Herd Lameness Investigation Workshop, Part III
2:45 –3:45 p.m.
504
Mother Knows Best…Or Does She?
526
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
509
Separation-Related Distress in Dogs
Cramer
Nolen-Walston
Killion
503
Dairy Herd Lameness Investigation Workshop, Part II
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
502
507
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
501
524
8 –9 a.m.
Medical Evaluation of the Behavior Patient
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR II
Risco 5 – 6 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL TIME
Have questions on how the VFD applies to honey bees? Attend Workshop D to learn more!
. 17 .
FEB. 25, 2017 HOLISTIC & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
8 – 9 a.m.
530
Introduction to Acupuncture Schraeder
NATIONAL VETERINARY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
536
Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certificates for Category I Animals
PET ANIMAL Dentistry
PET ANIMAL Dermatology
542
548
Lemmons
Jeromin
Fundamental Oral Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology
Why is My Dog Losing Its Hair? Causes of Focal Alopecia
PET ANIMAL
Feline Medicine
554
Recognizing and Scoring Pain in Cats Little
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Canine and Feline Case Studies: Acupuncture Beyond Preconceptions, Part I
537
Module 12: Animal Disease Traceability White
543
Periodontal Disease Treatment Strategies
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Canine and Feline Case Studies: Acupuncture Beyond Preconceptions, Part II
538
Module 18: Avian Influenza and Exotic Newcastle Disease Hans
560
Novel Approaches to Respiratory Pathogen Detection and Identification
549
555
561
Little
Sykes
Lemmons
Atopy in the Dog: What You Need to Know About New Medications
544
550
556
562
Jeromin
Little
Sykes
551
557
563
Schraeder
532
Respiratory
Sykes
Hough
531
PET ANIMAL
Dental and Maxillofacial Trauma Lemmons
Jeromin
A Review of Contagious and Non-Contagious Mites
How to Improve the Safety of Anesthesia for Cats
How to Manage Urinary Obstructions in Cats
Which Antibiotic, What Dose, and For How Long? Part I
Which Antibiotic, What Dose, and For How Long? Part II
Schraeder
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
533
Basic Neurophysiology of Pain and Acupuncture Schraeder
534
Proof of Acupuncture Effectiveness and Validity Schraeder
4 – 5 p.m.
535
Comparison of Less-Common Pattern Differentiations Schraeder
539
Module 21: Animals’ Fitness to Travel Wilden
545
What Lies Beneath: Dental Radiograph Interpretation Lemmons
540
546
Wilden
Lemmons
Module 23: Use of Antibiotics in Animals
541
Module 25: Using Behavior to Assess Animal Welfare Hans
Taking the Bite out of Extractions
547
Feline Dentistry: Cats Really Aren’t Small Dogs
The Pruritic Cat: More are Atopic Than You Think! Jeromin
552
What’s New in Demodicosis? Jeromin
553
Ears 101 Jeromin
Lemmons
SPONSORS
EXHIBIT HALL TIME 5 – 6 p.m
. 18 .
A SANOFI COMPANY
Elevated Liver Enzymes in Cats: A Practical Approach Little
Update on Canine Infectious Respiratory Tract Disease
558
564
Little
Sykes
559
565
Little
Sykes
Current Concepts in Treating Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
How to Diagnose and Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
Sykes
Frustrating Fungal Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
Weird, Wonderful, and Worrisome: Respiratory Infectious Diseases to Watch For
PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT I MANAGEMENT II
566
Owens
572
Practice Valuation: Understand and Maximize the Value of Your Practice, Part I
578
Lyme: Ohio Under Attack Bowman
Owens
Cyber Harassment vs. Negative Online Reviews Owens
Practice Valuation: Understand and Maximize the Value of Your Practice, Part II Dittrich
574
Profit Planning: The Six Keys to a Profitable Practice, Part I Dittrich
590
Minor Surgery in Small Ruminants: Attention to Anesthesia and Pain Management, Part I
579
585
Bowman
Ford
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Kills Dogs and People
Managing the Outbreak: Host vs. Environment vs. Pathogen
591
Minor Surgery in Small Ruminants: Attention to Anesthesia and Pain Management, Part II Snyder
580
Cat Scratch Disease: Just a Little Flea Poop is All it Takes
586
Vaccine Adverse Reactions Ford
Bowman
592
Induction of Estrus as a Reproductive Management Tool in Anestrous Ewes
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Owens
Dittrich
Toxocariasis: A Zoonotic Disease with Direct Veterinary Control
570
576
Owens
571
Owens
587
593
Bowman
Bushby
Inskeep
582
588
594
Giardia: I Hate Talking About It! Bowman
Dittrich
577
Selling a Practice: How to Make a Winning Transition, Part II Dittrich
Association of Shelter Veterinarians Spay/Neuter Guidelines, Part II
Species Differences: Understanding Late Embryonic and Fetal Losses
Crusties, Crawlies, and Itchies
589
Ford
Bushby
The Ohio Rabies Awareness Challenge
High-Efficiency Spay/Neuter Techniques
Donnelly
598
Converting Phone Calls to Appointments: What to Say and What NOT to Say Donnelly
599
Team Training to Improve Compliance, Part I Donnelly
600
Masterson
Team Training to Improve Compliance, Part II
595
601
Donnelly
Bushby
583
Communication Skills That Enhance Client Loyalty and Compliance
EXHIBIT HALL & LUNCH BREAK
581
Association of Shelter Veterinarians Spay/Neuter Guidelines, Part I
597
White-Tail Farming from a Producer’s Standpoint Waldvogel
Making it Stick: Setting Service Standards to Differentiate Your Practice
4 –5 p.m.
Employee Records: Are You Sure?
Selling a Practice: How to Make a Winning Transition, Part I
Donnelly
2:45 –3:45 p.m.
575
Mediation as a Tool for Practice Harmony
Create Lasting Impressions by Delivering Wow Client Service
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
569
Profit Planning: The Six Keys to a Profitable Practice, Part II
596
Snyder
Inskeep
Taking a New Look at Your Old Employment Agreements
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
568
573
The Shelter Vaccination Protocol: Core vs. Non-Core
SMALL RUMINANTS
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Sex in the Clinic? Guide to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
584 Ford
Dittrich
567
SHELTER ANIMAL
8 –9 a.m.
Saying You’re Sorry Without Losing Your Shirt
PUBLIC HEALTH
Donnelly 5 – 6 p.m.
SPONSORS
K E N N E T H A . S C OT T C H A R I TA B L E T RU S T
EXHIBIT HALL TIME
. 19 .
FEB. 25, 2017 TECHNICIAN I
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
8 – 9 a.m.
602
Keep Calm and Get Your Dental Cleaning On Vearil
603
Dental Technician: What’s Your Superpower? Vearil
604
Oh, I See! Intraoral Radiographic Positioning Made Easy
TECHNICIAN II
608
Upper Airway Disease Reuss-Lamky
WORKSHOPS
D
HANDS-ON LABS
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Honey Bees and the Veterinary Feed Directive Cripps
609
Purr-fect Feline Anesthesia Reuss-Lamky
610
Hypothermia: What’s the Hype? Reuss-Lamky
Vearil
4 – 5 p.m.
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT MVC SUNDAY HALL LUNCH & LUNCH WITH BREAK DR.11:30 ERNIE a.m. WARD – 1:30 p.m 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m
605
611
Beamer
Reuss-Lamky
606
612
Chiropractic Care in the Equine Patient
Interesting Case Studies in the Equine Patient Beamer
Who Needs a Plan? You Do!
Anesthesia Mistakes Awareness Reuss-Lamky
607
613
Beamer
Reuss-Lamky
Practice Tips for Taking Diagnostic Radiographs
The Beat Goes On: Electrocardiograph Interpretation
EXHIBIT HALL TIME 5 – 6 p.m
. 20 .
E
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Simplified FullMouth Series Radiography Vearil
FEB. 26, 2017 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR I
700 Haug
Talking Down the Line: Using Leashes and Lead Ropes More Effectively Haug
Resolving Everyday Nuisance Behaviors in Horses Haug
707
The Power of Early Protocols to Prevent Resource Guarding Killion
712
A Simple Guide to Fluid Therapy for the General Practitioner
715
Schroeder
Effect of Mastitis on Reproductive Performance of Dairy Cattle
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Assessment, Stabilization, and Therapy for the Acutely Neurological Patient
HOLISTIC &
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
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Introduction to Homeopathy, Part I Melling
Risco
Breeding Programs to Optimize Reproduction Risco
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Introduction to Homeopathy, Part II Melling
Schroeder
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How is More Important Than What: Early Training Models and Their Outcomes
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Ultrasonography for the Acute Abdominal Crisis Case Schroeder
Killion
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Bull Breeding Soundness Exam and Trichomoniasis Testing Good
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Homeopathic Prescribing for Common Acute Clinical Conditions, Part I Melling
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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The Function of Emotion: Understanding and Negotiating Fear Periods in Puppies Killion
FOOD ANIMAL
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EQUINE
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Behavioral Pharmacology
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR II
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11:30MVC a.m. –SUNDAY 1:30 p.m. EXHIBIT LUNCH WITH HALL DR. & LUNCH ERNIE BREAK WARD
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Haug
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Forever Homes: Best Placement Practices and Preparing Puppy Owners Killion
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Stereotypies in Horses Haug
Cornerstone or Downfall? Setting Up Productive and Safe Puppy Socialization Classes
Vaccination vs. Socialization: Balancing the Risks Killion
Homeopathic Prescribing for Common Acute Clinical Conditions, Part II Melling
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Homeopathy for Injuries, Trauma, and Post-Operative Analgesia Melling
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Homeopathy for Chronic Disease Melling
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Positive Reinforcement Techniques to Augment Trailer Loading in Horses
See Animal Behavior Sessions 702– 705 for additional equine-focused lectures.
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704
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Using Positive Reinforcement to Train Horses to Accept Husbandry Behaviors
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Anesthesia Mishaps and Mistakes: How Can We Prevent Them?
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Dietary Management
FEB. 26, 2017 PET ANIMAL
Ophthalmology
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Anesthetizing the Small Animal Patient with Cardiovascular Disease
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Dodam
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What’s New in Small Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management? Dodam
Urology
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Churchill
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Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Pathophysiology and Management
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Putting Nutrition on Center Stage in Primary Care
Food Safety: Cooked, Commercial, or Raw? Weighing Risks While Feeding Pets Churchill
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Fact vs. Fiction: Managing Mysterious Market Claims About Pet Foods Churchill
PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT I MANAGEMENT II
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Westropp
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Eight Things No One Tells You About Practice Ownership, Part II
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Ophthalmic Drugs: Any Hot New Drops?
Dodam
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PET ANIMAL
Canine Ophthalmology: Eyelids to Optic Nerve, Part I
Canine Ophthalmology: Eyelids to Optic Nerve, Part II
Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Cats, Dogs, and Humans
Struvite and Urate Urolithiasis in Cats and Dogs
Eight Things No One Tells You About Practice Ownership, Part I
Ramirez
Eight Things No One Tells You About Practice Ownership, Part III
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50-Minute Facebook Facelifts Lambert
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Providing a Pawsitive Experience on Social Media Lambert
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Five Social Media Posts Pet Owners Love Lambert
Ramirez
MVC SUNDAY LUNCH WITH DR. ERNIE WARD 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m
1 – 2 p.m.
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Review of PreAnesthetic Drugs Dodam
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Obesity Management: Building a Weight Management Program
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Putting the Fun Back in Fundic Exams Townsend
745
Management of Uncomplicated and Complicated UTI, Part I Westropp
How to be the Staff Member Your Practice Can’t Live Without, Part I
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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Churchill
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Monitoring the Anesthetized Patient Dodam
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Anesthesia, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Dodam
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How to be the Staff Member Your Practice Can’t Live Without, Part II
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Feeding Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease: Clarity Amidst the Controversy Churchill
Feline Ophthalmology: Conjunctivitis to Retinitis, Part I
Feline Ophthalmology: Conjunctivitis to Retinitis, Part II Townsend
Management of Uncomplicated and Complicated UTI, Part II
Canine Urinary Incontinence: Managing the “Leaky” Dog Westropp
Blogging Your Way to More Business Lambert
Ramirez
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Therapeutic Diet Choices: How to Decide and What to Prescribe
757
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Branding Your Hospital Online and Off Lambert
Ramirez
How to be the Staff Member Your Practice Can’t Live Without, Part III Ramirez
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Social Advertising Lambert
PRACTICE
MANAGEMENT III
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Ward
Your Pet is Fat and So Are You: How to Talk Politely About Obesity and Weight Loss
8–9:30
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Response to the 2016 Indiana Case Harpster
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Public Health Response to HPAI: Recent Experiences
TECHNICIAN
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Bushby
Hughston
Unusual Spay/ Neuter
Top Five Kitchen Toxins
WELLNESS
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Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and the Mental Health of Veterinarians Holowaychuk
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Preventing and Managing Spay/Neuter Complications
Tatham
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Top Five Bathroom Toxins
HANDS-ON LABS
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Hughston
Wellness in the Veterinary Workplace
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Dental Extractions Lemmons
Holowaychuk
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
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Why Pet Obesity is a Serious Problem and Inflammation is the New Obesity
PUBLIC HEALTH
Ward
The Five Most Important Things You Must Do During Every Appointment Ward
Canine Influenza: Fighting the Flu O’Quin
Non-Spay/ Neuter Surgeries Commonly Performed in Shelters
Top Five Garage and Garden Toxins Hughston
Holowaychuk
Bushby 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Self-Care: The Key to Survival in the Veterinary Profession
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
762
MVC SUNDAY LUNCH WITH DR. ERNIE WARD
772
ABCs of EKG
Sleep Hygiene: How to Consistently Get a Good Night’s Sleep
1– 2 p.m.
Hughston
778
Holowaychuk
Every Patient, Every Time: Kirby’s Rule of 20
774
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Hughston
Holowaychuk
Strategies for Sanity: Setting Boundaries, Saying No, and Daily Debriefing
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Hughston
Mindfulness and Meditation for Veterinary Care Providers
The Long Goodbye: Hospice and Palliative Care
Holowaychuk SPONSORS
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108 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. I Read You Loud and Clear: Understanding and Speaking 100–101 8 – 10:15 a.m. 105 4 – 5 p.m. Human Body Language Behavior Problems in Top Five Low-Stress Handling Theresa McKeon, B.A. Military Working Dogs Techniques to Use in Practice Much has been written about the ben-
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Walter F. Burghardt, Jr., DVM, Ph.D., DACVB This presentation will explore a number of the common behavioral problems exhibited by Military Working Dogs (MWDs). Problems include humandirected aggression, escape, and avoidance of place or sound. For each condition, a diagnostic and treatment strategy will be described and the shortand long-term prognosis discussed.
Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC This session demonstrate the five most commonly used low-stress techniques for small animal practice.
Animal Behavior II 106 8 – 9 a.m. Can You See What I See? Teaching Clients Animal Body Language
102 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Theresa McKeon, B.A. You’ve told the client to look for signs Practical Psychopharmacology Walter F. Burghardt, Jr., DVM, Ph.D., DACVB This presentation will discuss the main classes of medications that are often used to treat behavioral problems. For each class, one or more model agents will be covered, along with presumed methods of action, indications, contraindications, interactions, and treatment recommendations.
that the animal is “eager” before a training session and “relaxed” before you pet him. But what does that really mean? Stressed. Relaxed. Scared. Friendly. What do the behaviors associated with these terms look like? Can your clients identify them in their own animals? This session will describe methods to teach your clients how to identify critical behaviors.
103 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Reducing Aggression-Caused Staff Injury and Job Stress
107 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Can You See What I See? Practice Workshop
Theresa McKeon, B.A. It’s more than just a good idea you saw Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC The results of the bite and near bite job at a conference! In this workshop, take stress survey will be discussed, including the time to transfer what you’ve heard the impact of job stress from aggressive into a skill set you can use. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice animals. Ways to reduce injury, near the skills presented in Session 106 in injury, and job stress will be reviewed. a supportive environment. You’ll leave 104 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. feeling confident and prepared to eduBehavior Cocktails: Behavior cate clients on identifying critical animal Plans and Medications for behavior signs. Prerequisites: Session 106 Common Problems recommended. Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC This session will cover common behavior plans, medications, and supplements used for behavior problems, based on . 24 .
efits of reading animal body language, but what about the human? Do you know what a social head nod is? Can you identify a fear stance? As with any language, reading and speaking human body language is a skill that can be learned and comes with profound benefits. This presentation will define specific human body language and explain how to adapt your communication with clients and coworkers for the best results.
109 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. I Read You Loud and Clear: Practice Workshop Theresa McKeon, B.A. Take the time to transfer what you’ve heard into a skillset you can use! We’ll provide the opportunity for you to practice the concepts described in Session 108 in a supportive workshop environment. Participants will leave feeling confident and prepared to read human body language and adapt their communication with clients and coworkers for the best results. Prerequisites: Session 108 recommended.
110 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Information Tsunami: Creating and Delivering Information for Action Theresa McKeon, B.A. When your clients walk through your hospital door with their pets, they are often hit by an information tsunami. Office staff, veterinary technicians, and the veterinarian bombard pet owners with questions, facts, and a copious amount of instructions. How much will the client remember, and how will that affect the ultimate care of the patient? In this session, learn a few tricks that
will help you reduce and refine critical information, improving your clients’ (and staff’s) chance to succeed.
111 Information Tsunami: Practice Workshop
114 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 4 – 5 p.m. Reproductive Management Tools
Theresa McKeon, B.A. Put your knowledge to work! In this interactive workshop, attendees will be able to practice skills learned in Session 110. Leave feeling confident and prepared to create and deliver critical information for your clients and staff! Prerequisites: Session 110 recommended.
Finally, the presenter will discuss feeding the orphaned or rejected foal.
Donald R. Kapper, B.S., PAS This session will discuss managing broodmares—including meeting their recommended nutrient allowances, both prenatal and during lactation— while maintaining desired body weight. The presenter will also cover how to determine mares’ milk nutrient density and how to complement the suckling’s diet based on the milk analysis, age, and growth rate of the foal.
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(DR) will be reviewed. Interesting case studies that require radiographs for diagnosis (including equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis) will be also be discussed.
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118 8 – 9 a.m. Veterinary Feed Directives: A Veterinarian’s Perspective Bethany Heitkamp, DVM This session will cover the requirements, challenges, and opportunities when writing veterinary feed directives (VFDs) for your clients and share a veterinarian’s perspective on the VFD order.
115 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Equine Oral Examination, Anatomy and Instrumentation 112 8 – 9 a.m. 119 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Jeff D. Reiswig, DVM, Ph.D., DAVDC/Eq Helping Clients Make Good Low-Drama Nursery Calf This session will explain the compoNutrition Choices Nutrition and Management Donald R. Kapper, B.S., PAS This session will explain how to help your clients evaluate hay quality, read a feed tag, and calculate body condition and topline scores. The presenter will discuss how to determine forage quality (RFV), including optimal nutrient ranges found in grass, mixed and legumes; review feed tag terminology and the recommendations set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO); explain the pros and cons of commonly fed cereal and protein grains; and describe how to calculate body condition scores (weight) and topline evaluation scores (muscle).
nents of a complete oral examination of the horse. It will cover the anatomy and physiology that are the basis of a thorough oral and dental exam, as well as the equipment needed for a successful examination.
120 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 116 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Focus on Transition Calf Success Equine Dental Therapies for Noah B. Litherland, Ph.D. Common Malocclusions and In this session, attendees will gain a Periodontal Disease Jeff D. Reiswig, DVM, Ph.D., DAVDC/Eq This session will discuss therapies and complications for common malocclusions in the horse. We will also discuss the pathology of equine periodontal disease and share some ideas for treating this common condition.
113 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Management Tools: 117 4 – 5 p.m. Orphans, Sucklings, Equine Dental Radiology Weanlings, and Yearlings and Case Studies Donald R. Kapper, B.S., PAS This session will review a horse’s changing digestive system from birth, including recommended nutrition allowances for young growing horses. New terminology from the forage laboratories (WSC, ESC, Starch) will be reviewed.
Noah B. Litherland, Ph.D. This session will describe key factors contributing to the success of client nursery calf operations, including colostrum, milk, starter, and water nutrition.
better understanding of key constraints to success in the transition calf program, including gastrointestinal tract development, energy balance, water intake, and group management.
121 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: A Look at Outbreak Preparedness and Response
Maria Cooper, DVM With numerous recent outbreaks of Jeff D. Reiswig, DVM, Ph.D., DAVDC/Eq highly pathogenic avian influenza across This session will explain how to take the United States, the threat of addidiagnostic dental radiographs of the tional cases remains high, and everyone horse, including the views needed for in the veterinary industry has a role to incisors and cheek teeth. Advantages play in prevention, preparedness, and and disadvantages of computed radiogresponse. This session will describe the raphy (CR) and direct digital radiography consequences of recent outbreaks and
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cover the basics of a state’s response from the time of detection to disease eradication, with a special focus on the private veterinarian’s role and how their clients may be affected.
122 Practice Tips
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Lowell T. Midla, M.S., VMD Description unavailable at time of publication. Once available, it will be posted at www.mvcinfo.org/education.
126 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Integrative Gastroenterology: Using Diet, Nutraceuticals, and Digestive Aids Robert J. Silver, DVM, M.S., CVA Digestive problems are one of the most common problems we see in our small animal patients. Integrative medicine’s highest calling is to address these patients with gastrointestinal problems. In this session, we will discuss how to use diet, neutraceuticals, and digestive aids to alleviate these conditions.
129 Medical Cannabis for Veterinarians
4 – 5 p.m.
Robert J. Silver, DVM, M.S., CVA This class will provide basic information about cannabis and how it works medicinally, along with suggested clinical applications. The endocannabinoid system and how cannabis can benefit cancer patients and geriatrics will also be discussed. Please note, not all states allow the use of medical marijuana in animals.
123 4 – 5 p.m. Management of Hemorrhagic 127 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bowel Syndrome Integrative Oncology: CRITICAL CARE Lowell T. Midla, M.S., VMD Blending Conventional and Description unavailable at time of Complementary Therapies 130 8 – 9 a.m. publication. Once available, it will be Robert J. Silver, DVM, M.S., CVA Can It Wait? Primary Survey posted at www.mvcinfo.org/education. Patients with cancer are on the rise. of the Emergency Patient The complexity and severity of many
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cancers require a team approach, with the oncologist and regular veterinarian working together. In this session, we will discuss how ancillary specialists, like grief counselors and holistic veterinarians, can provide improved quality of life when conventional therapies are unsuccessful.
124 8 – 9 a.m. Introduction to Integrative Medicine: Philosophy and Modalities 128 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Robert J. Silver, DVM, M.S., CVA Vitamin D: The This session will introduce attendees to Preventive Solution the underlying philosophy of integrative veterinary medicine and describe some of the common therapies that are used in integrative care.
125 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Nutraceuticals: What Every Veterinarian Needs to Know Robert J. Silver, DVM, M.S., CVA Nutraceuticals are compounds derived from plants or animals that are employed not because of their nutritive value but because they can help normalize health. They are not drugs, although they can sometimes have drug-like effects. In this session, we will go into great depth and detail with this commonly used integrative medical modality. . 26 .
Robert J. Silver, DVM, M.S., CVA Many diseases have been found in veterinary medicine to be associated with insufficient vitamin D levels, but dogs and cats do not convert vitamin D in their skin with UV light like humans and other species do. They are dependent upon their diet for their vitamin D. This session will discuss how to supplement with vitamin D to prevent such diseases and improve outcomes.
Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, Ph.D., DACVECC, DACVSMR The evaluation of an emergency patient can be challenging. The first question is whether it is truly an emergency. In this session, attendees will learn a methodical approach that addresses and corrects life-threatening conditions, allowing practitioners to evaluate and stabilize the most critical patients quickly.
131 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Fluid Therapy Challenges Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, Ph.D., DACVECC, DACVSMR This case-based session will explore dilemmas faced when deciding what type of fluids to use, how much, and what route should be used to deliver them.
132 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ouch, My Head Hurts! Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, Ph.D., DACVECC, DACVSMR This session will follow a case of head trauma to illustrate the underlying pathophysiology that drives the clinical management of these challenging injuries.
133 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 137 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Take a Deep Breath and Manage Amphibians Need Us, Too: That Cat in Respiratory Distress Basic Approach to Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, Ph.D., DACVECC, Amphibian Medicine DACVSMR Respiratory distress can be one of the most frightening presentations. Cats in respiratory distress are often difficult to handle or not stable enough for diagnostics. How can we manage these cases? In this session, the emphasis will be first on history and physical examination and secondarily on how other tools can augment our management.
Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) Amphibian medicine is a rapidly growing field. This lecture will provide an overview of all aspects of amphibian medicine, from clinically relevant physiology to the most important aspects of diagnostics and treatments. Attendees will leave feeling more confident about incorporating these wonderful animals into their practices.
140 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Aquatic Turtle Shell Disease: Tips and Tricks to Speed Healing Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) Shell disease is common in aquatic turtles, but with the right management steps, even significant lesions generally heal rapidly. This lecture will focus on understanding the shell and how to optimize diagnostics and treatment.
141 4 – 5 p.m. Amphibian Infectious Diseases
Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) This lecture will bring attendees up to speed on the latest in amphibian infectious diseases, including common presenting signs and the best diagnosLeigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and tic approaches. Major parasitic, fungal, Reptile/Amphibian) viral, and bacterial diseases will be This lecture will allow attendees to better recognize and treat reptile renal reviewed. Treatment options and large collection management implications disease, one of the more common will also be discussed. chronic disease processes that pet reptiles face. The lecture will link clinically important anatomy and physiology to appropriate diagnostic and treatment options to help enhance ONCOLOGY the care veterinarians can provide to reptile patients.
134 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Sepsis: What’s It All About? 138 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, Ph.D., DACVECC, Reptile Renal Failure: DACVSMR Beyond Basics Sepsis is one of the most complex pathologic states. In this session, the current understanding of its etiology and progression will be presented in order to help the clinician recognize patients in early stages of sepsis and understand the potential utility of new and old treatments.
135 4 – 5 p.m. Managing the Septic Patient Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, Ph.D., DACVECC, DACVSMR This case-based discussion will apply the principles of sepsis pathophysiology to the management of a septic patient.
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EXOTIC 136 Reptile Oral Care: Don’t Overlook the Mouth
8 – 9 a.m.
Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) This session will discuss major aspects of clinically relevant oral anatomy in reptiles. Attendees will hear a comparative overview of major diseases, along with helpful tips and tricks for diagnosing and managing oral disease.
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142 8 – 9 a.m. Management of Transitional 139 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Cell Carcinoma Reptiles Do Learn! Why It Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM Matters for Welfare (Oncology) Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) Veterinarians can be even better advocates for improved reptile care by understanding how animals learn and applying it specifically to reptiles. In this session, attendees will find out how to translate this information to caregivers in order to enhance their bond with their pets and to create environments that appropriately increase the reptile’s opportunity to engage in natural behaviors.
This talk will review causation, prevention, staging, treatment, and novel therapeutic and diagnostic approaches for urothelial carcinoma in the dog and cat.
143 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Management of Malignant Melanoma Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) Melanomas can occur at a number of sites in veterinary patients, and clinical behavior can vary with site of origin. This presentation will discuss
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diagnosis, staging, and therapeutic options for these patients.
144 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Review of Lymphosarcoma: Diagnosis and Treatment in Dogs Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) This session will review the diagnosis of lymphoma in dogs, with particular emphasis on the uses and applications of tests such as PARR and flow cytometry. A discussion of treatment options and expected outcomes will follow.
145 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Primary Lung Tumors in Dogs and Cats Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) While rare, primary lung tumors can have a variety of clinical presentations. This presentation will review these presentations in dogs and cats, diagnosis, prognostic factors, therapeutic options, and outcomes.
146 Mammary Tumors in Dogs and Cats
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) Worldwide, mammary tumors are the most common tumor in dogs and the second or third most common tumor in cats. While the incidence is decreased with early OVH, these tumors are still frequently diagnosed. This session will review causation, prognostic factors, and treatment options for these tumors.
147 Feline Lymphosarcoma
4 – 5 p.m.
Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) It is generally accepted that cats with high-grade lymphoma have a poor prognosis. However, recent reports give hope that all is not lost in the treatment of these patients. We will
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151 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Combining Ultrasonography with Radiography in Dogs and Cats with Vomiting and Diarrhea
Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, M.S., DACVR In this session, we will discuss the RADIOLOGY many advantages of ultrasound for the diagnosis of intra-abdominal causes of gastrointestinal signs in dogs and 148 8 – 9 a.m. cats. Ultrasound has the capability of Improve Your Interpretation of providing a structural description and Radiographic Lung Patterns concurrent ability to guide sampling Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, M.S., DACVR procedures for cytology and histology. In this session, we will discuss a method We will correlate the ultrasound and to improve your overall ability to read radiographic findings in dogs and cats thoracic images of dogs and cats. Then with vomiting and diarrhea. we will explore the pattern recognition method to interpret lung disease and 152 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. provide a practical set of common difImaging Hepatobiliary Disease ferential diagnoses for each pattern.
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149 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Thoracic Radiography and CT Correlation in Diseases of Dogs and Cats Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, M.S., DACVR The current gold standard for imaging most diseases in the thorax is CT. However, this modality is unavailable to the majority of general practitioners. In this lecture, we will discuss CT anatomy and pathology and the application to thoracic radiographs.
Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, M.S., DACVR Elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin are very common findings in dogs and cats. The workup of these cases often progresses to imaging for the diagnosis and prognosis. The determination of a surgical versus medical cases often hinges on imaging findings. In this lecture, we will discuss the range of image options that provide an efficient method for reaching a diagnosis for dogs and cats with hepatobiliary disease.
153 4 – 5 p.m. 150 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. FLASH US Imaging: A Reality Riding the Wave: Advanced Check (Not the Hype) Respiratory Tract Imaging Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, M.S., DACVR Thoracic CT is the current gold standard of imaging for many diseases of the neck and thorax. If this is performed on an animal that is awake, it provides a true assessment of the respiratory tract without the disadvantages of general anesthesia. In this talk, we will discuss new state-of-the-art CT imaging of the thorax, including CT angiography, awake CT, and high-resolution cone beam CT systems.
Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, M.S., DACVR Limited ultrasound examinations (“FLASH US”) are commonly performed for those cases where the diagnostic needs are either very simple (e.g., pregnancy) or very urgent (e.g., pleural free fluid). In addition to the daily needs of general practitioners, emergency clinicians have embraced FLASH US with great enthusiasm. While there are many advantages to the use of ultrasound in urgent care patients, this session will discuss the use of colloquialisms and clinical limitations of this modality.
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158 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. used by architects and contractors that will help you speak and underODH Radiology Rules stand the language. and Compliance James Castle
162 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 154 8 – 9 a.m. This session will be a review of key What You Need to Know to Ohio Department of Agriculture radiology rules and compliance inspection information that every Ohio veteri- Design a Successful Facility Regulatory Update Melissa Simmerman, DVM This session will give attendees an overview of recently enacted Ohio legislation and regulations, including the Dangerous Wild Animal Act, the Commercial Dog Breeding Act, Brucella canis as a reportable disease, and an update on pet store regulations.
155 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Duties and Oversight: Who is Responsible? Cindy Kidd, DVM and Kim Riker-Brown, DVM Registered veterinary technician and animal aide duties and designated oversight will be reviewed and discussed.
156 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Opioid Abuse Issues and the Impact on the Pet Cindy Kidd, DVM; Cameron J. McNamee, MPP; and Kim Riker-Brown, DVM This session is a collaborated educational effort of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board and the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, in which attendees will learn the red flags of identifying substance abuse in pet owners and how it can potentially harm pets.
157 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Board of Pharmacy Compliance: What You Need to Know Cameron J. McNamee, MPP Today’s demands on veterinarians are great. Adding to these demands is the fact that drug diversion is at an all-time high, and the need to maintain supervision, accountability, and security over your drug stock is critical. This session will discuss the responsibilities of veterinarians to ensure compliance with Ohio’s drug laws.
Susan B. Allen, AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC 159 4 – 5 p.m. Whether you are renovating, expanding an existing facility, or starting afresh Ohio Regulatory Basics from the ground up, keeping several for the Veterinary Clinic basic principles in mind can guide a Jack R. Advent, CAE project to a successful conclusion. The Understanding the requirements of emphasis of this session will be on the Ohio’s regulatory boards and agencies practical, rather than the theoretical, can be confusing and frustrating at times. In this session, we will review the aspects of architecture. This session will focus on how to move from an idea basic elements a veterinary practice to a real-life facility. needs to be aware of with respect to pharmacy board licensing and com1:30 – 2:30 p.m. pound drugs, board of health radiology 163 licensing and inspection, sales and use Selecting the Right Materials to Avoid Maintenance Woes tax, and hazardous waste and sharps Susan B. Allen, AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP disposal. This session is designed for BD+C, EDAC new practice managers and veterinarSelecting the finishes for your facility ians, as well as those looking for a can be overwhelming; all of the differrefresher on Ohio’s laws. ent materials, styles, and colors can make your head spin. By asking a few basic questions, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and be confident that you understand what will be required to keep your facility looking 160 8 – 9 a.m. great. In this session, you’ll get tips on Blueprint Reading 101 what to look for, as well as what to look Susan B. Allen, AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP out for. BD+C, EDAC 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Learn how to read blueprints and where 164 to find the information you are looking What a Difference Light, Color, and Texture Can Make for in a set of construction documents. Susan B. Allen, AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP 161 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. BD+C, EDAC How to Speak and Understand Lighting, color and texture are the stylisConstruction tic building blocks of your interior design Susan B. Allen, AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP palette. Learn how to use these three BD+C, EDAC elements to create the style, mood, and Good communication is essential to overall feel of your practice. the process of designing and building a veterinary hospital. In this seminar, we will review the terms commonly nary practice needs to be aware of.
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165 4 – 5 p.m. antimicrobial resistance among zoonotic bacteria from NHPs. In this talk, What’s It Mean to be Green? Susan B. Allen, AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC There are a few simple things that you and your design team can do while designing your facility that will save green—both money and the environment. This session will discuss potential opportunities to reduce the environmental impacts of your hospital, from choosing a site to which paint and light bulbs to use.
Public Health
166A 8 – 8:30 a.m. Farm Dogs as Biological Vectors Amanda Smith, MPH-VPH Livestock, the environment, humans, dogs, and their diets are all theorized to be involved in the transmission of potentially pathogenic organisms on livestock farms. Dogs may play a unique role due to their many on-farm roles and high human and livestock contact. This session will highlight a study that identified the prevalence and likely risk factors of Salmonella spp. and extended-spectrum-betalactamase (ESβL)-producing organism carriage in Ohio farm dogs. Preventive measures and outreach tactics to avoid dog carriage and transmission of potentially pathogenic organisms will be discussed.
166B 8:30 – 9 a.m. Nonhuman Primates and Antimicrobial Resistance Jeffrey Kim, MPH-VPH Occupational exposures to zoonotic bacteria from nonhuman primates (NHPs) are a major concern for those working with this group of animals, especially if those pathogens happen to be multidrug resistant. Few have investigated the prevalence of . 30 .
we will share data on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria and veterinarian antimicrobial use practices in NHPs throughout the country. This information is instrumental in making antimicrobial treatment decisions and ultimately minimizing public health risks.
can contaminate surfaces in both animal and human medical settings, with higher prevalence in veterinary hospitals. The recovery of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae from human hospital environments is concerning and warrants further investigation.
168 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. S. aureus and MRSA Carriage Among Veterinarians: Are We 167A 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Bacteria Proof? Feral Swine Diseases: Petri Armando E. Hoet, DVM, Ph.D., DACVPM Dishes Spreading at 70 MPH The majority of studies have shown that Craig Hicks, A.S., B.S., CWB Feral swine have the ability to carry up to 30 different diseases and 37 parasites that can affect people, pets, livestock, and wildlife. From April 2009 through September 2015, the Ohio program of USDA Wildlife Services collected varying biological samples from 138 feral swine throughout the Buckeye State. Surprisingly, the vast majority of these samples were negative for the host of diseases we typically associate with feral swine. This session will discuss why the greatest threat for disease incursion is not from established feral swine populations, but from those being illegally translocated from southern states.
167B 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. β-Lactam-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Hospitals Dixie Mollenkopf, M.S. The dissemination of Enterobacteriaceae expressing resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins, which are used in both veterinary and human medicine, is of critical concern. In healthcare facilities, the movement of patients, personnel, and equipment provides an opportunity for Enterobacteriaceae carrying β-lactamase genes to enter and disseminate in the environment. Environmental samples collected from veterinary and human hospitals indicate that AmpCand ESβL-producing Enterobacteriaceae
veterinarians and veterinary personnel apparently have a higher prevalence of colonization of S. aureus and MRSA, and in some cases, higher than human doctors. In this presentation, we will cover the issue associated with carriage among veterinarians of this opportunistic pathogen and its health impact. Specifically, this session will describe important risk factors that increase the chances of a veterinary professional being exposed and becoming a carrier of this important occupational and nosocomial pathogen.
169A 1:30 – 2 p.m. A Government Update Tony M. Forshey, DVM This presentation will provide updates on programs and activities implemented by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in the past year.
169B 2 – 2:30 p.m. Update on USDA Veterinary Services Programs Susan M. Skorupski, M.S., DVM This session will provide updates on veterinary services programs, projects, policies, and disease statuses since February 2016. Topics will include identification and traceability, chronic wasting disease, tuberculosis, avian influenza, emergency response and preparedness, and other timely issues.
170A 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. do they create barriers to saving animals 176 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. in your care and others that are waiting Opportunities for Veterinarians Canine Emotional Health, Part for your help? Do your policies help you in USDA FSIS II: Preventing and Managing to position your organization as a helpful Karnail Mudahar, DVM, MPH Common Behavior Problems in community resource and partner, or This session will cover the roles and Shelter Dogs responsibilities of a veterinarian working at USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). It will also show how meat inspection has evolved in the past 15 years and explore its future, along with the challenges veterinarians face and the training involved.
170B 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Ohio Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Nicholas Wagner, DVM This session will provide an update on the meat and poultry inspection program under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
do they alienate potential advocates and supporters? In this session, we will explore the principles of using lessrestrictive adoption screening. You will learn that open adoption is not about saying “yes” to every adoption, but about creating a supportive process through which you will shift your focus from finding reasons to say “no” to creating good matches and happy endings.
173 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Feline Emotional Health, Part I: Understanding Cat Behavior in the Shelter
Brenda Griffin, DVM, M.S., DACVIM This session will explore common problem behaviors of shelter dogs. It will also discuss simple, practical ways to improve behavior while reducing negative emotional states and increasing positive ones.
177 4 – 5 p.m. Panel Discussion: The Shelter’s Role in Community Pet Care
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH (Moderator) There is a need for veterinary care in underserved pet populations, namely among owners who cannot otherwise Brenda Griffin, DVM, M.S., DACVIM afford these services. Does meeting This session will introduce key concepts those needs fit within a shelter’s mis171A 4 – 4:30 p.m. related to emotional health in shelter sion to reduce animal relinquishment Zoonotic Disease Program Update cats and analyze common behavioral and improve animal welfare? What responses of both socialized and unso- should the shelter’s role be? A panel of Speaker TBA cialized cats. Description unavailable at time of shelter experts will discuss these issues publication. Once available, it will be and more. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. posted at www.mvcinfo.org/education. 174
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Lt. Col. Thomas Malley, M.S., DVM, M.S. This session will discuss various duties of veterinarians serving in the United States Air Force, including communicable disease surveillance, entomology, food protection, medical readiness, and occupational and deployment health roles.
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Brenda Griffin, DVM, M.S., DACVIM This session will explore common problem behaviors of shelter cats. Attendees will learn about simple, practical ways to improve behavior while reducing negative emotional states and increasing positive ones.
175 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Canine Emotional Health, Part I: Understanding Dog Behavior in the Shelter
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HUMANE OFFICER TRAINING 178 8 – 9 a.m. Anatomy of a Cruelty Case J. Jeffrey Holland, J.D. This session will serve as a primer on the legal process of a criminal animal cruelty case. We will start with investigation, focusing on the law enforcement officers and veterinarians’ roles, and move through filing charges, pretrials, motion hearings, negotiations, the trial itself, sentencing, and appeal.
Brenda Griffin, DVM, M.S., DACVIM 172 8 – 9 a.m. 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. This session will introduce key concepts 179 Open Adoptions: Saving More History of Animal Cruelty Law related to emotional health in shelter Lives Through Trust J. Jeffrey Holland, J.D. Sharon Harvey, M.A. Do your adoption policies and processes help you find homes for your animals, or
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from medieval times through the present, with an emphasis on the current state of animal cruelty. The presenter will also review hot topics and projections about future trends.
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intentional abuse, organized abuse, sexual abuse, ritualistic abuse or emotional abuse. Specific case types will fall into one or more of these categories. This lecture will address case-specific veterinary forensic evidence considerations that law enforcement should be aware of in commonly encountered categories of animal abuse.
J. Jeffrey Holland, J.D. This session will serve as an introduction to key animal laws regarding animal cruelty, animal custody, dangerous and vicious dogs, pet trusts, and civil laws governing damages done both by ani184–186 mals and harm done to animals.
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188–189 2:45 – 5 p.m. Keeping Controlled Drugs Under Control Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT How do we account for controlled drugs, and do we really need two locks on the safe? What log system works best? Who can have access to the drugs? We’ll answer those questions and more about one of the most challenging parts of patient care.
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190 8 – 9 a.m. 181–182 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT Oh, That’s Gross! The Identification, Collection, and This three-part session will be an upbeat Technician’s Role in Wound Preservation of Veterinary presentation about the common hazManagement Forensic Evidence Rachel Touroo, DVM The veterinary forensic exam begins at the scene, as the animal itself is just one piece of evidence that needs to be considered. Knowledge of the scene may be crucial to interpreting medical findings, making it preferred for a veterinarian to examine the scene in every case. But what if a veterinarian cannot be present? In this situation, what steps can law enforcement take to help facilitate the appropriate identification, collection, and preservation of veterinary forensic evidence? This lecture will address these questions as well as discuss the veterinarian’s role on scene and off. Law enforcement must be aware of this critical role in order to appropriately utilize this specialized skill set.
ards of a veterinary hospital and ways individuals can avoid unnecessary risk. In the first hour, we’ll discuss the general principles of safety—such as worker rights and responsibilities, security, violence prevention, working while pregnant, and emergency (fire) prevention and response. In the second hour of this presentation, we’ll discuss working with chemicals, animal handling, and the prevention of zoonotic diseases. In the final hour, we will discuss the risks and procedures for inhalation anesthesia, radiology, dentistry, chemotherapy, and safe procedures for handling needles and other medical sharps.
191 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Monitoring the Critical Patient Andrea M. Steele, M.Sc., RVT, VTS (ECC)
187 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Not only is it important for technicians Are you REALLY a Professional? to know when they should use vari-
Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT If you expect to be treated like a professional, you have to learn to act and 183 4 – 5 p.m. appear professional. Learn ways to Veterinary Forensic Evidence: make yourself more professional by Case-Specific Considerations developing traits and habits to achieve Rachel Touroo, DVM your goals in any aspect of your profesLaw enforcement will respond to a varision. Discover what it feels like to purety of animal cruelty cases—such as sue a career instead of just doing a job! hoarding, dogfighting, physical abuse and puppy mills. Animal abuse can be classified as simple or gross neglect, . 32 .
Andrea M. Steele, M.Sc., RVT, VTS (ECC) In the management of acute and chronic wounds, the role of the technician is paramount. Management of the severe wound is often a very intensive practice. This lecture will aid technicians in understanding common wounds and the process of healing. A discussion of common strategies to promote healing—such as sugar, honey, and special bandaging techniques—will follow. Warning: This lecture will use lots of images of pretty gross wounds!
ous monitoring instruments, but it is even more important to understand how each device works and their limitations. This lecture will review the function and use of various monitors, including pulse oximeter, oscillometric and Doppler blood pressure, and electocardiograph (ECG) interpretation of common arrhythmias.
192 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 195 4 – 5 p.m. 198 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Role of Veterinary Reducing Patient Fear, Anxiety, TECHniques in Critical Care Technicians in Pain Management Andrea M. Steele, M.Sc., RVT, VTS (ECC) and Stress: How Do We Start? Andrea M. Steele, M.Sc., RVT, VTS (ECC) Pain management is an area of which technicians can really take charge and own. Veterinary technicians are, in many cases, the primary caregivers in veterinary clinics. We are also the first to notice changes in patient conditions, and must notify the attending veterinarian so treatment may be adjusted. As veterinary medicine advances and general practices perform increasingly advanced procedures, it is more important for technicians to reliably recognize pain in their patients. This lecture will concentrate on recognizing pain through a series of videos, using both classic examples and others that are much more subtle.
This lecture will discuss nasal oxygen catheters, nasal feeding tubes, and peripheral venous catheters; their use; and tips and tricks for placing them.
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Emily Korber, RVT, KPA CTP Whether you’re convinced that you want Fear FreeSM certification or simply want to adopt some methods to reducing fear, anxiety, and stress in your patients, changing the culture in a clinic can seem impossible. In this session, we will break things down in order to see how easy it is to incorporate this way of caring for your patients into your practice.
196 8 – 9 a.m. Fear FreeSM: The Secret to Relaxed Patients, Satisfied Clients, and Happy Staff 199 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Emily Korber, RVT, KPA CTP Canine Infectious Changing a culture doesn’t happen Respiratory Disease
overnight, but small changes can make a big—and immediate—impact in the way patients and pet owners experience a veterinary visit. Incorporating methods that reduce fear, anxiety and 193 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. stress into a clinic paradigm is simple, Oxygen: Yes, It is a Drug easy, and, in most cases, costs very Andrea M. Steele, M.Sc., RVT, VTS (ECC) little or nothing. Any staff member at any clinic can make a difference to their This session will focus on the use of oxygen in critical care, including assess- patients’ visits in a positive way by being ing the need for oxygen through blood more observant and making a few habit changes that can start right now. There gases and saturations, determining are no secrets here—the presenter will how much oxygen to give (titrating), share it all! and deciding how to deliver oxygen effectively to critical patients. The 197 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. physiology of oxygen delivery and the The Cornerstones of Fear FreeSM: oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve will Considerate Approach and also be discussed, as well as how both Gentle Restraint: are affected in critical animals. Emily Korber, RVT, KPA CTP 194 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Our parents taught us to use our manners, but pets perceive things differHemodynamic Gizmos and ently than people. A greeting that a Gadgets and How to Use Them person would consider nice may scare Andrea M. Steele, M.Sc., RVT, VTS (ECC) your animal patient. It’s often necesDoes a strong pulse indicate a patient sary to restrain a patient for an exam is normotensive? We will examine or treatment, but restraining effectively methods of arterial blood pressure can sometimes cause discomfort, both evaluation and what the numbers mentally and physically. In this discusmean. This lecture will look at both sion, we will learn what our patients indirect and direct methods of blood tell us with their body language, how to pressure measurement, as well as the respond with a considerate approach, methods, advantages, and disadvanand methods for reducing stress and tages of each. discomfort during restraint.
Margi Sirois, Ed.D., M.S., RVT, CVT, LAT This session will describe the cause, clinical presentation, and diagnostic methods for infectious respiratory disease in dogs, emphasizing procedures for prevention, control, and client education.
200 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Erythrocyte and Leukocyte Morphology Margi Sirois, Ed.D., M.S., RVT, CVT, LAT This session will provide an overview of both normal and common abnormal morphologic changes in erythrocytes and leukocytes, with an emphasis on morphologic changes that suggest specific disease processes.
201 4 – 5 p.m. Examination of Urine Sediment Margi Sirois, Ed.D., M.S., RVT, CVT, LAT This session will review principles and procedures for performing microscopic examination of urine samples, emphasizing identification of normal and common abnormal components of urine sediment.
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Animal Behavior I 300 8 – 9 a.m. Feline-Friendly Care: Low-Stress Hospitalization, Exam, and Care Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC This session will review techniques for handling and understanding the feline patient’s needs. It will also offer suggestions to easily incorporate both in general practice in order to reduce patient stress and aggression.
301 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Low-Stress Emergency Care: Is it Possible? Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC This session will review techniques and protocols for reducing patient stress and improving staff safety in emergency and urgent care settings. The presenter will discuss specific time-efficient, low-stress techniques to fit the emergency setting. Products to increase staff safety and safe urgent care delivery will also be presented.
302 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. By the Way, My Pet is Driving Me Crazy: Answering Behavior Problems Quickly Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC In a typical 15-minute wellness exam, you may need to answer behavior questions as well as medical ones. This session will discuss setting up your exam area with conveniently located handouts, establishing protocols for home treatment of common problems, and quickly assessing if an immediate referral to a veterinary behaviorist, trainer, or other professional is needed.
303–304 2:45 – 5 p.m. Comparative Trauma in People and Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB All mammals have the physiology and neurobiology necessary to be . 34 .
psychologically traumatized by an event that overwhelms their ability to cope. In addition, the behavior of these animals often mirrors that of people who have experienced severe and life-changing traumas. This session will discuss both how to diagnose and how to treat animals that have been psychologically traumatized. We’ll discuss how the experiences of animals and people might be similar, how they might be different, and best practices for helping traumatized individuals of any species recover.
307 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ready…Set…Get to the Vet! Preparing for the Clinic Visit Theresa McKeon, B.A. and Laura Monaco Torelli, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CPBC, KPA CTP Stress can be a healthy response to any type of husbandry care. We worry about the well-being of the practice, the client experience, and the animal experience. In this session, attendees will learn how to prepare for a clinic visit and ways to alleviate the major stresses that have a detrimental effect on our practice, our clients, and our patients.
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308 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Ready…Set…Get to the Vet! 305 8 – 9 a.m. Practice Workshop Three Capsules, Three Times a Theresa McKeon, B.A. and Laura Day: Continuing Husbandry and Monaco Torelli, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CPBC, Medical Care at Home KPA CTP Theresa McKeon, B.A. and Laura Monaco Torelli, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CPBC, KPA CTP Three capsules, three times daily sounds simple, but those instructions may be terrifying for your clients as they envision the reality of compliance. Ease their fears and improve patient outcomes using TAGteach tools to train essential skills they’ll need to carry out your instructions.
306 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Three Capsules, Three Times a Day: Practice Workshop Theresa McKeon, B.A. and Laura Monaco Torelli, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CPBC, KPA CTP It’s more than just a good idea you saw at a conference! This session will allow attendees to practice using the TAGteach tools discussed in Session 305 in a supportive workshop environment. Leave feeling confident and prepared to efficiently teach your clients the skills they will need to carry out the medical directives at home. Prerequisites: Session 305 recommended.
More than just a good idea you saw at a conference, take the time to transfer what you’ve heard into a skillset you can use. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice what they learned in Session 307 in a supportive workshop environment. Leave feeling prepared to teach your clinic staff the skills they need to alleviate stress at the veterinary practice and your clients to carry out husbandry goals at home. Prerequisites: Session 307 recommended.
Aquaculture 309 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Get Wet! Adding Pet Fish Medicine to Your Practice Helen E. Sweeney, DVM This session will discuss how to add pet fish medicine and surgery to your practice, including recommended equipment and supplies, special medications needed, client demographics, and marketing your aquatic practice.
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Helen E. Sweeney, DVM This session will discuss the pet fish minimum database (MDB) for case workups, expanding the MDB to include diagnostic imaging, the role of the receptionist and veterinary technicians, effective history taking for aquatic patients, advising clients on transporting fish to your office, the physical exam, and initial diagnostic tests performed on all fish patients.
311 4 – 5 p.m. Fish Health and Water Quality
density and tendon strength, as well as the effects of overloading the digestive system with non-structured carbohydrates, leading to acid gut syndrome, mineral deficiencies, and digestive upset (colic).
314 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Case Histories with Q & A Donald R. Kapper, B.S., PAS This session will cover the use of amino acids and minerals to meet growth rates, as well as adding nutritional problem solving to your practice. Case studies of foals with nutritional deficiencies and their responses will be presented. An open forum for questions and answers will follow.
have already been described, longdistance transport is the most common inciting cause. This talk will cover the common etiologies of transport-associated pneumonia. There will be a focus on specific strategies your clients can use in reducing the risk of this oftenfatal disease, including changes in shipping technique, pre-treatments, and the most useful diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to this condition.
317 4 – 5 p.m. Interstitial Lung Disease: Human vs. Horse
Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) Humans and domestic large animal Helen E. Sweeney, DVM species, especially equids, are afflicted This session will discuss the case-based with a variety of pulmonary diseases importance of water quality, routine 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. that share similarities in their clinical and expanded water testing, suggested 315 expression and pathology. Interstitial test kits, and common problems associ- Clenbuterol: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly lung disease (ILD), especially chronic ated with poor water quality. Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) ILD in equids and humans, is often Clenbuterol, marketed as Ventipulmin, difficult to diagnose and manage cliniis a great drug! It is safe and effective cally and very often are of unknown for several important indications in the cause. Chronic idiopathic ILD charachorse, though it may be least effective terized by progressive fibrosis of the 312 8 – 9 a.m. for its label indication: the treatment of lung has recently gained recognition in Performance Management Tools RAO, or heaves. This lecture will cover veterinary medicine as an important Donald R. Kapper, B.S., PAS why clenbuterol can be overused in cause of respiratory disease in horses, This session will discuss nutrition heaves cases, as well as some other donkeys, cats, and dogs, and it also based on age and performance level, uses you may not have considered. We shares similarities with some forms including how recommended nutrient will also review the causes and side of idiopathic ILD in people. Equine allowances change. The session will effects associated with beta-2 agonists multinodular pulmonary fibrosis in also review fueling the muscles based in humans and horses and how to adult horses and donkey pulmonary on muscle type and training level, as ensure that your patients have the fibrosis in adult donkeys are two such well as administering fluids and elecmost benefit and the least harm from diseases. Evidence from both species trolytes to maintain balance. this versatile medication. suggests that gamma herpes viruses may play a role in the pathogenesis of 313 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 316 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. their respective diseases. This session Reducing the Incidence of Shipping Fever: Transportwill discuss ILD in horses and how it Nutrition-Related Digestive Associated Pneumonia in Horses compares to humans. Disorders Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) Donald R. Kapper, B.S., PAS Pleuropneumonia is a common disease This session will review methods for of equids, especially young racehorses. reducing the occurrence of digesAlthough several risk factors for the tive disorders in horses, emphasizing development of pleuropneumonia prenatal nutrition, monitoring growth (including strenuous exercise, upper rates, and feeding according to need. respiratory viral disease, general anesThe presenter will also discuss the thesia and esophageal obstruction) effects of a low-protein diet on bone
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FEB. 24, 2017 326 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Canine Geriatrics: What’s Happening, and What Can 318 8 – 9 a.m. 322–323 2:45 – 5 p.m. I Do to Slow it Down? Bovine Digital Necropsy Developing Herd Treatment Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, Elizabeth Cox, M.S., DVM Protocols for Lameness CVA, CVC
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Digital necropsy is an excellent tool for dairy and beef veterinarians to integrate into their practices. Necropsies performed on-farm by technicians can be captured, shared, and stored through the digital cloud, allowing veterinarians and producers to be in communication whenever an animal dies and document the findings for an accurate diagnosis. It also helps producers avoid herd health outbreaks and promotes judicious use of antibiotics with digital necropsy. This session will describe the technology of digital necropsy and how it can be used.
Gerard Cramer, DVM, DVSc During this two-part session, we will develop treatment protocols for digital dermatitis, sole ulcers, white line disease, thin soles, foot rot, and the chronically lame cow. Participants will write and discuss these protocols. Recent evidence for the pathogenesis and treatment of hoof lesions will be discussed.
There are many physical changes associated with aging. Learn what is happening in the body, from the hippocampus to muscles to the lungs. You’ll also learn ways to slow down the aging process, make your patients feel better, and improve their quality of life.
Holistic & Integrative Medicine
This session will be an introduction to poultry respiratory disease, with a focus on prevention of disease through biosecurity and husbandry.
Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC New toys can make treating your patients more fun and bring a new outlook to your clinic or hospital. This session will review what canine rehabilitation gadgets are available, what they do, and when to use them.
Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC Geriatric patients have a unique set of issues and abilities. In this session, learn how to strengthen and improve endurance with a progression of exercises for your geriatric patients. Change their mantra from “I can barely stand and can only walk a short distance,” to “I may be old, but I still want to play and run!”
324 8 – 9 a.m. 319 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Canine Rehabilitation: What is Poultry Respiratory Disease It, and Do I Want to Add It to TJ Gaydos, DVM, MAM, DACPV My Practice?
320 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Poultry Intestinal Health TJ Gaydos, DVM, MAM, DACPV This session will introduce attendees to poultry intestinal health, with an emphasis on coccidiosis.
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328 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Introduction to Lasers: The Science, the Variables, and the Secrets Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT,
325 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. CVA, CVC Understanding Hydrotherapy: In this session, we will cover laser variThe Science and the Tricks ables such as power, wavelength, and
321 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC The Role of the Veterinarian Swimming and underwater treadmill in Dairy Cow Lameness Gerard Cramer, DVM, DVSc This lecture will form the basis for the rest of the speaker’s sessions on foot health (Sessions 322–323 and 524–526). In this session, we will focus on the importance of lameness in dairy cows, its effects on productivity, and the opportunities that exist for veterinarians to take an active role. All foot health sessions will use a combination of
327 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Exercises for Your Canine Geriatric Patient
therapies have become popular additions to many veterinary facilities. In this session, you’ll learn how buoyancy, viscosity, and hydrostatic pressure all play a role in this treatment and why they are important. Even if you already have an underwater treadmill, you’ll learn tricks of the trade that can aid your patients’ recovery and improve strength and balance.
frequency. Positioning the probe to get maximum results will be reviewed as well. Attendees will understand why this area of veterinary medicine is growing so quickly and how they can use their laser machine to its fullest potential.
329 4 – 5 p.m. Non-Pharmaceutical AntiInflammatory Devices and Techniques Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC Often when we think about relieving pain, we consider drugs, yet so many
alternatives and additional modalities exist. That’s not to say that drugs are bad—better living through chemistry is a good thing—but they are not the only option we have. In this session, learn about using devices and techniques to relieve pain in patients who can’t take drugs, whose owners don’t want them to take drugs, for whom drugs cannot control all of the pain, or who can have pain relief without medications.
National Veterinary Accreditation Program
332 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. be given a real-world scenario to learn how to appropriately handle a susModule 4: Preventing Disease pected FAD. Introduction and Spread Ronald Southerland, DVM This module will review disease prevention practices to limit exposure in animals and people, including how to select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Proper implementation of cleaning protocols and selection of effective disinfectants to prevent disease spread will also be discussed. Finally, biosecurity practices for both veterinary clinics and livestock facilities will be covered.
333 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 330 8 – 9 a.m. Module 5: Vesicular Diseases Module 1: Introduction to Victoria Spellmire, DVM the New National Veterinary This module will address the imporAccreditation Program Thomas R. Hans, DVM This module will introduce veterinarians to the National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP). A brief history of the program, the importance and benefits of being accredited, the duties and responsibilities of accredited veterinarians, information on Category I and II accreditation levels, and program certification opportunities will be described.
tance of foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular stomatitis, swine vesicular disease, and vesicular exanthema of swine in the United States, including the clinical signs associated with each and specific biosecurity measures required. Attendees will learn the process of reporting a possible vesicular disease case and the chain of events that occur in a foreign animal disease investigation through an interactive scenario of a possible outbreak on a swine farm.
331 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Module 3: Overview of 334 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Foreign Animal, Program, Module 7: Foreign Animal and Reportable Diseases Disease Detection in Ronald Southerland, DVM Category I Animals This module will define foreign animal diseases, USDA program diseases, and reportable diseases. Information about safeguarding against foreign diseases entering the U.S., reporting diseases, and the steps to take in a foreign animal disease investigation will be discussed. Attendees will be provided with a list of diseases that are applicable to both Category I and Category II accredited veterinarians, as well as other training and educational resources to stay informed about these diseases.
Ronald Southerland, DVM This module will address the important role companion animal practitioners play in detecting foreign animal diseases (FADs) of Category I animals (dogs and cats). Information about 10 FADs affecting Category I animals will be discussed, and attendees will be given references on each. FAD incursions (such as screwworm and rabbit hemorrhagic disease) detected by private sector veterinarians will also be described. Finally, participants will
335 4 – 5 p.m. Module 8: International Movement of Horses Karen Grube, DVM This module will illustrate the scope of international equine travel and the economic factors associated with its growth, including examples of disease outbreaks that have occurred throughout the world. Proper completion of health certificates for temporary or permanent movement will be described. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the accredited veterinarian, including isolation procedures, required laboratory tests, and accurate completion of an international health certificate. The session will culminate in an interactive scenario demonstrating the process for permanently exporting a horse internationally.
Pet Animal
CARDIOLOGY 336 8 – 9 a.m. Canine Cases: Is This Heart Failure or Respiratory Disease? Mark A. Oyama, MSCE, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) This case-based presentation will help attendees improve interpretation of medical history, physical exam, electrocardiogram (ECG), and radiographic findings in dogs with respiratory signs. Attendees will improve their ability to distinguish between cardiac and noncardiac causes.
337 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Feline Cases: Is This Heart Failure or Respiratory Disease? Mark A. Oyama, MSCE, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) This case-based presentation will help attendees improve interpretation of . 37 .
FEB. 24, 2017 medical history, physical exam, ECG, and radiographic findings in cats with respiratory signs. Attendees will improve their ability to distinguish between cardiac and non-cardiac causes.
338 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Updates on Staging and Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease Mark A. Oyama, MSCE, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) This presentation will provide the latest information regarding the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of both early and advanced mitral valve disease in dogs, including updates regarding the best use of pimobendan and other drugs.
presenter during more than 15 years of cardiology practice. These pearls involve overlooked physical exam and ECG findings, as well as tips regarding treatment of difficult cases of heart disease. Attendees will be able to apply these tips in their everyday clinical practice.
Pet Animal
ENDOCRINOLOGY
342 8 – 9 a.m. Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Diagnosing and Treating the Difficult Cases
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, M.A., VetMB, M.S., DACVIM, DECVIM This presentation will discuss the 339 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. diverse presentations of Addison’s Cardiac Arrhythmias: Make the disease and highlight the challenges Diagnosis and Treat Effectively of diagnosing each. Case examples Mark A. Oyama, MSCE, DVM, DACVIM will be used to highlight differences in (Cardiology) approach to diagnosis, treatment, and This presentation will review how to diagnose common electrocardiographic monitoring between typical and atypical Addison’s disease. arrhythmias quickly and accurately. Attendees will review when and how to 343 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. treat these disorders.
Diagnostic Challenges in Canine Hyperadrenocorticism 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
340 Updates on Feline Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Treatment
Mark A. Oyama, MSCE, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) This presentation will provide the latest information regarding feline cardiomyopathy, including hypertrophic and restrictive forms. Attendees will receive the latest recommendations regarding staging, monitoring, and treatment.
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, M.A., VetMB, M.S., DACVIM, DECVIM The lecture will review a diagnostic approach to identification of spontaneous canine hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease). Appropriate use of newer diagnostic tests, such as sex hormone profiles, will be discussed. Case presentations will be used to demonstrate the controversy surrounding the diagnosis of atypical Cushing’s in dogs.
341 4 – 5 p.m. Cardiology Secrets: Pearls of Wisdom That Will Improve Your Skills
344 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Treatment of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: Mitotane or Trilostane?
Mark A. Oyama, MSCE, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) This session will present a collection of cardiology secrets learned by the . 38 .
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, M.A., VetMB, M.S., DACVIM, DECVIM This lecture will discuss the medical treatment for spontaneous canine hyperadrenocorticism and address the
advantages and disadvantages of mitotane and trilostane. Transitioning safely between mitotane and trilostane when indicated will also be covered.
345 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Treatment Options for Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, M.A., VetMB, M.S., DACVIM, DECVIM This lecture will review advances in diagnosis and treatment of feline hyperthyroidism. Topics will include diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in presence of concurrent illness, diagnosis and management of treatment-associated hypothyroidism, association between hypertension and hyperthyroidism, and nutritional management of feline hyperthyroidism.
346 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Insulin Therapy in Diabetic Dogs and Cats: How to Avoid Common Treatment Errors J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, M.A., VetMB, M.S., DACVIM, DECVIM This lecture will focus on treatment of canine and feline diabetes mellitus. Topics will include insulin choice, diabetic monitoring, and management of diabetes in the presence of concurrent illness. The lecture will also discuss alternative strategies for cases that do not respond well to the initial choice of insulin.
347 4 – 5 p.m. Management of Difficult Diabetes Cases: A CaseBased Approach J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, M.A., VetMB, M.S., DACVIM, DECVIM This lecture will review the critical information required to determine the best management of diabetes mellitus in cats. Topics will include pathophysiology of feline diabetes mellitus, factors influencing diabetic remission, treatment options, and monitoring strategies.
Pet Animal GI/LIVER
session will discuss the many important nuances that you need to know about in order to ensure a good outcome.
348 8 – 9 a.m. 352 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Regurgitation: Much More Than Chronic Large Bowel Diarrhea Just Megaesophagus Michael Willard, DVM, DACVIM Michael Willard, DVM, DACVIM Segmental weakness, esophagitis, hiatal hernias, and strictures are probably seen in busy practices every year, but are easily missed. This lecture will be a case-based discussion of esophageal diseases that are relatively common but are typically misdiagnosed. Frequent mistakes in the diagnosis and treatment will be included.
Biopsy is not usually the most useful diagnostic test for large bowel diarrhea. However, there are important causes that require a biopsy, and timely diagnosis can be lifesaving. This lecture will be a case-based discussion of common causes of large bowel diarrhea in the dog.
Michael Willard, DVM, DACVIM This lecture will be a case-based discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of canine pancreatitis. We will consider the canine pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (cPLI) test as well as ultrasound and the many different ways that pancreatitis presents. Common mistakes in diagnosis and treatment will be explained in detail.
Michael Willard, DVM, DACVIM Gastrointestinal (GI) ulcers in dogs are far more common than most people realize, but they do not typically cause GI blood loss. Diagnosis can be difficult. Use of proton pump inhibitors is the preferred treatment, but they are commonly misused. This session will discuss issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of GI ulcers.
350 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Chronic Small Bowel Diarrhea in Dogs
353 Hematemesis and 349 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Gastrointestinal Blood Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs Loss in Dogs
Michael Willard, DVM, DACVIM Inflammatory bowel disease is not the most common cause of chronic diarrhea, and intestinal biopsy is not the best answer for most of these patients. In this session, dietary- and antibioticresponsive disease will be considered in detail.
4 – 5 p.m.
Pet Animal
obvious cause of the lameness is not available to the clinician, and these dogs and cats, although small in number, can soon become a major drain on your time and patience. In this session, difficult-to-diagnose cases of lameness will be examined.
355 The Price of Pain
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Steven Budsberg, DVM, M.S., DACVS Identifying pain and implementing an appropriate pain management strategy is an ongoing struggle—and a source of significant frustration. Historically, the development of recognition methods and assessment of animal pain has been delayed by the reluctance of some people to believe pain is a significant clinical problem, but it is now clear that untreated pain is highly detrimental to our patients. While there has been an improved effort to identify painful situations and then treat them appropriately, there is little focus on the potential physical alterations that occur in these patients and minimal hard scientific data to quantify these changes exist. This lecture will encompass data from multiple species and provide a rationale for providing aggressive pain management to our patients.
356 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cruciate Injury and 354 8 – 9 a.m. Degeneration in the Dog Steven Budsberg, DVM, M.S., DACVS Review of the Lameness Exam: Disease of the cranial cruciate ligament Evaluating Our Lame Dog and (CCL) is the most common condition Cat Population
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Steven Budsberg, DVM, M.S., DACVS The ability to diagnose the cause of lameness is essential to the small animal clinician. In our day-to-day practice 351 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. settings, dogs and cats often present Protein-Losing Enteropathies with a variety of lameness-related Michael Willard, DVM, DACVIM conditions. Many of these problems Hypoalbuminemia is often considered a resolve with rest, or a diagnosis is death sentence, but many dogs with the readily available (for instance, cut pad, condition can have an excellent prognoingrown nail, etc.). However, there sis if diagnosed and treated in time. This is a small group of cases in which an
to affect the canine stifle joint. Historically, there has been little clinical data to support any single method of repair or treatment. However, over the last few years, there have been more studies looking at the outcome of different treatment options. This lecture will discuss current information on the potential causes and treatments for this common problem.
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FEB. 24, 2017 357–358 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. discuss the pros and cons of this type of fixation methodology. Managing the Chronic Pain and Dysfunction of Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats Steven Budsberg, DVM, M.S., DACVS As clinicians trying to treat chronic pain and the associated dysfunction in our osteoarthritic patients, one of our biggest challenges is determining the efficacy of the agents and modalities we prescribe. Pain is a complex experience involving not only the transduction of noxious stimuli from the periphery to the central nervous system (CNS), but also the processing of the stimuli by the higher centers in the CNS. Despite new information on pain management, it is humbling to realize how little we do know about pain and our abilities to intervene effectively. This two-part session will discuss recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of pain, which have yielded important information that is now being incorporated into clinical pain management at all levels.
359 4 – 5 p.m. Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair: Good Idea or Disaster in the Making?
Practice Management I 360–361 8 – 10:15 a.m. Protecting You and Your Practice: How to Prevent Malpractice and Liability Claims Nina Mouledous, DVM This two-part session will offer practitioners tips on how to avoid both liability and malpractice claims in their practices. Additionally, attendees will be given information on the appropriate types of coverage needed for individual practices to ensure broad protection against liability claims (general and professional), board complaints, and losses unique to veterinary medicine and practice owners (biologicals, damage caused by patients, mobile practice, workers compensation, and more). Actual closed claims will be reviewed to illustrate the importance of implementing strong risk management tools into practices to lower the incidence of claims and complaints.
address key elements of risk management, including tips for effective financial bookkeeping and cash management, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
365 4 – 5 p.m. White-Collar Exemptions and the New Overtime Rules Brigid E. Heid, J.D. This session will provide you with the tools needed to understand what changes, if any, you need to be make to comply with the new overtime rules. The importance of properly classifying and paying workers, recent changes to white-collar exemptions, and how to develop a plan for paying overtime under the new rules will be explained.
Practice Management II
RECENT GRADUATES
366 8 – 9 a.m. Leadership in a Practice: How New Graduates Can Take on Leadership Roles
Jill Dentel, DVM and Stith Keiser Leaders are developed, not born. As a recent graduate in practice, you’ll be 362–364 10:30–11:30 a.m.; 1:30–3:45 p.m. expected to be a leader, whether you Steven Budsberg, DVM, M.S., DACVS Protecting Profit: Mitigating the feel like one or not. In this session, we’ll The internal fixation of fractures has Risk of Financial Loss evolved in recent decades, with a talk about what leadership can look like Rachel A. Forthofer, CPA and Matt S. Nolan in practice and how to develop your change from mechanical to biologiYou work hard to manage a successcal priorities. There has been a shift skills as a leader. ful and profitable veterinary practice. in certain situations to less precise, All of the fruits of your hard work can indirect reduction (reducing operative 367 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. slowly erode—or even dissipate in trauma) and encouragement of callus Contract Negotiations an instant—if steps are not taken to formation (secondary bone healing). Jill Dentel, DVM and Stith Keiser prevent financial loss. While the risks The concept of biological internal fixaIn this session, we will review all stages of operating a veterinary practice tion is still developing. It avoids the of the job negotiation process, with cannot be avoided, mitigating risk is need for precise reduction—especially particular emphasis on the art of negoessential to protecting practice profit. of the intermediate fragments—and tiation itself. Attendees will discuss, in Controlling the effects of risk can takes advantage of indirect reduction. an interactive small group format, stanThis principle can be used with multiple improve cash flow and create stability, dard components of an employment types of fixation, including interlocking ultimately leading to practice longevity agreement, including compensation, and successful ownership succession nails, plates (bridging the fracture and benefits, and non-competes, as well as outcomes. In this three-hour overview used in buttress fashion), and exterstrategies for earning and renegotiatof risk management, the speakers will nal skeletal fixation. This lecture will ing a competitive package. . 40 .
368 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. throughout the United States. It is also The Path to Practice Ownership: a zoonotic organism that can infect humans. Currently, diagnosis of B. Is It Right for You?
375 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Science and Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy
Jill Dentel, DVM and Stith Keiser This session will explore what it means to be a practice owner and steps potential owners can take to better prepare themselves for success.
Teresa Burns, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVIM; Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, MSW, Ph.D.; and Holly Jedlicka, MSW, LISW-S This session will review common indications, practices, techniques, and outcome measures in animal-assisted therapy for the treatment of various conditions in people. In particular, equine-assisted therapy will be discussed, including the results of a recent Ohio State University collaborative study in evaluating the method’s effects on the mental well-being of elderly adults.
369–370 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. Buy Smart: Using Financial Documents and Key Performance Indicators to Buy the Right Practice Jill Dentel, DVM and Stith Keiser In this two-part session, attendees will learn about financial statements and key performance indicators (KPIs) critical to running a successful practice. Potential owners will also have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience reading financial statements and using their newfound knowledge to assess different purchase opportunities in a case study format.
canis is based on serology, culture, and identification or a molecular assay such as PCR. We have adapted a testing scheme for B.canis using two serologic assays for screening with an indirect florescent antibody test, followed by a tube agglutination test for confirmation. This session will discuss this method and its effectiveness in diagnosing B. canis in dogs.
373 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Emerging Canine Vector-Borne Diseases: Leishmaniosis and Chagas
CPT Lauren Seal, DVM, MPH-VPH We as veterinary practitioners must reevaluate questions asked of clients and history information collected in order to consider emerging diseases when diagnosing and treating patients. Clinicians should be able to use that information to prioritize a 371 4 – 5 p.m. differential diagnosis list and to deterPost-Purchase: mine a diagnostic or treatment plan. Managing for Success This session will focus on vector-borne Jill Dentel, DVM and Stith Keiser diseases that are becoming a greater New owners know they should increase concern in the United States due to revenue and mitigate expenses, but interstate and international travel, vecactually accomplishing these tasks is tor migration, and weather changes. often more difficult than it sounds. 374 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. In this session, participants will learn specific strategies for successfully man- Harmful Algal Blooms and Toxins in Lake Erie aging their new practice and building Thomas Bridgeman, Ph.D. sustainable profitability. This session will discuss the increase in harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Lake Erie in recent years, which led to the Toledo water crisis in 2014. New methods of monitoring blooms and providing 372 8 – 9 a.m. early warnings for water utilities will be Diagnosis of Brucella canis discussed, as well as new research into Infections Using Serologic Assays improved water treatment methods and Yan Zhang, Ph.D. health studies regarding algal toxins. Canine brucellosis, caused by Brucella canis, is a significant reproductive disease of dogs in breeding kennels
Public Health
376 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Canine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Walter F. Burghardt, Jr., DVM, Ph.D., DACVB This presentation will explain canine post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), a performance-disrupting behavioral problem of Military Working Dogs (MWDs). The development of this diagnosis, as well as video presentations of representative behaviors, will be shown to give participants a better feel for the nature of this problem. Case management strategy and summary data will also be discussed. This presentation will be relevant for the diagnosis and treatment of other pet animals displaying similar signs.
377 4 – 5 p.m. Reducing Risks Involved in Animal-Assisted Therapy Teresa Burns, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVIM; Walter F. Burghardt, Jr., DVM, Ph.D., DACVB; and Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, Ph.D., DACVPM Animals involved in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and those used as working animals are often exposed to additional infectious and non-infectious
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FEB. 24, 2017 risks. Similar threats also occur for the people who own and care for them. In this session, experts in equine and companion animal AAT and working dogs will review practical recommendations for protecting these animals and the people working with them. Speakers will highlight best practices to help private practitioners and public health officials involved with or overseeing AAT and working animals or programs. There will be time for a panel discussion by presenters and questions from attendees.
Shelter Animal
378 8 – 9 a.m. Clinical Veterinary Forensic Medicine: Live Animal Examination Rachel Touroo, DVM At some point during their careers, veterinarians will inevitably come across cases of animal abuse, and they may even be asked by law enforcement to assist in the investigation and prosecution of a case. But how should a live animal forensic exam be conducted? Will your findings stand up in court? This lecture will discuss the necessary steps involved in performing a forensic examination on a live animal, as well as the documentation, collection, and preservation of veterinary forensic evidence.
379 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Forensic Necropsy Rachel Touroo, DVM Unfortunately, some cases of animal abuse involve a deceased animal. But how should a forensic necropsy be conducted? Will your findings stand up in court? This lecture will discuss the necessary steps involved in performing a forensic necropsy, as well as the documentation, collection, and preservation of veterinary forensic evidence.
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380 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. responsibly and credibly, all while maintaining your sanity. Large-Scale Animal Seizures: The Role of the Veterinarian 383 4 – 5 p.m. Rachel Touroo, DVM As a veterinarian, you may be asked to Mock Trial: Animal Hoarding Case assist with a large-scale animal seizure at some point. Most, however, are unfamiliar with the critical role that veterinarians play on scene. This lecture will address the specific duties of the veterinarian on scene, including triage, assisting law enforcement with the identification and proper preservation of evidence, and assessing the scene and its impact on the animals. This session will also address the processing of a large-scale animal crime scene, focusing on the phases of crime scene processing and how the veterinarian fits into each specific phase.
381 Dogfighting
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Rachel Touroo, DVM Blood sports, such as dogfighting, represent intentional and organized abuse against animals. Dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states, and the federal Animal Welfare Act prohibits the interstate transport of animals for the purposes of fighting. It is critical for veterinarians to have a well-rounded understanding of dogfighting in order to properly recognize, document, and interpret evidence found on the animal. This lecture will provide an overview of dogfighting, examine patterns of injury consistent with dogfighting, and provide recommended diagnostics and forensic testing.
J. Jeffrey Holland, J.D. and Rachel Touroo, DVM Familiarity with courtroom procedures and tactics can help veterinary professionals be more comfortable and effective in presenting testimony essential to telling the story of animals that may have suffered or died due to abuse or neglect. In this exercise, veterinary professionals will get realistic exposure to how veterinary testimony is presented and potentially challenged in a courtroom case involving criminal charges of animal cruelty. The fictional scenario will involve the investigation and prosecution of an alleged animal hoarding case and include the participation of experienced prosecutors, cruelty investigators, forensic veterinarians, and a judge. A discussion and Q-and-A period will follow.
Small Ruminants
384 8 – 9 a.m. Feeding Small Ruminants to Prevent Disease James Maynard, M.S. This presentation will summarize techniques for feeding small ruminants, specifically goats, with the aim of preventing illness and promoting growth. The presenter will focus on the livestock show industry and Ohio production environments with applicable information to assist producers having difficulty.
382 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Writing Statements and Testifying in Humane Cases 385 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. J. Jeffrey Holland, J.D. Testing and Controlling This presentation will help veterinarSheep and Goat Diseases ians understand their role in animal cruelty and neglect investigations. It will also cover how to write a thorough expert report and how to testify
Paul J. Hunter, DVM This session will discuss the testing and control of the following small ruminant diseases: Johne’s, caopp, Q fever, and contagious lymphadenitis.
386 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. moments to avoid, what to do if you’ve which is needed to create engagement made a blooper, and what we can learn and earn client loyalty. Attendees will Respiratory Disease from these mistakes. This will be a fast, also learn ways to build more successin Small Ruminants Jeffrey Lakritz, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (LA), DACVCP This session will provide an overview of the common causes of respiratory disease in small ruminants and review diagnostic approaches found suitable to develop treatment protocols.
387 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Small Ruminant Field Anesthesia and Surgery Eric D. Gordon, DVM, DACVPM This session will discuss anesthetic protocols and sedation techniques for small ruminant procedures. The presenter will also give an overview of practical, routine small ruminant field surgical techniques.
fun, and enjoyable session appropriate for all veterinary team members.
391 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Three Phone Mistakes Even the Best Practices Make Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM This session will help veterinary practice teams avoid mistakes and please clients over the phone, focusing on three mistakes even the best practices make. Attendees will learn how to avoid these mistakes and gain ideas on what to say to please clients and earn their cooperation. You are guaranteed to take home practical ideas that you can put to work in your hospital right away.
392 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 388–389 2:45 – 5 p.m. How to Get Comfortable Talking to Clients About Money Beyond Anthelmintics: Parasite Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM Control in Small Ruminants Joe Snyder, DVM This two-part session will review basic parasitology while emphasizing aspects that open doors to practical parasite control. The presenter will review diagnostic options and their limitations. Attendees will also learn about the role of grazing management, nutrition, biological cycles, human resources, etc., in creating integrated parasite management and control.
Staff Development
This talk will discuss new consumer psychology on money and how to work effectively with today’s pet owners. You will gain insights and understanding, as well as learn about practical ideas to help every member of the veterinary team get more comfortable with and confident about talking to clients about money.
ful and rewarding relationships with clients at this highest level of client engagement. The second part of this lecture will provide practical applications for team members to build more successful, loyal, and rewarding relationships with clients at the third level of client satisfaction.
395 How to Make Learning “Sticky” and Fun
4 – 5 p.m.
Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM Staff issues, client demands, time constraints, and financial frustrations can overwhelm and rob veterinary hospital team members of the joy of practice. But you can bring it back! In this session, you’ll find out how you can help team members learn new skills, solve problems, and achieve new goals for the practice with proven training ideas based on adult learning theory. Use these ideas to make meetings more fun, energizing, and engaging and to help new learning “stick” so team members can put it to work in practice.
Technician I
396 8 – 9 a.m. 393–394 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. Laser Therapy: Evidence How to Get to the Third Level and Experience of Client Satisfaction
Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM If you think that client relationships are built solely on successful diagno390 8 – 9 a.m. ses and treatments, think again! New Blooper Recovery Tips for neuroscience research has yielded a Awkward Moments deeper understanding about the way Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM people really think and the dominant This talk is designed for those of us who role that emotions play in all human live in the real world and who, in spite of interactions—including the ones that our best intentions, put our foot in our play out in your practice. The first hour mouths every now and then. It will cover of this session will cover these new seven common bloopers and awkward findings and explain the Hierarchy of Client Care, focusing on the third level,
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM This session will serve as an introduction to laser therapy. Topics to be covered include the history, the science behind the technology, current literature and studies, and guidelines for safe use of the technology.
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FEB. 24, 2017 397 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Laser Therapy: Predictable, Reproducible, and Profitable 402 Results Mast Cell Tumors John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM
Learn the latest laser therapy treatment concepts and techniques. Discussion will focus on appropriate target doses, the latest equipment and software developments, appropriate hand piece selection and use, and correct treatment techniques.
Technician II 8 – 9 a.m.
Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) Mast cell tumors are the “great imitator,” and their clinical behavior can be just as variable. This session will review the biologic behavior of these tumors, prognostic factors, and treatment options.
403 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 398–399 10:30–11:30 a.m.; 1:30–2:30 p.m. Management of ChemotherapyLaser Therapy: Case Studies Induced Side Effects and Reports John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM Science helps us understand, and results help us believe. This two-part session will review case studies and reports that illustrate the value of laser therapy in treating everyday conditions.
400 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Laser Therapy: Rehabilitation
Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) Side effects from chemotherapy are not uncommon and are one of pet owners’ greatest concerns regarding treatment. However, with proper management, these side effects can be profoundly mitigated. This presentation will discuss the general and drugspecific side effects of chemotherapy, along with treatment options to ease these symptoms.
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM This session will discuss how laser therapy can fit into existing rehabilitation protocols in both general and 404 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. specialty practices and how the techPalliative Care in nology can complement other rehabiliVeterinary Medicine tation modalities. Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) 401 4 – 5 p.m. As pets have assumed an increasingly Laser Therapy: Choosing the important role in the family, end-of-life Right Equipment care has also become an important John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM part of veterinary medicine. Using The selection of practice-appropriate human hospice care as a starting point, laser therapy equipment is critical for we will discuss practical approaches success. This interactive session will to keeping pets comfortable in their review what to look for and how to homes for as long as possible. evaluate available equipment, followed by group and one-on-one Q&A. 405 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Water Quality for Herp Health: It Makes All the Difference
Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) This lecture will review fundamental aspects of water chemistry and quality as they relate to reptile and amphibian . 44 .
health, in order to help the veterinary technician better communicate with clients about these important aspects of animal care. We will also discuss simple tests that can be completed and interpreted within the hospital setting.
406 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Learning in Reptiles and Why It Matters for Welfare Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) Technicians can be even better advocates for improved reptile care by understanding how animals learn and how this applies specifically to reptiles. In this session, attendees will find out how to translate this information to caregivers in order to enhance their bond with their pets and to create environments that appropriately increase the reptile’s opportunity to engage in natural behaviors.
407 Amphibian Medicine: They Can Heal!
4 – 5 p.m.
Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) Amphibians can be rewarding veterinary patients. This lecture will review tips and tricks to improve handling, diagnostics, and treatments for your amphibian patients.
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Hands-On
LABS & WORKSHOPS
A. ABVP Board Certification Workshop
7 – 8 a.m.
Gary Thompson, DVM, DABVP (C/F) Fee: None. Audience: Veterinarians. Level: All Levels. Max Capacity: None. Prerequisites: None. The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) currently certifies veterinarians in 11 different species. If you are interested in pursuing species-based board
certification in clinical practice. Information about requirements, credentialing and examination will be covered as well as a Q and A session with Diplomates.
B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? A Hands-On Experience
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Matthew Krecic, DVM, M.S., MBA, DACVIM (Small Animal); Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH; and Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, Ph.D., DACVPM Fee: None. Audience: Veterinarians and Technicians. Level: Beginner to intermediate. Max Capacity: None. Prerequisites: Session 372 recommended. Be the next Dustin Hoffman! This interactive hands-on lab will walk participants through the steps of an outbreak investigation, from disease recognition to diagnostic testing and ending in recommendations to stop the outbreak and prevent future occurrences. A real-life
canine example with individual hands-on sample processing using the Brucella canis card test will be used to provide attendees with practical knowledge and experience for everyday veterinary practice…or solving and stopping the next outbreak.
C. Blood Typing and Cross Matching
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Margi Sirois, Ed.D., M.S., RVT, CVT, LAT Fee: $159. Audience: Technicians. Level: Intermediate. Max Capacity: 20. Prerequisites: None. This hands-on lab will provide an overview of canine and feline blood typing procedures and indications for performing blood typing and cross matching. Detailed
procedures for performing blood typing and cross matching techniques in companion animal practice will be included.
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Animal Behavior I
504 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. and caretakers of puppies. It behooves anyone touching puppies to understand Repetitive and Miscellaneous developmental periods, because what Behaviors in Cats
500 8 – 9 a.m. Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Medical Evaluation of the Determining the etiology of repetitive Behavior Patient behaviors can be challenging. In this Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB This lecture will cover some of the most common medical conditions that influence the presentation or treatment of behavior complaints in dogs and cats. The roles of the gut microbiome and frequently used medications will also be discussed.
lecture, we will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of stereotypies and compulsions in cats, including wool sucking, pica, vocalization, feline hyperesthesia, and masturbation.
508 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Shaping Emotional Responses: 505 4 – 5 p.m. Startle Recovery and Emotional Resilience When Cats Go Bad: Feline Jane Killion Human-Directed Aggression
501 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Common Behavioral Myths Human-directed aggression in cats Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB The behavior of animals is often difficult to understand. Over time, professionals and laypersons both have perpetuated a variety of misconceptions about why animals do what they do. This session will discuss common myths about socialization, aggression, and learning in dogs and cats.
can be a dangerous risk to the humananimal bond. This session will cover common forms of human-directed aggression, as well as cognitive contributions. Information on assessment and treatment of feline aggression will be augmented with case studies.
Animal Behavior II
502 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Battle Zones: When Dogs 506 8 – 9 a.m. Won’t Let Us Touch Them Fading Puppies, Ovulation Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Veterinarians deal with aggressive and Timing, and Epigenetics: Unexpected Connections fearful patients every day. This lecture will discuss how and why pets become difficult at the vet clinic. We will also cover techniques that owners and veterinary staff can use to retrain difficult patients to become more cooperative.
503 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Separation-Related Distress in Dogs Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Separation-related distress is a common problem in a variety of species. This session will discuss the subtypes of separation distress and problems that may be mistaken for separation distress. The lecture will also cover treatment strategies such as behavior modification, existing products, and medications. . 46 .
is hugely beneficial for puppies in one developmental period could be seriously detrimental in the next. This session will use video to demonstrate how to recognize developmental periods and delve into the “socialization period.”
Jane Killion In this session, we will explore recent studies that reveal surprising links between seemingly unrelated factors in neonatal puppies. We will present video and a discussion of how veterinary professionals might use this knowledge to improve survival and emotional outcomes for puppies.
Many people believe that little training can be done with three-week-old puppies. But in this session, we will propose that, before their initial fear response, puppies’ brains are wired heavily in favor of learning via classical conditioning. We will talk about why and how savvy breeders and caretakers should take advantage of this fertile learning time.
509 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Mother Knows Best… Or Does She? Jane Killion A commonly held belief is that a bitch snapping and snarling at her puppies is a natural and necessary part of a puppy’s education. In this session we will present video and studies that challenge that notion and indicate that mothering style can have long-term behavioral impacts on puppies. We follow with practical suggestions for reducing conflict between mothers and their puppies.
510 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. 507 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. The Enrichment Effect: The Irreplaceable Weeks: Physiological Impact of an Understanding Developmental Enriched Environment Windows and Socialization Jane Killion “Socialization” and “developmental periods” are terms that are unfortunately poorly understood by many breeders
Jane Killion Numerous studies have shown that animals raised in enriched environments demonstrate behavioral and physical advantages over their non-enriched
peers. Breeders and caretakers have made great strides in recent years by providing enrichment objects for their puppies. However, to take full advantage of the enrichment effect, two other areas of enrichment must be tapped into, and we will explore them in this session.
511 4 – 5 p.m. Teaching Puppies to Talk To Us: Communication and Distributed Learning Jane Killion What do babies, puppies, and American Sign Language have in common? In this session, we will present video and talk about how giving puppies a voice and teaching them to communicate their needs to us can reduce behavior problems and create better ownerpuppy relationships.
Aquaculture 512–513 8 – 10:15 a.m. Common Pet Fish Diseases and Disorders Helen E. Sweeney, DVM This two-part session will provide case-based discussion on common presenting problems in pet fish. The first hour will include common infectious diseases (bacterial, parasitic, and viral). The second part will continue with a discussion on common fungal and environmental disorders, as well as neoplasia.
515 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. emerging industry in Ohio and beyond. This session will cover the common disOverview of the Use of Aquatic eases of food fish, clinical presentations, Animals for Food Stephen Reichley, DVM, CertAqV Aquatic animals have been utilized as food for millennia. The global increase in human population, overfishing of the world’s oceans and seas, improved methodologies, and other factors have led to the intensification of aquaculture. Now the fastest growing sector of agriculture in the world, the importance of aquaculture likewise continues to grow. This session will provide an overview of the diverse ways in which aquatic animals are being farmed for food.
516 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Antibiotics, Veterinary Feed Directives, and Genetically Modified Organisms in Food Fish Stephen Reichley, DVM, CertAqV The exponential expansion of farmed fish and other aquatic animals for human consumption has led to a steep learning curve in management and regulatory practices. This session will address the antibiotics available for use in aquaculture animals, their restrictions, and upcoming changes with respect to the new veterinary feed directive regulations. We will also discuss the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in aquaculture and, specifically, the first GMO animal to be approved for human consumption by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
and prevention and control measures.
Equine 518 8 – 9 a.m. Diagnosing and Treating Diarrhea in the Field Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) Colitis is one of the most frustrating— and satisfying—diseases an internist treats: The patient has such a great chance of dying without good care, and such a miraculous response to therapy when things go right. A bad colitis is never easy to treat in the field, but it can be done! This lecture will offer tips, tricks, and strategies for managing these often-critical cases from a veterinarian whose entire practice is focused on equine colitis. The session will review the use of fluids, anti-diarrheals, anti-endotoxin therapy, and anti-microbials. The presenter will also discuss monitoring and referrals (in other words, when to call “uncle” and make it a hospital case). The session will also include a discussion on laminitis—the number one reason colitis cases don’t survive—how to prevent it, and when to call it a day.
519 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Global Worming: How to Prevent 517 4 – 5 p.m. Dewormer Meltdown in the 21st Century 514 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Common Diseases of Food Fish Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, DACVIM Pet Fish Anesthesia and Surgery Stephen Reichley, DVM, CertAqV Helen E. Sweeney, DVM This session will offer a case-based discussion on the use of anesthesia in pet fish and common problems requiring surgical intervention, including traumatic injuries, cutaneous masses, ocular surgery, and coelomic exploration.
As aquaculture continues to expand around the world, it is important to recognize the current state of food fish production in the United States, including the Midwest, and plans for expansion of land-based and cage-based aquaculture. This growth presents a unique opportunity for veterinarians to diversify their clientele and support the
(LAIM) Most of our horse owners grew up in the days where a sign of quality horsemanship was de-worming your horses every eight weeks using a rotating schedule of products. Equine veterinarians have now recognized that this method has caused widespread resistance amongst common
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FEB. 25, 2017 cyathosotomes, and no new de-wormers are currently being developed. This talk will discuss how to advise your clients on a more responsible use of anthelmintics to prevent a “global worming” disaster in the coming decades.
520 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Transfusion Medicine for Field Veterinarians Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) Uterine artery bleeds, bad lacerations, castrations that won’t stop bleeding… There are cases in every equine veterinarian’s life where the only solution is blood—and lots of it. How important is cross matching? Can you do it in the field? What happens if you give blood that hasn’t been cross matched? This talk will focus on what we know about blood transfusions, how to know when it’s time to transfuse (triggers for transfusion), how much blood to give, signs of transfusion reactions and how to treat them, and how to select and screen a donor for compatibility. The session will also include new data on the lifespan of red blood cells after transfusion and what it means for your decision on how and when to transfuse.
522 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. VFD is part of the Food and Drug Parasite Diagnostics: What’s New? Administration’s strategy to ensure the Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, Ph.D., DEVPC, DACVM This presentation will summarize available diagnostic methods for equine parasites and highlight their strengths and limitations. Recent developments in serology and saliva-based assays for detecting tapeworm infection and smartphone-based, egg-counting techniques will also be presented.
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Food Animal
529 4 – 5 p.m. Consequences of Uterine 524–526 8 – 11:30 a.m. Infections on Reproductive Efficiency in Dairy Cattle Dairy Herd Lameness Carlos Risco, DVM, DACT Investigation Workshop Gerard Cramer, DVM, DVSc
approach to manage hoof health in dairy herds. This will be combined with short mini-lectures on assessing hoof trimming and developing control measures for digital dermatitis, sole ulcers, and white line lesions. At the end of the workshop, participants will present recommendations for their case herd.
Uterine infections are costly to dairy producers due to an increase in culling for failure to conceive, reduced milk production, and the price of treatment. This presentation will review definitions of uterine infections based on clinical presentation, days postpartum, effect on fertility, and new treatment concepts.
Holistic & Integrative Medicine
527 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Veterinary Feed Directive: 530 8 – 9 a.m. What Does it Mean for You? Introduction to Acupuncture Greg Edwards, DVM On Jan. 1, 2017, new federal regulations known as the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) will take effect. The
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528 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Hypocalcemia in Dairy Cattle: Revisiting an Old Disease
Carlos Risco, DVM, DACT Parturition and the onset of lactation in dairy cows with lower blood calcium concentration (hypocalcemia) can Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, Ph.D., DEVPC, result in a clinical (milk fever) or subDACVM clinical condition. Cows with milk fever This presentation will discuss clinical become recumbent and, if not treated syndromes associated with equine para- early, can die. In contrast, the sub-clinisitism. These will include larval cyathos- cal form of hypocalcemia is more comtominosis, tapeworm-associated colic, mon. This presentation will review the small intestinal ascarid impactions, and pathophysiology of hypocalcemia and thromboembolic colic. its association to postpartum diseases by affecting immune function.
523 Clinical Aspects of Equine Parasitism
521 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. In this interactive, three-part workshop, Current Status of Anthelmintic participants will work through a case Resistance in Equine Parasites herd in small groups to develop an Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, Ph.D., DEVPC, DACVM This presentation will review the current prevalence of anthelmintic resistance in cyathostomins and ascarid parasites, explore possible resistance in pinworms and Habronema spp., share current knowledge of mechanisms behind anthelmintic resistance in equine parasites, and discuss feasible parasite control programs for different age groups.
judicious use of antimicrobials in foodproducing animals. Do you know what these new regulations require, and are you prepared to comply? This session will explain the VFD and how it affects you and your clients.
Michelle Schraeder, DVM, M.Ed., FAAVA This session will cover the basis of acupuncture in Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM), a synopsis of its current scientific explanation and application, location and indications of 10 useful points, and the three major courses in veterinary acupuncture.
531–532 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. Canine and Feline Case Studies: Acupuncture Beyond Preconceptions
factors, the six stages or channels, four levels, the three heaters (Patterns of San Jiao), zang-fu organ, channel (Jing Luo), and five elements. The session will also include an in-depth review and comparison of the lesser-known pattern types of six stages, four levels, and San Jiao.
Michelle Schraeder, DVM, M.Ed., FAAVA This two-part session will explore treatment possibilities using acupuncture and TCM, as well as review cases that exceeded preconceived expectations of response with these methods.
National Veterinary Accreditation Program
Michelle Schraeder, DVM, M.Ed., FAAVA This session will be a basic review of the current neurophysiologic understanding of how acupuncture works in the body and its influence on pain. Acupuncture research findings, including recent studies into the fascial planes connection with acupuncture channels, will also be presented.
tance of health certificates for traveling pets, discuss the potential for disease spread associated with travel, and emphasize these points through a canine influenza scenario. The planning steps and regulation resources for properly completing a companion animal health certificate will be presented through a variety of interactive animations and a scenario. Because errors can lead to travel delays or entry refusals, mistakes commonly made when completing health certificates will be highlighted to minimize these problems in real-life situations.
536 8 – 9 a.m. Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certificates 533 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. for Category I Animals Kellie A. Hough, DVM, MPH-VPH Basic Neurophysiology This module will highlight the imporof Pain and Acupuncture
534 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Proof of Acupuncture Effectiveness and Validity Michelle Schraeder, DVM, M.Ed., FAAVA This presentation will have implications even beyond acupuncture and will discuss what constitutes validity in research. The session will also review the types of validity and research, the definition of evidence-based medicine, and a proposal for a more relevant and superior Levels of Evidence Pyramid.
535 4 – 5 p.m. Comparison of Less-Common Pattern Differentiations Michelle Schraeder, DVM, M.Ed., FAAVA This session will review various pattern differentiation categories. Topics to be covered include the eight principles, qi, blood and body fluids, pathogenic
537 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Module 12: Animal Disease Traceability Roberta L. White, AHT, AIC This module will review the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) regulations, including official identification devices and methods, required documentation for interstate movement of livestock, and responsibilities of accredited veterinarians as pertaining to ADT. This module will conclude with a scenario involving cattle movement to emphasize the most important aspects of
ADT. Several handouts will be provided for future reference.
538 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Module 18: Avian Influenza and Exotic Newcastle Disease Thomas R. Hans, DVM This module will help veterinarians understand the economic and public health impacts of an exotic avian disease outbreak and better recognize the clinical signs associated with avian influenza (AI) and exotic Newcastle disease (END). Details relating to collecting and submitting samples for surveillance, as well as reporting positive results for AI or END, will be addressed. Understanding the investigative and clean-up processes and implementing biosecurity measures specific for each disease will be emphasized. Finally, veterinarians will be able to explain the World Organization for Animal Health’s (OIE) role in preventing disease spread via exports.
539 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Module 21: Animals’ Fitness to Travel Steven R. Wilden, DVM This module will review the role of the veterinarian in evaluating the fitness of livestock for movement. Attendees will learn about various assessments (visual, ambulation, body condition, etc.) to perform on bovine, small ruminant, swine, equine, and deer to determine whether the animal is healthy enough to transport. Finally, steps to make livestock transportation more comfortable for the animal and safer for the handlers will be reviewed.
540 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Module 23: Use of Antibiotics in Animals Steven R. Wilden, DVM This module will review the terms and concepts necessary for veterinarians to make informed decisions for the proper selection and judicious use . 49 .
FEB. 25, 2017 of antibiotics in animals. The various benefits and limitations of antibiotic susceptibility testing options and how to correctly interpret a drug label will be presented. A review of the many agencies involved in antibiotic regulation, antibiotic resistance, and residue monitoring will be included, as well as a review of the key components of the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) and extra-label use of drugs. Numerous resources to assist in making informed decisions on antibiotic use in animals will be provided.
beyond extractions for periodontal disease, one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in dogs and cats.
Fractures of the teeth and jaw are painful and potentially debilitating. The goal of treatment is to alleviate pain and infection while maintaining normal function. This session will discuss dental fractures, as well as treatment options for injuries.
Alice Jeromin, RPH, DVM, DACVD This session will review the differentials to work through in determining causes of localized hair loss. There are more reasons for it than you might think!
Thomas R. Hans, DVM This module will explain how veterinarians can assess the health and welfare of animals by observing their behavior. Normal behaviors seen in healthy animal species under conditions promoting good welfare will be explained, as well as abnormal behaviors exhibited from illnesses and improper living conditions. Information on recognizing, treating, and preventing pain and distress in animals will be provided.
Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC Dental radiology is an essential diagnostic tool for the treatment of periodontal disease, fractured teeth, tooth resorption, and other pathologies. This lecture will give the practitioner a fundamental base upon which to make sound decisions based on dental radiographs.
The first step in treating atopy is to make sure the dog is atopic—but that’s easier said than done! This session will discuss arriving at a diagnosis of atopy and deciding which therapy suits a particular patient. We’ll discuss Apoquel and canine atopic dermatitis immunotherapy, among other treatments.
Pet Animal
DERMATOLOGY
8 – 9 a.m. 544 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 548 Dental and Maxillofacial Trauma Why is My Dog Losing Its Hair? Causes of Focal Alopecia Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC
549 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Atopy in the Dog: What 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. You Need to Know About 541 4 – 5 p.m. 545 New Medications What Lies Beneath: Dental Module 25: Using Behavior Alice Jeromin, RPH, DVM, DACVD Radiograph Interpretation to Assess Animal Welfare
Pet Animal DENTISTRY
542 8 – 9 a.m. Fundamental Oral Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC This lecture will serve as a dentistry primer and give attendees the fundamental knowledge to recognize and treat common oral diseases and injuries.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 546 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. 550 Taking the Bite Out of Extractions A Review of Contagious and Non-Contagious Mites Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC
Tooth extractions are a necessary part of small animal practice. Practitioners therefore should feel comfortable with and not intimidated by these procedures. This lecture will give pointers on how to perform the procedure, including step-by-step instruction on the extraction of the canine and carnassial teeth. Note: This session is a recommended pre-requisite for Lab F – Dental Extractions.
551 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Pruritic Cat: More are Atopic Than You Think! Alice Jeromin, RPH, DVM, DACVD This session will work through the various underlying causes of pruritus in cats and review different therapies.
547 4 – 5 p.m. Feline Dentistry: Cats Really 552 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Aren’t Small Dogs What’s New in Demodicosis? Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC
543 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. This session will discuss the nuances Periodontal Disease of feline dentistry and compare and Treatment Strategies contrast techniques for canine and
Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC feline patients. Common feline dental This lecture will review treatment diseases will be reviewed as well. options and preventive care techniques . 50 .
Alice Jeromin, RPH, DVM, DACVD This session will cover how to find, recognize, and treat pesky and not-sopesky ectoparasites on dogs and cats.
Alice Jeromin, RPH, DVM, DACVD This session will discuss how to find demodicosis and review new treatment options.
553 Ears 101
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Alice Jeromin, RPH, DVM, DACVD The presenter will discuss how she approaches otitis and share which treatments have and haven’t worked for her in the past 25 years of practice.
Pet Animal
FELINE MEDICINE
554 8 – 9 a.m. Recognizing and Scoring Pain in Cats Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) Pain is a component of many diseases and procedures in the cat, as well as an important welfare issue, but it has only become commonly discussed in recent years. Studies in Canada and other countries show that cats receive analgesics less often than dogs, and analgesia is often withheld for fear of adverse consequences. Recognizing the signs of pain and its impact on quality of life can be a challenge with feline patients. This presentation will focus on how to anticipate, recognize, and score acute pain in cats and how to use scoring systems as an effective tool in your practice.
556 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 559 4 – 5 p.m. How to Manage Urinary How to Diagnose and Manage Obstructions in Cats Inflammatory Bowel Disease Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) in Cats Lower urinary tract disease in cats was described as early as 1925 and remains one of the most common reasons that cats are presented for veterinary care. Successful management of these patients involves careful evaluation, as well as the right equipment and technique. This presentation will cover the keys to successful management of these patients and describe some new concepts.
557 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Elevated Liver Enzymes in Cats: A Practical Approach Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) Clinicians are often presented with patients that appear to be healthy but have liver enzyme levels elevated above the reference interval on routine health screens. This raises the question: Does the patient have liver disease? This session will focus on how to work up these patients for hepatic and non-hepatic diseases. Key differences between dogs and cats with liver disease will also be discussed.
558 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Current Concepts in Treating 555 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats How to Improve the Safety Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) of Anesthesia for Cats Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) This presentation will review the many reasons why cats have a higher anesthesia-related mortality rate than dogs. Steps to improve safety for cats, including accurate assessment of a patient’s health status, will be discussed, as well as preventing common anesthesiarelated adverse events in cats.
Chronic kidney disease affects at least one third of senior cats and can present complex diagnostic and management issues. International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) staging is an important part of diagnosis in these patients and can help determine a treatment plan. This presentation will focus on an evidencebased medicine approach to screening and staging and include an evaluation of the various treatments available.
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an immunologically mediated, chronic enteropathy. Given that we do not know the causes of this heterogeneous group of disorders, treatment recommendations are empiric. Deciding on a course of treatment is complicated by the fact that we lack randomized, controlled drug trials to evaluate the efficacy of therapies. In addition, clinical data is sparse for alternate therapies. This presentation will review the current state of knowledge about treatment options for feline IBD.
Pet Animal
RESPIRATORY 560 8 – 9 a.m. Novel Approaches to Respiratory Pathogen Detection and Identification Jane E. Sykes, BVSc, Ph.D., DACVIM This lecture will discuss new and exciting diagnostic approaches to respiratory infectious diseases, including cutting-edge tests like Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-ofFlight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF) and microarray technology.
561–562 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. Which Antibiotic, What Dose, and For How Long? Jane E. Sykes, BVSc, Ph.D., DACVIM Ever wondered which antibiotic you should be using to treat that snottynosed cat or coughing dog? This two-part lecture will use a case-based format to help practitioners understand recommendations for empiric antibiotic therapy for infectious respiratory disease and to aid in interpreting culture and susceptibility test results. . 51 .
FEB. 25, 2017 563 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. session will discuss the legal issues involved with apologizing and help Update on Canine Infectious attendees develop the systems necesRespiratory Tract Disease Jane E. Sykes, BVSc, Ph.D., DACVIM In recent years, several new pathogens have been found to be part of the kennel cough complex, now known as canine infectious respiratory tract disease. This session will use case examples to update practitioners on the causes of this disease and how they impact its diagnosis and management.
564 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Frustrating Fungal Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment Jane E. Sykes, BVSc, Ph.D., DACVIM Fungal infections are important causes of pneumonia in dogs and cats. A number of new diagnostic tests have been developed recently to help the practitioner diagnose fungal infections, and treatments have also improved. This lecture will use cases to illustrate the diagnosis and treatment of fungal pneumonia in dogs and cats.
565 4 – 5 p.m. Weird, Wonderful, and Worrisome: Respiratory Infectious Diseases to Watch For Jane E. Sykes, BVSc, Ph.D., DACVIM This is lecture will use a case-based format to discuss atypical or uncommon respiratory pathogens—some of which have zoonotic potential, including Mycobacterium, Nocardia, Actinomyces, Pneumocystis and Yersinia pestis.
sary to establish a safe apology policy for their practice.
workplace environment and your attitude toward your employees. This session will discuss methods for improving your associate contracts and consequently your workplace environment.
567 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 570 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Sex in the Clinic? Guide to Sexual Mediation as a Tool Harassment and Discrimination for Practice Harmony John E. Owens, Esq. Sexual harassment and discrimination issues are a serious threat in every practice. Can your practice afford to pay out $20,000 or, worse, $100,000 in penalties? Fines for sexual harassment in veterinary clinics have been this severe. This session will review what constitutes sexual harassment and discuss policies and techniques to combat it in your practice. Ways to reduce the risk of sexual harassment and litigation will also be discussed.
John E. Owens, Esq. Discord strikes every veterinary practice at some point. When this discord is between partners or key practice members, the standard resolution processes may not be appropriate. Mediation provides an opportunity for the involved parties to work out an acceptable solution—before the practice implodes upon itself. This session will discuss how and when mediation may be appropriate in settling practice disputes.
571 568 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Employee Records: Cyber Harassment vs. Negative Are You Sure? Online Reviews John E. Owens, Esq. John E. Owens, Esq. It is impossible to make everyone happy all the time. Eventually a client will be so dissatisfied that they will feel the need to spread the “truth” about you and your clinic through online reviews. How far can this client go before their action becomes harassment? What can you do if a client goes too far? This session will discuss the line between negative online reviews and cyber harassment and what to do about both situations.
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Every business keeps employee records, but are they kept properly? How long should they be retained? What files should to be maintained? What records should be in those files, and how should they be stored? How often should the files be reviewed? This session will cover what practice managers need to know regarding the who, what, where, when, and why of employee records.
Practice Management II
569 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Taking a New Look at Your Old 572–573 8 – 10:15 a.m. Employment Agreements Practice Valuation: Understand 566 8 – 9 a.m. John E. Owens, Esq. and Maximize the Value of Saying You’re Sorry Without Are your employment agreements Your Practice Losing Your Shirt
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tired, old, and stodgy—and is this how you want your practice to be, too? Employment agreements are the essence of the relationship between a practice and its employees. As such, they should be a reflection of the
Jon C. Dittrich, Jr., MBA If you are like most veterinarians, your veterinary practice is your largest personal asset. It generates the majority of your income, supports your
lifestyle, and will provide for most of your retirement. This two-part session will uncover the mystery of the practice valuation and walk participants through the valuations of two fictitious hospitals: One with a fancy new building, new equipment, and growing sales; the other an older but well-maintained hospital with stagnant sales. Which is worth more? Join us to find out!
to find where the best buyers are and maximize the practice price.
Public Health
578 8 – 9 a.m. Lyme: Ohio Under Attack
Dwight D. Bowman, M.S., Ph.D., DACVM (Hon-Parasitology) According to the Companion Animal 574–575 10:30–11:30 a.m., 1:30–2:30 p.m. Parasite Council (CAPC), Lyme titers in Profit Planning: The Six Keys dogs are increasing, and transmission is to a Profitable Practice occurring over larger areas of the nation. Jon C. Dittrich, Jr., MBA Ohio was once basically Lyme free, but Every year, thousands of veterinarian that is no longer the case: In August owners pursue management and finan2016, the CAPC canine serology map cial strategies they feel will increase showed nine Ohio counties with greater the bottom line. Unfortunately, most than 5 percent of dogs testing serologistrategies are like Don Quixote—chascally positive. Additionally, research by ing windmills that do not exist. After the Centers for Disease Control and all their efforts, they still have far too Prevention (CDC) has shown that human little to show. In this two-part session, cases associated with dogs as being 5 we will examine six ways an owner percent seropositive. This session will can improve a practice’s profit. We will explore what is behind the increase in also discuss the efficiency and ease to Lyme disease transmission in Ohio and implement in each area. (The results when it will stop. will surprise you!)
580 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cat Scratch Disease: Just a Little Flea Poop is All it Takes Dwight D. Bowman, M.S., Ph.D., DACVM (Hon-Parasitology) Cats get Bartonella henselae, but not a lot of disease. However, we now know that cat-scratch disease is something that can be very dangerous in the immunocompromised and deadly even in those with healthy immune systems. This session will discuss why fleas are key in the transmission of cat-scratch disease and how flea control efforts can potentially block disease transmission.
581 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Toxocariasis: A Zoonotic Disease with Direct Veterinary Control
Dwight D. Bowman, M.S., Ph.D., DACVM (Hon-Parasitology) Neglected Parasitic Infections (NPIs) are a group of five diseases—trichomoniasis, Chagas disease, neurocysticercosis, toxoplasmosis, and toxocariasis—that have been targeted by the CDC as priorities for public health action. All but the first are diseases that humans share 579 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. with animals. However, toxocariasis is 576–577 2:45 – 5 p.m. the only one where veterinarians can Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Selling a Practice: How to Make make a direct and marked impact on Kills Dogs and People a Winning Transition intervention. This session will discuss Dwight D. Bowman, M.S., Ph.D., DACVM Jon C. Dittrich, Jr., MBA the potential for successful intervention (Hon-Parasitology) Buying or selling a veterinary practice We routinely monitor Lyme, Anaplasma, by regularly treating more cats and dogs can be overwhelming: You have a great for these intestinal infections. and Ehrlichia antibody presence in deal at stake, and it can be a very comdogs, but Rocky Mountain Spotted plicated process. Approximately one 582 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Fever (RMSF), occurring mainly in the in seven owners will sell all or part of a Giardia: I Hate Talking About It! eastern United States, is a deadly but practice this year, yet most buyers and Dwight D. Bowman, M.S., Ph.D., DACVM often overlooked pathogen for both sellers don’t fully understand the pro(Hon-Parasitology) dogs and people. Cases in which dogs cess. This two-part session will examine We talk about Giardia all of the time, and their owners have both died of the buy/sell process from beginning but it is not a fatal infection. If you are the disease have been reported. As to end. The presenter will give a broad infected for the first time as an adult, with Lyme disease, the increase in the overview of the process and point out you might get diarrhea, but you will tick population indicates a probable the specifics of each key milestone. At live. It is not among the top 10 causes continued increase in RMSF cases. This the end of the session, participants will of severe infant diarrhea in the develsession will discuss monitoring both understand the flow and timetable of oping world; Cryptosporidium made RMSF cases in dogs and in people. buying or selling a practice. Potential the list, but not Giardia. We require buyers will also know the best type of that dogs be Giardia free before they practices to buy, and sellers will be able go to doggie day care, but we don’t require that children be Giardia free . 53 .
FEB. 25, 2017 before they go to the public pool—yet it appears that most Giardia transmission in the U.S. is associated with recreational water use, not drinking water.
583 The Ohio Rabies Awareness Challenge
4 – 5 p.m.
Richard B. Ford, DVM, M.S., DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon) When is an animal considered to be currently vaccinated? What are the consequences following rabies exposure in vaccinated and non-vaccinated animals? Who has rabies vaccination exemption authority? What are the vaccination requirements of hybrid species? What does a rabies antibody titer really mean? This presentation will test participating veterinarians on these and other must-know issues pertaining to rabies immunization and law in Ohio. Utilizing case scenarios, participants will be challenged to provide the correct responses or actions required under a variety of circumstances likely to be encountered in practice.
Shelter Animal
584 8 – 9 a.m. The Shelter Vaccination Protocol: Core vs. Non-Core Richard B. Ford, DVM, M.S., DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon) Prevention of infectious disease among shelter-housed dogs and cats continues to represent a major challenge despite widespread implementation of vaccination protocols. However, the introduction of new vaccines and the occurrence of new pathogens poses critical management issues for the population at risk. This presentation will address the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) updated 2017 Shelter Vaccination Guidelines and the potential role of serology (antibody testing) in shelter medicine. . 54 .
585 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. procedures, preoperative care, and Managing the Outbreak: Host vs. anesthetic procedures. The second half of the session will review the guidelines Environment vs. Pathogen Richard B. Ford, DVM, M.S., DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon) Even well administered vaccination programs do not provide comprehensive protection against an infectious disease outbreak within the shelter environment. This presentation will address how host, environment, and pathogen factors interact to affect the outcome, as well as the issues associated with risk mitigation.
related to surgical care, postoperative care, and operations management.
589 4 – 5 p.m. High-Efficiency Spay/Neuter Techniques
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, M.S., DACVS Most of us were taught how to perform spays and neuters at a stage of our education when we had little surgical skills. We were, therefore, taught techniques that would compensate for our lack of 586 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. skill, but that also slow us down. This Vaccine Adverse Reactions session will focus on high-volume spay/ Richard B. Ford, DVM, M.S., DACVIM, neuter techniques that should improve DACVP (Hon) the efficiency of spays and neuters Adverse reactions to vaccines have only while minimizing tissue trauma. recently become the target of (limited) scientific study. Considering the large number of vaccine choices available today and the relative under-reporting of reactions, this presentation will 590–591 8 – 10:15 a.m. provide a graphic review of the types Minor Surgery in Small of reactions (acute and delayed) curRuminants: Attention rently recognized. This presentation to Anesthesia and Pain will increase awareness of the types Management and frequency of reactions seen and to Joe Snyder, DVM address recommendations for preventThis two-part session will review coming and managing those reactions. mon surgical procedures in small ruminants, with consideration of various 587–588 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. techniques. Both technical and pharAssociation of Shelter maceutical reduction of pain and stress Veterinarians Spay/Neuter will be discussed as well.
Small Ruminants
Guidelines
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, M.S., DACVS The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) initially published the Medical Care Guidelines for Spay/Neuter (SN) Programs in 2008. Knowing that nothing in medicine is static, the intent was to periodically update the guidelines. In 2013, a task force was created to review and update the SN guidelines. That process was completed in late 2015, and the revised recommendations were published in JAVMA in 2016. This first half of this two-part session will review guidelines related to patient care, clinical
592 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Induction of Estrus as a Reproductive Management Tool in Anestrous Ewes Keith Inskeep, M.S., Ph.D. This talk will explore the most effective approved methods for induction and synchronization of estrus in anestrous ewes, utilizing the combination of two tools: Treatment with progesterone and ram introduction. Advantages and limitations of the method will be presented, including data from field trials and recommended management approaches.
593 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Species Differences: Understanding Late Embryonic 596 8 – 9 a.m. and Fetal Losses Create Lasting Impressions by Keith Inskeep, M.S., Ph.D. Delivering Wow Client Service
This session will examine the patterns of prenatal losses in sheep and dairy cows, two species with different patterns of pregnancy loss. Ewes show more partial losses than complete losses, losing approximately 3 percent to 4 percent of embryos every 20 days throughout pregnancy. Dairy cows lose most embryos in the first eight days, 12 percent to 14 percent between days 28 and 45, and relatively few thereafter in the absence of disease. Physiological factors contributing to these losses, including genetic (breed) differences and effects of progesterone concentrations before and during pregnancy, will be discussed.
594 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Crusties, Crawlies, and Itchies Margaret A. Masterson, DVM, M.S., DACVPM In this session, we will do more than just scratch the surface of small ruminant skin issues. We will scrape into some practical diagnostic tests and dig into what is bugging your animals. We will also scratch our way through the best treatments for a variety of troublesome skin diseases.
595 4 – 5 p.m. White-Tail Farming from a Producer’s Standpoint Kurt D. Waldvogel This session will cover the basics of captive white-tailed deer raising in Ohio, including a producer’s perspective on the veterinarian’s role in this type of operation. Common diseases and health issues of captive whitetailed deer will also be discussed.
Staff Development
Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA Today’s marketplace is competitive. All veterinary professionals need to learn how to create an exceptional client service experience that bonds pet owners to your practice. In this session, attendees will learn how to develop a serviceoriented team and discover strategies to effectively engage clients, both of which will increase client retention and word-of-mouth referrals.
599–600 1:30 – 3:45 p.m. Team Training to Improve Compliance Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA In this two-part session, participants will find out how to be seen as trusted advisors by engaging with and educating pet owners. This approach helps teams provide the knowledge and peace of mind clients need to make the right decisions for their pets. Attendees will learn skills and strategies to better communicate the value of their services before, during, and after appointments.
601 4 – 5 p.m. Making it Stick: Setting Service Standards to Differentiate 597 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Your Practice Communication Skills Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA That Enhance Client Loyalty Setting service standards helps ensure and Compliance Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA This dynamic, interactive seminar will provide you with communication skills you can immediately use to build trust with pet owners, increase client visits, and improve compliance with wellness and treatment plan recommendations.
that your team delivers exceptional client service every day. This session will discuss how to develop and implement practice service standards without overwhelming your team.
Technician I
598 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 602 8 – 9 a.m. Converting Phone Calls to Keep Calm and Get Your Appointments: What to Say and Dental Cleaning On What NOT to Say Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA This session is for practice owners, managers, and staff members who want to learn how to deliver exceptional service on the phone. Excellent phone skills create positive first impressions, help convert phone shoppers to clients, and bond pet owners to your practice. Attendees will learn best practices for communicating on the phone and how to implement effective strategies for converting phone prospects into clients.
Kelly Vearil, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) This session will explore valuable tips and tricks of the dental technician trade. Attendees will learn how to maximize efficiency while providing a gold standard of care; how to properly prepare the dental operatory and utilize hand instruments and equipment; methods for maintaining equipment and hand instruments to attain their maximum effectiveness; and helpful approaches for keeping our patients and ourselves safe during the dental procedure.
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FEB. 25, 2017 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. these challenges while avoiding the 603 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 606 many pitfalls associated with anestheInteresting Case Studies Dental Technician: tizing felines. in the Equine Patient What’s Your Superpower?
Kelly Vearil, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) You can be a dentistry superhero by exercising your powers of observation and skill. During this lecture, you will learn about common dental instruments and their uses; how to help your patients by becoming precise and efficient in diagnosing pathology; what key criteria are imperative for delivering an accurate oral assessment; what goes on a dental chart; how to perform nerve blocks for your patient; and ways to efficiently convey this information to the doctor and the rest of your team.
Jessica Beamer, AAS, CVT, VTS-EVN 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. This session will review interesting cases 610 Hypothermia: What’s the Hype? seen in a busy ambulatory practice. Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia 607 4 – 5 p.m. & Analgesia, Surgery) Almost all patients undergoing anesthePractice Tips for Taking sia or surgery and critical patients in Diagnostic Radiographs shock will experience some degree of Jessica Beamer, AAS, CVT, VTS-EVN hypothermia. There are many negative This session will provide helpful tips physiologic implications surrounding on taking diagnostic films in the field, these chilly patients. During this hour, including proper patient positioning, attendees will learn the cold, hard facts restraint, plate positioning, and radiolof hypothermia, as well as warmly ogy technique. embraced preventive measures that can be implemented in the operating room or intensive care unit.
Technician II
604 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Oh, I See! Intraoral Radiographic Positioning Made Easy 608 Kelly Vearil, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) Upper Airway Disease In this session, you will discover how to become more efficient at intraoral radiographic positioning in the dog and cat. You will learn a simple but effective method for positioning, including an easy way to become proficient at positioning felines, brachycephalics, and large dogs. The session will focus on ways to become efficient at reading a radiograph to determine improvement strategies. It is perfect for the beginner intraoral radiographer to the advanced: No matter your skill level, you will learn tips from the veterinary trenches for mastering full-mouth radiography! Note: This session is a recommended pre-requisite for Lab D – Simplified FullMouth Series Radiography.
605 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Chiropractic Care in the Equine Patient Jessica Beamer, AAS, CVT, VTS-EVN This session will give examples of how chiropractic care can be effective in sport horse medicine.
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8 – 9 a.m.
Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Surgery) Managing the care of patients with upper airway disease can be challenging for the veterinary technician. Some of the most common manifestations of upper airway disease include brachycephalic airway syndrome and laryngeal paralysis. This session will review the diagnosis and surgical treatment options, as well as patient management tips, for these difficult cases.
609 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Purr-fect Feline Anesthesia Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Surgery) Anesthetizing felines poses unique challenges for the veterinary technician. In addition to the fact that cats can be difficult to monitor under anesthesia, their small size, interesting metabolism, variable temperament, and propensity towards particular health problems can also prove problematic. This presentation will discuss successfully addressing
611 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Who Needs a Plan? You Do! Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Surgery) Every dog and cat that enters your hospital is a unique biologic unit. Do you know how to develop an anesthetic plan that ensures their safe passage through the anesthetic journey? Careful preanesthetic assessments are essential to identify physiological, pathological, or drug-related factors that may complicate a patient’s anesthetic management. This session will review the components of developing an anesthetic plan, the steps necessary to optimize the surgical procedure, and expected outcome for each patient.
612 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Anesthesia Mistakes Awareness Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Surgery) The pressures facing anesthetists today are great. The anesthetist must fully understand physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, anesthesia equipment, and monitoring
devices—including their limitations. Although the goal is to guarantee a successful surgical or procedural outcome while ensuring the patient receives the finest possible anesthetic care, mistakes can and do happen. During this session, attendees will discover the most common causes of anesthesia-related errors and gain insight on how to prevent them.
613 The Beat Goes On: Electrocardiograph Interpretation
4 – 5 p.m.
Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Surgery) Electrocardiograph (EKG) tracings are commonly utilized in the peri-anesthetic episode. However, interpreting EKGs can be very confusing. In this session, attendees will learn the basics of cardiac function, as well as how to identify some of the most common arrhythmias encountered in a small animal veterinary practice.
Disclaimer The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to provide a comprehensive educational program at the Midwest Veterinary Conference. However, please note that OVMA does not endorse and cannot be responsible for speakers’ content.
Workshops
D. Honey Bees and the Veterinary Feed Directive
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Christopher J. Cripps, DVM Fee: None. Audience: Veterinarians. Level: Beginner. Max Capacity: None. Prerequisites: None. Considered a food-producing animal, honey bees will soon fall under the FDA’s Veterinary Feed Directive regulations, giving veterinarians a new opportunity to serve honey bees and beekeepers. In this workshop, attendees will find out why honey bees now require veterinary services. Basic bee biology will be covered to introduce veterinarians to these unique patients. Attendees will develop an appreciation of the relative prevalence of various diseases to which honey bees are susceptible, diagnostic features and techniques, and common treatments of these diseases. Finally, this workshop will discuss the veterinarian’s role in writing antibiotic orders and explore many other opportunities for veterinarians in the apiary.
Hands-On
E. Simplified Full-Mouth Series Radiography
LA B S 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Kelly Vearil, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) Fee: $249. Audience: Technicians. Level: All Levels. Max Capacity: 20. Prerequisites: Session 604 recommended. This lab is perfect for the beginner to advanced intraoral radiographer. We will focus on a simplified method that makes positioning easy. This lab will involve hands-on positioning of canine and felines for intraoral radiography, with an emphasis on becoming efficient at diagnostic full-mouth series. Participants will learn how to assess a radiograph to quickly determine if it is diagnostic and learn tricks of the trade to increase their efficiency. Please note: Cadaver parts will be used in this lab.
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Animal Behavior I 700 8 – 9 a.m. Behavioral Pharmacology Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Options in behavioral pharmacology are expanding every year. This lecture will discuss common classes of drugs used in behavioral medicine, their uses, indications and contraindications, and side effects. Both daily medications and episodic medications will be included. Newer medications routinely used by behaviorists will also be mentioned as time allows.
during handling or grooming, walking away from the mounting block, bridling or haltering difficulties, girthing problems, and others.
Animal Behavior II
Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Resistance to routine care in veterinary procedures is common in our patients. Uncooperative patients increase the risk of injury to everyone involved and compromise the health care of the patient. This lecture will cover the rationale and techniques for using positive reinforcement to train horses to accept husbandry behaviors more willingly.
periods and illustrate them with video examples. The discussion will explain how to recognize and to deal with these fear periods.
706 8 – 9 a.m. The Function of Emotion: 703 1 – 2 p.m. Understanding and Negotiating Fear Periods in Puppies Using Positive Reinforcement Jane Killion to Train Horses to Accept This session will explain puppy fear Husbandry Behaviors
701 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Talking Down the Line: Using Leashes and Lead Ropes More Effectively 704 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Positive Reinforcement Good animal training stems from good Techniques to Augment Trailer animal handling. Part of the goal of Loading in Horses behavior modification programs is to train animals to be responsive to even low-level cues in high-distraction environments. Frequently, we thwart our own attempts at reaching this goal by either desensitizing the animal to communication from our leashes or lead ropes, or by making the animal fearful of the equipment. This lecture will discuss ways to use this equipment in a more constructive and humane way to maximize the animal’s learning capacity.
Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Trailer loading problems are common in the equine world. There are a number of existing methods that address trailering problems, but some of these are difficult to implement (especially for novice owners) and result in considerable stress to the animal. This lecture will discuss positive reinforcement techniques that can be used to teach trailer loading or augment other methods already being used.
702 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 705 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Resolving Everyday Nuisance Stereotypies in Horses Behaviors in Horses Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Sometimes it’s the little things our animals do every day that annoy us the most. Some of these behaviors can become downright dangerous, especially in an animal the size of a horse. This lecture will cover the use of positive reinforcement training to address common issues in horses, such as refusal to stand for grooming, nipping . 58 .
Stereotypies, often called “stable vices,” are well known in the horse world. Many reflect deficiencies in husbandry practices. This lecture will explore the current science of common stereotypies in horses, including cribbing, leaving, stall kicking, and self-mutilation.
707 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. The Power of Early Protocols to Prevent Resource Guarding Jane Killion Resource guarding in dogs is one of the most pervasive problems facing breeders and rescuers alike. It is also one of the most preventable and modifiable of all the aggressive behaviors. This session will present protocols for resource guarding prevention with a video case study.
708 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. How is More Important Than What: Early Training Models and Their Outcomes Jane Killion In this session, we will use a video featuring Meghan Herron, behavioral medicine professor at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, to learn about the outcomes of various early training models. The discussion will include suggestions for handling young puppies to optimize those interactions for their overall behavioral health.
709 1 – 2 p.m. Forever Homes: Best Placement Practices and Preparing Puppy Owners Jane Killion When is the best time to place puppies? How do we decide which puppy should go with which person? This session will include a video about best practices for
713 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. from an immune response basis and consider systemic effects due to inflamAssessment, Stabilization, mation that affect fertility in dairy cattle. and Therapy for the Acutely Neurological Patient 710 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Eric Schroeder, DVM, M.S., DACVECC, 716 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Cornerstone or Downfall? Breeding Programs to Optimize DACVIM Setting Up Productive and Safe Reproduction This session will cover the basic prinPuppy Socialization Classes Carlos Risco, DVM, DACT ciples involved in emergency assesspuppy placement, as well as discuss realistic and organized instructions for owners to socialize their puppies.
Jane Killion This session will present and discuss the video of a model puppy kindergarten class with Dr. Terri Bright, director of behavioral services at the MSPCA Boston.
711 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Vaccination vs. Socialization: Balancing the Risks Jane Killion This session will discuss the risks and benefits of early socialization, as well as the factors to consider when making recommendations for or against early socialization.
Equine 712 8 – 9 a.m. A Simple Guide to Fluid Therapy for the General Practitioner Eric Schroeder, DVM, M.S., DACVECC, DACVIM This session will explain how to assess the hydration status of the adult horse and to determine the differences between dehydration and hypovolemia, giving attendees a general understanding of the principles of fluid therapy. General equations to calculate intravenous fluid therapy and oral fluid therapy will be provided. Attendees will learn how to assess electrolyte imbalances, calculate electrolyte deficit corrections, and address common electrolyte disturbances. Finally, attendees will become familiar with blood products and uses in immediate crisis.
ment of the neurological patient, including all aspects of the neurological examination, how to safely handle a neurological horse, and when to refer the neurological horse. Attendees will also become familiar with immediate triage of the most common neurologic emergencies and learn about the most current treatment and advanced diagnostic modalities.
714 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ultrasonography for the Acute Abdominal Crisis Case Eric Schroeder, DVM, M.S., DACVECC, DACVIM Ultrasonography has become widely recognized as a necessary secondary diagnostic modality in the assessment of acute abdominal pain in the horse and foal. This session will cover basic uses of ultrasonography for the acute abdomen in both the adult and neonate. Attendees will learn how to recognize both normal and abnormal findings for the acute abdominal crisis, as well as how to set up the ultrasound to optimize the image quality for abdominal scanning. Lastly, practitioners will learn how to visualize the most common abdominal diseases with use of the ultrasound.
Food Animal
As pregnancy rate increases, the calving-to-conception interval is reduced, because cows become pregnant faster at the end of the voluntary waiting period (VWP). This increases the amount of milk produced per day of herd lifetime and reduces the number of cows culled for reproductive failure, which collectively increases herd income. This presentation will evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of different breeding programs to optimize pregnancy rates at the end of the VWP in dairy cows and reproductive performance in replacement heifers.
717 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Bull Breeding Soundness Exam and Trichomoniasis Testing Tony E. Good, DVM This session will explain a breeding soundness exam (BSE) that is typically used in an artificial insemination center and is also practical for use in the field. Attendees will also learn how to use electro-ejaculation to obtain a sample for BSE as humanely as possible. An assessment of the current trichomoniasis situation, testing options, and sample collection techniques will be covered as well.
Holistic & Integrative Medicine
715 8 – 9 a.m. 718–719 8 – 10:15 a.m. Effect of Mastitis on Reproductive Introduction to Homeopathy Performance of Dairy Cattle Lisa Melling, DVM, CVH Carlos Risco, DVM, DACT Mastitis has a major impact on reproductive performance of dairy cattle. The presentation will discuss mastitis
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FEB. 26, 2017 translates to “as like cures like.” The first half of this two-part presentation will give an overview of homeopathy and how it can be used successfully in daily practice to improve the health of one’s patients. Part two will discuss common homeopathic medicines and demonstrate the effectiveness of treatment for small and large animals, exotics, and pocket pets, with step-bystep instructions on prescribing. Case studies will also be presented.
723 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 726 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Homeopathy for Chronic Disease What’s New in Small Animal Lisa Melling, DVM, CVH Anesthesia and Pain Chronic disease conditions are one Management?
of the greatest challenges we face in veterinary medicine. In most cases, multi-modal drug therapy and surgery are the options we offer to manage these patients. Homeopathy, however, provides an alternative approach that seeks to cure the patient of the underlying illness, rather than suppressing its symptoms. This presentation will 720–721 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 1 – 2 p.m. demonstrate the use of homeopathic Homeopathic Prescribing for treatment for chronic disease condiCommon Acute Clinical Conditions tions including otitis, allergic dermatitis, Lisa Melling, DVM, CVH inflammatory bowel disease, masticaThe use of homeopathy for acute illtory myositis, and cancer. nesses is extremely rewarding. Most patients respond to a well-chosen prescription within minutes, and a significant improvement in well-being is often ANESTHESIA/PAIN MANAGEMENT the first sign of successful treatment. The first half of this two-part presenta724 8 – 9 a.m. tion will provide an overview of homeoAnesthesia Mishaps and Mistakes: pathic medicines that are most often How Can We Prevent Them? indicated for acute illnesses, discuss John R. Dodam, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVAA patient monitoring, and cover re-dosing This session will discuss the reasons parameters. In part two, cured cases for morbidity and mortality in small will be presented in a problem-based animal veterinary anesthesia and offer learning style, so that attendees suggested changes in management to become comfortable with selecting decrease the risk associated with anesremedies for the patient and evaluating thesia in your practice. response to treatment.
Pet Animal
John R. Dodam, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVAA This session will review newly introduced anesthetic drugs and recently published veterinary anesthesia literature, focusing on recent findings that might be applied to your practice.
727 1 – 2 p.m. Review of Pre-Anesthetic Drugs John R. Dodam, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVAA This session will review the basic pharmacology of drugs used in the pre-anesthetic period, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of each in the small animal patient.
728 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Monitoring the Anesthetized Patient John R. Dodam, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVAA This session will review monitoring techniques and equipment used to help assess the well-being of the anesthetized small animal patient. Advantages and disadvantages of specific equipment and interpretation and misinterpretation of data will be discussed.
729 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Anesthesia, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, and Cardiopulmonary 725 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Resuscitation 722 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Anesthetizing the Small John R. Dodam, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVAA Homeopathy for Injuries, Trauma, Animal Patient with This talk will discuss the recognition and Post-Operative Analgesia Cardiovascular Disease and treatment of cardiopulmonary Lisa Melling, DVM, CVH Homeopathy is an effective method for treating traumatic injuries and provides excellent pain control following surgical procedures. This session will discuss the most common homeopathic remedies, including patient monitoring and redosing parameters. Case presentations will be provided to demonstrate the response of each patient to homeopathic treatment.
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John R. Dodam, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVAA This session will review the pathophysiology of common cardiac conditions in the small animal practice and outline management changes in anesthesia protocol aimed at decreasing the risk of morbidity and mortality.
arrest in anesthetized patients, as well as review new clinical guidelines for resuscitation and the rationale behind changes in recommendations.
Pet Animal
DIETARY MANAGEMENT 730 8 – 9 a.m. Putting Nutrition on Center Stage in Primary Care Julie Churchill, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN A nutritional screening is a quick way to identify red flags or risks that would indicate the need for a more in-depth evaluation. This session will provide practical resources, tips, and tools to leverage what already occurs during wellness exams and to enhance the nutritional care of your patients. Case examples will demonstrate the easy application of nutrition in primary care.
look at current evidence and address magazine, filled with ranking systems that praise some pet food products while these competing nutritional needs. trashing others. This session will offer resources and a specific process for sorting through marketing information and pet food labels, so that the healthcare OPHTHALMOLOGY team can confidently help clients choose the right foods for their pets.
Pet Animal
736 8 – 9 a.m. Ophthalmic Drugs: 733 1 – 2 p.m. Any Hot New Drops? Obesity Management: Building a Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, M.S., DACVO Weight Management Program Julie Churchill, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN Why are weight loss programs still so difficult? This session will help staff in primary care practices implement a weight management program that engages all team members, creates healthier pets, and results in happier clients.
731 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Food Safety: Cooked, Commercial, 734 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. or Raw? Weighing Risks While Therapeutic Diet Choices: How Feeding Pets to Decide and What to Prescribe Julie Churchill, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN Effective pet food marketing campaigns and an increased awareness of pet food recalls have led pet owners to question pet food manufacturing practices. With an increasing demand for natural, organic, raw, and homemade foods, pet nutrition has become an even more controversial topic for healthcare teams to discuss. This session will offer a balanced approach for evaluating the evidence, understanding owners’ perspectives, and considering the potential pros and cons of the various alternatives to conventional commercial foods. Attendees will learn how to help their clients find safe, nutritious foods to feed their pets.
Julie Churchill, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN Prescribing a therapeutic diet involves more than matching the letter of the diet with the disease of the patient. Yet with so many options of therapeutic diets, how do you decide which one, if any, to prescribe? And how do you compare different products? This session will discuss common pitfalls when selecting a therapeutic diet, how to look for evidence behind the diets, and when to act in the absence of evidence. This session will use case-based discussion of common diseases managed with prescription or therapeutic foods.
Julie Churchill, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN Clients have many questions about choosing the best foods for their pets. They bring myths and misconceptions gleaned from their favorite website or
to be more complex than ever. When we try to balance the needs of a senior cat with carnivorous needs, traditional management of lowering protein gets called into question. This discussion will
Do you ever wonder what medications you should stock on your shelf? Do clients ask about new “miracle” drops, making you wonder if you’ve missed out? Is your head spinning with options after you attend a conference? This session will discuss the new products on the market and their uses, as well as the mainstays you should always have in stock.
737–738 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. Canine Ophthalmology: Eyelids to Optic Nerve Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, M.S., DACVO From corneal ulcers to canine retinal disease, we’ll cover common ophthalmic conditions in this two-part session, starting at the eyelids and moving through the eye to the retina and optic nerve. You’ll feel confident and prepared the next time you head into the exam room for a squinting dog or case of sudden blindness.
739 Putting the Fun Back in Fundic Exams
1 – 2 p.m.
735 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, M.S., DACVO Feeding Cats with Chronic Do you fear the exam on the blind Kidney Disease: Clarity Amidst patient because you know you need to 732 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. the Controversy check the retina, but aren’t sure you Fact vs. Fiction: Managing Julie Churchill, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN know how to? Do you see things and Mysterious Market Claims Nutritional management of feline wonder what they mean? This session About Pet Foods chronic kidney disease (CKD) seems
will discuss the mechanics of the fundic exam, how to interpret what you see, and offer suggestions for taking fundic photographs so you can more easily ask for help when you need it. . 61 .
FEB. 26, 2017 1 – 3:15 p.m. 751–753 1 – 4:30 p.m. 740–741 2:15 – 4:30 p.m. 745–746 Management of Uncomplicated How to be the Staff Member Feline Ophthalmology: and Complicated UTI Your Practice Can’t Live Without Conjunctivitis to Retinitis
Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, M.S., DACVO Does the “kitty with a red eye” appointment make you feel a bit nervous? This two-part session is geared toward practitioners who would rather deal with any illness other than a cat eye problem. You’ll leave feeling more comfortable with your exam and have more treatment options at hand.
Pet Animal
Jodi Westropp, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM In the first part of this two-hour session, we will discuss new information on protocols for treating uncomplicated (sporadic) urinary tract infections (UTIs) and guidelines for monitoring these patients. The second half will cover new information on protocols for treating complicated UTI and guidelines for monitoring these patients. Cases will be used to illustrate new thoughts on management for UTI.
UROLOGY 747 742 Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Pathophysiology and Management
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Canine Urinary Incontinence: 8 – 9 a.m. Managing the “Leaky” Dog
Jodi Westropp, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM In this lecture, we will briefly review the pathophysiology of the obstructed and non-obstructed cat with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) and discuss the management strategies for both.
Jodi Westropp, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM This session will review micturition physiology and updates on treatment for ectopic ureters. Medical and minimally invasive therapy for urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence will also be covered.
Practice Management I
743 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis 748–750 8 – 11:30 a.m. in Cats, Dogs, and Humans Eight Things No One Tells Jodi Westropp, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM You About Practice Ownership In this session, stone removal techniques will be reviewed. Risk factors for calcium oxalate urolithiasis will be discussed, as well as how these factors can impact the management of this disease. Insights on new research will also be presented.
744 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Struvite and Urate Urolithiasis in Cats and Dogs Jodi Westropp, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM Updates on management of struvite and urate urolithiasis will be discussed in this session. Case-based presentations will be utilized to emphasize important concepts. . 62 .
Raymond J. Ramirez, DVM Don’t follow these eight steps and “PRACTICE” will stand for: Pepcid, Reglan, Alcohol, Crying, Taxes, Ibuprofen, Computer Crap, and Energy (or lack thereof). In this three-part session, we’ll cover what “PRACTICE” ownership topics you should be aware of: Primary concerns, Regulatory concerns and government, Advertising, Cash, Time for family and friends, Inventory, Culture of your practice, and Employees. Each hour will build on the previous session, but attendees will obtain benefits even if they are unable to attend all three.
Raymond J. Ramirez, DVM Anyone in a veterinary office—veterinarians, technicians and staff alike— can make him or herself indispensable and be the last person the boss would ever want to lay off! This three-part session will explain why profit is not a bad word, how to be low maintenance, and ways to become indispensable. These principles are timeless truths that we have forgotten, at our peril. Each hour will build on the previous session, but attendees will obtain benefits even if they are unable to attend all three.
Practice Management II 754 8 – 9 a.m. 50-Minute Facebook Facelifts Danielle K. Lambert Is your veterinary hospital’s Facebook page looking and performing at its best? It will be after this session! Attendees will learn practical and proven graphic design tips, post ideas, and settings changes that will help your clinic have the best Facebook page in town! To ensure your hard work is paying off, we’ll also discuss using Facebook Insights to monitor and track key analytics.
755 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Providing a Pawsitive Experience on Social Media Danielle K. Lambert Pet owners no longer only interact with veterinary hospitals during annual exams. This session will focus on how to provide a stand-out customer experience on social media 365 days a year. Attendees will learn new ways to interact with social media-savvy clients, from messaging on social media to making them feel special with photos of their pets. We’ll even answer the question, “What happens when a pet
owner messages Facebook with an emergency at 2 a.m.?”
756 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Five Social Media Posts Pet Owners Love Danielle K. Lambert Stumped about what to post on social media? This session will share five kinds of social media posts proven to get pet owners engaged with your practice online. Many examples will be given, as well as tips on how to get great patient photos and create professional-looking graphics.
757 Blogging Your Way to More Business
1 – 2 p.m.
Danielle K. Lambert Want to improve your website’s search engine optimization (SEO) while simultaneously educating pet owners? Blogging is the answer. This interactive session will discuss the basics of blogging and suggest topics to cover. Together, we will develop a quick pet health blog and discover ways to share it across various social media platforms.
758 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Branding Your Hospital Online and Off
use each, with examples of ads your practice can develop to get real results. Tips on tracking and optimizing ads will also be provided.
conversations around fatness. Join pet obesity expert Dr. Ernie Ward to get fired up about fighting pet obesity! In this session, you’ll learn what to say, how to say it, and what to avoid.
762 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Five Most Important Things You Must Do During Every 760 8 – 9 a.m. Appointment Why Pet Obesity is a Serious Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT Problem and Inflammation is Successful appointments don’t just hapthe New Obesity
Practice Management III
Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT Obesity is our pets’ number one health threat, and inflammation is the new obesity. More than 55 percent of all dogs and cats in the U.S. are estimated to be overweight or obese, according to the latest study. Flabby felines and portly pooches have become the new normal—and that’s a big problem. The real reason excess fat creates disease is rooted in inflammation. Heavier pets are prone to a torrent of weight-related inflammatory disorders, resulting in millions of sick pets and costing owners untold tens of millions of dollars in veterinary bills. This session will discuss why obesity is a huge threat to pet health and how veterinary professionals can help patients find fitness and reduce suffering.
pen spontaneously; they result from a specific process. In this session, Dr. Ernie Ward will share his top five elements of every successful veterinary appointment. Pre-appointment planning and promotions, what happens during the first few seconds, how your doctors interact during exams, exam reviews, billing, and follow up will be covered during this dynamic presentation. A must-see for every clinic team member!
Public Health
763 8 – 9:30 a.m. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Response to the 2016 Indiana Case
Daniel E. Harpster, DVM This 90-minute session will look at Danielle K. Lambert 761 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. the chronological progression of the What makes your veterinary clinic Your Pet is Fat and So Are You: response to the 2016 highly pathogenic different than the rest? This session How to Talk Politely About avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Indiwill discuss how to convey your story Obesity and Weight Loss ana, from the initial sample submission both in the clinic itself and online using Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT to the final quarantine release of the effective branding. The discussion will Most veterinarians and their teams fear infected premises. The presenter will fosinclude tips for creating an effective the fat talk. That’s a shame, because ter and welcome audience interaction. logo and color scheme to represent approximately 54 percent of U.S. pet your brand. 764 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. dogs and 58 percent of cats are overPublic Health Response to HPAI: weight or obese. It’s time pet obesity 759 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Recent Experiences became our profession’s prime target. Social Advertising We have the knowledge and tools, and Lilith Tatham, DVM, MPH Danielle K. Lambert This session will describe Ohio’s public clients want our expertise to guide If the Yellow Pages are dead, where health role in the avian influenza outthem in feeding their pets healthier should you advertise? Facebook and Insbreak in poultry in Indiana last winter, diets. All that veterinarians need is tagram ads are an efficient and effective including a discussion of people exposed. the inspiration, motivation, and trainway to drive veterinary business. This ing to handle the potentially perilous session will share the basics on how to . 63 .
FEB. 26, 2017 765 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. ophthalmic procedures, including Canine Influenza: Fighting the Flu temporary tarsorrhaphy, third eyelid
772 ABCs of EKG
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH Canine influenza virus causes outbreaks, which can spread quickly among dogs in shelter and community populations. New strains of influenza are frequently emerging, and cross-species infections remain an ongoing concern. This session will provide information on how to recognize and manage canine flu, while highlighting the veterinarian’s role in protecting both animal and human health.
Liz Hughston, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) Understanding the conduction system of the heart is key to understanding the waveforms a technician sees on an electrocardiogram. This lecture will cover cardiac anatomy, the heart’s electrical system, and how to obtain a diagnostic electrocardiograph (EKG). Attendees will learn how to read EKGs using a systematic approach to identify abnormalities. Basic arrhythmias will also be covered, with an emphasis on waveform identification and subsequent treatment options.
Shelter Animal
766 Unusual Spay/Neuter
8 – 9 a.m.
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, M.S., DACVS Not all spays and neuters are routine. Patients that are obese, pregnant or lactating; cryptorchids and hermaphrodites; and patients with unicornuate uterus or mammary hyperplasia may present surgical challenges. This session will present simple approaches to each of these unusual cases.
flap, lateral and medial canthoplasty, skin fold resection, V-lid resection, eyelid laceration repair, entropion repair, third eyelid gland replacement, and enucleation.
Technician
769 Top Five Kitchen Toxins
8 – 9 a.m.
Liz Hughston, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) What toxins are hiding in the typical kitchen? This session will discuss treating exposure to chocolate, grapes and raisins, moldy garbage, xylitol, and cleaning agents—all things found in kitchens! Presenting clinical signs, decontamination options, and treatment will also be covered.
770 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Top Five Bathroom Toxins
Liz Hughston, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) That medicine cabinet is full of toxins! This presentation will cover ingestion 767 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Preventing and Managing Spay/ of NSAIDS, vitamins and minerals, acetaminophen, antidepressants, and Neuter Complications heart medications. It will also review Philip A. Bushby, DVM, M.S., DACVS presenting clinical signs, decontaminaThis session will discuss how to prevent tion options, and treatment. complications in spay/neuter surgeries and how to manage them when they 771 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. do occur.
Top Five Garage and Garden Toxins 768 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Liz Hughston, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, VTS Non-Spay/Neuter Surgeries (SAIM, ECC) Commonly Performed What’s lurking in the garage and garden in Shelters Philip A. Bushby, DVM, M.S., DACVS Animals are often admitted to shelters with injuries or conditions that, without surgical correction, minimize their chances of adoption. Several of these conditions can be corrected with basic surgical techniques. This session will cover scrotal ablation and simple . 64 .
that can poison our pets? This session will discuss ingestion of rodenticides, anti-freeze, snail bait, compost, and mushrooms. The presenter will also cover presenting clinical signs, decontamination options, and treatment.
1 – 2 p.m.
773 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Every Patient, Every Time: Kirby’s Rule of 20 Liz Hughston, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) If you’re tasked with caring for patients on a regular basis at your clinic or hospital, this is the presentation for you! This session will discuss Kirby’s Rule of 20 and its role in helping veterinary technicians organize and deliver excellent patient care every day. Whether you take care of patients in a hospital setting or as outpatients, these 20 simple steps can help you help your patients.
774 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Long Goodbye: Hospice and Palliative Care Liz Hughston, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) Terminal diagnoses may be made suddenly and rapidly in the veterinary practice, stunning owners who aren’t prepared to make difficult decisions in a short amount of time. Instituting palliative and hospice care in your practice can help ease the journey for both your patients and their owners. This presentation will discuss pain management options and at-home care that can be
780 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Strategies for Sanity: Setting Boundaries, Saying No, and Daily 1 – 2 p.m. Debriefing
provided as owners help their pets at the end of their lives.
self-care into the lives of veterinary care providers will be the focus.
Wellness
778 Sleep Hygiene: How to Consistently Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT Veterinary care providers commonly struggle with strategies to stay sane 775 8 – 9 a.m. Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT and maintain work-life balance. This Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, Sleep hygiene has nothing to do with session will provide the tools necessary and the Mental Health of how often you change your bed sheets! to foster wellness and resilience in the Veterinarians Rather, it deals with the tools and veterinary profession. Practical strateMarie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT techniques you use to ensure that you gies and examples for setting boundarPsychological distress, anxiety, depresachieve the recommended eight hours ies, saying no, and daily debriefing will sion, and suicide are serious mental of sleep each night. This session will be discussed. health concerns facing veterinarians discuss normal sleep patterns, common today. This session will provide an causes of insomnia, and the things you evidence-based discussion of these should and shouldn’t do each night to issues and their contributing factors. ensure you fall and stay asleep. Compassion fatigue and burnout will The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association also be discussed, with a focus on 779 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. is pleased to provide a comprehensive understanding how they differ and how Mindfulness and Meditation educational program at the Midwest Vetthey can be prevented. for Veterinary Care Providers erinary Conference. However, please note Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT that OVMA does not endorse and cannot 776 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Mindfulness is achieved by focusing be responsible for speakers’ content. Wellness in the awareness on the present moment Veterinary Workplace while acknowledging and accepting Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT any feelings, thoughts, and bodily There is no doubt that pessimistic attisensations that arise. Meditation is a tudes negatively affect veterinary team tool used to practice mindfulness and function. A toxic work environment has a plethora of mental and physical occurs when bad attitudes in the workhealth benefits. During this session, an place are ignored or not addressed. evidence-based discussion of mindfulThis session will describe the causes ness and meditation will be provided, and consequences of a toxic veterinary along with practical strategies to start work environment, as well as share a personal practice. methods to introduce and foster wellness in the veterinary workplace.
Disclaimer
777 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Self-Care: The Key to Survival in the Veterinary Profession Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT Self-care is any intentional action that you take to improve your health and well-being—something that remains elusive to many veterinary care providers. During this session, self-care will be discussed as it relates to the eight dimensions of wellness. Self-assessment strategies and tools for implementing
Hands-On
F. Dental Extractions
LABS 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC Fee: $579. Audience: Veterinarians. Level: Intermediate. Max Capacity: 10. Prerequisites: Basic suturing skills required; Session 546 recommended. Lab participants will get hands-on experience with extraction of the maxillary canine tooth, mandibular canine tooth, maxillary fourth premolar, and mandibular first molar. Techniques for open root planning and regional anesthesia will also be taught. Please note: Cadaver parts will be used during this lab.
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2017 SPEAKERS
Animal Behavior
Walter F. Burghardt, Jr., DVM, Ph.D., DACVB LTC Daniel E. Holland Military Working Dog Hospital San Antonio, Texas
Sally J. Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC Okaw Veterinary Clinic Tuscola, Ill. Affiliation: CattleDog Publishing
Lore I. Haug, DVM, M.S., DACVB Texas Veterinary Behavior Services Sugar Land, Texas
Jane Killion Puppy Culture Blairstown, N.J.
Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB McConnell Publishing Ltd. Black Earth, Wis.
Theresa McKeon, B.A. TAGteach International Indian Trail, N.C.
Laura Monaco Torelli, KPA CTP, CDBC, CPDT-KA, CPBC Animal Behavior Training Concepts Chicago, Ill.
Aquaculture Stephen Reichley, DVM, CertAqV Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Stoneville, Miss
Helen E. Sweeney, DVM Elma Animal Hospital PC Williamsville, N.C.
Equine Donald R. Kapper, B.S., PAS Beach City, Ohio
Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, Ph.D., DEVPC, DACVM University of Kentucky Lexington, Ky. Affiliation: MEP Equine Solutions
Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM)
Jeff Reiswig, DVM, Ph.D., DAVDC/Eq Equine Veterinary Dental Service, LLC Granville, Ohio Affiliation: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Eric Schroeder, DVM, M.S., DACVECC, DACVIM The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Columbus, Ohio
Food Animal
Maria Cooper, DVM
Indiana State Board of Animal Health Indianapolis, Ind.
Holistic & Integrative Medicine
Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC Canine Rehabilitation Institute Zirconia, N.C. Affiliation: Assisi Loop
Lisa Melling, DVM, CVH Good Harbor Holistic Veterinary Care Cedar, Mich.
Michelle Schraeder, DVM, M.Ed., FAAVA Mountain Veterinary Hospital Bellingham, Wash.
Robert J. Silver, DVM, M.S., CVA
Elizabeth Cox, M.S., DVM
RxVitamins
Merck Animal Health Turlock, Calif.
Niwot, Colo.
Gerard Cramer, DVM, DVSc
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine St. Paul, Minn.
Greg Edwards, DVM Zoetis Napoleon, Ohio
TJ Gaydos, DVM, MAM, DACPV Phileo Lesaffre Animal Care Dallas, Texas
Tony E. Good, DVM Select Sires Plain City, Ohio
Bethany Heitkamp, DVM Four Star Veterinary Service, LLC Chickasaw, Ohio
Noah B. Litherland, Ph.D. Vita Plus Madison, Wis.
Lowell T. Midla, M.S., VMD Merck Animal Health Ijamsville, Md.
Carlos Risco, DVM, DACT University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Gainesville, Fla.
Pennsylvania State University Landenberg, Pa.
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National Veterinary Accreditation Program
Karen Grube, DVM
USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, National Import Export Services Pickerington, Ohio
Thomas R. Hans, DVM USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services Atwater, Ohio
Kellie A. Hough, DVM, MPH-VPH USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services Pickerington, Ohio
Ronald Southerland, DVM Kent State University Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, Ohio
Victoria Spellmire, DVM USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services Pickerington, Ohio
Roberta L. White, AHT, AIC USDA, APHIS Pickerington, Ohio
Steven R. Wilden, DVM USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services Pickerington, Ohio
Pet Animal
Steven Budsberg, DVM, M.S., DACVS University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Athens, Ga. Affiliation: Elanco, Merck, Morris Animal Foundation, Zoetis
Education
Julie Churchill, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN University of Minnesota St. Paul, Minn. Affiliation: Proplan Veterinary Formula
COMMITTEES
Committee Chair
Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) National Aquarium Baltimore, Md.
John R. Dodam, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVAA University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Columbia, Mo. Affiliation: Akron Animal Health
Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology) Bear Creek Veterinary Services Victor, Mont. Affiliation: Elanco and Merial
• Tod Beckett, DVM
Animal Behavior
• Meghan Herron, DVM* • Susan Barrett, DVM • Molly Cassandra-Cox, DVM • Elizabeth S.M. Feltes, DVM • Danya Linehan, DVM • Laurie Schulze, DVM • Traci Shreyer, M.A.
Equine
• Bimbo Welker, DVM* • Ronald Fuller, DVM • Greg Hass, DVM • Ray Hephner, DVM • Paul Masters, DVM • Rustin Moore, DVM • Daniel Stradley, DVM
Alice Jeromin, RPH, DVM, DACVD Veterinary Allergy & Dermatology Richfield, Ohio
Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC MedVet Indianapolis Carmel, Ind.
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Food Animal
Bytown Cat Hospital Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Amanda Wagner, DVM* • Andrew Bowman, DVM • Leah Dorman, DVM • Eric Gordon, DVM, DACVPM
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• Bethany Heitkamp, DVM • Annie Lohstroh, DVM • Owen Mickley, DVM • Ellen Yoakam, DVM Holistic & Integrative Medicine
• Neal Sivula, DVM* • Debra Decker, DVM • Brett Ellis, DVM • Jon Ellis, DVM • Donn Griffith, DVM • Kriston Sherman, DVM • Karen Spracklen, DVM
Pet Animal
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• Robert Knapp, DVM* • Linda Lehmkuhl, DVM* • William Fraser, DVM • Paul Knapp, DVM • Robert Sherding, DVM • Walter Threlfall, DVM • Terah Webb, DVM
Practice Management
• Tom Pumpelly, DVM* • Ed Fegan
• William Fraser, DVM • Robert Knapp, DVM • Andrea Lukuch
Public Health
• Jason Stull, DVM* • Jane Bradford Battig, DVM • Julie Bilchak, DVM • Kathryn Campitelli, DVM • John Gibbins, DVM • Nancy Hannaway, DVM • Jeff Hayes, DVM • Michael Hockman, DVM • Armando Hoet, DVM • Roger Krogwald, DVM • Mark Lehman, DVM • Joanne Midla, DVM • Jeanette O’Quin, DVM • Kathy Smith, DVM • Nicholas Wagner, DVM
Shelter Animal
• Jeanette O’Quin, DVM* • Stephanie Wimbish, CAWA* • Rachel Finney, CAWA • Robert Fisher, DVM • Sharon Harvey, M.A. • Debbie Johnson, DVM • Mark Kumpf, CAWA • Allison Lash, DVM • Paul Nortker, DVM • Robert Sigler, DVM • Amy Welker, DVM
Small Ruminants
• Eric Gordon, DVM* • Andrew Bowman, DVM • Leah Dorman, DVM • Bethany Heitkamp, DVM • Annie Lohstroh, DVM • Owen Mickley, DVM • Amanda Wagner, DVM • Ellen Yoakam, DVM
Technician
• Angela Beal, DVM* • Vicki Riley, RVT* • MacKenzie Engel, RVT • Kristina Houlles-Burd, RVT • Christie Myers, RVT • Kimberly Myers, RVT *Committee Chair
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2017 SPEAKERS Robert T. O’Brien, DVM, M.S., DACVR
Rachel A. Forthofer, CPA
Epica Medical Innovations Nobelboro, Maine Affiliation: Oncura Partners Diagnostics
Marsha L. Heinke, CPA, Inc. Grafton, Ohio
Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, Ph.D., DACVECC, DACVSMR
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP Columbus, Ohio
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia, Pa.
Mark A. Oyama, MSCE, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia, Pa. Affiliation: CEVA Sante Animale
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, M.A., VetMB, M.S., DACVIM, DECVIM
Stith Keiser Blue Heron Consulting Stanford, Ky.
Cindy Kidd, DVM Mt. Zion Animal Clinic & Boarding, Inc. Jackson, Ohio
Danielle K. Lambert Snout School Portland, Ore. Affiliation: VitusVet, WhiskerCloud, VetBilling
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine West Lafayette, Ind. Affiliation: Elanco, Theracos Inc.
Cameron J. McNamee, MPP
Jane E. Sykes, BVSc, Ph.D., DACVIM
AVMA Plit Chicago, Ill.
University of California, Davis Davis, Calif. Affiliation: Bayer, IDEXX, Merck, Zoetis
Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, M.S., DACVO Purdue University West Lafayette, Ind.
Jodi Westropp, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Columbus, Ohio
Nina Mouledous, DVM
Matt S. Nolan Marsha L. Heinke, CPA, Inc. Grafton, Ohio
John E. Owens, Esq. The Law Office of John Owens, LLC Gambrills, Md.
Raymond J. Ramirez, DVM
Michael Willard, DVM, DACVIM
Kim Riker-Brown, DVM
Practice Management
Jack R. Advent, CAE
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Powell, Ohio
Susan B. Allen, AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC TC Architects Akron, OH
James Castle Ohio Department of Health Columbus, Ohio
Jill Dentel, DVM Delphos Animal Hospital Delphos, Ohio
Jon C. Dittrich, Jr., MBA Profit Profile Corporation Knoxville, Tenn.
East Peoria, Ill. Affiliation: Veterinary Information Network Shoreland Animal Hospital Toledo, Ohio
Melissa Simmerman, DVM Ohio Department of Agriculture Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT E3 Management, LLC Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
LTC Daniel E Holland Military Working Dogs Hospital San Antonio, Texas
Teresa Burns, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., DACVIM The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, MSW, Ph.D. The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Richard B. Ford, DVM, M.S., DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon) North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Raleigh, N.C. Affiliation: IDEXX Laboratories, Merial, Zoetis, Bayer, Spectrum Laboratories
Tony M. Forshey, DVM Ohio Department of Agriculture Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Daniel E. Harpster, DVM
University of California, Davis Davis, Calif. Affiliation: Royal Canin, Purina, Bayer Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Affiliation: Trupanion Pet Insurance, InfinitiMedical
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Brigid E. Heid, J.D.
Walter F. Burghardt, Jr., DVM, Ph.D., DACVB
Public Health
Dwight D. Bowman, M.S., Ph.D., DACVM (Hon-Parasitology)
USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services Waynesfield, Ohio
Craig Hicks, A.S., B.S., CWB USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services Groveport, Oho
Armando E. Hoet, DVM, Ph.D., DACVPM The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Holly Jedlicka, MSW, LISW-S PBJ Connections Pataskala, Ohio
Jeffrey Kim, MPH-VPH The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Lt. Col. Thomas Malley, M.S., DVM, M.S. United States Air Force Beavercreek, Ohio
Dixie Mollenkopf, M.S. The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Karnail Mudahar, DVM, MPH USDA Food Safety Inspection Service Lombard, Ill.
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH
Ithaca, N.Y. Affiliation: Bayer, Merial, Merck, Zoetis, Elanco, VIrbac, CEBA, IDEXX, ANTECH
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Columbus, Ohio
Thomas Bridgeman, Ph.D.
CPT Lauren Seal, DVM, MPH-VPH
University of Toledo Lake Erie Center Ottawa Hills, Ohio
U.S. Army Colorado Springs, Colo.
Susan Skorupski, DVM, M.S. USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services Pickerington, Ohio
Amanda Smith, MPH-VPH
Keith Inskeep, M.S., Ph.D.
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
West Virginia University Morgantown, W.Va.
Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, Ph.D., DACVPM
Jeffrey Lakritz, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (LA), DACVCP
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Lilith Tatham, DVM, MPH
The Ohio State University Columbus, Oho
Ohio Department of Health Columbus, Ohio
Margaret A. Masterson, DVM, M.S., DACVPM
Nicholas Wagner, DVM
The Ohio State University Large Animal Services Marysville, Ohio
Ohio Department of Agriculture Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Yan Zhang, Ph.D. Ohio Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Shelter Animal
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, M.S., DACVS Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Miss.
Richard B. Ford, DVM, M.S., DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon) North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. Affiliation: IDEXX Laboratories, Merial, Zoetis, Bayer, Spectrum Laboratories
Brenda Griffin, DVM, M.S., DACVIM University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Gainesville, Fla.
Sharon Harvey, M.A. Cleveland Animal Protective League Cleveland, Ohio
J. Jeffrey Holland, J.D. Holland & Muriden Sharon Center, Ohio
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Columbus, Ohio
Rachel Touroo, DVM ASPCA Gainesville, Fla.
Small Ruminants
Eric D. Gordon, DVM, DACVPM The Ohio State University Large Animal Services Marysville, Ohio
James Maynard, M.S.
Liz Hughston, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) San Jose, Calif.
Emily Korber, RVT, KPA CTP Bigger Road Veterinary Center Springboro, Ohio
Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Surgery) Oakland Veterinary Services Clinton Township, Mich.
Margi Sirois, Ed.D., M.S., RVT, CVT, LAT Ashworth College Port Richey, Fla.
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Andrea M. Steele, M.Sc., RVT, VTS (ECC)
Joe Snyder, DVM
Kelly Vearil, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Portland, Ore.
Kurt D. Waldvogel Waldvogel Whitetails London, Ohio
Staff Development
Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC Plant City, Fla.
Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM KG Marketing & Training, Inc. Springboro, Ohio
Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT Safety Vet Calhoun, Tenn.
Technician Jessica Beamer, AAS, CVT, VTS-EVN LaSalle, Colo.
Leigh Clayton, DVM, DABVP (Avian and Reptile/Amphibian) National Aquarium Baltimore, Md.
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting Jackson, Tenn. Affiliation: Aesculight Surgical Lasers, Companion Therapy Laser, Kruuse
Guelph,Ontario, Canada University of Cincinnati Veterinary Technology Program Blue Ash, Ohio
Wellness Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT Critical Care Vet Consulting Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hands-On Labs & Workshops Christopher J. Cripps, DVM Betterbee Greenwich, N.Y.
Matthew Krecic, DVM, M.S, MBA, DACVIM (Small Animal) Zoetis Morristown, N.J.
Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC MedVet Indianapolis Carmel, Ind.
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Columbus, Ohio
Margi Sirois, Ed.D., M.S., RVT, CVT, LAT Ashworth College Port Richey, Fla.
Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, Ph.D., DACVPM
Marlene Hauck, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology)
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Bear Creek Veterinary Services Victor, Mont. Affiliation: Elanco and Merial
Gary Thompson, DVM, DABVP (C/F) West Suburban Animal Clinic Toledo, Ohio
Paul J. Hunter, DVM
Kelly Vearil, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Minster Veterinary Service Minster, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Veterinary Technology Program Blue Ash, Ohio . 69 .
Travel INFORMATION 2017 MVC HOTEL ROOM BLOCKS Hotel
Address
Nightly Rate1
Phone2
Group Code
Block Close3
Hyatt Regency Headquarters hotel
350 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Single: $161 • Double: $171 Triple: $181 • Quad: $191
888.421.1442
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
2/1/17
Crowne Plaza Hotel Connected to GCCC
33 E. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Single: $170 • Double: $180 Triple: $190 • Quad: $200
800. 338.4462
OVM
1/31/17
Drury Inn & Suites Connected to GCCC
88 E. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Single/Double: $140–$160 Triple/Quad: $150–$170
800.325.0720
2258925
2/2/17
Hilton Columbus Downtown Connected to GCCC
401 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Single: $162 • Double: $162
855.380.9591
OVMA17
1/21/17
Hampton Inn & Suites Across from GCCC
501 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Single: $134 • Double: $134
614.559.2000
OVM
1/23/17
Red Roof Inn One block from Hyatt
111 E. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Single: $116 • Double: $116
800.733.7663
OVMA17
2/1/17
1. Rates do not include current tax of 17.5% • 2. Or book online at www.mvcinfo.org/travel • 3. Or until sold out
For more travel and hotel information, please visit
www.mvcinfo.org/travel
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Attendee FAQs
General MVC Information
ous page, or visit the MVC website for a printable version. If you are staying in a nearby hotel, check with that hotel to find out about their parking and/or valet services. Visit www.parkingpanda.com/ columbus-convention-center-parking to view rates and reserve a parking spot in advance.
• The MVC is held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hall C and Concourse D (400 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215) and the Hyatt Regency Hotel (350 N. High St.). • Attire for the MVC is business casual. You may wish to dress in layers, as Convention Center and hotel meeting rooms can be cool.
Travel & Hotels
• The OVMA has reserved room blocks at nearby hotels for MVC attendees. See the chart at left for information. • You may call the hotel directly or book online. Visit www.mvcinfo.org/travel for direct links to each hotel’s reserved block. • Hotel updates and potential overflow hotels will be posted on the MVC website, Facebook and Twitter. • Should you need to change or cancel your hotel reservation, contact the hotel directly, as OVMA does not handle bookings. • There are several nearby parking lots and garages. See the map on the previ-
Continuing Education
• Attendees can earn a maximum of 6 CE hours per day and 24 hours for the full MVC. • All sessions and labs are approved for CE credit by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board. • Visit www.mvcinfo.org/education for updates on what other organizations approve MVC CE. • The on-site program, given to attendees upon arrival, contains a record of continuing education, which you can fill out and keep for your records. • If your state requires verification by the hosting organization (check with your state’s licensing board; Ohio does not), you can ask an OVMA staff member to sign your completed form or request a CE certificate before you leave.
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• Most, but not all, sessions will be audio recorded and available for purchase before you leave or after the MVC. Visit www.mvcinfo.org/ education to find out which speakers have consented to having their lectures recorded.
Volunteering
• The MVC staff needs attendees to serve as session moderators for each session offered during the MVC. • Moderators introduce speakers using a prepared script and locate the appropriate staff in the event of an A/V error or other problems.
• Any MVC attendee may volunteer as a moderator, but you must be registered on the day you volunteer. • OVMA Members are also needed to act as short-term “mentors” at the Connection Corner luncheon on Friday. See page 6 for details. • All volunteers are entered in a raffle to win a Columbus sports package. • See page 79 for more details on volunteer opportunities.
• To sign up for one or more volunteer opportunities, please visit www.mvcinfo. org/volunteer.
What to Bring
• Session notes, if you prefer to have a hard copy, as there are no printing stations on site. Conference proceedings will be available online beginning Feb. 2, 2017. Check your confirmation for log-in instructions. • Confirmation packet and badge. There is a $5 replacement fee for lost badges. • Notebook, laptop or tablet for extra note-taking. • Smartphone or tablet with MVC mobile app installed. Visit www.mvcinfo.org/ connect to learn more. • Convention Center regulations and health codes prohibit pets. In keeping with the law, only assistance dogs are permitted.
On-Site Services
• Titer testing will be available on Friday (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.). See page 6 or visit www. mvcinfo.org/attendees for more information. • The Convention Center offers free wi-fi for visitors. • There is a private area for nursing mothers, located on the connector between the GCCC and the Hyatt. Directions will be provided in the on-site program. • The MVC does not provide on-site childcare.
Exhibit Hall
• Exhibit Hall-Only passes for visitors may be purchased on site. The cost is $20 for one day and $50 for unlimited three-day access. • Children under 18 are admitted at no charge, but they must obtain a badge upon arrival and be accompanied by a guardian at all times. . 71 .
Registration FAQs 2017 REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird (through 1/9/17)
Advance (1/10–2/3/17)
On Site
Veterinarian – OVMA Member or Out of State
One Day
$160 online • $170 mail/fax
$190 online • $200 mail/fax
$230
Full MVC
$270 online • $285 mail/fax
$315 online • $330 mail/fax
$360
Veterinarian – OVMA Life Member1
One Day
$100 online • $105 mail/fax
$110 online • $115 mail/fax
$125
Full MVC
$150 online • $155 mail/fax
$170 online • $175 mail/fax
$190
Veterinarian – Non-Member in Ohio
One Day
$340 online • $350 mail/fax
$370 online • $380 mail/fax
$410
Full MVC
$450 online • $465 mail/fax
$495 online • $510 mail/fax
$540
Veterinarian – Resident/Intern
Member
$80 online • $90 mail/fax
$90 online • $100 mail/fax
$100
Non-Member
$130 online • $140 mail/fax
$140 online • $150 mail/fax
$150
One Day
$105 online • $115 mail/fax
$125 online • $135 mail/fax
$145
Full MVC
$160 online • $170 mail/fax
$180 online • $190 mail/fax
$205
One Day
$105 online • $115 mail/fax
$125 online • $135 mail/fax
$145
Full MVC
$160 online • $170 mail/fax
$180 online • $190 mail/fax
$205
$290 online • $300 mail/fax
$310 online • $320 mail/fax
$345
$0 online
$0 online
$0
Non-Member
$20 online
$20 online
$20
Pre-Vet4
$20 online
$20 online
$20
One Day
$80 online • $85 mail/fax
$90 online • $95 mail/fax
$110
Full MVC
$110 online • $120 mail/fax
$120 online • $130 mail/fax
$140
Technicians Hospital Staff Hospital Staff Pass
2
Students
Spouses & Guests5
Member
3
1. OVMA Board approved • 2. Non-veterinarian, non-technician only. No CE credit issued for this registration type. • 3. Member of OVMA (vet students) or SCNAVTA (tech students) • 4. Not attending the Veterinary Exploration Conference • 5. Non-veterinary professionals only, age 18+. No CE credit issued for this registration type.
Email Addresses
• Each registrant must have a unique email address to register online. • Email addresses are linked to your attendee record and is how MVC staff keep track of your attendance, credits, payments, etc. • If registering by mail/fax, an email address is not required. However, you will not receive an email confirmation if you opt not to provide a unique email address.
Group Registration
• To register multiple individuals online, please read the directions found at www. mvcinfo.org/registration and follow the prompts during the registration process. • To register by mail/fax, please use a separate form for each veterinarian (p. 73). You may register up to six staff members on the staff registration form (p. 75). You may make copies of the forms if needed. • Send all forms together with one payment. If faxing, please include a cover sheet denoting the number of pages being sent.
Registering for Sessions & Events
• Attendees are strongly encouraged (but not required) to list each session they plan to attend. • This allows OVMA to assign rooms based on capacity and ensures you have a record should you be audited in the future. • You can edit your selections if you change
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your mind by logging into your online account (instructions will be in your confirmation email) or by contacting OVMA. • If you wish to attend hands-on labs and/or special events, you must register for these in advance.
Hospital Staff Passes
• Hospital Staff Passes allow an organization’s staff to attend the MVC without earning CE credit. • Passes may be used by any staff member, except veterinarians and technicians. • The Pass is shareable, eliminating the need to register everyone individually. • It can be used for a maximum of 24 hours of sessions on any day(s). • Passes are recorded under a hospital name and not the individuals attending. • For more information, visit www.mvcinfo. org/pass. Detailed instructions will be included in your confirmation.
Confirmation
• All registrants who provide a unique email address will get an email confirmation once their registration is processed. • Confirmation packets and badges will be sent by postal mail the week of Feb. 6, 2017. • If you pre-register by the cut-off date of Feb. 3 but do not receive your confirmation packet, visit the on-site attendee assistance counter.
Attendee Badges
Bob
• Badges show an atDr. Robert Jones tendee’s first name or Columbus, Ohio nickname, full name, Veterinarian location and attendee type (see right). When registering, please type/print your name exactly as you would like it to appear on your badge. • The above details—along with the company, mailing and email addresses, and phone number (if provided)—are encoded in the bar code and may be scanned by exhibitors. • If you do not wish to share your contact information with exhibitors, politely decline to have your badge scanned. • Badges are required for entry into all MVC sessions, labs, events and the Exhibit Hall. • There is a $5 replacement fee for lost badges.
Cancellations & Transfers
• OVMA will refund a portion of your registration fees if you are unable to attend, provided a written request is received by March 7, 2017. • The full cancellation policy can be found on the registration forms. • Registrations may be transferred by contacting OVMA prior to the MVC or by bringing the badge that needs replaced to the attendee assistance counter upon arrival.
2017 REG FORM
Attendee Information
Veterinarians
Please clearly print or type your name exactly as it should appear on your badge. See page 72 for an example of how your badge will be printed. One form per veterinarian, please. Full Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname (if any)_____________________________________ Area of Practice Academic Corp/Assn Equine Exotic Food Animal Govt/Military Mixed/General Pet Research/Lab Shelter OVMA uses this information internally to ensure you receive educational alerts specific to your area of practice. You can unsubscribe from this email list at any time.
Company/Clinic___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Address Home Work________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This address will be encoded into your attendee badge and is where we will send your confirmation packet.
City_________________________________________________________________ State____________________________________ ZIP_________________________________ Email*_____________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________ Fax_________________________________ *Required for email confirmation once registration is processed. Must be a unique address not shared with anyone else registering for the MVC.
Emergency Contact Name & Number (optional)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Spouse/Guest Name (if attending)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please check appropriate registration type for your guest in the Registration Category section below.
If you require special assistance under the American Disabilities Act, please list your needs:___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OVMA Membership Dues
If you are an OVMA Member, you can renew your membership for 2017 now, or if you are not yet an OVMA Member, join today and save on your MVC registration! More information can be found online at www.ohiovma.org/membership. Active Member: $180
Affiliate Member: $60
(practicing in Ohio)
Auxiliary Member: $25
New Graduate Member: $120
(out of state)
(graduated in 2015 or 2016)
Post-Graduate Resident/Intern: $60 Active Military: $60
Life Member: No Charge* (Board Approved)
New members, please provide: Veterinary School Attended________________________________________________ Graduation Year______________ Payments and dues paid to the OVMA are not deductible for federal tax purposes as charitable contributions. They may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, except that portion of dues payments related to representation on legislative issues. The OVMA estimates the portion attributable to legislative advocacy in 2017 to be 20%. *Life Members must: (1) have been an OVMA Active Member in good standing for 30 or more years, which need not be consecutive; and, (2) either have retired from the practice of veterinary medicine or reached 70 years of age.
Registration Category
ONE DAY
FULL CONFERENCE
Please select day attending: Thur 2/23 Fri 2/24 Sat 2/25 Sun 2/26
Early Bird Through Jan. 9
Advance Jan. 10 – Feb. 3
$170
$200
Regular Veterinarian
$90
$100
Post-Grad Resident/Intern
$105
$115
Life Member
Regular Veterinarian
$350
$380
Post-Grad Resident/Intern
$140
$150
$170
$200
Regular Veterinarian
$90
$100
Post-Grad Resident/Intern
OVMA Members Regular Veterinarian Post-Grad Resident/Intern Life Member
Non-Member in Ohio
Post-Grad Resident/Intern
$285
$330
$90
$100
$155
$175
Regular Veterinarian
$465
$510
Post-Grad Resident/Intern
$140
$150
$285
$330
$90
$100
Out-of-State DVM
Spouse/Guest (Non-veterinary professionals only) Spouse/Guest Attendee
Advance Jan. 10 – Feb. 3
Non-Member in Ohio
Out-of-State DVM Regular Veterinarian
Early Bird Through Jan. 9
OVMA Members
$85
Spouse/Guest (Non-veterinary professionals only) $95
Spouse/Guest Attendee
$120
Prices listed above are for fax/postal mail registrations. Register online for discounted rates. See chart on previous page for a complete list of registration fees.
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DVM Registration - page 2
Attendee Name (Please fill out if faxing)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Session & Event Selection
Please write the session numbers you plan to attend; you may attend a maximum of six per day. Although selecting the sessions you plan to attend is not required, it is strongly encouraged. Selecting your sessions allows OVMA to keep an attendance record should you need it for audit purposes; it also helps us assign rooms based on attendance numbers. You may edit your selections at a later date should you change your mind. Thurs 2/23____________________________________________________________ Fri 2/24____________________________________________________________________ Sat 2/25______________________________________________________________ Sun 2/26___________________________________________________________________
Please select any hands-on labs you would like to attend. Pre-registration is required, even for those with no additional fee; placement is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. A. Diplomate Workshop ($0)
D. Honey Bees and the Veterinary
Friday, 7–8 a.m.
B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? ($0)
Feed Directive ($0) Saturday, 8 –11:30 a.m.
F. Dental Extractions ($579) Sunday, 8:30 –11:30 a.m.
Check here if you have a latex allergy.
Friday, 9:30 –11:30 a.m.
Charitable Contributions
As part of the 5 for 5 for the Future program, OVMA earmarks $5 from every veterinarian and technician registration for student scholarships. Since the program’s inception in 2012, $92,510 has been awarded to veterinary and technician students. Your tax-deductible contribution will help OVMA continue to support the future of veterinary medicine. YES! I would like to donate an additional $_________ to the 5 for 5 for the Future program.
Payment Information
Visa
MasterCard
Discover
American Express
Check #_______________ made payable to OVMA
Card Number___________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date_______________________________ Cardholder Name______________________________________________________________________________________________CVV_______________________________ Billing Address: If different from address provided on previous page, please provide billing address exactly as it appears on your statement. Company__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________________________ State________________________________ ZIP___________________________________ Total from Side 1: $_____________________ Total from Side 2: $________________________________ GRAND TOTAL DUE: $___________________________ Cardholder Signature_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cancellation Policy. If personal or professional circumstances prevent a registrant from attending the Conference, the OVMA will refund your Conference registration fees, less a $20 administrative fee plus 10% of fees paid, provided a written request is received before 6 p.m. EST on March 7, 2017. Conference refunds will not be granted after this date. Refunds will be granted for specialty programs and functions (including wet labs) in accordance with the above cancellation fee, providing the participant’s space can be filled by another attendee and/or no charges are assessed the OVMA as a result of the cancellation. Consent to be Photographed. Registration for the Midwest Veterinary Conference and attendance at any events, educational sessions and/or wet labs held in conjunction with the MVC constitutes an agreement by the registrant to OVMA’s use and distribution of his/her image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Privacy Disclosure. The OVMA will not release your contact information to non-exhibiting companies. Please be aware that the contact information you provide will be encoded into your attendee badge and may be obtained by Exhibitors. Hands-On Lab Policy. By registering for a Hands-On Lab, Registrant acknowledges and agrees that some labs involve working with live animals, cadavers, specimens, equipment and other unique learning materials which may expose the registrant to a risk of injury or disease in the same manner as a veterinary professional would be exposed to these risks in carrying out the same or similar procedures in a clinical setting. The registrant, by registering for these Hands-On Labs and completing this registration form, agrees to assume this risk and hereby waives and releases the OVMA and any faculty or other participants from any and all damage or injury arising out of or related to registrant’s particiption in the Hands-On Labs.
SEND COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS: Mail: OVMA, 1472 Manning Pkwy., Powell OH 43065 • Fax: 614.436.1301 • Or register online at www.mvcinfo.org Deadline to pre-register for the Midwest Veterinary Conference is Feb. 3, 2017. After this date, please register on site. . 74 .
2017 REG Technicians • Hospital & Shelter Staff FORM Students • Groups • Hospital Staff Passes
Contact Information
Please provide your preferred address below. For group registration, all confirmation packets will be sent to this address, and each attendee will receive his/her own. Company/Clinic___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________________________________________ State____________________________________ ZIP_________________________________ Phone________________________________________________________________ Fax_________________________________________________________________________
Hospital Staff Passes
• A Hospital Staff Pass may be used by any non-veterinarian / non-technician staff members of a veterinary facility.
Please select the number of Hospital Staff Passes you wish to purchase below.
• CE verification is not included. • Each Pass can be used for the equivalent of four days (24 hours) worth of sessions on any day or combination of days. • It is transferrable among individuals throughout the Conference. • For more information on how Hospital Staff Passes work and examples of ways it can be used, please visit www.mvcinfo. org/pass. Detailed instructions on how to use and pick up your Pass will be included in your MVC registration confirmation.
Attendee #1
Individual Type
Technician
Hospital Staff
NUMBER OF PASSES
EARLY BIRD FEE
ADVANCE FEE
1
$300
$320
2
$600
$640
3
$900
$960
4
$1,200
$1,280
5
$1,500
$1,600
Shelter Staff*
Through Jan. 9
Student
Jan. 10 to Feb. 3
Other _______________________________
*Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Scholarship Applicants: Please check here if you are applying for a scholarship. If checked, your registration will NOT be processed until after awards are made. For more information, see page 4 or visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter.
Full Name________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname (if any)__________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required for individual email confirmation once registration is processed. Must be a unique address not shared with anyone else registering for the MVC.
Emergency Contact Name & Number (optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you require special assistance under the American Disabilities Act, please list your needs:_______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION TYPE ONE DAY: $115 (thru Jan. 9) • $135 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) Please select day attending: Thur 2/23 Fri 2/24 Sat 2/25 Sun 2/26
SPOUSE/GUEST Non-veterinary professionals ONLY.
_SESSION
FULL MVC: $170 (thru Jan. 9) • $190 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) STUDENT REGISTRATION: $20
ONE DAY: $85 (thru Jan. 9) • $95 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
PRE-VET
TECH
VET
FULL MVC: $120 (thru Jan. 9) • $130 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
Spouse/Guest Name (as it should appear on badge)_________________________________________________________________________
AND HANDS-ON LAB SELECTION See page 72 for important information on signing up for sessions.
Thurs 2/23______________________________________________________________ Fri 2/24_________________________________________________________________ Sat 2/25________________________________________________________________ Sun 2/26________________________________________________________________ B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? ($0)
C. Blood Typing & Cross Matching ($159)
E. Simplified Full-Mouth Series Radiography ($249)
Latex allergy (if signing up for labs)
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Staff Registration - page 2 Company/Clinic Name (Please fill out if faxing)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attendee #2
Individual Type
Technician
Hospital Staff
Shelter Staff*
Student
Other _______________________________
*Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Scholarship Applicants: Please check here if you are applying for a scholarship. If checked, your registration will NOT be processed until after awards are made. For more information, see page 4 or visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter. Full Name________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname (if any)__________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required for individual email confirmation once registration is processed. Must be a unique address not shared with anyone else registering for the MVC.
Emergency Contact Name & Number (optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you require special assistance under the American Disabilities Act, please list your needs:_______________________________________________
REGISTRATION TYPE ONE DAY: $115 (thru Jan. 9) • $135 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) Please select day attending: Thur 2/23 Fri 2/24 Sat 2/25 Sun 2/26
SPOUSE/GUEST Non-veterinary professionals ONLY.
_SESSION
FULL MVC: $170 (thru Jan. 9) • $190 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) STUDENT REGISTRATION: $20
ONE DAY: $85 (thru Jan. 9) • $95 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
PRE-VET
TECH
VET
FULL MVC: $120 (thru Jan. 9) • $130 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
Spouse/Guest Name (as it should appear on badge)_________________________________________________________________________
AND HANDS-ON LAB SELECTION See page 72 for important information on signing up for sessions.
Thurs 2/23______________________________________________________________ Fri 2/24_________________________________________________________________ Sat 2/25________________________________________________________________ Sun 2/26________________________________________________________________ B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? ($0)
C. Blood Typing & Cross Matching ($159)
E. Simplified Full-Mouth Series Radiography ($249)
Latex allergy (if signing up for labs)
Attendee #3
Individual Type
Technician
Hospital Staff
Shelter Staff*
Student
Other _______________________________
*Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Scholarship Applicants: Please check here if you are applying for a scholarship. If checked, your registration will NOT be processed until after awards are made. For more information, see page 4 or visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter. Full Name________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname (if any)__________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required for individual email confirmation once registration is processed. Must be a unique address not shared with anyone else registering for the MVC.
Emergency Contact Name & Number (optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you require special assistance under the American Disabilities Act, please list your needs:_______________________________________________
REGISTRATION TYPE ONE DAY: $115 (thru Jan. 9) • $135 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) Please select day attending: Thur 2/23 Fri 2/24 Sat 2/25 Sun 2/26
SPOUSE/GUEST Non-veterinary professionals ONLY.
_SESSION
FULL MVC: $170 (thru Jan. 9) • $190 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) STUDENT REGISTRATION: $20
ONE DAY: $85 (thru Jan. 9) • $95 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
PRE-VET
TECH
VET
FULL MVC: $120 (thru Jan. 9) • $130 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
Spouse/Guest Name (as it should appear on badge)_________________________________________________________________________
AND HANDS-ON LAB SELECTION See page 72 for important information on signing up for sessions.
Thurs 2/23______________________________________________________________ Fri 2/24_________________________________________________________________ Sat 2/25________________________________________________________________ Sun 2/26________________________________________________________________ B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? ($0) Latex allergy (if signing up for labs) . 76 .
C. Blood Typing & Cross Matching ($159)
E. Simplified Full-Mouth Series Radiography ($249)
Staff Registration - page 3 Company/Clinic Name (Please fill out if faxing)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attendee #4
Individual Type
Technician
Hospital Staff
Shelter Staff*
Student
Other _______________________________
*Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Scholarship Applicants: Please check here if you are applying for a scholarship. If checked, your registration will NOT be processed until after awards are made. For more information, see page 4 or visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter.
Full Name________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname (if any)__________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required for individual email confirmation once registration is processed. Must be a unique address not shared with anyone else registering for the MVC.
Emergency Contact Name & Number (optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you require special assistance under the American Disabilities Act, please list your needs:_______________________________________________
REGISTRATION TYPE ONE DAY: $115 (thru Jan. 9) • $135 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) Please select day attending: Thur 2/23 Fri 2/24 Sat 2/25 Sun 2/26
SPOUSE/GUEST Non-veterinary professionals ONLY.
_SESSION
FULL MVC: $170 (thru Jan. 9) • $190 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) STUDENT REGISTRATION: $20
ONE DAY: $85 (thru Jan. 9) • $95 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
PRE-VET
TECH
VET
FULL MVC: $120 (thru Jan. 9) • $130 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
Spouse/Guest Name (as it should appear on badge)_________________________________________________________________________
AND HANDS-ON LAB SELECTION See page 72 for important information on signing up for sessions.
Thurs 2/23______________________________________________________________ Fri 2/24_________________________________________________________________ Sat 2/25________________________________________________________________ Sun 2/26________________________________________________________________ B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? ($0)
C. Blood Typing & Cross Matching ($159)
E. Simplified Full-Mouth Series Radiography ($249)
Latex allergy (if signing up for labs)
Attendee #5
Individual Type
Technician
Hospital Staff
Shelter Staff*
Student
Other _______________________________
*Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Scholarship Applicants: Please check here if you are applying for a scholarship. If checked, your registration will NOT be processed until after awards are made. For more information, see page 4 or visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter.
Full Name________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname (if any)__________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required for individual email confirmation once registration is processed. Must be a unique address not shared with anyone else registering for the MVC.
Emergency Contact Name & Number (optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you require special assistance under the American Disabilities Act, please list your needs:_______________________________________________
REGISTRATION TYPE ONE DAY: $115 (thru Jan. 9) • $135 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) Please select day attending: Thur 2/23 Fri 2/24 Sat 2/25 Sun 2/26
SPOUSE/GUEST Non-veterinary professionals ONLY.
_SESSION
FULL MVC: $170 (thru Jan. 9) • $190 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3) STUDENT REGISTRATION: $20
ONE DAY: $85 (thru Jan. 9) • $95 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
PRE-VET
TECH
VET
FULL MVC: $120 (thru Jan. 9) • $130 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
Spouse/Guest Name (as it should appear on badge)_________________________________________________________________________
AND HANDS-ON LAB SELECTION See page 72 for important information on signing up for sessions.
Thurs 2/23______________________________________________________________ Fri 2/24_________________________________________________________________ Sat 2/25________________________________________________________________ Sun 2/26________________________________________________________________ B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? ($0)
C. Blood Typing & Cross Matching ($159)
E. Simplified Full-Mouth Series Radiography ($249)
Latex allergy (if signing up for labs) . 77 .
Staff Registration - page 4 Company/Clinic Name (Please fill out if faxing)__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attendee #6
Individual Type
Technician
Hospital Staff
Shelter Staff*
Student
Other _______________________________
*Shelter Animal Medicine & Care Scholarship Applicants: Please check here if you are applying for a scholarship. If checked, your registration will NOT be processed until after awards are made. For more information, see page 4 or visit www.mvcinfo.org/shelter.
Full Name________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname (if any)__________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required for individual email confirmation once registration is processed. Must be a unique address not shared with anyone else registering for the MVC.
Emergency Contact Name & Number (optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you require special assistance under the American Disabilities Act, please list your needs:_______________________________________________
REGISTRATION TYPE ONE DAY: $115 (thru Jan. 9) • $135 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
FULL MVC: $170 (thru Jan. 9) • $190 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
Please select day attending:
STUDENT REGISTRATION: $20
Thur 2/23 Fri 2/24 Sat 2/25 Sun 2/26
SPOUSE/GUEST Non-veterinary professionals ONLY.
_SESSION
ONE DAY: $85 (thru Jan. 9) • $95 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
PRE-VET
TECH
VET
FULL MVC: $120 (thru Jan. 9) • $130 (Jan. 10–Feb. 3)
Spouse/Guest Name (as it should appear on badge)_________________________________________________________________________
AND HANDS-ON LAB SELECTION See page 72 for important information on signing up for sessions.
Thurs 2/23______________________________________________________________ Fri 2/24_________________________________________________________________ Sat 2/25________________________________________________________________ Sun 2/26________________________________________________________________ B. Can YOU Stop the Outbreak? ($0)
C. Blood Typing & Cross Matching ($159)
E. Simplified Full-Mouth Series Radiography ($249)
Latex allergy (if signing up for labs)
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Cardholder Name______________________________________________________________________________________________CVV_______________________________ Card Number___________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date_______________________________ Billing Address: If different from address provided above, please provide billing address exactly as it appears on your statement. Company__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________________________ State________________________________ ZIP___________________________________ Totals from: Page 1: $_________ + Page 2: $_________ + Page 3: $_________ + Page 4: $__________ = GRAND TOTAL DUE: $_______________________ Cardholder Signature_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cancellation Policy. If personal or professional circumstances prevent a registrant from attending the Conference, the OVMA will refund your Conference registration fees, less a $20 administrative fee plus 10% of fees paid, provided a written request is received before 6 p.m. EST on March 7, 2017. Conference refunds will not be granted after this date. Refunds will be granted for specialty programs and functions (including wet labs) in accordance with the above cancellation fee, providing the participant’s space can be filled by another attendee and/or no charges are assessed the OVMA as a result of the cancellation. Consent to be Photographed. Registration for the Midwest Veterinary Conference and attendance at any events, educational sessions and/or wet labs held in conjunction with the MVC constitutes an agreement by the registrant to OVMA’s use and distribution of his/her image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Privacy Disclosure. The OVMA will not release your contact information to nonexhibiting companies. Please be aware that the contact information you provide will be encoded into your attendee badge and may be obtained by Exhibitors. Hands-On Lab Policy. By registering for a Hands-On Lab, Registrant acknowledges and agrees that some labs involve working with live animals, cadavers, specimens, equipment and other unique learning materials which may expose the registrant to a risk of injury or disease in the same manner as a veterinary professional would be exposed to these risks in carrying out the same or similar procedures in a clinical setting. The registrant, by registering for these Hands-On Labs and completing this registration form, agrees to assume this risk and hereby waives and releases the OVMA and any faculty or other participants from any and all damage or injury arising out of or related to registrant’s particiption in the Hands-On Labs.
SEND COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS: Mail: OVMA, 1472 Manning Pkwy., Powell OH 43065 • Fax: 614.436.1301 • Or register online at www.mvcinfo.org Deadline to pre-register for the Midwest Veterinary Conference is Feb. 3, 2017. After this date, please register on site. . 78 .
Volunteer OPPORTUNITIES
We need YOUR help to make the MVC a success! The OVMA staff rely on volunteers to ensure the Conference runs smoothly and is a rewarding event for all attendees. If you’d like to take your Conference experience to the next level, we encourage you to take advantage of the following volunteer opportunities: Session Moderators Every session has a speaker, and every speaker needs an assistant! All registered attendees are invited to volunteer as session moderators, whose job is to ensure the session runs smoothly by: • Introducing the speaker using a prepared script; • Troubleshooting any issues that arise, such as room problems or audio/visual difficulties; and • Monitoring how much time remains in the session to keep the speaker on schedule.
Connection Corner: Student/ DVM Networking Lunch
In addition to helping MVC staff execute one of North America’s largest veterinary conferences, volunteers enjoy benefits such as:
OVMA Members in all areas of veterinary medicine are needed to participate in this student networking luncheon on Friday, Feb. 24. This popular event brings together students eager to learn more about their chosen field with veterinarians
• Complimentary lunch and parking on the days they are presiding; • The opportunity to network with experts in your field; • The chance to win a raffle for a Columbus sports package, compliments of Experience Columbus. Learn more about becoming a Session Moderator and sign up online at www.mvcinfo.org/volunteer.
who want to share their passion and give back to the future of veterinary medicine. This is a rewarding experience that takes up very little of your time and makes a big difference to students! For more information on this event, see page 6 or visit www. mvcinfo.org/volunteer.
PASSION WITH COMPASSION WHY ATTEND RUSVM? • Nationally recognized AVMA-accredited DVM program • Culturally distinct environment filled with natural beauty, and exotic marine and tropical wildlife • Critical hands-on clinical skills, taught early on at RUSVM’s own AAHA-accredited Veterinary Clinic • Dual degree programs that allow students the opportunity to complete a master’s degree alongside their DVM
Learn more: rossu.edu/passion For comprehensive consumer information visit www.RossU.edu/student-consumer-info. ©2016 Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. All rights reserved. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s DVM degree program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) | 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173 | Tel: 800.248.2862 | Email:
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