CE EVENING SESSIONS
THE PROBLEMATIC EGG: EVALUATING AND MANAGING FEMALE AVIAN REPRODUCTIVE MALADIES Stephen Fronefield, DVM, DABVP - Avian 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 202 D This session will review common female avian reproductive conditions and their management. Reproductive activity drivers and prevention strategies will be discussed. Current protocols and treatments used to manage reproductive and egg related
multiple active ingredients formulated into specific ratios between each of them. The most common ratio products are the CBD:CBDA; CBD:CBG; and the CBD:THC ratios. Sponsor: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLD CATS WITH INTEGRATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT! Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 204 A Recent surveys show that cats outnumber dogs as pets in the US by 10 million yet the treatment of pain in this species lags behind what is available for dogs. This presentation will focus on chronic pain in cats, how to recognize it and how to treat it with and without pharmaceuticals. Information will be presented on emerging therapies in treating painful cats. INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT OF THE NON SURGICAL CRUCIATE Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 204 A CCL rupture is the most common cause of lameness in the dog. Instability in the stifle leads to progressive OA and can damage the medial meniscal ligament. However, owners may decide against CCL surgery for a number of reasons and often they think that non surgical options may be easier or less expensive. This is often untrue. Expectations, rehabilitation options, orthotics, regenerative therapy and nutraceuticals will be discussed. THE USE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND EXERCISE THERAPY IN THE CANINE ATHLETE Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 204 A Dog sports are increasing in popularity and frequently the TCVM practitioner is asked to apply Chinese medical principles for treatment and injury prevention in the canine athlete. Acupuncture can be used for pain control as well as to enhance performance in the athlete. Tui-na, bodywork and exercises integrate well with acupuncture keep canine patients balanced, centered and performing to the best of their ability. A particular focus on common problems, point selection and appropriate exercises will round out this presentation. MULTI-TRACK/CROSS SPECIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 YES YOU CAN! NON-INCOME DRIVEN REPAYMENT OPTIONS Learn about options and strategies beyond Income Driven Repayment to tackle student debt. Discussion on current events involving student debt. Options for businesses to help their employees pay down student debt while decreasing tax liability. NEGOTIATE YOUR FUTURE: CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS Joe Pluhar, DVM 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 202 C Contract negotiation is not just about money, but what life you want to lead. Comprehensive view of job selection and contract negotiations. Overview of the current job market, especially for recent graduates. CASH FLOW YOUR LIFE (AND YOUR PRACTICE) Joe Pluhar, DVM 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 202 C Learn “Walk the Dog” budgeting and how it improves cash flow. Strategies to gain cash flow freedom. GET MORE WITH FOUR! THE BESST APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT OF MVD AND CHF – PART 1 Jay Tischendorf, DVM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 203 B Mitral valve disease (MVD) is by far the most common heart condition seen in companion animal practice. Many dogs with MVD will progress to CHF and eventually die of this disease. This presentation offers a refreshing, practical, and very hopeful FOR STUDENT DEBT Joe Pluhar, DVM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 202 C
approach to diagnosing, monitoring, staging, and managing MVD and CHF using the most current science and guidelines. Part 1 will focus on practical diagnosis and monitoring, and Part 2 on treatment. In many ways, dealing with MVD and CHF is as easy as A, B, C, and D! Sponsor: GET MORE WITH FOUR! THE BESST APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT OF MVD AND CHF – PART 2 Jay Tischendorf, DVM 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 203 B Mitral valve disease (MVD) is by far the most common heart condition seen in companion animal practice. Many dogs with MVD will progress to CHF and eventually die of this disease. This presentation offers a refreshing, practical, and very hopeful approach to diagnosing, monitoring, staging, and managing MVD and CHF using the most current science and guidelines. Part 1 will focus on practical diagnosis and monitoring, and Part 2 on treatment. In many ways, dealing with MVD and CHF is as easy as A, B, C, and D! Sponsor: DOES SASQUATCH GET TICKS? AN UPDATE ON OUR DANGEROUS NEW WORLD OF VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE Jay Tischendorf, DVM 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 203 B Tick populations and the diseases they transmit are arguably at an all time high here in North America. If Sasquatch exists, it is quite likely that he battles ticks just as much as many of our pets do! Come learn what’s new – and scary – in the world of ectoparasites and vector-borne disease. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, they have. However, take heart, for the tools to prevent parasites today are powerful and cost-effective. Sponsor: NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 THE RABBIT PHYSICAL EXAM AND COMMON MALADIES Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP-ECM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 202 D In this session we will review conducting a proper physical examination on a rabbit, and using examples, demonstrate what is normal and not normal, as well as, discussing the more common problems encountered in rabbits. RABBIT GI STASIS SYNDROME AND GI OBSTRUCTION; DIAGNOSIS AND UPDATE ON TREATMENTS Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP-ECM 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 202 D In this session we will review the rabbit GIT and discuss GI stasis in rabbits, as well as obstructive disease. The focus will be on diagnosis and the current recommended treatment modalities for the best outcomes. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF UROLITHIASIS AND CYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE IN GUINEA PIGS Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP-ECM 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 202 D We will discuss the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of Guinea Pig urolithiasis, and cystic ovarian disease, with emphasis on surgical and medical options for treatment. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THE AMAZING EGG: FROM OVARY TO OVIPOSITION IN BIRDS Stephen Fronefield, DVM, DABVP-Avian 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 202 D Reproductive disease in our companion avian species is a common issue. This session will concentrate the female avian reproductive system anatomy and the process of normal egg formation and oviposition. Understanding of the normal process is critical when evaluating and managing avian patients with reproductive maladies.
diseases will be covered. AVIAN RENAL DISEASE Stephen Fronefield, DVM, DABVP - Avian 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 202 D
This session will briefly review normal renal anatomy, function, and physiology. The session will concentrate on renal conditions and diseases most commonly seen in practice. Diagnostic testing and current therapeutic strategies will be discussed. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/
OFFICE PERSONNEL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
YOU ARE NOT ALONE: JOIN ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS TO GIVE INPUT AND LEARN HOW YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE ADDRESSING COMMON CHALLENGE Jennifer Bracken, DVM; Kim Garling, CVPM; Jodi Michaelson, BS, CVPM; Brandy Pitre; Kellie Wheat Turnage; CVPM; Katie Tyler, DVM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 203 A The purpose of these 6 roundtable topics is for attendees to share information with facilitators on how they are dealing with common challenges that arise in practice. Attendees will move from table to table every 25 minutes. Topics: 1. Managing Inventory; 2. Combating Outside Pharmacy Requests and Promoting Your Own Online Pharmacy; 3. Managing Negativity Within Your Team/Preventing Burnout; 4. Setting goals and motivating your team to reach them; 5. The Digital Toolbox: Applications for Veterinary Medicine, Communication, Training, etc.; 6. Maintaining client/patient standard of care while balancing staff shortages. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: JOIN ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS TO GIVE INPUT AND LEARN HOW YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE ADDRESSING COMMON CHALLENGES, CONT. Jennifer Bracken, DVM; Kim Garling, CVPM; Jodi Michaelson, BS, CVPM; Brandy Pitre; Kellie Wheat Turnage; CVPM; Katie Tyler, DVM 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 203 A The purpose of these 6 roundtable topics is for attendees to share information with facilitators on how they are dealing with common challenges that arise in practice. Attendees will move from table to table every 25 minutes. Topics: 1. Managing Inventory; 2. Combating Outside Pharmacy Requests and Promoting Your Own Online Pharmacy; 3. Managing Negativity Within Your Team/Preventing Burnout; 4. Setting goals and motivating your team to reach them; 5. The Digital Toolbox: Applications for Veterinary Medicine, Communication, Training, etc.; 6. Maintaining client/patient standard of care while balancing staff shortages. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: JOIN ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS TO GIVE INPUT AND LEARN HOW YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE ADDRESSING COMMON CHALLENGES, CONT. Jennifer Bracken, DVM; Kim Garling, CVPM; Jodi Michaelson, BS, CVPM; Brandy Pitre; Kellie Wheat Turnage; CVPM; Katie Tyler, DVM 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 203 A The purpose of these 6 roundtable topics is for attendees to share information with facilitators on how they are dealing with common challenges that arise in practice. Attendees will move from table to table every 25 minutes. Topics: 1. Managing Inventory; 2. Combating Outside Pharmacy Requests and Promoting Your Own Online Pharmacy; 3. Managing Negativity Within Your Team/Preventing Burnout; 4. Setting goals and motivating your team to reach them; 5. The Digital Toolbox: Applications for Veterinary Medicine, Communication, Training, etc.; 6. Maintaining client/patient standard of care while balancing staff shortages.
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