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_______________________________________ DAYTIME SESSIONS _______________________________________ COMPANION ANIMAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 _______________________________________ SUGARY SWEET! UPDATES IN DIABETIC MANAGEMENT Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 204 AB This session will review current insulin and dietary recommendations for diabetic dogs and cats. We will introduce and discuss newer insulin preparations being used in veterinary medicine, including insulin degludec and insulin glargine U-300. The session will also include case examples relating to diabetic monitoring test interpretation and treatment adjustments, including use of the FreeStyle Libre system. TIME FOR A CHANGE: SGLT-2 INHIBITORS IN FELINE DIABETIC MANAGEMENT Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 204 AB This session will introduce some background of SGLT-2 inhibitor use in human and veterinary medicine. We will discuss mechanisms for how this class of drugs work to reduce blood glucose and resolve diabetic clinical signs. The primary focus of the talk will be on proper patient selection and monitoring of SGLT-2 inhibitors in cats, with some discussion of current off-label uses and potential future benefits of these drugs. PU, PD, PANTING, OH MY! UPDATES ON CANINE HYPERCORTISOLISM Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 204 AB This presentation will review the identification and diagnostic workup of animals suspected of having hypercortisolism. We will review procedures and interpretations of common testing, such as urine cortisol to creatinine ratio, LDDST, and ACTH stimulation testing. We will review current treatment approaches and discuss controversy with monitor methods for this condition. HOT CATS! FELINE HYPERTHYROIDISM Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 204 AB This session will review various clinical manifestations of feline hyperthyroidism and tips on how to interpret and prioritize abnormalities found on physical exam. The majority of the session will focus on updated recommendations for diagnostic testing, specifically related to disease screening, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring. This will include discussion of a new in-clinic endocrine analyzer which can assist with early disease detection as well as identifying and monitoring treatment-associated sub-clinical or iatrogenic hypothyroidism. CANINE AND FELINE ORAL PATHOLOGY Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC 8:00 AM 8:50 AM | Ballroom C This is an audio-visual presentation on common oral pathology in the dog and cat. Topics include: clinical signs of dental disease, fractured teeth, endodontic disease, tooth resorption, neoplasia, stomatitis, retained deciduous teeth, and malocclusions. PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND THERAPY FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC 9:00 AM 9:50 AM | Ballroom C This lecture will give you all you need to know about periodontal disease. It will begin with a discussion of pathogenesis and progression of disease (i.e. the TRUE cause) as well as severe local and systemic effects. We will then discuss treatment of periodontal disease including: a professional dental cleaning, periodontal surgery, and homecare of periodontal disease. Lecture on how to perform a thorough dental prophylaxis. DENTAL RADIOLOGY: TECHNIQUES AND BASIC INTERPRETATION Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC 10:30 AM 11:20 AM | Ballroom C This lecture will demonstrate proper positioning and exposure technique for dental radiology. While we will be
LET'S TALK GUY STUFF- DISCUSSING EVERYTHING FROM BREEDING SOUNDNESS EXAMS TO VASECTOMIES, AND MORE! Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM) 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 203 AB Reproduction is an important part of any food animal practice. Most of the time reproduction is focused on the girls; however, this presentation will focus on the guys. We will discuss the importance of breeding soundness exams. We'll also talk about how technicians can assist with vasectomies, inguinal hernia repairs, and cryptorchid surgeries. Included in this discussion will be the prevention and treatment of uroliths in goats. THAT CAME OUT OF WHERE?? FUN AND UNIQUE CASES IN FOOD ANIMAL MEDICINE Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM) 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 203 AB With 20 years of experience working at a food animal practice, there are many interesting cases that occur. This presentation will highlight some of the most memorable cases over my twenty years in practice. It's also a reminder that every day is different! TECHNICIAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 _______________________________________ UNDERSTANDING THE HORSE BEYOND whether that be routine or emergent to our equine patients in both the hospital or the field setting. Understanding how they view and react to their surroundings is crucial for all parties to stay safe while administering treatment effectively. DOUBLE DUTY SEDATION: TECHNIQUES TO UTILIZE IN HOUSE AND IN THE FIELD Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 202 AB VETERINARY MEDICINE Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 202 AB This lecture covers an in depth look at equine behavior and how we can use that to help us provide the best care Utilizing chemical restraint is common in equine practice for a variety of reasons and is one of the most vital tools both Technicians and Veterinarians have at their disposal. This session will cover sedation and sedation techniques that can be administered in both an ambulatory and hospitalized setting. Attendees with gain an understanding of how they work, effectiveness, adverse reactions, as well as how and when to use them. THE TECHNICIAN’S ROLE IN TREATING COLIC EPISODES Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 202 AB Colic is one of the most common diseases affecting the horse and treating it often results in a course of action based on symptoms and diagnostics. Hospital staff are often the first line of defense in recognizing and executing treatment in this often painful condition. This session will discuss painful behaviors exhibited by the horse, common diagnostics utilized, and when the horse is best treated medically or surgically and the factors that go into making that decision for both owner and practitioner. TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 _______________________________________ CURRENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN VETERINARY MEDICINE Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP, FF-ABVP-EP 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | Room 105 This interactive discussion invites participants to share insights and experiences on the latest technologies shaping veterinary medicine. Topics may include diagnostic imaging advancements, wearable tech for pets, telehealth platforms, and digital record-keeping systems. Attendees will explore how these innovations impact patient care, client communication, and practice efficiency, while considering challenges and opportunities for future adoption.
learning the basics of measuring bisecting angles, we will be learning the simplified technique for easilly exposing dental radiographs. Following this, we will cover basic radiology interpretation which will include: determining which tooth is imaged, endodontic disease, periodontal disease, neoplasia, tooth resorption, and extractions. EXTRACTIONS MADE EASIER: MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUES Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC 11:30 AM 12:20 PM | Ballroom C This lecture will begin with a discussion of equipment needs and then progress into a step by step discussion of single rooted extractions. Next, we will cover sectioning for multirooted teeth. Finally, we will introduce flaps and buccal bone removal for surgical (open) extractions when necessary for canines and other large teeth as well as ankylotic teeth. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF GDV: THE 15-MINUTE GASTROPEXY Howard Seim, DVM, DACVS 8:00 AM 8:50 AM | Ballroom A This seminar will focus primarily on the surgical management of GDV patients. Video of clinical cases during intraoperative decision making will be presented. We will focus on the authors’ preferred method for gastric derotation and the technical aspects of performing a 15-minute incisional gastropexy. Extensive use of video of clinical cases will give participants a real-life experience. INTESTINAL ANASTOMOSIS: TIPS TO MAKE IT EASIER When performing an intestinal resection and anastomosis by yourself (i.e., no assistant to help!) I have several tips that may make the procedure easier for you. I will suggest several alternative techniques that you can consider incorporating that will likely make this common procedure easier and more predictably successful. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate these techniques. FELINE PERINEAL URETHROSTOMY: A NOVEL APPROACH Howard Seim, DVM, DACVS 10:30 AM 11:20 AM | Ballroom A Feline perineal urethrostomy has classically been approached with the patient placed in a perineal position. Although this positioning is awkward for the surgeon it has become the standard approach. This lecture will suggest taking another look at patient positioning. Placing the cat in dorsal recumbency allows a much more ‘ergonomic’ approach for the surgeon and enhances visualization of the regional anatomy. In addition, this positioning allows access to the patients’ urinary bladder. Video of this novel approach will be used to illustrate the advantages of dorsal recumbency positioning. FELINE ESOPHAGOSTOMY TUBE PLACEMENT: A NOVEL TECHNIQUE AND PERCUTANEOUS CHEST DRAIN PLACEMENT Howard Seim, DVM, DACVS 11:30 AM 12:20 PM | Ballroom A Placement of feeding tubes is frequently indicated for the management of nutritionally deficient and critically injured patients. This session will focus on a variety of techniques to place esophagostomy feeding tubes (E-tube) in cats. Because cats tolerate this avenue of feeding so well it is important that veterinarians be able to place them in practice. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate a variety of E-tube placement techniques. and........... Howard Seim, DVM, DACVS 9:00 AM 9:50 AM | Ballroom A This lecture will focus on techniques used to place chest drains in dogs and cats. A variety of drain types will be used as well as several different techniques. Included will be a technique that allows percutaneous placement of a chest drain in a fully awake traumatized patient. Videotape of clinical cases requiring ‘emergency’ as well as ‘planned’ chest drain placement will be used to illustrate the recommended procedures.
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