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2025 CONTINUING EDUCATION WITH SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
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See you at the Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception, Thursday, September 25th, 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 26th, 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, September 25 Friday, September 26 Saturday, September 27
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2025 SPONSORS
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2025 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................................12 SWVS Events.......................................................14 Reward Program.................................................74 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...........................43 Exhibitor Education Sessions and Lunch & Learns....64 EXHIBIT INFORMATION Scavenger Hunt..................................................16 Exhibit Hall Information......................................69 Exhibitor List.......................................................70 Exhibitor Categories...........................................72 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 comparable replacements. Please check www.swvs.org for the most current Symposium information.
CONTACT INFO
SWVS REGISTRATION & HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Phone: 864-216-7291 Email: swvs@maritz.com I Website: www.swvs.org
FUTURE DATES AND LOCATIONS
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
September 21 – September 24, 2028 Henry B. González Convention Center - San Antonio, Texas
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2025 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Registration Open........................................................................................ Beltbuckle Lobby 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM SWVS Ribbon Cutting & Exhibit Hall Grand Opening................................. Beltbuckle Lobby 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open......................................................................................... Beltbuckle Lobby 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM First-Time Attendee Orientation.................................................................. Exhibit Hall E 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception.................................................................. Exhibit Hall 5:00 PM – 8:50 PM Evening Continuing Education Sessions...................................................... Convention Center Meeting Rooms FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open........................................................................................ Beltbuckle Lobby 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries.......................................................................................... Star Tower, FWCC 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Continuing Education Sessions/Labs/Workshops/Master Classes............... Convention Center Meeting Rooms 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open......................................................................................... Exhibit Hall 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall................................................... SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break.................................................................................................. Exhibit Hall 12:40 PM – 1:30 PM Exhibitor Lunch & Learn Sessions................................................................................. (Bank of America Practice Solutions, J.A. Construction Greene, Elanco & Purina Pro Plan) Ballroom A, B & C 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall................................................... 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 27 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration Open........................................................................................ Beltbuckle Lobby 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries.......................................................................................... Star Tower, FWCC 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Continuing Education Sessions/Labs/Workshops/Master Classes.............. Convention Center Meeting Rooms 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Titer Clinic Open in the Exhibit Hall............................................................. Booth 1100 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open......................................................................................... Exhibit Hall 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall................................................... SWVS Central, Exhibit Hall 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM College Football Games Shown at SWVS Central....................................... Exhibit Hall 12:20 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break................................................................................................... Exhibit Hall 12:40 PM – 1:30 PM Exhibitor Lunch & Learn Sessions................................................................. (Elanco, Bank of America Practice Solutions & Hill's Pet Nutrition) Ballroom A, B & C 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM BREAK – Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall................................................... 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....................................................... Convention Center Meeting Rooms SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration Open....................................................................................... Beltbuckle Lobby 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
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FOR SWVS 2025 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.
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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 2025 APP Search SWVS Events and download the app today!
DOWNLOAD IT NOW
JOIN THE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR EXCITING PRIZE DRAWINGS!
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 2025 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 25th: 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 26th: 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM, Exhibit Hall (A complimentary drink is included in the professional registration fees) Come join the fun! WHAT’S TO EAT AT SWVS? 12:40 PM - 1:30 PM Ballrooms A-C.
DAILY REFRESHMENT BREAKS Don’t miss the daily refreshment breaks that will take place near SWVS Central.
Morning Break – 9:50 AM – 10:30 AM Afternoon Break – 3:50 PM – 4:30 PM
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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 - 4:30 PM
LUNCH OPTIONS A Complimentary Buffet Lunch will be provided at the Exhibitor Lunch & Learns (see descriptions on pg. 65) 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 SWVS App from the Play Store or App Store to get latest speaker/session updates & to get proceedings. Search SWVS Events.
FIND YOUR TRACK
Companion Animal
Equine
Exhibitor Lunch & Learns - Exhibitor Education Sessions
PROCEEDING PAPERS See the email sent to you from VIN on how to download or go to the VIN Booth 107 for help.
Feline
Food Animal
Integrative Medicine
Interactive Labs/Workshops
Master Classes
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 - 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Professional Development/Wellness
Technician
Technology
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2025 ABOUT SWVS
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNER STATE VMAs
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
THANK YOU ALLIED PARTNERS
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.
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: Christie McHughes-Barr, DVM - President
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 Katie Tyler, DVM - Vice Chair
Ben Buchanan, DVM - Vice President Mike Schoonover, DVM - Treasurer Mark Shackelford, DVM - Past President Paula Plummer, LVT - CE Committee Chair
Chance Armstrong, DVM; Mike Beard, DVM; Rosslyn Biggs, DVM; Julie Blossom, DVM; Alice Blue-McLendon, DVM; Ann Chapman, DVM; Jon Fletcher, DVM; Anne Hale, DVM; Brandon Louth, DVM; Trisha Marullo, 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
Jesse Brandon, DVM; Chris France, DVM; Michael Joyner, DVM; Daniel Levenson, DVM; Gordon McDonald, DVM; Adena Robertson, DVM; Taylor Buchanan; Christopher Blake Hackler, DVM; Kevin Walter; Troy Alexander, CAE; Kelli Bohannon; Maggie Milligan; Melanie Talley, CAE
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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 2025 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/worth-savings/ participating-businesses SWVS LUNCH All Registered professional attendees are provided a hot buffet lunch in the Exhibit Hall on Friday and Saturday 12:20 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 400+ hours of quality continuing education courses are offered at SWVS 2025. A maximum of 28 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 $150 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 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 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 2025. 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 2025 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, Workshops. LOST AND FOUND Located in Room 101 • Thursday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM On Saturday, Kansas State will be onsite in booth 1100 to offer titer determinations. Results will be sent from Kansas State. Estimated turnaround time is six to eight weeks. You can sign up as a walk-in onsite when you have free time. We cannot provide any receipts or guarantee reimbursement for insurance. We are not an in-network or out-of network provider for ANY type of insurance. 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 #: 20-1286412 • Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Sunday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM TITER DETERMINATION CLINIC
ONLINE INFORMATION The SWVS website, www.swvs.org, is your source for the most current information about SWVS 2025 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 Be Sure to Download Our App! 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 Events in your app store to download.
Max Veterinary Hours approved: 407.5 Max Veterinary Hours available: 28.00
Max Veterinary Technician Hours approved: 407.5 Max Veterinary Technician Hours available: 28.00 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 34 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 6.5 IVAS CE has been granted for the 2025 SWVS; IVCA CPD Approval - 23 hours of general CPD; a total of 3 (clinical) CE Credits is approved by the AVCA Education Committee.
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Onsite Registration and Hotel Help Phone: 864-216-7291 Email: swvs@maritz.com
General Inquires Email: info@swvs.org
Website: www.swvs.org Symposium Location Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
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2025 GETTING AROUND TOWN
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2025 GETTING AROUND TOWN
BETWEEN DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH & THE STOCKYARDS Whether you’re looking to two-step at the honky-tonk or enjoy dinner and a movie downtown, Trinity Metro’s Orange Line is your best way to move between the Stockyards and Downtown Fort Worth! No driving needed.
HOURS 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. (next day)
7 DAYS A WEEK* * Holiday Hours May Vary..
Graciously supported by
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EXHIBIT HALL Greetings from Fort Worth WELCOME RECEPTION Thursday, September 25th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
ZEN DEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Symposium Hours 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. VETERINARY VITALS PODCAST Exhibit Hall Hours Booth 947 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,
Kick off SWVS 2025 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:
and navigate the evolving landscape of animal care.
Sponsored by:
EXHIBIT HALL SIP-N-SHOP Friday, September 26th 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM Join us in the SWVS 2025 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!
WIFI & PROCEEDINGS LOUNGE The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is located at Booth 107. Stop by to relax, meet your friends, check your email, charge your phone, download the 2025 proceedings available on VIN and enjoy the complimentary WiFi Lounge. Sponsored by:
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DAILY SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL EVENTS
COFFEE & PASTRIES Start your day off right with 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. REFRESHMENT BREAKS Come enjoy a beverage near SWVS Central inside the Exhibit Hall on Friday and Saturday! Morning Break (coffee): 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Afternoon Break (tea & lemonade): 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday, September 25 10:00 AM - 8:50 PM Zen Den 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Exhibit Hall Hrs) Veterinary Vitals Podcast VIN Lounge 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM First-time Attendee Orientation 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception Friday, September 26 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries 7:00 AM - 8:50 PM Zen Den 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Exhibit Hall Hrs) Veterinary Vitals Podcast IDEXX Lounge VIN Lounge 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Exhibit Hall Morning Break with Refreshments 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Sip-N-Shop
Saturday, September 27 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries 7:00 AM - 8:50 PM Zen Den 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Exhibit Hall Hrs) Veterinary Vitals Podcast IDEXX Lounge VIN Lounge 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 at SWVS Central Sunday, September 28 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Worship Service 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Coffee & Pastries 7:00 AM - 11:50 AM Zen Den
WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, September 28th 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM
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: BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL 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.
SADDLE UP
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE ORIENTATION Thursday, Sept. 25th 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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.
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 26th 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, September 27th 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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scavenger hunt THE GREAT SWVS 2025
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 one of over 25 prizes. Prize Drawing will be held on Saturday, 9/27 at 4:00 PM at SWVS Central. Must be present to win. PRIZE DRAWINGS Prizes include gift cards, SWVS swag, SWVS 2026 Registrations 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
FIND THESE
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......................401 BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL......................................................423 BLUE BUFFALO NATURAL VETERINARY DIET...................522 BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH....................506 CAREVET...................................................................................221 CENTER POINT CREMATIONS.............................................224 CHEWY HEALTH......................................................................330 CHI DOG...................................................................................115 COMMUNITY VETERINARY PARTNERS..............................514 COVETRUS................................................................................501 ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH....................................................607 EPICUR PHARMA / STOKES PHARMACY........................1036 FARMAKEIO VETMEDS..........................................................919 GOLDEN HOUR VETERINARY TELEMEDICINE.................833 HILL’S PET NUTRITION............................................................601 MIRAVISTA VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS............................910 MOVORA. .................................................................................807 NATIONAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATES (NVA)....................410 PETVET CARE CENTERS........................................................524 PURINA® PRO PLAN® VETERINARY DIETS......................511 SCHULTZ TECHNOLOGY.......................................................529 SCHULTZ TECHNOLOGY.......................................................628 SIMMONS SOUTHCENTRAL.................................................512 STANDARD PROCESS............................................................313 SUVETO.....................................................................................338 TEMPUS RECRUITMENT........................................................230 VETMED SOLUTIONS.............................................................712 VETRISCIENCE..........................................................................517 VXS IMAGING...........................................................................627 WEAVE.......................................................................................418
Thursday, 9/25
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday, 9/26
Saturday, 9/27
SWVS Board Members, Employees, CE Committee Members, Guests and Exhibitors are not eligible for prizes.
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CE CREDIT INFORMATION SWVS is a continuing education provider and offers 400+ 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 28 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 Certificate of 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 Certificate 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: 407.5 Max Veterinary Hours available: 28.00 Max Veterinary Technician Hours approved: 407.5 Max Veterinary Technician Hours available: 28.00 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 34 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 25-18, www.vhma.org
The Integrative Medicine classes were reviewed and approved by the following: a total of 6.5 IVAS CE has been granted for the 2025 SWVS; IVCA CPD Approval - 23 hours of general CPD; a total of 3 (clinical) CE Credits is approved by the AVCA Education Committee CE CREDIT HOURS General Symposium Attendance hours..........................................................28 credit hours GENERAL SYMPOSIUM CE HOURS BY DAY: Thursday, September 25...................................................................................4 credit hours Friday, September 26.....................................................................................10 credit hours Saturday, September 27.................................................................................10 credit hours Sunday, September 28.....................................................................................4 credit hours ADDITIONAL CE HOURS AVAILABLE: (Not included in the General Symposium hours above) CE Tours (Ticket Required) ...............................................................................2.5 credit hours Interactive Labs (Ticket Required) .............................................................2,4 or 6 credit hours Workshops (Ticket Required) ...............................................................................4 credit hours Master Classes (Ticket Required) .........................................................................4 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. Exhibitor Education Sessions............................................................................1 credit hour NEW THIS YEAR! CEU Portal To access your CE/RACE certificates for Southwest Veterinary Symposium 2025, visit the CEU portal after the event.
If you would like SWVS to submit your hours to RACE on your behalf, please upload them into the portal by October 31st.
An email will be sent to your registration address with a link to the portal and login instructions. For assistance, click the “Need Help” button to contact support. Certificates will be available anytime through the portal.
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2025 SPEAKERS
Alexandra Apgar-Arpin, DVM, MPH USDA Rhonda Bell, CVPM, PCM-DIGITAL, CDMP Dog Days Consulting Chelsea Bland Smith, DVM Broken L Veterinary Services, PLLC Yatta Boakari, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT Texas A&M University, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences Susan Bohrer, DVM, CVA, CVFT Chi Dog Lauren Brady, DVM Aggieland Veterinary Services Camille Brandenburg, DVM Veterinary Dental Specialties Tina Brown, DVM, MS, DACVD Memphis Veterinary Specialists, Arkansas Veterinary Emergency and Specialists Marisa Brunetti, VMD IndeVets Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) VetBloom Renee Carter, DVM, DACVO Louisiana State University Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho, DVM, PhD Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals Corp. Richelle Caslavaka, CVPM Mission Veterinary Partners Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM) New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR, DACVR-EDI Auburn University Danielle Conway, Nutrition Residency Trained Verity Vet Nutrition, truth in every bite Annie Daniel, PhD The Institute for Healthcare Education Leadership and Professionals Andi Davison, LVT, CAPP, APPC Flourish Veterinary Consulting Tyra Davis, DVM, CTHP Southern University and A&M College/ Hammond Animal Hospital and Pet Lodge Lorelei D’Avolio, CVT, LVT, VTS (Clinical Practice- Exotics), CVPM Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Katie Dowling, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal) Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital David Dutton, DVM Texas Tech University, School of Veterinary Medicine Colleen Embersics, DVM Louisiana State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) Dr Sue Cancer Vet Holly Ganz, PhD AnimalBiome Mary Gardner, DVM Lap of Love Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC The VIN Foundation Rebecca Giacomini, RVT, VTS (ECC) Veterinary Nursing Solutions
Lyndi Gillam, DVM, DACVIM, PhD Oklahoma State University Fred Gingrich, DVM American Association of Bovine Practitioners Holly Haefele, DVM Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Pam Hale, DVM, MBA Halar Enterprises INC Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA University of Tennessee Rhonda Hampton, MSHRM HR Help Desk, LLC Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC Texas A&M University Mandy Helton, RVTg, VTS(ECC) Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San DIego Gerelyn Henry, BS, DVM, MBA, DACVP YW August Companies Michelle Hervey, BS, LVT, CFVP Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Sherri Jerzyk, CCRA Texas A&M Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM Large Animal Consulting & Education Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP Barbara Khozam, Inc. Abigail Kitchens, DVM Veterinary Bootcamp CE Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology) Midwestern University Kati LeBreton
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe) Texas A&M University VMTH Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP 1 Life Connected Cameron Ratliff, DVM, DACZM Dallas Zoo Todd Riggan, DVM, DABVP - ECM White Rock Veterinary Hospital and Exotic Pet Care Danielle Russ, LVT, BS, BA, AS VetResults Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice) Feline Veterinary Medical Association/Faithful Friends Veterinary Clinic & Cat Specialty Center Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR Sage Veterinary Imaging and MRI Vets Amy Savarino, Pharm D. Texas A&M University Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Clare Scully, MA, DVM, MS, DACT Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine Shanna Seals, DVM, DACVD Animal Dermatology Clinic Howard Seim III, DVM, DACVS Colorado State University Amanda Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) VETgirl Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) University of Florida Madeleine Stein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Louisiana State University Jenna Stockler, DVM, DACVIM Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Katy Sullivan, VMD, CVA, CVSMT University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center Cade Torcivia, VMD, MSc, CAAB University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Tifani Torres, DVM, CVA, CVC, CCAT Back in Motion Veterinary Services Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM MGVA Capital Adriano Vatta, BVSc, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVM (Parasit.) Louisiana State University Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Colorado State University Stephen White, DVM, DACVD School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis Amy Williams, MBA, CVPM Innovetive Pet Care Amelia Woolums, DVM, MVSc, PhD, DACVIM, DACVM Mississippi State University Liza Wysong, RVT, BAS, VTS (CP-CF), (SAIM) Rowan College of South Jersey Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) Veterinary Emergency Group Madeline Yamate, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, CVSMT, FACVBM Center for Integrative Animal Medicine
The Redhead Method TR Lansford, DVM Texas Animal Health Commission Brandon Louth, DVM The Lizard Doctor Jessica Magnotti, DVM, DABVP (Avian), CertAqV Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Anna McClour, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine Sue McDonnell, MA, PhD, CAAB University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Allyne Moon, RVT, LVT, CCFP Self employed Christina Moore, DVM, MBA IndeVets Christine Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA LSU AgCenter Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC Veterinary Dental Specialties Carly Patterson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Texas A&M University Jennifer Petersen, DVM, DACVD Animal Dermatology Clinic Laura Peycke, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP, FF-ABVP-EP Memorial-610 Hospital for Animals Kimberlee McCabe, LVT South Texas Veterinary Surgery Charles McCauley, DACVS
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2025 EVENT LOCATOR MAP
Exhibit Hall Room F
Exhibit Hall Room E
Exhibit Hall Room D
105
NORTH CONCOURSE
Exhibit Hall Room F
Exhibit Hall Room E
Exhibit Hall Room D
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105
NORTH CONCOURSE
Exhibitor Education Sessions ........ Exhibit Hall D, E
2025 EVENT LOCATOR MAP Exhibitor Lunch & Learns..............Ballrooms A, B, C Food Anima ..................................201 C l Feline............................................Ballroom B
Integrative Medicine................... 110 B Interactive Labs............................Exhibit Hall F Master Class/Technology.............105 Multitrack/Cross-Species...............104 Non-Traditional/Exotics.................110 A Practice Management/ Office Personnel ..................102, 103 AB Professional Development/ Wellness.......................................104, 106
FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
EVENT LOCATION
Companion Animal...................... Ballroom A, C, 201 AB, 204 AB Equine .........................................203 C Exhibit Hall .................................Exhibit Hall A-C
Technician ....................................202 AB, 202 CD, 203 AB, 114
Exhibitor Lunch & Learns..............Ballrooms A, B, C Exhibitor Education Sessions ........ Exhibit Hall D, E Feline............................................Ballroom B Food Anima ..................................201 C Integrative Medicine................... 110 B Interactive Labs............................Exhibit Hall F Master Class/Technology.............105 Multitrack/Cross-Species...............104 Non-Traditional/Exotics.................110 A Practice Management/ Office Personnel Professional Development/ Wellness.......................................104, 106 ..................102, 103 AB l
Workshops ....................................Exhibit Hall F
..................Beltbuckle Lobby Entrance
Attendee Registration/ Exhibit Hall Entrance
Speaker Ready Room/...................101 Lost & Found SWVS Central................................Exhibit Hall A
First Aid Room..............................107 Mother’s Room ............................ 112 Zen Den.... ....................................111
Bus Pickup....................................11th Street Lobby, Houston Street
Coffee & Pastries...........................Star Tower Water Fill Stations Vending Machines
Technician ....................................202 AB, 202 CD, 203 AB, 114
Titer Clinic................................... Exhibit Hall, Booth 1100
Workshops ....................................Exhibit Hall F
Lounge ......................2nd Floor, Meeting Room Level
..................Beltbuckle Lobby Entrance
Attendee Registration/ Exhibit Hall Entrance
Speaker Ready Room/...................101 Lost & Found SWVS Central................................Exhibit Hall A
First Aid Room..............................107 Mother’s Room ............................ 112 Zen Den.... ....................................111
Bus Pickup....................................11th Street Lobby, Houston Street
Beverage Break Stations
Coffee & Pastries...........................Star Tower Water Fill Stations Vending Machines
SWVS CENTRAL
Beltbuckle Lobby Entrance
Titer Clinic................................... Exhibit Hall, Booth 1100
Lounge ......................2nd Floor, Meeting Room Level
Beverage Break Stations
Co ee & Pastries
SOUTH CONCOURSE
LOUNGE
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2025 THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 No Recording Allowed CE Sessions and Interactive Labs will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending SWVS or entering the event premises, you agree not to record or digitize any part of the presentations. If you attempt to use a recording device, you consent to your immediate removal from the event premises and forfeiture of your recording device.
CE LECTURE SESSIONS – THURSDAY AFTERNOON / EVENING
TRACK
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Don't Forget About Us! Uncommon Feline Endocrinopathies Room 204 AB, pg. 39 Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Canine & Feline Hypothyroidism Room 204 AB, pg. 39 Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Calcium Disorders in Dogs and Cats Room 204 AB, pg. 39 Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Don't Stress Me Out! Addison's Disease Room 204 AB, pg. 39 Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Brushing up on the Electrolytes That Are Crucial to the Anesthetist Ballroom C, pg. 39 Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA Precision in Motion: Advanced MRI Applications in the Sporting Dog Ballroom A, pg. 39 Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR
A Case-based Lecture: Peri-anesthetic Fine Tuning of Dogs with Diabetes Mellitus Ballroom C, pg. 39 Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA From Imaging to Answers: Case Studies in Abdominal Disease Ballroom A, pg. 39 Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR Canine Allergy Mimickers: Consideration for Other Dermatoses in a World Full of Allergy! Room 201 AB, pg. 39 Jennifer Petersen, DVM, DACVD
My Anesthetic Patient Has a Murmur... Now What? Ballroom C, pg. 39 Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA
Epidural Injections and Catheters: YOU Can Use Them Too! Ballroom C, pg. 39 Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA
COMPANION ANIMAL
From Aches to Answers: The Role of Imaging in Musculoskeletal Disorders Ballroom A, pg. 39 Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR
Unlocking Clarity: Confidently Diagnosing Pulmonary Disease in Dogs and Cats Ballroom A, pg. 39 Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR Management of Chronic Otitis Externa: Reviewing Best Practices for Successful Outcomes Room 201 AB, pg. 39 Jennifer Petersen, DVM, DACVD
Atopic Dermatitis Review and Updates in Therapy Room 201 AB, pg. 39 Shanna Seals, DVM, DACVD
Leishmaniasis in Pets and Considered Endemic in Texas Room 201 AB, pg. 39 Shanna Seals, DVM, DACVD
Equine Behavior - Managing Stallions with Improved Welfare in Mind Room 203 C, pg. 40 Sue McDonnell, MA PhD CAAB Living With Claws: Confidently Provide Guidance to Feline Caregivers Ballroom B, pg. 40 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
Equine Behavior - Mare Behavior Problems: Ovaries or Not? Room 203 C, pg. 40 Sue McDonnell, MA PhD CAAB
Recognizing Discomfort in Equine Patients Room 203 C, pg. 40 Cade Torcivia, VMD, MSc, CAAB
Low Stress Handling of Equine Patients Room 203 C, pg. 40 Cade Torcivia, VMD, MSc, CAAB
EQUINE
Ultrasound of the Feline Bladder: Introduction to POCUS and Its Value in the Diagnosis of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Ballroom B, pg. 40 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
Unlocking the Power of Genetic Testing to Revolutionize Disease Detection Ballroom B, pg. 40 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
Updates on the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism Ballroom B, pg. 41 Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
FELINE
Looking Forward and Backward at the HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Dairy Cattle
Recruitment and Retention of Cattle Veterinarians: Is This a Fixable Problem?
Practice Efficiencies & Hacks, Part 1 Room 201 C, pg. 41 Chelsea Bland Smith, DVM
Practice Efficiencies & Hacks, Part 2 Room 201 C, pg. 41 Chelsea Bland Smith, DVM
FOOD ANIMAL
Room 201 C, pg. 41 Fred Gingrich, DVM
Room 201 C, pg. 41 Fred Gingrich, DVM
What is Acupuncture? Room 110 B, pg. 42 Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM
Five Elements and Yin Yang Theory Room 110 B, pg. 42 Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM
Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis Room 110 B, pg. 42 Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Strengthening the Pipeline & Building a Legacy of Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine: The National Association for Black Veterinarians Room 104, pg. 42 Annie Daniel, Ph. D. & Licensed Educator Hops and Tumbles: Understanding Rabbit Vestibular Disease and Neurologic Disorders Room 110 A, pg. 42 Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP - ECM
S.C.O.R.E. With HBCUs: The Missed Opportunity to Diversify Vet Med Room 104, pg. 42 Tyra Davis, DVM, CTHP Tiny Teeth, Big Problems: Dental Disease in Rabbits and Rodents Room 110 A, pg. 42 Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP - ECM
Creating the Future of Veterinary Medicine Through Diversification of Practice Ownership Room 104, pg. 42 Gerelyn Henry, BS, DVM, MBA, DACVP Small Mammals, Big Challenges: Navigating Emergencies in Veterinary Practice Room 110 A, pg. 42 Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP - ECM
MULTI-TRACK/CROSS SPECIES
NON- TRADITIONAL/ EXOTICS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/ OFFICE PERSONNEL
Round Table Talks: Peer-to-Peer Networking & Best Practices Room 102, pg. 42
Let's Talk Guy Stuff- Discussing Everything from Breeding Soundness Exams to Vasectomies, and More! Room 203 AB, pg. 43 Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM)
That Came out of Where?? Fun and Unique Cases in Food Animal Medicine Room 203 AB, pg. 43 Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM)
Oh Baby! Getting Neonates off to a Great Start Room 203 AB, pg. 42 Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM)
TECHNICIAN
Current Use of Technology in Veterinary Medicine Room 105, pg. 43 Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP, FF-ABVP-EP
TECHNOLOGY
TICKETED EVENTS - THURSDAY MORNING
TITLE
PRESENTERS
LOCATION
TIME
Interactive Lab Veterinary CPR Certification/RECOVER Rescuer Basic and Advanced Life Support, pg. 36
Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC; Michelle Hervey, BS, LVT, CFVP; Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe); Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
Exhibit Hall F
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSIONS - THURSDAY AFTERNOON
TITLE
PRESENTERS
LOCATION
TIME
Cannabinoid-Rich Hemp Essentials: Quality, pK, and Dosing Considerations, pg. 64
Robert Menardi, DVM
Room 202 AB
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Robert Menardi, DVM Joseph Wakshlag, DVM PhD DACVIM (nutrition) DACVSMR
Don’t Say Neigh to Cannabinoids: A Closer Look at Horses and Ruminants, pg. 64
Room 202 AB
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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