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decomposers in ecological systems. Mushrooms have a life cycle that alternates between vegetative and reproductive cycles, producing spores, which then germinate into hyphae and mycelium in their vegetative state, and then develop fruiting bodies (the mushroom itself) in their reproductive state that then produce spores and the cycle repeats. Mushrooms can be poisonous, psychotropic, inedible or edible, and many of the edible and inedible mushrooms themselves have potential medicinal properties. This class will cover in-depth, the life cycle of the mushroom, and how that influences cultivation practices which in turn dictates mushroom potency. The two classes of mushrooms and their important members will be discussed in detail. Several of the more important and better known mushrooms will be discussed, and the scientific evidence that supports their use medicinally will be covered. This class will conclude with a brief discussion of the current interest in the psilocybin mushroom for its ability to address depression in humans, and whether that is something we need to look at for our veterinary species. Learning Objectives: • Learn about mushrooms as members of the Fungi Kingdom, their anatomy, taxonomy and global distribution; • Understand the differences among different mushroom species, and how that influences their activity; • Gain knowledge regarding the mushroom life cycle and how that influences cultivation technology and mushroom potency; • Learn about the bio-active substances that give mushrooms their medicinal benefits such as beta glucans and triterpenoids. Sponsor: A REVIEW OF THE PUBLISHED STUDIES SUPPORTING THE VETERINARY USE OF MUSHROOMS Robert Silver, DVM, MS, CVA 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 204 A Mushrooms have been in use for millennia by humans for food, medicine and spiritual rituals, but there is a paucity of data regarding their use in our domestic animal species. This class will review the few published studies in veterinary species supporting their use for medical intentions. The safety of the extended use or very high dosing of mushrooms in our domestic species has not been documented through objective studies, although many medicinal mushrooms are also prized edible mushrooms and have been ingested by people for millennia. We will look at safety studies that do exist in human and laboratory animals. Potential applications for mushrooms include immune modulation, anti-neoplastic activity, cognitive function, dermatological support for allergies and chronic inflammatory diseases, as well as supporting healthy digestive function as both a prebiotic and an immune modulator. Those potential applications will be supported by a review of studies, most of which are not in veterinary species. Learning Objectives: • Learn what published evidence exists for the use of mushrooms in our veterinary species through a review of the few published veterinary studies; • Gain knowledge about other potential applications for mushrooms in our veterinary species based on in vitro studies and in vivo studies in laboratory animals and the human species; • Understand principles of therapeutic dosing for mushrooms in our veterinary species. Sponsor: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND HERBALS FOR PAIN RELIEF Ronald Koh, DVM, MS, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CCRP, CVMMP 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 204 A Of interest, nutraceuticals have been shown to have potential in relieving pain. Evidence indicates nutraceuticals may represent promising adjuncts or alternatives for the relief of a variety types of pain, such as osteoarthritic pain, neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, and chronic pain. In this presentation, we will overview the use of nutraceuticals in pain management, focusing on their underlying mechanism actions, potential effects, clinical applications, and possible adverse effects. It will be concluded with the author’s experience on how to choose and combine nutraceuticals to better manage pain.
it is right for your veterinary practice. Topics will include: an overview of successful rehabilitation business models, what things to consider before diving in as a practitioner or practice owner, successful marketing techniques, equipment and space considerations, and an outlook for the future of canine rehabilitation. INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT FOR GERIATRIC PATIENTS – PART 1 Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 204 A Geriatric medicine is quickly becoming an area of interests for small animal clinicians. This presentation will highlight the need for special therapies for pain management for our geriatric patients. Pharmaceuticals, herbs, diets, therapeutic modalities, exercise therapies and lifestyle modifications will all be addressed in this 2 Part lecture series. INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT FOR GERIATRIC PATIENTS – PART 2 Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 204 A Geriatric medicine is quickly becoming an area of interests for small animal clinicians. This presentation will highlight the need for special therapies for pain management for our geriatric patients. Pharmaceuticals, herbs, diets, therapeutic modalities, exercise therapies and lifestyle modifications will all be addressed in this 2 Part lecture series. STUMBLING, KNUCKLING, DRAGGING AND DOWN… INTRODUCTION TO NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 204 A The neurological patient can become a difficult case to manage. Not all patients need advanced diagnostics or referral. This presentation focuses on primary practice diagnosis and treatment of the neurological patient and what to do after diagnosis. Rehabilitation modalities such as PNF and other manual techniques to aid in normalizing tone, addressing proprioception and optimizing function. Many patient specific rehabilitation exercises and a carefully setup program will put the focus on functional recovery, making patient management easier for owners and veterinary staff members. New information on treatment of DM dogs will be presented. NUTRACEUTICALS – THE NEW KID IN TOWN Robert Silver, DVM, MS, CVA 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 204 A Nutraceuticals, also known as supplements, are not FDA approved drugs, but with recent regulatory developments, have “medical-grade” quality control for veterinary applications. As this category of therapeutic gains more traction in the marketplace, many evidence-based studies are now being published supporting the value of these novel therapeutics. Nutraceuticals can serve as companions to conventional therapies, to reduce potential side effects or enhance outcomes. These novel remedies can also serve as stand-alone therapies for pre-clinical conditions. Pet parents are asking veterinarians questions about the use of products they read about on Dr. Google. Come educate yourself about this new category. Learning Objectives: • Understand what nutraceuticals are and how they can fit into your therapeutic protocols; • Gain knowledge about interactions between pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals; • Learn about nutraceutical categories such as antioxidants and which antioxidants are best represented by scientific evidence. Sponsor: THE MAGIC OF MEDICAL MUSHROOMS – THE ULTIMATE FUNCTIONAL FOOD Robert Silver, DVM, MS, CVA 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 204 A Mushrooms are neither animal nor plant. They are part of the Kingdom of Fungi, which play an important role in the decomposition of organic matter, nutrient (re)cycling and exchange in the environment. Fungi have chitin in their cell walls, do not photosynthesize and gain nourishment by secreting digestive enzymes into the environment and then absorbing the dissolved molecules. Fungi are major
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 “GETTING IT DONE WELL” – HOW TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTION MEDICINE SERVICES (PREGNANCY EXAMS, BSES, NECROPSIES, HERD HEALTH CONSULTS) Brittany Berry, DVM 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 103 AB In this discussion we will cover how our company has evolved to approach herd health. Aspects of this evolution include financial considerations and resource management, in addition to the actual knowledge and skills required to perform high quality production medicine. In the second hour, we will discuss the development of skills for young associates in these areas. “GETTING IT DONE WELL” – HOW TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTION MEDICINE SERVICES (PREGNANCY EXAMS, BSES, NECROPSIES, HERD HEALTH CONSULTS), CONT. Brittany Berry, DVM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 103 AB In this discussion we will cover how our company has evolved to approach herd health. Aspects of this evolution include financial considerations and resource management, in addition to the actual knowledge and skills required to perform high quality production medicine. In the second hour, we will discuss the development of skills for young associates in these areas. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AND THE FOOD ANIMAL PRACTITIONER Alexis Jennings, DVM 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Room 103 AB In this session, we will discuss how incorporating alternative therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractics can add value to your food animal practice. We will start by discussing a general overview of the common alternative therapies. Then, we will focus on how you can personally incorporate acupuncture into your practice by providing simple points to use in everyday food animal medicine and how to identify cases that could benefit from additional alternative therapies. MAKING THE BLOODWORK WORK FOR YOU Alexis Jennings, DVM 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Room 103 AB In this session, we will discuss the basics of complete blood count and serum chemistry evaluation. We will focus on common abnormalities and their clinical relevance, and cautionary aspects of utilizing benchtop analyzers in food animal species. WHAT A DOWNER – A CASE-BASED APPROACH TO DOWN RUMINANTS (PART 1) Alexis Jennings, DVM 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | Room 103 AB In this session, we will discuss common medical causes of the dreaded down ruminant. Using a clinical, case-based approach, we will cover common presentations, diagnostics, treatments, and outcomes seen with down ruminants. Part 1 will be primarily focused on cattle while Part 2 will be a continuation with more of a small ruminant and camelid focus. WHAT A DOWNER – A CASE-BASED APPROACH TO DOWN RUMINANTS (PART 2) Alexis Jennings, DVM 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | Room 103 AB In this session, we will discuss common medical causes of the dreaded down ruminant. Using a clinical, case-based approach, we will cover common presentations, diagnostics, treatments, and outcomes seen with down ruminants. Part 1 will be primarily focused on cattle while Part 2 will be a continuation with more of a small ruminant and camelid focus. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 INTEGRATING REHABILITATION INTO A BUSY GENERAL PRACTICE Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT CAVCA 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 204 A This session will explore the business aspects of canine rehabilitation, including a discussion of how to determine if
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