Fall Conference for Veterinarians

September 17-18, 2015

iHotel and Conference Center

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE	Sponsor
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread	Suzett K. Hexum	The first part of this module reviews disease prevention practices that limit exposure in animals and people including selecting appropriate personal protective equipment. Proper implementation of cleaning protocols and how to select effective disinfectants to prevent disease spread is discussed. Instructions on reading and interpreting disinfectant labels are included as are handouts for future reference. The second part of this module addresses general biosecurity topics for veterinary clinics and livestock facilities. Biosecurity practices such as equipment handling with livestock on the farm or companion animals in the clinic or home visits for mobile clinics are presented.	1.0	USDA APHIS, VS.
2:50-3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10-4:00 p.m.	Foreign Animal Disease Detection in Category 1 Animals	Suzett K. Hexum	This module addresses the important role companion animal practitioner?s play as it relates 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 (Disease Briefs) as a resource for practitioners. FAD incursions in the U.S. 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	USDA APHIS, VS.
4:10-5:00 p.m.	Role of Agencies, Health Certificates	Suzett K. Hexum	This module reviews the State, Federal, and international agencies that an accredited veterinarian may interact with and the services these agencies provide. Participants 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 are provided.	1.0	USDA APHIS, VS.
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Vesicular Diseases	Suzett K. Hexum	The first part of this module 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	USDA APHIS, VS.

The preconference session is presented by the USDA.

The mission of the National Veterinary Accreditation Program is to provide private veterinary practitioners with the information they need to ensure the health of the Nations’ livestock and animal population and to protect the public health and well-being.

How do I renew my accreditation?

You will receive a reminder of your renewal along with instructions.
1. If you have a valid e-mail address on record-you will be sent e-mail reminders at six (6), three (3), and one (1) month intervals before your renewal.
2. If you have an invalid or no e-mail address on record, we will send you a reminder notice via USPS three (3) months before your renewal.
You must complete your required APHIS-approved supplemental training (AAST) Six (6) AAST modules for Category II or three (3) AAST modules for Category I.
1. AAST is available, free, on the NVAP Website www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap
2. AAST is also available by ordering the CD or paper versions for the cost of production and mailing. Contact your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
3. AAST is available as lectures at veterinary meetings and conventions
Submit VS Form 1-36A
1. Paper form; submit to your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
2. On-line

The APHIS Approved Supplemental Training modules presented at the University of Illinois Fall Conference may be used to satisfy your veterinary accreditation renewal. The modules are also accepted by the Illinois veterinary licensing board as CE for your veterinary license.

The USDA sessions have been added to the program for your convenience. The University Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine does not have information about the specifics of veterinary accreditation nor the modules presented. Please contact Dr. Susie Hexum for this information.

If you have any questions, in regards to veterinary accreditation or USDA APHIS please contact Dr. Susie Hexum by email or phone.

Suzett.hexum@aphis.usda.gov
(217) 246-2950

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Track: Business Management
Room: Technology

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE	Sponsor
9:00-9:50 a.m.	Modern Storytelling	Bill Schroeder	Each practice should understand that they have a story to share. Today’s most productive opportunities to share come the way of digital technologies. During this lecture we will explore how social media and other digital channels allow practices to tell their story and how a practice’s message should be positioned to reach as many current and prospective clients as possible.	1.0	Zoetis
10:00-10:50 a.m.	Developing Content that Encourages Interaction	Bill Schroeder	Consumers are inundated with messages. Cell phones buzz, facebook feeds are more congested, and Google search results have become extremely competitive. This session will help practices understand what they can do to develop content that positions their practice to be relevant, discoverable, and the local pet expert. If you want to control the local online pet health conversation, this lecture is for you!	1.0	Zoetis
11:00-11:50 a.m.	Online Reviews (enter sigh).	Bill Schroeder	The rapid acceptance of social media, mobile devices, and review sites like Yelp, City Search, and Google Reviews have many practices talking. This session will help you understand how a modern reviewer thinks, what causes reviews to show online, and techniques your practice can implement to use reviews to your advantage. This highly interactive session is a must for any practice interested in being successful in today’s digital space.	1.0	Zoetis
11:50-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Marketing You and Your Practice, Part I	Jan Slater	This session will address the importance of understanding marketing and the market while you learn how to establish your brand, advertise your brand and steward your brand. A key takeaway from the time you spend with Dr. Slater will be the development of your personal Promise Brand and the key to its implementation.	1.0	Zoetis
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Marketing You and Your Practice, Part II	Jan Slater	This session will address the importance of understanding marketing and the market while you learn how to establish your brand, advertise your brand and steward your brand. A key takeaway from the time you spend with Dr. Slater will be the development of your personal Promise Brand and the key to its implementation.	1.0	Zoetis
2:50-3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10-4:00 p.m.		Anna Lea Fenger		1.0	Zoetis
4:10-5:00 p.m.		Anna Lea Fenger		1.0	Zoetis

Track: Equine
Room: Humanities

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
9:00-11:50 a.m.	Case Studies in Equine Medicine	Scott Austin, Kara Lascola, Breanna Sheahan	Case presentations will be used to present challenging topics in the area of equine medicine and will be used as the basis for an interactive discussion of diagnostic test selection, interpretation of laboratory results, and case management. The selection and administration of appropriate antimicrobial therapy will also be incorporated.	3.0
11:50 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Stallion Management	Igor Canisso	Refractory osteoarthritis is a common disease in equine practice, particularly in the distal tarsal and proximal interphalangeal joints. The lecture will provide an overview of the current surgical and non-surgical treatment options for horses with unresponsive osteoarthritis of low-motion joints with a goal of assisting the practitioner in determining if and when their use may result in an acceptable treatment outcome. Clinical cases will be presented to illustrate the main points.	1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Current Treatment Options for Refractory Osteoarthritis of Low-Motion Joints	Santiago D. Gutierrez-Nibeyro	Ostoechondrosis is one of the most commonly diagnosed developmental orthopedic diseases in the horse. This session will review the pathogenesis and risk factors, currently recommended treatment, and expected outcomes for this disease. Recent research in the field will be presented, including new diagnostic techniques and the investigation of genetic risk factors.	1.0
2:50-3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10-5:00 p.m.	Osteochondrosis in the Horse: Review and Research Update	McCoy		1.0

Track: Small Animal I
Room: Lincoln

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
9:00-9:50 a.m.	What’s New in Anesthesia and Analgesia	Stuart Clark-Price	This lecture will discuss the use of newer and future anesthetic drugs on the veterinary market and how they may be used in small animal practice.	1.0
10:00-10:50 a.m.	Pain Management Strategies for Chronic Osteoarthritis in Dogs	Stuart Clark-Price	This lecture will discuss pharmacologic and physical medicine modalities for treating degenerative joint disease in canine patients.	1.0
11:00-11:50 a.m.	Anesthesia of the Acute Trauma Patient	Stuart Clark-Price	This lecture will cover issues and anesthetic management of small animal acute trauma patients.	1.0
11:50 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	When the Insulin Isn’t Working I: Insulin Resistance in the Dog and Cat	Marcella Ridgway	Inadequate response to insulin, or insulin resistance, has many potential causes and may lead to diabetes mellitus or complicate diabetic management. This presentation addresses clinical identification of the presence of insulin resistance in dogs and cats.	1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	When the Insulin Isn’t Working II: Management of the Insulin-Resistant Patient	Marcella Ridgway	Inadequate response to insulin, or insulin resistance, has many potential causes and may lead to diabetes mellitus or complicate diabetic management. This presentation addresses management of the insulin-resistant diabetic patient.	1.0
2:50-3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10-4:00 p.m.	Update on Feline Tularemia in Central Illinois	Marcella Ridgway	An unusually high incidence of tularemia has been identified in cats in Champaign County, Illinois. A frequently unsuspected differential, delay in diagnosis of feline tularemia may negatively impact patient outcome and also increases the risk associated with human exposure to this zoonotic and potentially fatal disease. This presentation will outline the clinical manifestations of tularemia in cats, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes we have observed in cats treated at the UI Veterinary Teaching Hospital.	1.0
4:10-5:00 p.m.	Feline Cytauxzoonosis	Marcella Ridgway	Feline cytauxzoonosis, also known as ‘bobcat fever’, is a highly-fatal tick-borne protozoal disease of cats. Known for some time in Southern Illinois cats, there is concern that the regional distribution of the agent is expanding northward. This presentation will review what we know about the disease and what we should be watching for in pet cat populations at risk.	1.0

Track: Small Animal II
Room: Quad

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
9:00-9:50 a.m.	Zeuterin: The Non-Surgical Alternative to Neutering	Robert Weedon	Zeuterin is the first and only FDA-approved non-surgical sterilant for use in male dogs. Learn about this revolutionary product, how it works, and how to administer it in this lecture/wet lab combination. Attendance at the lecture is required for the wet lab. Wet lab limited to four attendees.	1.0
10:00-11:50 a.m.	Small Animal Dentistry	Amy Somrak	This lecture will review dental anatomy, periodontal disease, endodontic disease and other dental diseases commonly encountered in the small animal practice. Recognition and recommended treatment of these conditions will be discussed. A review of regional nerve blocks for dental procedures will also be provided.	2.0
11:50 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Interpretation of Small Animal Dental Radiographs	Amy Somrak	This interactive lecture will present clinical dental radiographic cases and will discuss recognition of dental pathology, including periodontal disease, endodontic disease, tooth resorption, neoplasia, and other conditions.	1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Skinny Old Cats: Why Some Senior Cats Lose Weight. What’s Going On?	David Williams	Weight loss (and not obesity) is common in many cats older than 10 -12 years of age, and many such patients die within 2 years. In many cases there are no obvious signs of illness and routine diagnostic approaches fail to reveal evidence of an underlying problem. In this presentation I will review what is known about common age-related changes and what may be done to halt or reverse the decline in body weight that is apparently a predictable prelude to death.	1.0
2:50-3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10-5:00 p.m.	Management of Heart Failure and Cardiology Clinical Cases	Ryan Fries	TBD	2.0

Track: Small Animal III/Ophthalmology
Room: Chancellor Ballroom

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	CE	Speaker
9:00-11:50 a.m.	Commonly Misdiagnosed Diseases-Case Rounds	TBD	3.0	IDEXX
11:50 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Ophthalmology		1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Ophthalmology		1.0
2:50-3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10-4:00 p.m.	Ophthalmology		1.0
4:10-5:00 p.m.	Ophthalmology		1.0

Track: Small Animal IV
Room: Alma Mater

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	Sponsor
9:00-9:50 a.m.	Gems from the North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum	Karen Campbell	New information and other highlights from the 2015 North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum that will impact the diagnosis and treatment of skin and ear disorders will be presented.
10:00-11:50 a.m.	Cutaneous Scaling Disorders	Karen Campbell	Excessive scaling is a common problem in dogs and cats. This session will review the causes, diagnostic approaches and management options for dogs and cats with excessive scaling (seborrhea).
11:50 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Hot Topics in Canine and Feline Infectious Disease Prevention, Part I	Mike Lappin	The objective of this 4 hour course is to provide attendees with an update on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common infectious diseases in the dog and cat. Emphasis will be placed on the vaccine preventable diseases and infectious diseases of the feline upper respiratory system.	Boehringer Ingelheim
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Hot Topics in Canine and Feline Infectious Disease Prevention, Part II	Mike Lappin	The objective of this 4 hour course is to provide attendees with an update on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common infectious diseases in the dog and cat. Emphasis will be placed on the vaccine preventable diseases and infectious diseases of the feline upper respiratory system.	Boehringer Ingelheim
2:50-3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10-4:00 p.m.	Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Cats, Part I	Mike Lappin	The objective of this 4 hour course is to provide attendees with an update on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common infectious diseases in the dog and cat. Emphasis will be placed on the vaccine preventable diseases and infectious diseases of the feline upper respiratory system.	Boehringer Ingelheim
4:10-5:00 p.m.	Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Cats, Part II	Mike Lappin	The objective of this 4 hour course is to provide attendees with an update on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common infectious diseases in the dog and cat. Emphasis will be placed on the vaccine preventable diseases and infectious diseases of the feline upper respiratory system.	Boehringer Ingelheim

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Track: Food Animal
Room: Technology

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
8:00-8:50 a.m.	Update from the State Veterinarian	Mark 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
9:00-9:50 a.m.	Veterinarians and Antibiotic Use	Christine Hoang	Learn about how veterinarians use antibiotics to safeguard our nation’s food supply. Changes in antibiotic use for animal agriculture are occurring to ensure veterinary oversight and appropriate uses of these drugs. Prepare for the regulatory changes and better understand the principles behind the judicious use of antibiotics in food animals.	1.0
9:50-10:10 a.m.	Break
10:10-11:00 a.m.	Sustainable Livestock Production and the Use of Antibiotics	James Lowe	Strategies will be covered including using data to make better decisions as well as understanding what the root cause is and how it can be identified. An update of the Illinois Swine Health Network will be presented to illustrate the impact of engaging producers and veterinarians across the state.	1.0
11:10 a.m.-Noon	Advanced Reproductive Techniques in Sheep and Goat	Cliff Shipley	This lecture will explore techniques used for semen collection, artificial insemination and laparoscopic insemination of sheep and goats.	1.0
Noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Cattle in Illinois	Edgar Garrett	Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) affects deer with a high case fatality rate. Clinical disease associated with EHD infection in cattle is uncommon; however, an outbreak of clinical disease associated with EHD occurred in herds of cattle in Illinois in the autumn of 2013. Background information on EHD and a description of the outbreak will be presented.	1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Strategies to Improve Reproductive Performance in Cattle	Fabio Lima	A streamlined compilation of tools and concepts of reproductive physiology and management that can be implemented to overcome fertility issues and to improve overall reproductive performance of cows and heifers will be presented. The overall goal of this lecture is to empower veterinarians with critical thinking skills to improve fertility of cattle in a series of different scenarios.	1.0

Track: Exotics
Room: Humanities

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
8:00-8:50 a.m.	What’s Your Diagnosis? Interactive Reptile Cases	Mark Mitchell	Because reptiles are stoic animals, they can present clinicians with a real challenge. The best way to manage these cases is to be thorough with your examination and diagnostic methods. The purpose of this presentation is to provide attendees with real-life cases and the methods to best manage them using an interactive forum.	1.0
9:00-9:50 a.m.	Biology and Medicine of Bearded Dragons	Mark Mitchell	Bearded dragons are one of the most popular pet reptiles in captivity. An understanding of their biology and common disease presentations is important to have success with them. The purpose of this lecture is to provide a review of the husbandry needs of these animals and the common diseases encountered in captivity.	1.0
9:50-10:10 a.m.	Break
10:10-11:00 a.m.	Health Assessments of Reptiles: How do you Know What is Normal?	Matt Allender	It is often difficult to determine if a reptile is sick. Commonly used diagnostic tests, such as hematology and plasma biochemistries are utilized, but often times these are influenced by season, temperature, sex, and age class. Interpreting these results is subsequently more difficult than in mammals or birds. This lecture will focus on the diagnostic work-up, limitations, and applications in reptiles.	1.0
11:10 a.m.-Noon	Upper Respiratory Pathogens in Chelonians: A Snotty Turtle	Matt Allender	Pathogens of the upper respiratory system are common in captive and free-ranging chelonians. Infectious and non-infectious diseases are commonly implicated, but their role in a disease state is often complex. This lecture will review the major pathogens of the upper respiratory system and their clinical significance.	1.0
Noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Monitoring Health of Dolphins in Sarasota Bay/Intro to Marine Mammals	Jen Langan	This talk summarizes work associated with the longest running study of free-ranging dolphins in the world. The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, has been monitoring the health of wild dolphins for over four decades, throughout the seasons and throughout their lives. The findings from this ongoing research have made a significant impact in protecting this species locally and provides the most complete data set of health parameters on cetaceans in the world. Pioneering use of systematic long-term dolphin surveys has revealed important information about dolphin social behavior and habitat needs. Health assessments have also helped to identify the impact on pollution on dolphins by comparison with other sites and was instrumental at documenting the effects of the BP oil spill on populations of bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. These efforts have especially helped advance veterinary knowledge of how to treat and care for sick dolphins, in the wild and in human care. Communication and acoustic research related to this work has expanded our understanding of dolphin hearing, ecology and conservation needs. Additional efforts have also included evaluation of satellite-linked transmitters to observe the movements of dolphins. This allows us to study behavior, dive patterns, and test new tag designs to make them safer and more effective.	1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	Anesthesia and Analgesia in Reptiles	Jen Langan	Reptiles and Amphibians are commonly kept as pets, displayed in zoological institutions and used in research settings. Safe and effective anesthesia is a very important part of providing appropriate veterinary care to these species. New information from ongoing research has continued to advance the field of reptile and amphibian anesthesia, improving our ability to minimize stress and discomfort, while maximizing benefits from surgical and diagnostic procedures. Clinical application of anesthetics and analgesics in reptiles and amphibians is more challenging due to the wide diversity of species, size, anatomy and physiology. It is important for clinicians to be aware of these differences to become skilled in developing appropriate anesthetic and analgesic protocols for commonly maintained reptile and amphibian species. Each lecture reviews key differences in anatomy and physiology related to these taxa including: thermoregulation, vascular anatomy, and the respiratory system. Preanesthestic assessment and supportive care for these taxa is discussed. Focus is on review of commonly and recommended practices for anesthesia (premedication, induction, maintenance, recovery), analgesia and monitoring in reptiles and amphibians respectively. 4-5 page handout of lecture notes are provided for each presentation.	1.0

Track: Surgery
Room: Lincoln

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
8:00-8:50 a.m.	Surgery Not Required: Current and Future Options in Fertility Control of Dogs and Cats	Robert Weedon, Amy Fischer	We’ll present an overview of recent advancements in non-surgical sterilization and its potential applications, the concerns regarding the health and behavioral aspects of non-surgical sterilization, and a discussion of Zeuterin, the only FDA-approved sterilant for use in male dogs.	1.0
9:00-9:50 a.m.	Wide Tumor Excision Made Easy	Laura Selmic	This lecture will discuss techniques to improve ease of wide tumor excision. There will be discussion of how to minimize tension, to relieve tension and decrease the risk of complications like incisional dehiscence.	1.0
9:50-10:10 a.m.	Break
10:10-11:00 a.m.	Surgical Complications in Cancer Patients: How to Deal with the Consequences	Laura Selmic	Whether you are pushing the limits of wide surgical resection or removing a lipoma, at some point you will experience complications following surgery. Complications may result in owner unhappiness or emotional stress due to guilt about cancer treatment, or delay in other recommended cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy. There are many ways we can try to prevent complications arise and treat patients to speed resolution of complications.	1.0
11:10 a.m.-Noon	Hip Luxation: Conservative vs. Surgical Management	Karanvir Aulakh	This lecture will include indications and pros and cons for conservative Vs surgical management of hip luxation. Indications and technique for Ehmer sling will be discussed. Also the presenter will go over step-by-step FHO technique including photos of each step.	1.0
Noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Meniscus Evaluation and Treatment at the Time of Stifle Stabilization/Repair	Karanvir Aulakh	Evaluation of meniscus at the time of stifle surgery (stabilization or patellar surgery) is very important. There are lot of times meniscal tears go undiagnosed and those patients require another surgery to address that torn meniscus that was missed during first surgery. This lecture will go over different techniques and instrumentation (both arthrotomy and arthroscopy) that can be used to increase diagnostic accuracy of meniscal tears and also how to treat them.	1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	What’s New With You? How Techniques Have Changed Over the Years	Lorrie Hale Mitchell	A brief explanation of why our graduates might be performing techniques differently since 1995 (or even 2005) when they start working for you. Changes that have occurred in aseptic techniques and intubation, as well as an overview of some of the new teaching models we are using in the Clinical Skills Learning Center.	1.0

Track: Small Animal V
Room: Quad

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	CE
8:00-8:50 a.m.	TBD	Gerhard Oechtering	1.0
9:00-9:50 a.m.	TBD	Gerhard Oechtering	1.0
9:50-10:10 a.m.	Break
10:10-11:00 a.m.	TBD	Gerhard Oechtering	1.0
11:10 a.m.-Noon	TBD	Gerhard Oechtering	1.0
Noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-2:50 p.m.	Poison Control Center Cases	Michael Biehl & Tina Wismer	2.0

Track: Small Animal VI
Room: Chancellor Ballroom

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
8:00-9:50 a.m.	Clinical Cases Clarified by Cytology	Laura Garrett and Anne Barger	Cytology is a powerful diagnostic tool in veterinary small animal patients. There are a very large number of sites that can be sampled with aspiration, and disease processes that can be elucidated via this technique. The tremendous utility of cytology and the varied diagnoses it can provide will be highlighted by case examples and discussion, including diseases ranging from neoplasia to infectious diseases and from sites including bone aspirates to sublumbar lymph nodes.	2.0
9:50-10:10 a.m.	Break
10:10-11:00 a.m.	Getting the Most out of Lymph Node Cytology	Anne Barger	This lecture will describe the cytologic findings of normal lymph nodes and compare to findings of enlarged lymph nodes. Common causes of lymphadenomegaly such as lymphoma, reactive hyperplasia and lymphadenitis will be discussed.	1.0
11:10 a.m.-Noon	A Review and What’s New in Canine Osteosarcoma	Laura Garrett	Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in the dog, and as it is a good model for the human osteosarcoma counterpart it is a well-studied tumor. This case-based talk will briefly cover new diagnostic techniques and prognostic markers for this tumor and then will move on to therapeutic options, including both curative-intent and palliative therapies. Ongoing studies with innovative treatments will be emphasized.	1.0
Noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Common Cutaneous Masses	Anne Barger	Aspiration of dermal and subcutaneous masses are the most common cytologies performed in clinical practice. The cytologic findings for the most common lumps and bumps will be reviewed.	1.0
2:00-2:50 p.m.	What You and Your Staff Need to Know About Staph!	Jason Pieper	Updated information on Staphylococcus pertaining to diagnosis, methicillin resistance, transmission, treatment, environmental concerns and zoonosis.	1.0

Track: Oncology
Room: Alma Mater

Time	Lecture Title	Speaker	Lecture Description	CE
8:00-8:50 a.m.	Developing Bereavement Practices and Procedures Into Your Clinic	Jackie Wypij	Grief counseling is an important part of companion animal practice. This lecture will focus on developing grief counseling practices and procedures to help all staff members assist clients.	1.0
9:00-9:50 a.m.	Grief Counseling for Special Situations	Jackie Wypij	Assisting grieving clients is often challenging. This lecture will focus on special situations such as children, gender differences, and cultural beliefs.	1.0
9:50-10:10 a.m.	Break
10:10-11:00 a.m.	Update on Paraneoplastic Syndromes	Jackie Wypij	When dealing with cancer patients, paraneoplastic syndromes are an important part of treatment planning. This lecture will provide an overview of common and uncommon paraneoplastic syndromes in companion animals.	1.0
11:10 a.m.-Noon	Cats vs. Dogs: Cancer Edition	Jackie Wypij	Cats are not small dogs, especially in cancer medicine. This lecture will focus on significant species variations for major tumor types in terms of treatment and prognosis.	1.0
Noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-1:50 p.m.	Curing Cancer is the Easy Part: Communication Tools for Dealing with High Maintenance Owners	Laura Garrett	Speaking with pet owners is something veterinarians do constantly, making it the most common ‘procedure’ performed in veterinary medicine. Yet very few vets receive any guidance in this critical area during school or after. Being a good communicator is NOT just a personality trait; there are very specific communication tools that can be used by everyone, even in stressful or emotional situations. In this discussion-based lecture, learn about concrete techniques applicable to all communication situations, which will not only help with difficult clients but can keep them from becoming difficult!	2.0

HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES
Laboratories and workshops require an additional registration fee and are not subject to refunds. Should a program not meet minimum registration requirements by Monday, August 31, 2015, it may be cancelled. If the program is cancelled, registrants will be notified and all registration fees associated with the program will be refunded in full.
Respiratory Endoscopy Workshop
Date:             Thursday, September 17, 2015
Time:             9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location:      Clinical Skills Learning Center
Instructor:   Gerhard Oechtering
Brendan McKiernan
Fee:               $???
CE:                  6.0
Limit:             xx
(Description TBD)
Stallion Management
Date:             Friday, September 18, 2015
Time:             TBD
Location:      Large Animal Hospital
Instructor:   Igor Canisso
Fee:               $xx
CE:                  TBD
Limit:             TBD
(Description TBD)
Non-Surgical Neutering
Date:             Thursday, September 17, 2015
Time:             1:30-4:00 p.m.
Location:      Champaign County Humane Society
Instructor: G. Robert Weedon
Fee:               $75
CE:                  2.5
Limit:             6
Zeuterin (Zinc gluconate neutralized with arginine) is the only FDA-Approved non-surgical sterilant for use in male dogs. Learn how the product works and how to properly administer it in this lecture/lab. Certification is required in order to administer Zeuterin. Attendance at the lecture is mandatory for the lab.

CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENTS
Alumni Association Awards Dinner
Thursday, September 17, 5:00 p.m.
iHotel and Conference Center
Join your colleagues and classmates for dinner following the conference sessions. You will have an opportunity to reconnect and meet new people while celebrating the accomplishments of your classmates and colleagues.
At this dinner the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association and the college will jointly present the 2015 Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes distinguished graduates who have made significant contributions to the veterinary profession or the college. This year’s recipients will be announced at a later date.
The Special Service Award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the veterinary profession or to the college. This year’s recipient will be announced at a later date.
Tickets to the dinner are included with full conference and Thursday-only registrations. Additional registration is not necessary for conference registrants, but an RSVP is required by Monday, August 31, 2015. Individual tickets may also be purchased for spouses and guests not taking advantage of the registration option. Individual tickets are $40 each.

Class Reunion Kick-Off
Friday, September 18, 3:30 p.m.
iHotel and Conference Center
Did you graduate in a year that ends in a 0 or 5? If so, then your class is celebrating its reunion this year. Join the College for its annual class reunion kick-off after conference sessions on Friday. Refreshments will be provided and class photos will be taken during this time.
One ticket to the kick-off is included with full conference and Friday-only registrations. Additional registration is not necessary for conference registrants, but an RSVP is required by Monday, August 31, 2015. Individual tickets may also be purchased for spouses or guests not taking advantage of the registration option. Individual tickets are $5 each.
To learn more about your specific reunion plans or to share yours, visit go.illinois.edu/vmreunions.

Golf Outing
Saturday, September 19, 9:00 a.m.
Lake of the Woods Golf Course, Mahomet
Tee off for a good cause! The College’s alumni association is sponsoring its seventh annual golf outing. Gather your classmates and create a “cart per class” for the event. The outing will be hosted at Lake of the Woods Golf Course in Mahomet. Following the outing, join fellow golfers for the presentation of the golf outing awards. Proceeds from the outing will benefit the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association and the student programs it supports throughout the year.
The $125 golfer registration fee includes:
- Greens fees with cart
- Unlimited range balls 1½ hours prior to play
- Golf contest participation
- One ticket to the alumni and student gathering following the outing
Please visit http://2014-golfouting.eventbrite.com/ to register for the golf outing.

ONLINE PROCEEDINGS
Conference registrants will have access to proceedings online. With their registration confirmation, registrants will receive a user name and password for accessing, viewing, and printing notes. Before arriving at the conference, registrants are encouraged to print the proceedings for the lectures they plan on attending.
Every paid conference registrant will receive a digital copy of the proceedings (on CD or otherwise), which is included in the registration fee.
Online Conference Proceedings Archive
2014 Fall Conference Proceedings
2013 Fall Conference Proceedings
2012 Fall Conference Proceedings
2011 Fall Conference Proceedings
2010 Fall Conference Proceedings
2009 Fall Conference Proceedings
2008 Fall Conference Proceedings
2007 Fall Conference Proceedings

CONFERENCE DETAILS

Location

iHotel and Conference Center
1900 South First Street
Champaign, IL
217-819-5000

Hands-on opportunities and tours will be offered at the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Champaign County Humane Society. Shuttles will be available to transport conference registrants during these scheduled times. The shuttle to the College will depart from the main conference center entrance.

Registration

The early registration deadline is Monday, August 31, 2015. Registrations faxed or postmarked after this date will be charged the on-site registration fee. Printed copies of the proceedings will be available to those who order them on or before August 31, 2015.

The full conference registration for veterinarians includes the following:

Admission to all conference lectures
One digital copy of conference proceedings
Access to proceedings online for viewing and printing two weeks prior to the conference
Refreshment breaks
Continental breakfasts
Lunches
Ticket to class reunion kick-off
Ticket to Thursday evening dinner with alumni association awards

Attendance and participation in hands-on opportunities requires an additional registration fee.

One-Day Registration

One-day conference registration for veterinarians is available. Registration includes the following:

Admission to all conference lectures
One digital copy of conference proceedings
Access to proceedings online for viewing and printing two weeks prior to the conference
Refreshment break
Continental breakfast
Lunch
Ticket to class reunion kick-off for Friday-only registrants
Ticket to Thursday evening dinner with alumni association awards for Thursday-only registrants

Attendance and participation in hands-on opportunities requires an additional fee.

Spouses and Guests

Spouse and guest registration includes continental breakfasts, all refreshment breaks, and lunches (and the Thursday evening dinner for those with Thursday registration). Please include spouses and guests on the registrant’s form.

Practice Passes

A practice pass can be purchased for the two-day conference and used by one veterinarian per day. One digital copy of the proceedings will be given to the first person who attends to be shared between the registrants within that practice. Each person attending the conference should be indicated on the registration form.

Conference Fees

Payment must be provided at the time of registration to guarantee enrollment. Conference fees are payable by check or money order to the University of Illinois by Visa, Master Card, Discover, or American Express and are due at the time of registration. Early registration is recommended.

	Early Registration	Late Registration
Full Conference	$350	$400
Thursday Only	$285	$335
Friday Only	$225	$275
Spouse & Guest Full Conference	$120	$140
Spouse & Guest Thursday Only	$90	$110
Spouse & Guest Friday Only	$75	$95
Practice Pass	$350	$400
Pre-Conference Session	$50	N/A

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Full refunds, less a $50 cancellation fee will be given if written notification is received by Monday, August 31, 2015. Registrations are transferable. After Monday, August 31, 2015, refunds will not be made. Refunds will not be made for hands-on opportunities. We reserve the right to cancel programs and to change speakers if necessary. In the event of a conference cancellation, all registrants will receive a full refund. The University is not responsible for travel expenses in the event of a cancellation or date change.

Proceedings

Conference registrants will have online access to proceedings by September 3, 2015. With their registration confirmation, registrants will receive a user name and password for accessing, viewing, and printing notes. Before arriving at the conference, registrants are encouraged to print the proceedings for the lectures they plan on attending.

Every paid conference registrant will receive a digital copy of the proceedings (on CD or otherwise), which is included in the registration fee.

Printed copies of the proceedings are available if pre-ordered on or before Monday, August 31, 2015 ($90). This preference should be indicated on the registration form. Recent printed conference proceedings contained approximately 700 pages of notes.

Continuing Education

Continuing education credit is available for veterinarians. Conference attendees are responsible for completing the Continuing Education Record of Participation form and having it signed by a conference representative prior to leaving the conference. Conference attendees are then responsible for submitting the record to their respective licensing agency and maintaining a record of participation. Continuing Education Record of Participation forms will be included with the materials to be picked up at conference registration. Designated areas for obtaining signatures will be provided at the conference. Continuing education certificates will not be generated as in past years.

Registration and Information Desk

Registration packets, including your name badge, meal tickets, and Continuing Education Record of Participation forms, may be picked up at the registration desk located in the lobby of the conference center. This desk will be staffed during the following times:

Wednesday, September 16     11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 17             7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 18                   7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Transportation

The University of Illinois is located near Interstates 57, 72, and 74. The community is also accessible by train via Amtrak and airplane through Willard Airport (CMI) at Savoy. Maps and directions to the College are available online at vetmed.illinois.edu/ope/.

Registrants with Disabilities

If you need an accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the Office of Public Engagement, 217-333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.

Mark Your Calendar

The 2016 Fall Conference dates are Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18.

Parking

Parking is available around the iHotel and Conference Center. Additional parking is also available across the street at State Farm Center (formerly known as the Assembly Hall) parking lot.

When visiting the College and not utilizing the conference shuttle, special conference parking will be available in the grassy area north of the Basic Sciences Building, just south of St. Mary’s Rd. Signs will be posted. Please do not park in any of the posted rental parking lots; you will receive a parking ticket and your automobile may be towed. The College of Veterinary Medicine is not responsible for costs incurred as a result of a parking ticket or an automobile tow.

Special Accommodations

If you need a special accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the Office of Public Engagement, 217-333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Conference attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. All hotel blocks will be held through August 31, 2015. Mention “Vet Med Fall Conference” to receive the group rate. The conference will be held at the iHotel and Conference Center. It is recommended that you book your reservations early. The prices listed below do not include taxes.
Hawthorn Suites                                             217-398-3400
$99.99
Hilton Garden Inn                                          217-352-9970
$124
iHotel and Conference Center                  217-819-5000
$119

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Office of Public Engagement, 217-333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.