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EQUINE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 THE BENEFITS AND PITFALLS OF COMPOUNDED PHARMACEUTICALS Anna Chapman, DVM 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 006 C Pharmaceutical compounding serves an important role in the treatment of equine veterinary patients. When commercial drug preparations are unavailable due to manufacturer backorder, drug shortages or discontinuation, compounding allows veterinarians to prescribe essential medications for their patients. In addition, compounded products can be formulated in customizable strengths, flavorings, or preparations based on the special needs of the equine patient. However, pharmaceutical compounds also pose a potential safety risk which should be considered when prescribing and using these medications. This session will focus on the benefits and pitfall of veterinary compounding. SLEUTHING A POSSIBLE COMPOUNDING DRUG ERROR Anna Chapman, DVM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 006 C Veterinary pharmaceutical compounding serves and important role in the care and treatment of equine patients. However, the prescribing veterinarian must carefully balance the medical needs of the patient versus the potential risks associated with the use of compounds many of which are loosely regulated. Veterinarians should be aware of the potential for inaccuracies in medical compounding. Errors can include but are not limited to incorrect drug, concentration errors, incorrect diluent, volume inaccuracies, incorrect container and use of expired products. This session will outline steps to identify pharmaceutical compounding errors by describing treatment failures and adverse events which can occur in associated with administration of a compounded preparation and what measures can be taken to determine possible formulation inaccuracies. SCIENCE OF SUPPLEMENTS – WHICH ONES HAVE DATA Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (LAIM) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 006 C Supplements are commonly given to horses but little information on their effectiveness have been reported. Many clients give supplements that contain the same ingredients, thinking they are providing good nutrition or contributing to good health, but in reality they are “double dipping”. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss what scientific evidence is available to veterinarians and clients to make good judgement about what supplements to recommend. In addition, the talk will concentrate on data from selected clinical or research trials that have been published when available. SCIENCE OF SUPPLEMENTS – WHICH ONES HAVE DATA CONT. Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (LAIM) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 006 C Supplements are commonly given to horses but little information on their effectiveness have been reported. Many clients give supplements that contain the same ingredients, thinking they are providing good nutrition or contributing to good health, but in reality they are “double dipping”. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss what scientific evidence is available to veterinarians and clients to make good judgements about what supplements to recommend. In addition, the talk will concentrate on data from clinical or research trials that have been published when available. EVALUATION OF HINDLIMB PROXIMAL SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT AND DISTAL TARSAL PAIN Sarah Sampson, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine, CERP 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 006 C This lecture will present the diagnostic approaches used to localize lameness to the distal hock/proximal suspensory region, and include discussion of imaging modalities available to evaluate this area, the relative usefulness of each modality, as well as present information on pathology associated with the structures in this area and current treatments available.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 ALL THINGS LIQUID – BODY CAVITY EFFUSIONS AND OTHER FLUIDS PART 1 Francisco Conrado, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CVA 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 007 C The complete analysis of fluid samples, including body cavity effusions, synovial fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid can be a valuable tool in the diagnosis of conditions affecting various organ systems. With a few variations, detailed analysis of different fluids can be performed in-house, providing important clinical information. We will review the basis of laboratorial analysis for the different fluid samples, their characteristics in various disease states, and interpretation of abnormal findings. Sponsor: ALL THINGS LIQUID – BODY CAVITY EFFUSIONS AND OTHER FLUIDS PART 2 Francisco Conrado, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CVA 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 007 C The complete analysis of fluid samples, including body cavity effusions, synovial fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid can be a valuable tool in the diagnosis of conditions affecting various organ systems. With a few variations, detailed analysis of different fluids can be performed in-house, providing important clinical information. We will review the basis of laboratorial analysis for the different fluid samples, their characteristics in various disease states, and interpretation of abnormal findings. Sponsor: EXOTICS HEMATOLOGY – WHERE DO I START? Francisco Conrado, DVM, Dipl. ACZM. Dipl, ABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CVA 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 007 C Hematologic evaluation is an important tool when assessing a patient’s health status. For exotic patients, particularly the ones with feathers or scales, we cannot rely on automated hematology analyzers. From an in-house complete blood count to a thorough blood smear evaluation, we will review how to get the best out of your exotics hematology. Sponsor: DRY-MOUNT URINE SEDIMENT EXAMINATION IN PRACTICE Sarah Suzanne Beatty, DVM, DACVP 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 007 C Dry-mount cytology of urine sediment is diagnostically useful in addition to the standard examination of a wet-mount preparation as a part of a complete urinalysis. This procedure can be useful to identify bacteria as well as bacterial morphology, cells present and morphology, and to aid in identification of unknowns observed on a wet-mount preparation. Indications to perform the procedure, preparation of the sample, and evaluation of clinical cases will be reviewed. Sponsor: POINT-OF-CARE TESTING – GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR ANALYZER In clinic, patient-side testing is increasingly performed using point of care analyzers. Useful tips for practical in-clinic quality assurance, quality control, optimal performance, trouble shooting, and basic considerations for everyday use will be discussed. Sponsor: PRACTICAL DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO ANEMIA Sarah Suzanne Beatty, DVM, DACVP 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 007 C Anemia is common in veterinary patients. Further classification of an anemia aids in formulating differential diagnosis lists. Diagnostics are often used to further ascertain the etiology of anemia. Classification of anemias will be reviewed along with pertinent diagnostic tests aiding in the diagnosis of the underlying disease process. Sponsor: Sarah Suzanne Beatty, DVM, DACVP 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 007 C
avermectins, essential oils, baclofen, opioids, chocolate, and moldy food. Clinical signs and treatment will be discussed. LIVER LET DIE: HEPATOTOXINS
Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Room 214 A
The liver metabolizes almost every xenobiotic introduced into the body. It is not surprising that the liver can be severely effected. Toxins such as xylitol, acetaminophen, blue green algae, amatoxins, aspirin and sago palms will be covered. WHY SO BLUE? CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY TOXICANTS Normal cardiorespiratory function is needed for a healthy pet. This session will discuss toxins such as albuterol, phenylpropanolamine (PPA), calcium channel blockers, grayanotoxins, yew, cardiac glycosides and carbon monoxide. Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 214 A
DIAGNOSTIC LAB FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 PROPER PARASITOLOGY PROCEDURES Mindy Borst, LVT 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 007 C
Proper parasitology procedures for common fecal tests: direct fecal smear, fecal flotation, fecal sedimentation, and Baermann. Will also discuss each tests strengths and weaknesses as well as when it’s appropriate/not appropriate to use them. Sponsor: IS IT A PARASITE? COMMON PARASITES, PSEUDOPARASITES, AND MISSED DIAGNOSES IN SMALL ANIMALS Mindy Borst, LVT 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 007 C The most common parasites seen on fecal flotation, commonly misidentified organisms (and how to identify them correctly), and parasites commonly missed on fecal flotation. Sponsor: IS IT A PARASITE? COMMON PARASITES, PSEUDOPARASITES, AND MISSED DIAGNOSES IN LARGE ANIMALS Mindy Borst, LVT 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 007 C The most common parasites seen on fecal flotation, commonly misidentified organisms (and how to identify them correctly), and parasites commonly missed on fecal flotation. Sponsor: GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC LAB SAFETY Malcolm Delovio, PhD 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 007 C • PPE, Reagent storage/use, emergency equipment (spill kits, INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR DIAGNOSTIC LAB Malcolm Delovio, PhD 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 007 C • Organization/cleanliness • Technology • Instrument interfacing • Barcoding • Paperless options • Audience participation – What have you done to increase efficiency in your lab? Sponsor: NAVIGATING THE ENDOCRINOLOGY LABORATORY – INSTRUMENTS, METHODOLOGIES AND SAFETY Malcolm Delovio, PhD 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 007 C • Instrumentation and Methodologies (ELISA, RIA, automated analyzers), Safety and Challenges for each methodology, • Radiation safety • Integrating the topics of first 2 hours into our layout @ TVMDL Sponsor: showers). Sponsor:
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