SWVS 2024 OnSite Guide

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Join us for a special premiere of the film “The Dog” starring Kate Walsh on Thursday, September 26th, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM in Ballroom B See you at the Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception, Thursday, September 26th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Be sure to participate in our Scavenger Hunt for fabulous prizes! THANK YOU FOR JOINING SOUTHWEST VETERINARY SYMPOSIUM FOR FOUR DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS OF EDUCATION, PRODUCT DISCOVERY, NETWORKING AND FUN!

Gift cards, SWVS swag, and other items. Don’t miss the Exhibit Hall Sip-N-Shop Friday, September 27th, 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Thursday, September 26 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Friday, September 27 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, September 28 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR SWVS 2024 SPONSORS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SWVS gratefully acknowledges the following companies for their support:

GENERAL INFORMATION Schedule at a Glance............................................7 SWVS Mobile App................................................8 About SWVS.......................................................10 Getting Around Fort Worth................................13 SWVS Events.......................................................14 Reward Program.................................................27 CONTINUING EDUCATION CE/RACE Information.........................................18 Speakers. ............................................................ 19 Event Locator Map.............................................20 CE Schedule/Other Activities.............................22 Record of Participation.......................................33 CE Ticketed Event Descriptions.........................36 Evening Sessions Descriptions...........................39 Daytime Sessions Descriptions...........................44 Exhibitor Lunch & Learns....................................66 EXHIBIT INFORMATION Scavenger Hunt..................................................16 Exhibit Hall Information......................................71 Exhibitor List.......................................................72 Exhibitor Categories...........................................74 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan........................................78 All information is correct at the time of printing. SWVS reserves the right tomake replacements, as necessary. We will try our best to make comparablereplacements. Please check www.swvs.org for the most current Symposium information.

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CONTACT INFO

SWVS REGISTRATION & HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS Phone: 972-664-9800 Email: info@swvs.org I Website: www.swvs.org

FUTURE DATES AND LOCATIONS

September 25 – September 28, 2025 Fort Worth Convention Center - Fort Worth, Texas

September 17 – September 20, 2026 Henry B. González Convention Center - San Antonio, Texas

September 30 – October 3, 2027 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dallas, Texas

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Registration Open.................................................................................................................................. Grand Lobby Entrance 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM SWVS Ribbon Cutting & Exhibit Hall Grand Opening........................................................................... Grand Lobby Entrance 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Exhibitor Education Session (ElleVet)...................................................................................................... Room 202AB 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open................................................................................................................................... Grand Lobby Entrance 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Special Film Preview for SWVS Attendees - ‘The Dog’ Starring Kate Walsh......................................... Panel Discussion and Q&A to Follow, Sponsored by IndeVets Ballroom B 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Exhibitor Education Session (ElleVet)..................................................................................................... Room 202AB 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM First-Time Attendee Orientation............................................................................................................ Exhibit Hall E 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall "Greetings from Fort Worth" Welcome Reception............................................................ Exhibit Hall 5:00 PM – 8:50 PM Evening Continuing Education Sessions................................................................................................. Convention Center Meeting Rooms FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open.................................................................................................................................. Grand Lobby Entrance 7 : 00 AM – 8 : 00 AM Coffee & Pastries..................................................................................................................................... Star Tower, FWCC 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Exhibitor Education Sessions (Companion Animal Health; Loyal)......................................................... Exhibit Hall E & F 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Continuing Education Sessions/Labs/Master Classes............................................................................ Convention Center Meeting Rooms 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Exhibitor Education Sessions (Companion Animal Health; AVMA)....................................................... Exhibit Hall E & F 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open................................................................................................................................... Exhibit Hall 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK – Refreshments........................................................................................................................... SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Exhibitor Education Sessions (Loyal; Companion Animal Health)......................................................... Exhibit Hall E & F 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM Exhibitor Education Sessions (MAI Animal Health; Merck).................................................................... Exhibit Hall E & F 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break............................................................................................................................................ Exhibit Hall 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Exhibitor Lunch & Learns................................................................................................................................................ (Boehringer Ingelheim; Econologics; Elanco; Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets) 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Exhibitor Lunch & Learn Sessions................................................................................................................................... Exhibit Hall F 2:00 PM – 3:50 PM Exhibitor Education Session................................................................................................................... (Bank of America Practice Solutions, J.A. Greene Construction & Patterson Veterinary) Exhibit Hall E 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Exhibitor Education Session (Virbac)............................................................................................................................. Exhibit Hall F 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM BREAK – Refreshments........................................................................................................................... SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 3:50 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Sip-N-Shop.......................................................................................................................... Exhibit Hall 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM Evening Continuing Education Sessions................................................................................................ Convention Center Meeting Rooms SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open.................................................................................................................................. Grand Lobby Entrance 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries.................................................................................................................................... Star Tower, FWCC 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Exhibitor Education Session (Loyal)........................................................................................................ Exhibit Hall E 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Continuing Education Sessions/Labs/Master Classes............................................................................ Convention Center Meeting Rooms Ballrooms and Exhibit Hall E & F 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Titer and Rabies Vaccination Clinic Open ............................................................................................. Exhibit Hall 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Exhibitor Education Sessions (Zoetis; CVCA)........................................................................................ Exhibit Hall E & F 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open................................................................................................................................... Exhibit Hall 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK – Refreshments........................................................................................................................... SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Exhibitor Education Sessions (Cutting Edge; Veterinary Hope Foundtion/Hill's Pet Nutrition)............ Exhibit Hall E & F 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM College Football Games Shown............................................................................................................. SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break............................................................................................................................................ Exhibit Hall 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Exhibitor Education Session................................................................................................................... (Bank of America Practice Solutions; Elanco; Hill's Pet Nutrition; NVA; Standard Process) 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM BREAK – Refreshments ......................................................................................................................... SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM Scavenger Hunt ..................................................................................................................................... Winners announced at SWVS Central (Must be present to win) SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM Evening Continuing Education Sessions................................................................................................ Ballroom B & C SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration Open.................................................................................................................................. Grand Lobby Entrance 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM Worship Service...................................................................................................................................... Room 102 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries.................................................................................................................................... Star Tower, FWCC 8:00 AM – 11:50 AM Continuing Education Sessions.............................................................................................................. Convention Center Meeting Rooms Ballrooms and Exhibit Hall E&F

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FOR SWVS 2024 INFORMATION

CREATE A PERSONAL AGENDA Click on the agenda icon to search sessions by dates and times. Click on the Star Icon next to the session you want to attend to add to My Agenda.

STAY IN THE KNOW Receive alerts for the latest updates, room/speaker changes and stay up-to-date on all activities happening at the conference.

VIEW SPEAKERS AND THEIR SESSIONS Search by speakers to find their sessions and room numbers.

ACCESS PROCEEDING PAPERS Proceeding papers can be viewed through VIN and can be downloaded to your phone. FIND YOUR WAY Use the venue map to find your sessions and your way around the Convention Center.

The SWVS 2024 APP Search SWVS and download the app today!

DOWNLOAD IT NOW

JOIN THE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR EXCITING PRIZE DRAWINGS!

WHAT’S TO EAT AT SWVS?

MORNING COFFEE & PASTRIES Complimentary coffee and pastries are available for SWVS registrants from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM in the Star Tower Friday, Saturday and Sunday. FRIDAY & SATURDAY LUNCH Complimentary lunch will be provided Friday and Saturday to all registered professional attendees in the Exhibit Hall from 12:20 PM - 2:00 PM . LUNCH DURING EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARNS Complimentary lunch will be provided during the Lunch & Learn Sessions on Friday and Saturday . EXHIBIT HALL WELCOME RECEPTION Join us for a drink and entertainment as we kick-off the first day of SWVS 2024 inside the Exhibit Hall. (A complimentary drink is included in your professional registration fees) This is a great way to start your SWVS experience and get a taste of Southern Hospitality all while mingling with Exhibitors. Thursday, September 26th: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Exhibit Hall. EXHIBIT HALL SIP-N-SHOP Visit with exhibitors and peers while enjoying a cold beverage on Friday, September 27th: 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM, Exhibit Hall (A complimentary drink is included in the professional registration fees) Come join the fun!

DAILY REFRESHMENT BREAKS Don’t miss the daily refreshment breaks that will take place at SWVS Central .

Morning Break – 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM Afternoon Break – 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Thursday: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

WATER ON SHOW SITE The convention center will have water bottle refill stations available in different areas for you to refill your water bottle, see map on pg. 20 for station locations.

Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

LUNCH OPTIONS A Complimentary Buffet Lunch will be provided at the Exhibitor Lunch & Learns (see descriptions on pg. 66) and inside the Exhibit Hall on Friday and Saturday.

CE/RACE CERTIFICATES AND CE CHECKLIST These will NOT be handed out onsite. They will be emailed to you after the completion of the show to the email we have on file for you. Use the RECORD YOUR PARTICIPATION LIST on pg. 33 to record your presence at each session you attend. It is then your responsibility to submit CE to your state board. SWVS does not submit CE reports for attendees.

DOWNLOAD OUR APP Be sure to download the SWVS24 App from the Play Store or App Store to get latest speaker/session updates & to get proceedings. Search “SWVS”.

FIND YOUR TRACK

Biomedical Researchrch Clinical Diagnostic

PROCEEDING PAPERS See the email sent to you from VIN on how to download or go to the VIN Booth at SWVS Central for help.

Companion Animal

Equine

Exhibitor Lunch & Learns - Exhibitor Education Sessions

Food Animal

Integrative Medicine

Multi-track/Cross Species

REGISTRATION HOURS Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Non-traditional/Exotics

Practice Management/Office Personnel

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Professional Development/Wellness

Technician

Technology

Veterinary Assistant

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ABOUT SWVS

ABOUT SWVS Southwest Veterinary Symposium is a partnership of the Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas VMAs, as well as the Oklahoma Veterinary Technician Association, Arkansas Veterinary Technician Association, New Mexico Registered Veterinary Technician Association and the Veterinary Team Association of Texas. We provide continuing education for veterinary professionals in the Southwest region and the nation. Symposium profits are returned to the partner states. MISSION STATEMENT Southwest Veterinary Symposium represents innovative partnerships that focus on creating an unparalleled education experience, advancing the entire veterinary profession, and fostering a spirit of reciprocal investment amongst our partner VMAs, attendees and exhibitors. VISION STATEMENT To become, by the way of a thriving partnership between member state VMAs, exhibitors and speakers, the premier regional veterinary educational conference, providing a one-of-a-kind, friendly, welcoming experience to attendees and their families.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNER STATE VMAs

THANK YOU ALLIED PARTNERS

Did you know you can enhance your VMA member benefits and support your VMA? Net proceeds from the annual symposium are returned to each partner state VMA based on the number of attendees from their state. The state VMAs utilize these proceeds for member benefits.

BOARD OF MANAGERS

CE COMMITTEE

The Board of Managers is comprised of two representatives for each partner state VMA. The SWVS Board of Managers meeting is held during SWVS, where new officers are inducted each year for a term of one to three years. COMMITTEE: Mark Shackelford, DVM - President Christie McHughes, DVM - Vice President Ben Buchanan, DVM - Treasurer T. Murt Byrne, DVM - Past President Paula Plummer, LVT - CE Committee Chair Jesse Brandon, DVM; Chris France, DVM; Michael Joyner, DVM; Daniel Levenson, DVM; Gordon McDonald, DVM; Mike Schoonover, DVM; Taylor Buchanan; Christopher Blake Hackler, DVM; Gayle Millard, DVM; Kevin Walter; Troy Alexander, Cordon DeKock; Maggie Milligan; Melanie Talley, CAE; Kelli Bohannon

The Continuing Education Committee is a standing committee of SWVS. It is composed of representatives from each partner state VMA. CE members are assigned to one specialty track and are responsible for planning the speakers and sessions in their track. Paula Plummer, LVT - Chair Trisha Marullo, DVM - Past Chair Chance Armstrong, DVM; Mike Beard, DVM; Rosslyn Biggs, DVM; Alice Blue-McLendon, DVM; Anna Chapman, DVM; Pam Delahoussaye, DVM; Jon Fletcher, DVM; Anne Hale, DVM; Shannan Hall-Ursone, DVM; Brandon Louth, DVM; Jodi Michaelson, CVPM; Pam Mitchell, DVM; Stephen Pittenger, DVM; Joe Pluhar, DVM; Christen Puckett-Smith, RVT; Rachel Ramesar, DVM; Debbie Reed, RVT; Kellie Turnage, CVPM; Katie Tyler, DVM; Kevin Washburn, DVM

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ABOUT SWVS

VISIT FORT WORTH TRUCK The Fort Worth Visitor Information Counter, is located on-site at SWVS Central. Visit Fort Worth will assist you on Thursday with information on dinner reservations, tickets, shopping, tours and travel to all of the exciting sites in Fort Worth and the surrounding area.

requirements to consume those beverages responsibly and in keeping with our professional code of ethics and conduct. We strongly oppose the abuse and misuse of alcohol. AUDIO/VIDEO/TAPE/PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY SWVS reserves the exclusive right to all recordings or reproductions of SWVS 2024. Unauthorized recording is prohibited either by video, still, digital camera, cell phone or any other form of reproduction. This includes recording of presentations and supporting audio/visual materials, exhibits and other supporting CE materials, including proceedings. Any person attending SWVS 2024 may be photographed or videotaped and by attending gives permission to use their image in possible future marketing publications, including print, online and video. CELL PHONE POLICY All cell phones must be silenced during CE Lectures, CE Event Tours, Interactive Labs, Master Classes. LOST AND FOUND Located in Room 101 • Thursday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Sunday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM TITER DETERMINATION & RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC SWVS offers you the opportunity to have blood drawn for a titer determination. Blood will be drawn on Saturday, then packaged and shipped to a laboratory for titer determination. Results will be sent from Kansas State University with an estimated turnaround time of six to eight weeks. Cost of the titer will be $130. If it has been a relatively long time (5 or more years) since you have had a rabies booster vaccination or a titer determination, you may elect to have a booster vaccination instead of having a titer run. Cost of the vaccination will be $400. Rabies vaccinations will not be available on-site if you do not register for the vaccine. RACE APPROVAL STATEMENT The American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE committee has reviewed and approved the program referenced above as meeting the Standards adopted by the AAVSB.

ONLINE INFORMATION The SWVS website, www.swvs.org, is your source for the most current information about SWVS 2024 in Fort Worth. • View the most up-to-date CE Session Details • Research CE by Day, Track or Speaker • Find Out More About Fort Worth: Restaurants & Shopping Entertainment Options www.fortworth.com/things-to-do

WORTH SAVINGS PROGRAM Whether you are in the mood for a margarita or your sweet tooth is calling for chocolate, enjoy discounted and free options at establishments participating in the Worth Saving Show Your Badge Discount Program. Enjoy free or discounted appetizers, meals, drinks, desserts and Fort Worth gifts just by showing your SWVS 2024 badge at participating locations. This complimentary program is Fort Worth's way of extending a warm welcome! For a list of participating establishments, go to www.fortworth.com/meetings/plan-a-meeting/worth- savings/participating-businesses/ SWVS LUNCH All Registered professional attendees are provided a hot buffet lunch in the Exhibit Hall on Friday and Saturday 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. Exhibitor Lunch & Learn Sessions also include lunch the hot buffet will be outside the session room so you can grab your lunch and earn CE. CE CREDIT INFORMATION More than 450+ hours of quality continuing education courses are offered at SWVS 2024. A maximum of 29 credit hours are available during the general symposium. Additional credit hours are available. Please check with your state veterinary medical licensing board for specific continuing education allowances and requirements. See page 18 for complete details. MEDIA REGISTRANTS Press and media must register with SWVS prior to attending the symposium. Press credentials will be issued to authorized media. SAFETY Our goal is to provide a safe environment for everyone. There is a chance that overcrowding could occur in some lectures. SWVS must comply with the fire marshal’s policies to ensure we are safe, so if a meeting room is at capacity, no one else will be allowed in the room until it is safe to do so. We ask for your understanding and patience should this occur. Plan to arrive early for a specific lecture if you wish to participate. GUESTS Guests, spouses and children are all welcome on the SWVS tradeshow floor. Guest/spouse tickets are $80 each (not including lunch) and are for family members or guests who are not veterinarians, veterinary technicians, office staff, or practice managers. Guests 17 and under do not need a ticket. No guests or children under 17 are allowed in CE sessions. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SWVS cannot assure availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of the need 30 days prior to the start of the event. If you do require specific needs onsite without prior notification, you will be

THE SWVS APP Attendees can search Exhibitors, sessions and speakers, and play the SWVS Scavanger Hunt while creating a personal itinerary throughout the

event. In addition, there is a Session Map, Link to our Proceedings on VIN and Onsite Notifications. Search SWVS in your app store to download. Be Sure to Download Our App!

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1185530 Max Veterinary Hours approved: 458 Max Veterinary Hours available: 29.00

Max Veterinary Technician Hours approved: 458 Max Veterinary Technician Hours available: 29.00 Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb. org or 877-698-8482 should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession, or if you have questions regarding this notification. CVPM QUALIFIED CE The Practice Management/Office Personnel classes and Master Class were reviewed and approved by the VHMA program for 36 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions which recognize VHMA approval. Please contact the VHMA program if you have any comments/ concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE QUALIFIED CE The Integrative Medicine classes were reviewed and approved by the following: a total of 16 IVAS CE has been granted for the 2024 SWVS; IVCA CPD Approval - 25 hours of general CPD ; a total of 6 (clinical) CE Credits is approved by the AVCA Education Committee.

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION SWVS Office

Phone: 972-664-9800 Email: info@swvs.org

Website: www.swvs.org Symposium Location Fort Worth Convention Center

1201 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102

responsible for the cost. ALCOHOL POLICY

SWVS recognizes the many legitimate uses of alcoholic beverages in the process of conducting business and social activities. We also recognize that the use and consumption of alcohol at our functions carries with it the

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GETTING AROUND FORT WORTH

CLIMB ABOARD! HOP ON AND EXPLORE DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH Molly the Trolley is a complimentary service that makes exploring downtown Fort Worth easy. SERVING • Sundance Square • Bass Performance Hall Molly vehicles are distinctive. Listen for Molly’s bell; that tells you the trolley is nearby. For your safety, drivers only stop at designated trolley stops. No ticket is needed to ride Molly the Trolley. SERVICE TIMES Thursday, September 26 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday, September 27, Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 6:30 am - 10:00 pm • Downtown dining and hotels • Fort Worth Convention Center • Fort Worth Water Gardens CATCH THE RIGHT TROLLEY

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HOTELS

Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel The Sinclair, Autograph Collection AC Hotel Fort Worth Kimpton Harper Hotel Aloft Fort Worth Downtown Holiday Inn Express

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SWVS EVENTS

FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE ORIENTATION Thursday, September 26th 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall E SWVS invites all first-time attendees to come together and experience our southern hospitality Thursday evening for a brief reception hosted by our Board of Managers. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks and meet new colleagues as you network with other first-time attendees and become oriented with our symposium.

Special Film Preview for SWVS Attendees - ‘The Dog’ Starring Kate Walsh - with Panel Discussion and Q&A Sponsored by Thursday, September 26th 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Ballroom B Come Join Us

Friday, September 27th 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL SIP-N-SHOP

VETERINARY VITALS PODCAST Exhibit Hall Hours Booth 138 Stream Veterinary Vitals, a podcast by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, where we keep a finger on the pulse of the veterinary industry. Engage in discussions shaping the future of veterinary medicine, explore professional experiences, and navigate the evolving landscape of animal care. Sponsored by: SWVS ESCAPE ROOM Exhibit Hall Hours Stop by the SWVS Escape Room -- “Cowtown Paws & Clues” -- to put your inner Sherlock Holmes skills to the test. Come alone or bring your entire office! Join us in the SWVS 2024 Exhibit Hall. This annual tradition offers a night brimming with activity, from entertainment and education to shopping and socializing. This is also a great opportunity for you to meet some of our new exhibitors and to catch up with our longtime trusted sponsors!

“The Dog,” a 12-minute film featuring Kate Walsh, explores the mental health and high suicide rates within the veterinary profession, centered on a vet named Claire dealing with pressures at a 24-hour clinic. The film aims to raise awareness for mental wellbeing in the vet industry, offering it as an educational resource to spark discussions and encourage empathy towards veterinarians. SWVS plans to host the first major industry screening, featuring a panel with experts from the vet and mental health fields, to discuss the film’s themes and promote understanding of the link between veterinary work and mental health challenges. Written and directed by Danielle Baynes, the film is sponsored by veterinary staffing company IndeVets. EXHIBIT HALL “Greetings from Fort Worth” WELCOME RECEPTION Thursday, September 26th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Kick off SWVS 2024 in style and immerse yourself in a touch of Southern Hospitality as you mingle with this year’s exhibitors. A complimentary drink is included with your professional registration fees. Sponsored By:

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SWVS EVENTS

SWVS COFFEE & PASTRIES Start your day off right with

Thursday, September 26 10:00 AM - 8:50 PM Zen Den 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Exhibit Hall Hrs) Veterinary Vitals Podcast Visit Fort Worth Truck SWVS Escape Room Cadillac Hats 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM "The Dog" Special Film Preview with Q&A 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM First-time Attendee Orientation 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception Friday, September 27 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM SWVS Coffee & Pastries 7:00 AM - 8:50 PM Zen Den 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Exhibit Hall Hrs) Veterinary Vitals Podcast IDEXX Lounge

Saturday, September 28 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM SWVS Coffee & Pastries 7:00 AM - 8:50 PM Zen Den 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Exhibit Hall Hrs) Veterinary Vitals Podcast IDEXX Lounge SWVS Escape Room Be True To Your School 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Exhibit Hall Morning Break with Refreshments 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM College Football inside the Exhibit Hall

complimentary refreshments served at the SWVS Coffee & Pastries on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM. Meet up with colleagues and new friends as you enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea with pastries before heading to class. The SWVS Coffee & Pastries is located at the Star Tower in the Fort Worth Convention Center. WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, September 29th 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Room 102 All SWVS attendees and guests are welcome to begin the day at the Christian Veterinary Mission Ecumenical Worship Service, which is complimentary and open to all. Join us Sunday morning as we worship together to glorify God through His Word and inspirational message. Sponsored by:

Sunday, September 29 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Worship Service 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

SWVS Coffee & Pastries 7:00 AM - 11:50 AM Zen Den

SWVS Escape Room 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Exhibit Hall Morning Break with Refreshments 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Sip-N-Shop

“BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL”

ZEN DEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Symposium Hours Room 111

Saturday is “Be True to Your School” wear your school colors day. Relive your college days by wearing your college team’s colors or apparel. Be sure to watch your favorite college football game in SWVS Central inside the Exhibit Hall.

A quiet zone for any registered attendee. It is meant to create peace, tranquility and focus. The type of break we could all use, right? The purpose of having a separate room for this is to provide our attendees an escape and a chance to hang out away from meetings for a bit. No talking, food or drink allowed.

LOUNGE Need a quick break and a snack? Want to learn more about IDEXX? Join them in their lounge located on the 2nd Floor Meeting Room Level. Friday, September 27th 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, September 28th 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

DESIGN YOUR OWN HAT Thursday, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Stop by SWVS Central to peruse our fun section of Cadillac hats for purchase. Once you pick your favorite style, you can customize it your preferences and taste.

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THE GREAT SWVS 2024

FIND THESE

WHAT IS THE SCAVENGER HUNT? It's a FUN game played while you are on the exhibit hall floor. Simply visit the participating exhibitors and scan the QR code poster located at their booth to answer a question. HOW TO GET STARTED It's super simple! Open your SWVS mobile app and click on the Scavenger Hunt icon and start scanning. HOW TO WIN You must visit all of the participating exhibitors to scan the QR code and answer the question from each participating exhibitor. Once you have visited all the partcipating booths you are automatically entered for the FABULOUS prizes. PRIZE DRAWINGS Prizes include gift cards, SWVS swag, SWVS 2025 Registra- tions and much more! CHECK YOUR STATUS Check your status in the SWVS mobile app to find out how many participating booths you have left to visit. EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS Scan the QR code located at the participating exhibitor booth and answer the question to be entered into the prize drawings Aeolus International Pet Products, Llc....................................835 American National Property And Casualty Insurance Co...814 Antech - Sound.........................................................................226 AVMA Trust................................................................................506 Bionote.......................................................................................208 Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet.......................................407 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.....................................503 Community Veterinary Partners..............................................410 Curicyn........................................................................................317 Elanco Animal Health...............................................................500 Epica Animal Health..............................................................1144 Epicur Pharma........................................................................1006 ezyVet. ........................................................................................209 Hill's Pet Nutrition.....................................................................601 Merck Animal Health................................................................703 MiraVista Veterinary Diagnostics.............................................413 Movora.......................................................................................612 Norbrook Inc.............................................................................610 NVA.............................................................................................320 PetVet Care Centers.................................................................528 Petvet365...................................................................................100 PRN Pharmacal..........................................................................628 Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets.......................................801 Schultz Technology...................................................................329 Simmons Southcentral.............................................................706 Standard Process......................................................................613 Vetoquinol USA, Inc..................................................................511 VetriScience Laboratories........................................................227 VXS Imaging..............................................................................712

Thursday, 9/26

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, 9/27

Saturday, 9/28

SWVS Board Members, Employees, CE Committee Members, Guests and Exhibitors are not eligible for prizes.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

CE CREDIT INFORMATION SWVS is a continuing education provider and offers 450+ hours of quality CE courses for Veterinarians, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Technician Students, Veterinary Assistants, Practice Managers and Office Staff. SWVS is owned by five partner state VMAs, each of which is an affiliate of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). These state veterinary medical exam boards accept/ approve SWVS for CE credit. Registrants from other states should check with their state Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners regarding approval of SWVS CE credit. A maximum of 29 CE credit hours are available for the SWVS General Symposium. Additional credit hours are available as listed below. In addition, DVMs licensed in Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas may claim 2 hours of CE for visiting the SWVS Exhibit Hall. Please check with your state veterinary medical licensing board for specific CE allowances and requirements. It is the individual’s responsibility to maintain and submit CE records as required. Attendees are encouraged to consult their state licensing board for specific allowances and any restrictions on the number of hours accepted for specialty and non-science sessions (practice management).

CONTINUING EDUCATION VERIFICATION IN 3 EASY STEPS Three simple steps are required to obtain the SWVS CE Certificateof Completion. 1 CHECK-IN – Upon arrival at the Fort Worth Convention Center, check-in at the registration area, where your badge will be scanned to verify your attendance. You only need to scan your badge once. 2 TRACK YOUR ATTENDANCE – Use the Record of Participation found in this onsite guide to log each CE session you attend. 3 CE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION – At the conclusion of the Symposium, your CE Certifricate and a CE Checklist will be emailed to you to fill out. It is then your responsibility to submit your CE to your state board. SWVS does not submit CE reports for attendees. RACE APPROVAL STATEMENT The American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE committee has reviewed and approved the program referenced above as meeting the Standards adopted by the AAVSB. CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1185530 Max Veterinary Hours approved: 458 Max Veterinary Hours available: 29.00 Max Veterinary Technician Hours approved: 458 Max Veterinary Technician Hours available: 29.00 Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb.org or 877-698-8482 should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession, or if you have questions regarding this notification.

The Practice Management/Office Personnel classes were reviewed and approved by the VHMA program for 36 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions which recognize VHMA approval. Please contact the VHMA program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. VHMA approved course ID 23-27, www.vhma.org

The Integrative Medicine classes were reviewed and approved by the following: a total of 16 IVAS CE has been granted for the 2024 SWVS; IVCA CPD Approval - 25 hours of general CPD ; a total of 6 (clinical) CE Credits is approved by the AVCA Education Committee CE CREDIT HOURS General Symposium Attendance hours..........................................................29 credit hours GENERAL SYMPOSIUM CE HOURS BY DAY: Thursday, September 26...................................................................................5 credit hours Friday, September 27.....................................................................................10 credit hours Saturday, September 28.................................................................................10 credit hours Sunday, September 29.....................................................................................4 credit hours ADDITIONAL CE HOURS AVAILABLE: (Not included in the General Symposium hours above) CE Tours (Ticket Required) ...............................................................................1.5 credit hours Interactive Labs (Ticket Required) ....................................................2, 4, 6, or 6.5 credit hours Exhibit Hall........................................................................................................2 credit hours DVMs licensed in Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas may claim 2 credit hours for time spent in the Exhibit Hall. Master Classes (Ticket Required) .........................................................................4 credit hours Exhibitor Education Sessions............................................................................1 credit hour CONTACT INFORMATION FOR STATE LICENSING BOARDS Alabama............................................................................................................ 334-395-5112 Arkansas............................................................................................................ 501-224-2836 Colorado........................................................................................................... 303-894-7800 Kansas............................................................................................................... 785-456-8781 Louisiana........................................................................................................... 225-925-6620 Mississippi......................................................................................................... 662-324-9380 Missouri............................................................................................................. 573-751-0293 New Mexico......................................................................................................505-553-7021 Oklahoma. ........................................................................................................ 405-522-8831 Tennessee......................................................................................................... 615-532-5090 Texas................................................................................................................. 512-305-7555

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SPEAKERS

Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital

Amber Hart, RVT, VTS(ECC) MedVet Cincinnati Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC Texas A&M University Camilo Hernández-Avilés, DVM, PhD Texas A&M University Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB Gigi’s Michelle Hervey, BS, LVT, CFVP Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Sharman Hoppes, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP (Shelter Medicine, Canine & Feline), CAWA ASPCA Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC Southern Veterinary Hospital Stephen Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS_SA, DECVS Bark City Veterinary Specialists Lanette Jordan, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia) Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Shannon Kelly, LVT

Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP Memorial 610 Hospital for Animals

Jason Anton, DVM Ovaflo Genetics PLLC Alexandra Apgar-Arpin, DVM, MPH USDA Kristina Bartley, B.Sc. M.Sc. CLABP Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Ranae Bart, MBA Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co Karlene Belyea, MBA Mission Veterinary Partners Alice Blue-McLendon, DVM Texas A&M University James Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS, DABVP

Joe Pluhar, DVM, MBA Freedom Equine Performance

Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe) Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR Synergie Consulting Stacy Pursell, CPC, CERS The VET REcruiter Abby Rafferty, LVT, CCRP Modern Animal Angela Rathmann, CVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) Veterinary Emergency Group Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), CertVA, PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (AWSEL), FRCVS. Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice Inc. Cherice Roth, MS, DVM Mars Veterinary Health Jerri Rubio, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Amy Savarino, Pharm D. Texas A&M University Jessey Scheip, LVT, VTS (Behavior) Mindful Mentor Behavior Consulting Jennifer Schleining, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA Texas A&M University Leslie Sharkey, DVM, PhD, DACVP Tufts University Geoffrey Smith, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Zoetis Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Louisiana State University Christine Staten, DVM, MBA Veterinary MBA & Adobe Veterinary Center Lucy Summers, RVT, VTS(ECC) University of Florida Melissa Supernor, LVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM), CCFP, CVBP, CFVP Blue River PetCare Karena Tang, DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical) Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Chris Tanjuaquio, WMA Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management / CMT Wealth Management Lauren Thielen, DVM Cornell University Guilherme Verocai, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) Texas A&M University Andra Voges, DVM, DACVR Texas A&M University Alison Vossmoore, DVM USDA Lisa Willis, DVM, CVA Mid-Texas Veterinary Associates, PC Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) Veterinary Emergency Group Debra Zoran, DVM, DACVIM-SAIM Texas A&M University

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Sonya Brouillette, DVM, AVCA Stay Sound Veterinary Chiropractic Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP Antech Diagnostics Daniel Burba, DVM Oklahoma State University Melissa Cleavinger, DVM USDA Francisco Conrado, DVM, MSc, DACVP Tufts University Kelly Cooper, DVM Reality Vet Coaching & Consulting Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL National Veterinary Solutions Delores Craig, DVM, CVA, CVCH, FAAVA International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Instructor Andi Davison, LVT, CAPP, APPC Flourish Veterinary Consulting Danielle DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology), CFE MedVet Lisa Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA Kansas State University Alexis Fichtel, LVT Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS-EVN University of Minnesota Kelly Foltz, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) BluePearl/Mars Veterinary Health Shailesh Ghimire New Wine Olga Gonzalez, DVM, DACVP Texas Biomedical Research Institute Southwest National Primate Center Sonya Gordon, DVM, DACVIM Cardiology Texas A&M University Cleet Griffin, DVM Texas A&M University Jay Griffin, IV, DVM Texas A&M University Jennifer Halleran, DVM, DACVIM-LAIM North Carolina State University Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) MiraVista Diagnostics Marina Harrison, BS, CVA III Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Lincoln Memorial University Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD

Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center Micah Kohles, DVM, MPA

Oxbow Animal Health/Compana Pet Brands Michael Lapin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Colorado State University Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital Catriona MacPhail, DVM, PhD, DACVS Colorado State University Patricia March, RVT, VTS-Dentistry March Veterinary Dental Consulting LLC Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM ProfitSolver / WIT Solutions Kären Marsden, BA, DVM MVP Steve Marsden, DVM, ND, MSOM MVP Robyn Marshall, LVT PSIvet Bobbi McQuown, DVM MedVet Dallas Ami Mehta Filip, DVM USDA Mollie Mesman, DVM, DACVD Animal Dermatology Clinic - Greenville Jodi Michaelson, CVMP Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Piper Norton, DVM Texas Equine Medical Associates Nell Ostermeier, DVM, CVA, FAAVA People + Pet Integrative Therapies Carly Patterson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Texas A&M University Linda Paul, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) Abner Veterinary, PLLC Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM Burzenski & Company, PC Sarah Perry, BS, LVT, NCert (TMedNsg) Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

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EVENT LOCATOR MAP

Exhibit Hall Room F

Exhibit Hall Room E

RABIES/ TITER CLINIC

105

NORTH CONCOURSE

Exhibit Hall Room F

Exhibit Hall Room E

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

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105

NORTH CONCOURSE

Exhibit Hall .................................Exhibit Hall A-D

EVENT LOCATOR MAP Exhibitor Lunch & Learns..............Ballrooms A-C, Exhibit Hall E & F First Aid Room..............................107, Exhibit Hall by Door #4 Food Anima ..................................204 A Lounge ...........................2nd Floor, Meeting Room Level l Exhibitor Education Sessions ........ Exhibit Hall E, F, 202 AB

FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Integrative Medicine................... 108 Interactive Labs............................121 A-F Master Class/Technology.............114, 110 A Multitrack/Cross-Species...............105 Non-Traditional/Exotics .................104 Practice Management/ Office Personnel ..................102, 103 AB Professional Development/ Wellness.......................................106, 105, 111

EVENT LOCATION

Biomedical Research .................. 110 B

Companion Animal ...................... Ballroom A, B, C, 201 AB

Clinical Diagnostic ......................110 A

Equine .........................................204 B Exhibit Hall .................................Exhibit Hall A-D Exhibitor Education Sessions ........ Exhibit Hall E, F, 202 AB Exhibitor Lunch & Learns..............Ballrooms A-C, Exhibit Hall E & F First Aid Room..............................107, Exhibit Hall by Door #4 Food Anima ..................................204 A Lounge ...........................2nd Floor, Meeting Room Level l

Rabies/Titer Clinic.........................Exhibit Hall C Entrance Attendee Registration...................Grand Lobby Entrance Speaker Ready Room/...................101 Lost & Found SWVS Central................................Exhibit Hall A Technician .....................................202 AB, 202 CD, 203 AB, 203 C

Mother’s Room ............................ 112 Veterinary Assistant ....................201 C Zen Den.... ....................................111

Bus Pickup....................................11th Street Lobby, Houston Street Water Fill Stations Vending Machines

Mother’s Room ............................ 112 Veterinary Assistant ....................201 C Zen Den.... ....................................111

Bus Pickup....................................11th Street Lobby, Houston Street Water Fill Stations Vending Machines

SWVS CENTRAL

Coee & Pastries

SOUTH CONCOURSE

LOUNGE

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