Fall Conference for Veterinarians
Conference Lecture Schedule
Thursday, September 13, and Friday, September 14, 2012
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | Pre-Conference Sessions
National Veterinary Accreditation Program Spartans Room
| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Role of Agencies, Health Certificates Suzett K. Hexum |
This session will review the state, federal, and international agencies that an accredited veterinarian may interact with and the services these agencies provide. Attendees will learn how to accurately complete health certificates for animals traveling domestically or internationally. Written guidelines for the completion of 11 USDA APHIS and VS forms and their continuation sheets will be provided. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00-2:50 p.m. | Animals' Fitness to Travel Suzett K. Hexum |
This session will discuss the role of the veterinarian when evaluating the fitness of livestock for movement. Veterinarians will learn about various assessments (visual, ambulation, body condition, etc.) to perform on bovine, small ruminant, swine, equine, and deer to determine whether the animal is healthy enough to transport. Finally, steps that can be taken to make livestock transportation more comfortable for the animal and safer for the handlers will be reviewed. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:50-3:10 p.m. | Break |
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| 3:10- 4:00 p.m. |
Foreign Animal Disease Detection in Category I Animals Suzett K. Hexum |
This session will address the important role companion animal practitioners play as it related to detecting foreign animal diseases (FADs) in category I animals (dogs, cats). In all, information about ten FADs affecting category I animals is included. Each disease also has a one-page reference source as a resource for practitioners. FAD incursions in the US that were detected by private sector veterinarians are described (screwworm and rabbit hemorrhagic disease). Finally, a scenario culminates what was taught in this module regarding how a veterinarian should appropriately handle a suspected FAD in a patient at their clinic. (1.0 CE) |
| 4:10- 5:00 p.m. |
Vesicular Diseases Suzett K. Hexum |
The first part of this session addresses the importance of foot-and-mouth disease, vesicular stomatitis, swine vesicular disease, and vesicular exanthema of swine in the United States. Clinical signs associated with the four vesicular diseases and specific biosecurity measures are included. The second part of this module takes the veterinarian through an interactive scenario investigating a possible vesicular disease outbreak on a swine farm. Veterinarians learn the process of reporting a possible vesicular disease case and the chain of events that occur in a foreign animal disease investigation. (1.0 CE) |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Food Animal, Boilermakers/Wildcats/Nittany Lions Room
| 9:00- 9:50 a.m. |
Update from the State Veterinarian Mark J. Ernst |
This lecture will provide a current overview of the Illinois animal health programs administered by the Department of Agriculture, as well as recent disease activity that will be of interest to those attending. The focus will be on those programs and diseases generating current activity within and outside of Illinois. (1.0 CE) |
| 10:00- 10:50 a.m. |
Animal Welfare at the Farm: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Michael Ellis |
This lecture will present a review of issues, misconceptions, and problems involved in the current debate regarding the welfare of farm livestock (principally swine) on commercial operations and the related future challenges for the livestock industry when addressing welfare concerns. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:00- 11:50 a.m. |
Treatment and Prevention of Neonatal Diseases in Calves Edgar F. Garrett |
Neonatal diarrhea is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in calves. Practical strategies for controlling diarrhea and treatment of cases based on severity will be discussed. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:50 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Advice for Your Clients With Backyard Chickens Yvette J. Johnson-Walker |
Backyard chickens are becoming increasingly popular even in urban and suburban communities. Unfortunately, many families acquire chickens with little or no information about how to care for them. The goal of this presentation is to provide practitioners with resources to help them diagnose and treat common disorders affecting backyard poultry. Nutritional management, husbandry of poultry, and proper techniques for submitting birds and tissues for grow and histopathological examination will also be discussed. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Semen Evaluation 101 Clifford F. Shipley |
This lecture will present what everyone needs to know to properly evaluate semen in the field or clinic. All species will be covered, including fresh, frozen and shipped semen. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:50- 3:10 p.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 3:10- 5:00 p.m. |
An Update on Bovine Reproduction John A. Herrmann |
This presentation will give a broad update on bovine reproduction: synchronization protocols, the effects of nutrition on reproductive efficiency, metritis, and the importance of progesterone levels pre- and post-breeding. (2.0) |
Dr. Michael Ellis' lecture is sponsored by the Dr. LeRoy G. Biehl Endowment Fund.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Diagnostics, Fighting Illini Room
| 9:00- 10:50 a.m. |
Interactive Cytology for the Practitioner Anne M. Barger Laura D. Garrett |
Clinical cytology cases will be presented and discussed. With the use of i-Clicker technology, audience members will be able to make and vote for cytologic diagnoses as well as therapeutic choices. (2.0 CE) |
| 11:00- 11:50 a.m. |
Blood Smears Anne M. Barger |
(1.0 CE) |
| 11:50 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Lymph Node Cytology Kathryn L. Wycislo |
Learn how to maximize the "diagnostic value" of your lymph node cytologies, from sample collection and preparation to differentials and diagnoses. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Urinalysis A. Russell Moore |
Evaluation of urine is a comonly ordered and underutilized test with useful diagnostic information often lost to the kennel floor, pasture grass, or nearest doorpost. This presentation will discuss practical solutions and in-depth diagnostics to help get every last drop out of every last drop your patient can give you.(1.0 CE) |
| 2:50- 3:10 p.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 3:10- 4:00 p.m. |
Cytology of Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Lesions Amy L. MacNeill |
This lecture will review common tumors and inflammatory diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Examples from all domestic species will be discussed. (1.0 CE) |
| 4:10- 5:00 p.m. |
Veterinary Forensic Pathology Adam W. Stern |
This lecture will provide an overview of the types of veterinary forensic cases that are seen and what to do if you encounter a case in your clinic. (1.0 CE) |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Small Animal Cardiology, Little Chief Room
| 9:00- 9:50 a.m. |
Introduction to thoracic radiology Jodi S. Matheson |
This lecture will present the basics of evlaluationg a thoracic radiograph. (1.0 CE) |
| 10:00- 10:50 a.m. |
Radiographic Interpretation of Lung Patterns Jodi S. Matheson |
This lecture will present a review of lung patterns on radiographs. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:00-11:50 a.m. | Radiographic Interpretation of the Heart Jodi S. Matheson |
This lecture will discuss how to evaluate the cardiac silhouette on radiographs. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:50 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
The ABCs of Staging and Treating Degenerative Valvular Disease in the Dog Michael Luethy |
The initial portion of this talk will emphasize the appropriate diagnosis and staging of myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve in the dog, with special emphasis placed on deciding when to initiate therapy. The second portion of the talk will discuss current treatment strategies for short and long term management of the disease. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Cat Michael Luethy |
The role of genetic testing, biomarkers, radiology, and echocardiography in diagnosing, staging, and treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy will be discussed. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:50- 3:10 p.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 3:10- 4:00 p.m. |
No Lasix, Please! Pericardial Disease in the Dog Michael Luethy |
The diagnosis of pericardial disease can often be confusing, and treating pericardial disease with methods that are considered standard for CHF may have unintended and deleterious consequences. The etiology, diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and prognosis for this often confusing disease will be discussed in this lecture. (1.0 CE) |
| 4:10- 5:00 p.m. |
Dilated and Arrhythmogenic Right ventricular Cardiomyopathy in the Dog Michael Luethy |
Dilated cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy are the most common forms of primary myocardial disease in the dog. The most common clinical features and diagnostic and management strategies for the two diseases will be discussed. (1.0 CE) |
Dr. Jodi S. Matheson's lectures are sponsored by the Sidney Krock Radiology Lectureship Fund.
Dr. Michael Luethy's lectures are sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Surgery/Dermatology, Spartans Room
| 9:00- 9:50 a.m. |
Sutures, Needles, and Knots Michael S. McFadden |
This lecture will offer a review of commonly used suture materials, including indications and contraindications for each type of suture. (1.0 CE) |
| 10:00- 11:50 a.m. |
Basic Orthopedics for the General PractitionerMichael S. McFadden | This session will address common orthopedic diseases that can be treated in general practice and will concentrate on procedures that can be done with basic orthopedic equipment. Femoral head and neck ostectomies, patella luxation repair, and extracapsular repair for cranial cruciate disease will be discussed. Approaches, techniques, and complications will be covered as well as indications for referral. (2.0 CE) |
| 11:50 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Clinical and Microbiological Updates: Multi-Drug Resistant Pyoderma in Dogs and Cats Domenico Santoro Carol W. Maddox |
This lecture will cover the most up-to-date information on multi-drug resistant bacterial infection in animals with particular attention to MRSA, MRSI, and MRSP in dogs and cats. The lecture will be divided into two sections: microbiological updates and clinical signs, diagnostic work-up and management of resistant bacterial infection (topical, systemic, and environmental intervention) in small animals. (2.0 CE) |
| 2:50- 3:10 p.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 3:10- 5:00 p.m. |
Practical Approach to Managing Ear Diseases Karen L. Campbell |
This presentation will provide a practical guide to understanding the factors leading to ear diseases in dogs and cats and a logical approach for diagnosis and treatment of otitis externa. Goals include improving the outcome of simple cases, preventing recurrent infections, and improving the management of severe/chronic cases. (2.0 CE) |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Small Animal Internal Medicine, Alumni Ballroom
| 9:00- 9:50 a.m. |
Canine and Feline Respiratory Symptomology: Review and Clincal Application Part I Kevin Le Boedec Brendan C. McKiernan |
In this first hour, we will review how to recognize and localize the common symptoms and clinical signs in dogs and cats presented with various respiratory conditions. (1.0 CE) |
| 10:00- 10:50 a.m. |
Canine and Feline Respiratory Symptomology: Review and Clincal Application Part II Kevin Le Boedec Brendan C. McKiernan |
The second hour will utilize actual clinical respiratory cases, applying the information learned in the first hour to establish a diagnostic and therapeutic plan for the animal. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:00- 11:50 a.m. |
Flat-Faced Breathing: Brachycephalic Airways in Review Brendan C. McKiernan |
This issue is common to almost all brachycephalic animals. Presenting signs, physical and diagnostic findings will be reviewed, and current treatment recommendations will be discussed. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:50 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Brachycephalic Airway Obstructive Syndrome: The Long and Short of It Heidi Phillips |
Most studies agree that long-term medical management for brachycephalic patients with clinical signs of respiratory compromise is ill advised, and surgery is necessary to produce a favorable outcome. Additionally, most authors agree that surgery should be performed early in life if possible, to avoid the development of significant secondary conditions such as advanced laryngeal collapse. This discussion will focus on the clinical history and presenting signs of patients with brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome, accurate and safe assessment of these patients, surgical treatments and post-operative management, and prognosis and outcome. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Respiratory Manifestations of Neurologic Disease Devon W. Hague |
(1.0 CE) |
| 2:50- 3:10 p.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 3:10- 5:00 p.m. |
A 'Pneu' Look at Pneunomina: Bacteria and Beyond Marcella D. Ridgway |
Veterinarians have battled pneumonia in their patients since the beginning of the profession but there’s a lot more than bacteria with which to contend. This presentation will address infectious and non-infectious causes of pneumonia and current recommendations for diagnosis and therapy. (2.0 CE) |
Friday, September 14, 2012
One Health, Boilermakers/Wildcats/Nittany Lions Room
| 8:00- 8:50 a.m. |
Livestock as a Pathway Out of Poverty in the Less Developed World Gregg BeVier |
This lecture will present the data which illustrates that investments in livestock systems in the less developed world can alleviate poverty for those who make less than $2 per day. (1.0 CE) |
| 9:00-9:50 a.m. | Livestock Genetics and Health: Examples of Interventions in Africa Gregg BeVier |
This lecture will build a case supporting specific interventions in livestock health (vaccines, medicine, diagnostics) and livestock genetics. These interventions result in sustainable productivity improvement of key livestock species held by poor people. (1.0 CE) |
| 9:50- 10:10 a.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 10:10- 11:00 a.m. |
The Global Health Initiative Yvette J. Johnson-Walker |
One of the aims of the Illinois Global Health Initiative is to provide first-hand exposure to global health issues for graduate students and faculty. In January 2012, Dr. Johnson-Walker and an interdisciplinary team of faculty and graduate students traveled to Cape Coast University in Ghana in an effort to increase understanding of the human, animal, and environmental health issues facing West Africa with a goal of establishing health-related collaborative research and outreach activities with colleagues in the region. This session will provide a report of the findings from the trip and discuss future opportunities for veterinarians to contribute to global health. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:10 a.m.- Noon |
Center for One Health Illinois Update Ian S. Brooks John A. Herrmann Yvette J. Johnson-Walker |
The Center for One Health Illinois is developing an integrated One Health surveillance system for the State of Illinois. This talk will give an update on that effort and will also give a progress report on an ongoing vector borne illness project that was started in 2011. The lecture will conclude with a study funded by the Center, "How Well Does a Restaurant Inspection Score Reflect the Level of Bacterial Contamination in the Food Preparation Areas?" (1.0 CE) |
| Noon- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Update from the State Public Health Veterinarian Connie Austin |
The state's public health veterinarian will provide a zoonotic disease update, including up-to-date information on H3N2, West Nile Virus, and others. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
What's Your Diagnosis? Case Studies In Zoonotic Disease Yvette J. Johnson-Walker |
A new set of human and animal cases of zoonotic disease will be presented and discussed in this interactive forum. We will use iClicker technology to determine the etiology of some zoonotic diseases and discuss how veterinarians can help protect themselves, their staff, and their clients from exposure to some of these diseases. (1.0 CE) |
Dr. Gregg BeVier's lectures are sponsored by the Class of 1962 Endowment Fund.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Equine, Spartans Room
| 8:00- 8:50 a.m. |
High Risk Equine Pregnancies Pamela A. Wilkins |
(1.0 CE) |
| 9:00-9:50 a.m. | Foal Care in an Ambulatory Setting Scott M. Austin |
(1.0 CE) |
| 9:50- 10:10 a.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 10:10- 11:00 a.m. |
Those Pesky, Hard to Breed Mares! Debra S. Sauberli |
This lecture will discuss the common challenges practitioners face when breeding mares in the field. Reasons why mares can have low conception/pregnancy rates and practical ways of addressing these problems will be covered. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:10 a.m.- Noon |
Management of the Obese Horse Scott M. Austin |
(1.0 CE) |
| Noon- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Equine Ocular Neoplasia: More than Meets the Eye Amber L. Labelle |
This one hour lecture will review common neoplasms of the equine eye, including novel treatment strategies and cutting-edge research on equine intraocular melanoma. (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Care of the Geriatric Horse Kara M. Lascola |
(1.0 CE) |
Friday, September 14, 2012
Small Animal Internal Medicine, Fighting Illini Room
| 8:00- 8:50 a.m. |
Esophageal Disease in the Dog and Cat Stanley I. Rubin |
This session will present a case-based discussion that reviews the clinical signs of esophageal disease, differential diagnoses of megaesophagus, with an emphasis on diagnostic workup. Other esophageal diseases including esophageal foreign bodies, esophagitis and esophageal strictures are briefly covered. (1.0 CE) |
| 9:00-9:50 a.m. | Feline Constipation, Obstipation, and Megacolon Stanley I. Rubin |
A case-based approach discussing causes of obstipation and megacolon in the cat with emphasis on diagnostic approach, management, and prevention .(1.0 CE) |
| 9:50- 10:10 a.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 10:10 a.m.- Noon |
Familial Renal Disease in the Dog and Cat Marcella D. Ridgway |
This session will cover breed-associated renal abnormalities of dogs and cats and the nature and heritability of the underlying defects to the level of our current understanding. Topics will include renal dysplasia, polycystic kidney disease, and familial protein-losing nephropathies as well as consideration of treatment options. (2.0 CE) |
| Noon- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Catch the Fever Marcella D. Ridgway |
Those difficult fever cases! This session will address disorders of elevated body temperature, focusing on fever of unknown origin and how to proceed with initial diagnostics and therapeutics fail .(1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Breed Specific Diseases, Abnormalities, and Associated Treatments Amy Kubier |
As veterinarians, we are given the task of diagnosing and treating many different dog breeds. Certain breeds are predisposed to developing different diseases, and often have ‘normal’ variances from other breeds. This lecture will focus on breed predispositions to disease, normal breed variations, and focused treatment. (1.0 CE) |
Friday, September 14, 2012
Small Animal Ophthalmology, Alumni Ballroom
| 8:00- 8:50 a.m. |
Big Pupils With a Side of Vision Loss: Practical Neuro-Ophthalmology for the Small Animal Practitioner Amber L. Labelle |
This one-hour lecture reviews the diagnosis of abnormalities of pupil size, vision, and globe position. Using a practical approach to neuro-ophthalmology, you will feel more comfortable assessing clinical cases of anisocoria, strabismus, and vision loss after attending this lecture. (1.0 CE) |
| 9:00-9:50 a.m. | Going Out Into the Back 40: Diagnosing Retinal Disease in Dogs and Cats Melissa A. Kubai |
While the retina may seem far away, after attending this lecture you will feel more comfortable headed to the back 40 of the eye! This one hour lecture reviews anatomy, diagnosis and treatment of retinopathies in small animal patients. (1.0 CE) |
| 9:50- 10:10 a.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 10:10- 11:00 a.m. |
What the Heck is Adnexa, Anyway? Amber L. Labelle |
After attending this one hour lecture, you will be able to define the term adnexa for your colleagues who were unable to attend. This lecture will focus on the anatomy, diagnosis and treatment of common adnexal diseases in small animal patients. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:10 a.m.- Noon |
Things That Go Bump in the N(eye)ght: Ocular Neoplasia Ralph E. Hamor |
This one hour lecture will focus on ocular and periocular neoplasia. After attending this lecture, you will feel more comfortable diagnosing ocular neoplasia and discussing treatment strategies with your clients. (1.0 CE) |
| Noon- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
Eye Challenge You! Challenging Cases in Veterinary Ophthalmology I Ralph E. Hamor |
This one hour interactive discussion will keep you on your toes. Real clinical cases will be presented for group discussion and debate. Let's learn from each other! (1.0 CE) |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Eye Challenge You! Challenging Cases in Veterinary Ophthalmology I Ralph E. Hamor |
This one hour interactive discussion will keep you on your toes. Real clinical cases will be presented for group discussion and debate. This session will build on information discussed in the first session, but attendees should feel free to join either or both sessions. (1.0 CE) |
Friday, September 14, 2012
Small Animal Medicine, Little Chief Room
| 8:00- 8:50 a.m. |
Canine Reproduction Primer: The Female Debra S. Sauberli |
Common female canine reproduction questions will be addressed during this session, including timing of insemination, treatment of vaginitis, and timing of elective c-sections. (1.0 CE) |
| 9:00-9:50 a.m. | Canine Reproduction Primer: The Male Debra S. Sauberli |
Common male canine reproduction questions will be addressed during this session, including common clinical problems that can affect fertility, how to properly evaluate dog semen, and how to freeze dog semen. (1.0 CE) |
| 9:50- 10:10 a.m. |
Break in Illini Ballroom |
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| 10:10-11:00 a.m. | AAFP/AAHA Feline Life Stages Guidelines Kandice S. Norrell |
These guidelines aim to outline an evidence-based life stage wellness program to aid the veterinary medical team in delivering the best comprehensive care for cats. This lecture will cover recommendations for optimal health care for cats throughout the different life stages; practical suggestions and tools to facilitate improved veterinary visits and to enhance the client/veterinarian clinical encounter; and a foundation from which to access sources of additional information. (1.0 CE) |
| 11:10 a.m.-Noon | AAFP Senior Care Guidelines for Cats Kandice S. Norrell |
The goal of these guidelines is to assist veterinarians to deliver consistent, high-quality care to senior cats, promote longevity, promote quality of life of senior cats, and to define aspects of screening, diagnosis, treatment, and anesthesia of senior cats. (1.0 CE) |
| Noon- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch in Illini Ballroom |
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| 1:00- 1:50 p.m. |
AAFP Feline Friendly Handling Guidelines Kandice S. Norrell |
Feline handling is most successful when the veterinary team adapts the approach to each individual cat and situation. The goal of these guidelines is to provide useful information for handling cats that can lead to a reduced-stress visit for all involved. |
| 2:00- 2:50 p.m. |
Feline Friendly Nursing Kandice S. Norrell |
AAFP and ISFM have established guidelines to provide the entire veterinary team with the resources and recommendations necessary to implement basic nursing care concepts. These guidelines promote wellness or recovery from illness or injury and addresses the patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing. (1.0 CE) |