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BOVINE SPERMMORPHOLOGIC ABNORMALITIES: MOVING BEYOND THEWIGGLE TEST Chance Armstrong, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACT 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM I 006 B The complete breeding soundness examhas evolved much since themid-1950s. Spermabnormalities have long been associatedwithmale infertility or sterility and the assessment of these abnormalities has become a fundamental component of the analysis of semen quality. Themost commonmorphologic abnormalities encountered by practitioners will be discussed. We will explore what those abnormalities are telling us about the long-termprognosis of the bull returning to breeding soundness when he fails tomeet theminimumstandards set forth by the Society for Theriogenology. CLINICAL APPROACH TO THE PROBLEM BREEDER COW Chance Armstrong, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACT 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I 006 B This sessionwill explore the common causes of the problembreeder cow (ET donors, genetically valuable females, showheifers, etc.). We will describe our approach to these cases and possible solutions for your practice to have a positive outcome. PRACTICAL ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAMS Chance Armstrong, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACT 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I 006 B This sessionwill explore the latest in estrus synchronization protocols for beef and dairy. We will discuss the differences seenwith timing betweenmature females and heifers. Bos indicus specific synchronization protocols that have recently emergedwill be presented. We will explore possible pitfalls to avoid as you implement timed artificial insemination into your practice. REHABILITATION AND PAINMANAGEMENT IN THE CHRONICALLY ILL PET Daniel Eckman, DVM 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I 209 During this talk participants will learn how rehabilitation and associated techniques can be used to decrease pain and improve quality of life for the chronically ill patient. OVERVIEWOF PATHOGENESIS: NEWTESTINGMODALITIES TomHairgrove , DVM 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM I 006 A Bovine anaplasmosis is a complicated disease, and older testingmodalities are frustrating to apply. Themore recently developed PCRs are very sensitive, and recent changes to the USDA licensed cELISA have improved our ability to determine acutely infected animals as well as those in the carrier state. A knowledge of themechanism of the carrier state is essential to diseasemanagement. Managing cattle in endemic versus nonendemic areas often require different approaches. HERD HEALTH SUCCESSES AND FAILURES TomHairgrove , DVM 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM I 006 A Older treatment recommendations centered on the ability of certain drugs to clear the carrier state have been questioned. The protocols of tetracyclines to control infectionmust to be well thought out and used in conjunctionwith the vector season appropriate for your location. We need to understand the role of iatrogenic transmission andmodify our husbandry practices accordingly. IMPACT OF VFDON CLINICAL CASES TomHairgrove , DVM 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM I 006 A Howdoes the use of tetracyclines for control of infection impact acute bovine anaplasmosis. Aremore producers feeding tetracycline now than 10 years ago andwhy? Does feeding tetracycline improve production parameters? PAIN CONTROL IN SMALL RUMINANTS Clare Scully, MS, DVM 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM I 006 B Painmanagement strategies in ruminant species have been largely overlooked in the scientific literature in comparison to companion animal and equine painmanagement research. Recent changes in attitudes regarding animal welfare have increased the frequency of use of pain relieving agents in production animal species. This talk will discussmany of the common procedures in small ruminants where painmanagement would be a valuable
MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN MULTI-DOCTOR PRACTICES (CONT.) James O'Bryan, DVM 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I 006 A
addition as standard of care. The talk will also cover the current pain therapies in food animal species as well as discuss current research being conducted at LSUon this subject. SMALL RUMINANT REPRODUCTION Clare Scully, MS, DVM 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM I 006 B This talk will cover many of the aspects of small ruminant reproduction including: 1) Reproductive Physiology&Anatomy of the Female/Male 2) Estrus Detection 3) Synchronization and Breeding 4) Pregnancy Diagnosis 5) Advance Reproductive Techniques (TAI, TCI, LAP AI) The talk will also cover many of the reproductive diseases and complications seen in small ruminants. GOATS IN THE SOUTHEAST: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS Clare Scully, MS, DVM 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM I 006 B Owning a goat in the southeast can be a particular challenge due to the amount of parasitism that is encountered on a daily basis. Asmore andmore goats are being kept as pets, treating these emergency patients can be overwhelming for clinicians with limited experience with these species. This talk is to outline the causes of anemia in small ruminants and how they will present to your clinic. The talk will discuss clinical signs, diagnostic tests and treatment for patients suffering fromanemia due to parasites. Emphasis will be placed on blood transfusions, but sincemany times this problemstems frompoor management, we will also look at some methods of preventing this condition fromoccurring in the first place. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 _____________________________________________________ RECRUITMENT, HIRING, MENTORING, AND RETENTIONOF RECENT GRADUATES Keelan Lewis, DVM Brittany Thompson, DVM 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM I 006 A New associates are paramount to the success of our group of practices. Inmy experience new veterinarians encompass themost modern, energetic, driven individuals our profession has to offer. There are numerous challenges with hiring new graduates but none of themsurmount the benefits. New associates want mentorship, time off, a job for their spouse, a feeling of being cared for by the company andmodern technology. We have designed the structure of our mentorship programaround these other desires. During this talk Dr. Lewis and one of her associates, Dr. Brittany Thompson, will discuss these topics, challenges and their success story. RECRUITMENT, HIRING, MENTORING, AND RETENTIONOF RECENT GRADUATES (CONT.) Keelan Lewis, DVM Brittany Thompson, DVM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM I 006 A New associates are paramount to the success of our group of practices. Inmy experience new veterinarians encompass themost modern, energetic, driven individuals our profession has to offer. There are numerous challenges with hiring new graduates but none of themsurmount the benefits. New associates want mentorship, time off, a job for their spouse, a feeling of being cared for by the company andmodern technology. We have designed the structure of our mentorship programaround these other desires. During this talk Dr. Lewis and one of her associates, Dr. Brittany Thompson, will discuss these topics, challenges and their success story. Have you ever wondered if there was a way to create a comprehensive electronicmedical record, create an invoice, communicate with clients, or process payments without a single sheet of paper, all fromamobile device in three clicks or less? The objectives of this course are to briefly review the history of electronic health records, why they are a necessity in all practice types, how they should increase efficiency, andwhat level of knowledge, hardware and software is needed to effectively implement a Practice InformationManagement System (PIMS) with or without a reliable wireless network in a rural setting. MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN MULTI-DOCTOR PRACTICES James O'Bryan, DVM 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I 006 A
Have you ever wondered if there was a way to create a comprehensive electronicmedical record, create an invoice, communicate with clients, or process payments without a single sheet of paper, all fromamobile device in three clicks or less? The objectives of this course are to briefly review the history of electronic health records, why they are a necessity in all practice types, how they should increase efficiency, andwhat level of knowledge, hardware and software is needed to effectively implement a Practice InformationManagement System (PIMS) with or without a reliable wireless network in a rural setting. TIMELY TOPICS AND CASE DISCUSSIONS: ANTIMICROBIAL USE IN FOOD ANIMALS Kari Bevevino, DVM 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM I 006 A In this session, various food animal cases will be presented. Each case will offer an opportunity to discuss antimicrobial selection based on the disease and species. We will also discuss the on-label and extra-label use of drugs in food producing animals as well as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA). The goal of each case is to provide the practitioner with an awareness of what medications can and cannot be used when designing a therapeutic plan based on the species, disease, andmedications available. TIMELY TOPICS AND CASE DISCUSSIONS: ANTIMICROBIAL USE IN FOOD ANIMALS (CONT.) Kari Bevevino, DVM 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM I 006 A This sessionwill be a continuation of the previous session inwhich various food animal cases will be presented. Each case will offer an opportunity to discuss antimicrobial selection based on the disease and species. We will also discuss the on-label and extra-label use of drugs in food producing animals as well as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA). The goal of each case is to provide the practitioner with an awareness of what medications can and cannot be usedwhen designing a therapeutic plan based on the species, disease, and medications available. Integrative Medicine FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 _____________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION THERAPY Carolina Medina, DVM 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM I 209 This lecture will cover subjects related to rehabilitation therapy, such as the definition, clinical indications, therapeuticmodalities, exercises, research, and clinical cases. This is an introductory lecture, therefore no previous knowledge is required. This lecture is applicable to canine and feline patients. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF LASER THERAPY Carolina Medina, DVM 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM I 209 This lecture will cover subjects related to laser therapy, such as the definition, difference between types of lasers, mechanisms of action, equipment components, research, and clinical cases. This is an introductory lecture, therefore no previous knowledge is required. This lecture is open to a wide audience and applicable across all species. INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE Daniel Eckman, DVM 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM I 209 Attendees will learn about the westernmedial approach to veterinary acupuncture. The discussionwill include basicmechanisms of action of acupuncture, as well as diseases inwhich acupuncture can play a role in treatment. ACUPUNCTURE IN PAINMANAGEMENT Daniel Eckman, DVM 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM I 209 This lecture will concentrate on the use of acupuncture in painmanagement. It will discussmechanisms of action of acupuncture. It will also review current human and veterinary literature for the use of acupuncture in pain management.
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