Fall Conference for Veterinarians
September 22-23, 2016
iHotel and Conference Center
1900 S. First St.
Champaign, IL
Online registration is now closed. However, you may still register by calling our office at 217-333-2907. Thank you!
Future dates:
October 26-27, 2017
October 11-12, 2018
September 19-20, 2019
2016 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
1:00-1:50 p.m. Overview of Foreign Animal, USDA Program, and Reportable Diseases Suzett K. Hexum This module introduces readers to a variety of foreign animal, USDA Program and reportable diseases and contains a list of which diseases are applicable to Category I and Category II accredited veterinarians. Information about reporting diseases and the steps in a foreign animal disease investigation are provided. Details about additional training opportunities for accredited veterinarians are also included along with a multitude of resources and learning opportunities to stay informed about these diseases. 1.0 USDA APHIS, VS. 2:00-2:50 p.m. Sheep and Goats: Disease Awareness and Health Certificates Suzett K. Hexum This module begins with an overview of the sheep and goat industries and a review of eight diseases that impact the industry. Veterinarians should be aware of these important conditions, especially when inspecting animals prior to interstate or international movement. The National Scrapie Eradication and the Scrapie Flock Certification programs are reviewed highlighting the genetic components and identification requirements. Finally, examples of properly completed health certificates for sheep and goats are provided to help veterinarians avoid common errors that can lead to delays or refusal of entry for their client’s animals. 1.0 USDA APHIS, VS. 2:50-3:10 p.m. Break 3:10-4:00 p.m. Avian Influenza (AI) and Exotic Newcastle Disease (END) Suzett K. Hexum This module helps veterinarians understand the economic and public health impact of an exotic avian disease outbreak and to better recognize the clinical signs associated with AI and END. Details relating to collecting and submitting samples for the surveillance as well as reporting positive results for AI or END are addressed. Understanding the investigative and clean-up process and implementing biosecurity measures specific for each disease are key roles of poultry veterinarians are emphasized. Finally, veterinarians will be able to explain the OIE’s role in preventing disease spread via exports. 1.0 USDA APHIS, VS. 4:10-5:00 p.m. Animal Health Emergency Response Suzett K. Hexum This module describes how practicing veterinarians can play a role in an animal health emergency response. The various “teams” (NAHERC, VMAT, NVRT, State response) are reviewed to demonstrate their similarities and differences. Understanding the structure of a response and how it is coordinated is key to its success, thus the various components related to NIMS, ICS, NRF and the ESF are reviewed. Finally, the components of FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines are described so veterinarians can comprehend what types of duties they will perform in an actual event. 1.0 USDA APHIS, VS. 2:00-2:50 p.m. Sheep and Goats: Disease Awareness and Health Certificates Suzett K. Hexum This module begins with an overview of the sheep and goat industries and a review of eight diseases that impact the industry. Veterinarians should be aware of these important conditions, especially when inspecting animals prior to interstate or international movement. The National Scrapie Eradication and the Scrapie Flock Certification programs are reviewed highlighting the genetic components and identification requirements. Finally, examples of properly completed health certificates for sheep and goats are provided to help veterinarians avoid common errors that can lead to delays or refusal of entry for their client’s animals. 1.0 USDA APHIS, VS. Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- AAST is available, free, on the NVAP Website www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap
- AAST is also available by ordering the CD or paper versions for the cost of production and mailing. Contact your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
- AAST is available as lectures at veterinary meetings and conventions
- Submit VS Form 1-36A
- Paper form; submit to your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
- 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- You will receive a reminder of your renewal along with instructions.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Track: Food Animal I
Room: Technology10:00-10:50 a.m. 20 Years of PRRS Virus Management and Control – How did we get here? and Where are we going? Bill Hollis-’96 The veterinarians at Carthage Veterinary Service have work with producers in all phases of swine production for over 30 years. PRRS virus has been an ever changing battle as producer groups have grown, as vaccine and management strategies have changed, and as our understanding of this nasty virus has matured. Sometimes we question if we are winning at all. Good news is some management practices have become predictable and some control measures have brought welcome results. In this session we will discuss lessons from early PRRS virus mistakes, successes with both vaccine strategy and air filtration management, and future steps to prepare for the next PRRS outbreak with aggressive action planning. 1.0 11:00-11:50 a.m. Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex: Causes, Costs, and Control Strategies John Waddell-’81 Despite tremendous advances in swine health technologies, respiratory disease complex remains the primary drag on growing pig performance and profit. Individually, swine respiratory pathogens all impact production but whenever these pathogens act in concert, the results can be devastating. This presentation will address what we have learned regarding the causes, costs and control strategies and provide veterinarians with tools to address this issue. 1.0 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m. Judicious Use of Antibiotics; It’s Easier than You Think Dick Wallace Livestock producers are facing increasing scrutiny from all corners about many aspects of how they manage their operations. Antibiotics are a tool to maintain animal health, but any tool can be abused. Consumers trust veterinarians. Regulators believe that when veterinarians are involved in treatment decisions, violative residues are less likely. Judicious use of antibiotics are a requirement to provide safe meat and milk. This presentation will cover the highlights of the Veterinary Feed Directive and describe the WVMA Food Armor program, a HACCP approach to proper drug use on dairy farms. 1.0 2:15-3:05 p.m. Urolithiasis in Small Ruminants Edgar Garrett This session will provide a review of diagnostic approaches, medical management and surgical intervention for urolithiasis in small ruminants. Routine and complicated cases will be discussed. 1.0 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-4:15 p.m. Updates on Breeding Soundness Exams in Male Ruminants Jamie Stewart-’13 A review of the most recent updates on semen evaluation and other novel approaches to evaluating breeding soundness in bulls, rams, and bucks. Will include a brief review of recent literature as it pertains to clinical medicine. 1.0 4:25-5:15p.m. Why Didn’t I Think of That? Practice Tips Rudy Corman-’91 Ashley Mitek-’11
Lynette Hemker-’06
Bill Hollis-’96
Developing a Dispensing Catalog Business (Corman) Top 5 Things to Promote Business (Hemker)
Building Multigenerational Teams–A Simple Practice Tip (Hollis)
1.0 Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor Track: Small Animal I
Room: Alma Mater10:00-10:50 a.m. Non-Surgical Neutering Bob Weedon 1.0 11:00-11:50 a.m. Zeuterin Bob Weedon 1.0 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m. Apoquel vs. Atopica vs. Steroids Jason Pieper Allergic dermatitis can be a very troubling and frustrating disease to treat. With the new addition of Apoquel in the last few years, we will compare Apoquel vs. Atopica vs. Steroids in the treatment of allergic dermatitis. 1.0 2:15-3:05 p.m. Treatments for Otitis Externa Jason Pieper Otitis externa can be a relatively easy disease to treat at times, but the chronic, recurring cases can be extremetly frustrating at times. With all the new products recently available, we will discuss different options for treatment of otitis externa. 1.0 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-4:15 p.m. Dermatophytosis: The Chameleon of Infectious Diseases Jason Pieper Dermatophytosis can affect any species of animal and can be pretty frustrating at times. It is the disease that can look like anything. We will discuss some of the newest information available regarding dermatophytes in our animals. 1.0 4:25-5:15p.m. This or That? Dissecting Your Dermatology Differential Diagnosis! Jason Pieper There are many dermatologic diseases that may present with extremely similar clinical signs. We will cut to the chase in order to make the proper diagnosis between similar appearing dermatologic diseases. 1.0 Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor Track: Small Animal II
Room: Lincoln10:00-10:50 a.m. Recognition of Common Arrhythmias—Causes and Treatment Options Ryan Fries This presentation focuses on the interpretation of electrocardiography (ECGs) with special focus on the most common arrhythmias. Medical and surgical management of these conditions will be discussed. 1.0 Class of 1962 11:00-11:50 a.m. Effusion Confusion—Prognosis and Treatment for Dogs and Cats with Pericardial Effusion Ryan Fries This presentation covers the most common causes of pericardial effusion in dogs and cats, as well as a step by step approach for how to safely perform a pericardiocentesis in general practice. 1.0 Class of 1962 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m. Being a Valuable Associate Drew Sullivan-’11 1.0 2:15-3:05 p.m. Behavior Case Triage Kelly Ballantyne-’05 This talk will focus on how the veterinary team can integrate behavioral care into their practices as well as how to identify, assess, and assist patients presenting with behavioral concerns. 1.0 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-5:15 p.m. Why Didn’t I Think of That? Practice Tips Paul Myer—’86 Ray Ramirez—’86
Shawn Costello—’86
John Calhoun—’96
Morgan Wilson—’01
John Spence—’01
Charlie McCully—’11
Drew Sullivan—’11
Share the Care (Myer) The Things I’ve Learned That Have Helped Me Better Deal With People (Ramirez)
Enhancing the Impact of Social Media (Calhoun)
Yeast in the Beast (Wilson)
Treatment of Yourself in Veterinary Medicine: An Rx by the Decade (Spence)
2.0 Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor Track: Parasites: A Tribute to Dr. Allan Paul’s Legacy
Room: Humanities Room10:00-10:50 a.m. The Drug Discovery Process in Search of a New Parasiticide Douglas Hutchens-’96 1.0 11:00-11:50 a.m. Basis of Anthelmintic Resistance and Novel Approaches to Development of New Efficacious Anthelmintic Drugs William Witola This talk provides an overview of factors contributing to development of anthelmintic resistance and describes novel strategies for developing alternative and effective anthelmintic drugs. 1.0 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-3:05 p.m. Canine and Feline Heartworm Disease: Current Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Byron Blagburn-’82 2.0 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-5:15 p.m. A Review of the Safety of Macroccyclic Lactone Anthelmintics in MDR1(-/-) Dog Breeds Daniel Snyder-’87 In the late 1980’s, Dr. Paul and colleagues in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois, in collaboration with scientists at Merck, were the first to publish data on potential adverse events in collie dogs given high doses of macrocyclic lactones (ML). Additional research has been conducted since these seminal studies were published, including more detail on the specific mode of action, the specific genetic mutation in dogs, new tests to identify dogs with the genetic mutation and potential treatment modalities given to dogs experiencing adverse events after adminstration of a ML. This presentaton will give an overview of what we know about this clinical syndrome in sensitive dogs given ML’s and what new data has been generated since the late 1980’s. 2.0 Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor Track: Small Animal III & Ophthalmology
Room: Chancellor Ballroom10:00-11:50 a.m. Getting More Cats Into Your Clinic: How to Make Your Clinic More Cat Friendly Marcus Brown-’86 2.0 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m. Diagnosis and Management of Corneal Diseases—What’s New? Bianca Martins This lecture will discuss new diagnostic methods, management and treatments of corneal diseases, including ulcerative and non-ulcerative keratitis. 1.0 2:15-3:05 p.m. Uveitis: Managing the Fire Within Kathryn Smith This lecture will discuss how to approach eyes presenting with intraocular inflammation, and review the most common causes of uveitis, diagnostic methods and treatment of the disease. 1.0 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-4:15 p.m. What Do I Do Now? Discussion of Clinical Cases—Dogs Bianca Martins and Kathryn Smith 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 4:25-5:15p.m. What Do I Do Now? Discussion of Clinical Cases—Cats Bianca Martins and Kathryn Smith 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 Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor Track: Wellness in the Workplace
Room: Quad Room10:00-11:50 a.m. Difficult Conversations: From a Pounding Heart to an Open Mind Jeanne Malnati Conversations we dread, and often handle poorly, are part of all our lives: in boardrooms, and family rooms, across the negotiation table and the dinner table. This workshop will teach us how to handle these discussions with more success and less anxiety. 2.0 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m. Finding that Work/ Life/Family Balance without Falling off the Seesaw too Many Times Sarah Probst Miller-’01 Achieving work, life and family balance can seem like an elusive goal. In this talk, Dr. Sarah talks about working to achieve self-awareness and self-regulation related to the work, life seesaw. She will work to give you the skills to know how to realize you may have fallen off the seesaw even though you think you may still be on it; how to know when to purposefully step off the seesaw for a while and figuring out which side to get off on; and how to get back on when you are ready. 1.0 2:15-3:05 p.m. Wellness in the Workplace Sarah Allison-’01 Implementing wellness in the workplace is a growing priority for large and small businesses alike. As veterinarians, wellness for ourselves, our staff, and colleagues is an issue of great importance. Learn how the AVMA Future Leaders Program has implemented wellness initiatives. 1.0 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-5:15 p.m. Overcoming Negativity Bias to Discover The Best Version of You Gina Johnson Negativity bias is the human tendency to be 3-5 times more influenced and affected by negative events rather than positive or neutral events. Negativity bias increases our stress levels, decreases our happiness levels and can leave us ineffective in the workplace. Learn how to recognize thoughts and behaviors linked to this bias and ways to rewire your brain for goodthingz©. 1.0 Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor Track: Equine I
Room: Innovation10:00-10:50 a.m. Evaluation of Placenta in the Field Igor Canisso 1.0 11:00-11:50 a.m. Recognizing Abnormal Foals Early in the Field Scott Austin, Pamela Wilkins, and Igor Canisso 1.0 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-3:05 p.m. Case Studies in Equine Medicine Scott Austin, Pamela Wilkins, and Kate Echeverria Clinicians from the U of I Veterinary Teaching Hospital will utilize case presentations to facilitate the discussion of diagnostic challenges, utilization of new technologies in equine practice, and the application of innovative therapies to improve patient outcome. 2.0 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-5:15p.m. Case Studies in Equine Medicine (continued Scott Austin, Pamela Wilkins, and Kate Echeverria Clinicians from the U of I Veterinary Teaching Hospital will utilize case presentations to facilitate the discussion of diagnostic challenges, utilization of new technologies in equine practice, and the application of innovative therapies to improve patient outcome. 2.0 Time Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Track: Food Animal II
Room: TechnologyTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 8:00-8:50 a.m. Update from the State Veterinarian Mark Ernst-’84 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. Managing High Risk Cattle Daniel Thomson 1.0 LeRoy G. Biehl Endowment 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. Receiving Cattle Nutrition Daniel Thomson 1.0 LeRoy G. Biehl Endowment 11:10 a.m.-Noon Antibiotics, Cattle Welfare, Food Safety, and Other Contemporary Issues of Beef Cattle Production Daniel Thomson 1.0 LeRoy G. Biehl Endowment Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:50 p.m. Illinois Swine Health Network Jim Lowe-’94 and Erin Lowe-’04 2.0 Track: Neurology
Room: Alma MaterTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 8:00-8:50 a.m. How to Make the Neurological Exam Work for You: Exam Review, Focus and Tips Jocelyn Cooper-’06 This hour of lecture will review how to perform a neurological exam and then highlight important aspects to focus on for the busy private practitioner. We will also discuss tips for simplifying localization and forming a differential diagnosis. 1.0 9:00-9:50 a.m. The Paradox of the Vestibular Patient Kari Foss-’08 This lecture will focus on the approach to the vestibular patient including the pathophysiology of vertigo, differential diagnoses, along with diagnostic and treatment recommendations. 1.0 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. MUE, GME, NME, NLE, SRMA – an alphabet soup of immune mediated CNS diseases Devon Hague Come learn what these an acronyms mean and what we know (and don’t know) about this group of diseases. We will discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis for our canine patients. We will also focus on the role of the general practitioner in management of these diseases. 1.0 11:10 a.m.-Noon Seizures: Who, What, and Why? Kari Foss-’08 This hour of lecture will focus primarily on seizure disorders in dogs and cats with discussion on the pathophysiology and underlying etiologies that are most frequently encountered in our patients. 1.0 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-1:50 p.m. What’s in Your Anticonvulsant Arsenal? How to Choose Therapy for Your Patients Jocelyn Cooper-06 This hour of lecture will build off of Dr. Foss’s lecture on seizures and will focus primarily on the decision-making process of initial drug selection, when to change dose or type of medication and monitoring. We will review specific cases in seizure management as examples to facilitate discussion. 1.0 2:00-2:50 p.m. Seizure Round Table Devon Hague, Kari Foss, & Jocelyn Cooper This interactive session will involve discussion of epilepsy cases with three neurologists and the audience. We will work through what diagnostic tests to perform, when to start treatment, and what treatment options are available for each case example. Audience participation and discussion will be encouraged. 1.0 Track: Surgery
Room: LincolnTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 8:00-8:50 a.m. How to Get the Most from GI Surgery: Biopsies to R&A Jennifer Reagan The goal of this lecture will be to provide practical tips and tricks for common gastrointestinal surgeries including enterotomies, intestinal resection and anastomosis, and simple gastric resection. 1.0 9:00-9:50 a.m. Wounds Part I: Navigating the plethora of options to get basic wounds to heal Elizabeth Maxwell & Laura Selmic Wounds are seen on a day-to-day basis in small animal practice. There are many options for dressing types and wound management. This lecture will go through some of the options and indications for their use by providing case examples in an interactive format with i-clickers. This will provide attendees with a good foundation of knowledge in this area. 1.0 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. Wounds Part II: Mission possible: getting complicated wounds to heal Elizabeth Maxwell & Laura Selmic This lecture is a continuation from Wounds Part I, and explores options for management of complicated wounds. This lecture will discuss the options and indications for advanced wound management by providing case examples in an interactive format with i-clickers. 1.0 11:10 a.m.-Noon Abdominal Explore: Tips and Tricks Laura Selmic Abdominal exploratory surgery is an essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in small animal practice. This lecture will discuss practical tips and tricks to successful thorough assessment and sampling of abnormalities. 1.0 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-1:50 p.m. Limping Through a Lameness Exam Tige Witsberger-’06 This lecture will focus on all aspects of a general orthopedic exam. Both forelimb and hindlimb lameness will be discussed as well as videos of tips and tricks to localize the source of lameness and pain. 1.0 2:00-2:50 p.m. The Ins and Outs of Medial Patellar Luxation Tige Witsberger-’06 This lecture will cover the history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, and treatment options for medial patellar luxation. Multiple treatment modalities will be discussed and shown including tibial tuberosity transposition and trochlear recession techniques as well as the ‘patellar sling’ and trochlear replacement. 1.0 Track: One Health
Room: HumanitiesTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 8:00-8:50 a.m. Tales From Public Health: From Caracal Bites to Monkey Kisses Connie Austin-’87 1.0 9:00-9:50 a.m. An Update on Medical Cannabis Dan Linn 1.0 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-Noon Infectious Diseases Yvette Johnson-Walker-’89 2.0 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:50 p.m. Food Fads and Fables John Herrmann-’78 2.0 Track: Small Animal IV
Room: Chancellor BallroomTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 8:00-9:50 a.m. Cytology Cases for the Clinician Laura Garrett-’91 and Anne Barger-’96 This talk will give a brief summary of guidelines for acquisition and assessment of cytologic samples. Case presentations will be used to highlight key points. 2.0 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-Noon Oncology Pearls Laura Garrett-’91 This talk will cover several common and critical procedures used and tumor types diagnosed in cancer patients. Cytology, chemotherapy, communication, lymphoma, and osteosarcoma will be presented, using clinical case examples for highlighting key points. 2.0 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-1:50 p.m. Coagulation Abnormalities in the Emergency Patient Maureen McMichael Learn to recognize and treat the most common coagulation disturbances in the small animal patient. 1.0 2:00-2:50 p.m. Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care Maureen McMichael Learn how to recognize and treat the most common emergency disturbances in the ER for neonatal and pediatric patients. 1.0 Track: Small Animal V
Room: QuadTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 8:00-8:50 a.m. Addison’s Disease—Anything New? Stanley Rubin A case-oriented approach to diagnosis and management of Addison’s disease in the dog. Management using DOCP and fludrocortisone will be discussed. 1.0 9:00-9:50 a.m. Protein-Losing Enteropathy (PLE) in Dogs Stanley Rubin This talk will discuss pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and diagnostic work up of hypoproteinemia. Cases of PLE in the dog will be used to illustrate principles of management.
1.0 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. Cough in the Dog Stanley Rubin A review of pathophysiology of cough. An update on symptomatic pharmacotherapy of cough. 1.0 11:10 a.m.-Noon Interesting Case Studies in Dentistry for the General Practitioner Katie Kling This lecture will include cases received by the Dentistry Service that are relevant to the general practioner. Cases will be presented in an interactive format and will include diagnostics, treatments, and outcomes, giving the practioner an opportunity to test their knowledge of veterinary dentistry annonomously with the use of iclickers. 1.0 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:50 p.m. Interpretation of Small Animal Dental Radiographs Amy Somrak-’10 This interactive lecture will present dental radiographs from cases commonly encountered in the small animal practice. We will discuss recognition and treatment of dental pathology including periodontal disease, endodontic disease, tooth resorption, neoplasia, and other conditions. 2.0 Track: Equine II
Room: InnovationTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 8:00-8:50 a.m. Rehabilitation From Equine Musculoskeletal Injury Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro Rehabilitation is a critical step after surgical or medical therapy of orthopedic injuries.This aspect of veterinary medicine is growing within the veterinary community and horse industry.The lecture will provide an overview of the current physical treatments and rehabilitation methods available in this field. 1.0 9:00-9:50 a.m. Case Studies in Equine Lameness Annette McCoy 1.0 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. Update on Wound Management in the Horse Annette McCoy Management of wounds in the horse, particularly chronic distal limb wounds, can be a major challenge for practitioners. This lecture will review the available treatment options with particular emphasis on the evidence (or lack thereof) supporting their use. Illustrative cases will be presented. 1.0 11:10 a.m.-Noon The State of the PRP Nation Matt Stewart 1.0 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:50 p.m. Farrier Steve Sermersheim 1.0 2:00-2:50 p.m. Ulcers, Melting, Abscesses—Navigating Corneal Diseases in Horses Bianca Martins This lecture will review how to approach, differentiate and manage corneal diseases in horses, including superficial and deep corneal ulcers, melting ulcer, corneal abscesses and immune-mediated keratitis. 1.0 Track: Small Animal VI
Room: ExcellenceTime Lecture Title Speaker Lecture Description CE Sponsor 9:00-9:50 a.m. Local and Regional Anesthesia in Small Animals Stephanie Keating 1.0 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. Anemia Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease Julie Danner 1.0 11:10 a.m.-Noon The MALDI-TOF Biotyper and Its Impact on Veterinary Microbiology Carol Maddox 1.0 Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:50 p.m. What’s Your Next Move? An Interactive Toxicology Case Review from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Michael Biehl-’83 and Tina Wismer 2.0
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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.
Locoregional Anesthesia Workshop
Date: Friday, September 23, 2016
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: Small Animal Clinic, Room 61
Instructor: Stephanie Keating
Fee: $175
CE: 1.5
Limit: 16
CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENTS
Alumni Awards Luncheon
Thursday, September 22, Noon
iHotel and Conference CenterUniversity of Illinois CVM Alumni and Fall Conference attendees are invited to join us for the annual College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Awards Luncheon. At this event, you can reconnect with your classmates and colleagues and celebrate the accomplishments of your fellow DVMs.
The College, along with the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association, will present the 2016 Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award, the Special Service Award, and the new Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Recipient names will be announced at a later date.
Thursday Evening Dinner
Thursday, September 22, 2016
iHotel and Conference CenterJoin your colleagues and classmates for dinner following the conference sessions. You will have an opportunity to reconnect and meet new people. This year’s dinner will feature entertainment by Dr. Stuart Clark-Price’s band, The Low Wines, as well as the Marching Illini Drumline. During the dinner, you will have an opportunity to support our scholarship fund by participating in a silent auction. And there will be plenty of time to socialize with your colleagues and classmates!
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, September 5, 2016. Individual tickets may also be purchased for spouses and guests not taking advantage of the registration option. Individual tickets are $40 each.
Alumni Celebration
Friday, September 23, 3:30 p.m.
Papa Del’s Pizza
1201 S. Neil Street, Champaign, ILJoin us at Papa Del’s Pizza for our Alumni Celebration! 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, September 5, 2016. Individual tickets may also be purchased for spouses or guests not taking advantage of the registration option. Individual tickets are $10 each.
If you graduated in a year ending in a 1 or a 6, please visit go.illinois.edu/vmreunions to learn more about your specific reunion plans.
Golf Outing
The Golf Outing has moved! It will be held later in the year. Details to come.
Keynote Speaker
Thursday, September 22
9:00 a.m.
Illinois BallroomThe Malnati Effect: How to Build an Award Winning Team and Business
Jeanne will share personal and professional lessons learned in her business, The Culture Group, combined with her 35+ years of being an integral part of the successful Malnati family pizza business. She will reveal secret ingredients on how to build an award-winning workplace where people (employees and clients) love arriving every day and–it has nothing to do with what’s cooking in the ovens.
Rather, using her “Clean and Clear Communication” Model, she will tell stories and teach powerful tools that, if applied, will immediately shift the health of your work dynamics. You will be inspired, challenged, and your heart will be moved to address long over-due issues, raising the bar of your relational intelligence in your veterinary practice.
Sponsored by
Speakers
Sarah Allison ’01
DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Animal Resources
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Connie Austin ’87
DVM
Illinois Department of Public Health
Springfield, Ill.Scott M. Austin ’90 MS
DVM, MS
Diplomate, ACVIM (Large Animal)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Equine Medicine and Surgery Section Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Kelly Ballantyne ’05
DVM
Clinical Instructor, Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Chicago, Ill.Anne Barger ’96
DVM
Diplomate, ACVP
Clinical Associate Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Michael Biehl ’83
DVM, PhD, MBA
Diplomate, ABT
Clinical Professor
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Byron Blagburn ’82
PhD
Auburn University
Dept. of Pathobiology
Auburn, ALMarcus Brown ’86
Nova Cat Clinic
Arlington, VAJohn Calhoun ’96
Chillicothe Veterinary Clinic
Chillicothe, Ill.Igor Canisso
DVM, PhD, MSc
Diplomate, ACVT (Animal Reproduction) and ECAR (Equine Reproduction)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jocelyn Cooper ’06
Mission Veterinary Specialists
Helotes, TXRudy Corman ’91
Roseville Veterinary Services
Roseville, Ill.Shawn Costello ’86
Hartland Veterinary Clinic
Woodstock, Ill.Julie Danner
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Kate Echeverria
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Sean P. Collins
DVM, MS
Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Daniel Dorbant
DVM
Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Mark J. Ernst ’84
DVM
State Veterinarian
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture
Springfield, Ill.Kari Foss ’08
DVM
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Ryan Fries
DVM
Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Edgar Garrett
DVM, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Laura Garrett ’91
DVM
Diplomate, ACVIM (Oncology)
Clinical Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Santiago D. Gutierrez Nibeyro
DVM, MS
Diplomate, ACVS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Devon Hague
DVM
Diplomate, ACVIM (Neurology)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Lynette Hemker ’06
DVM
Greenville, Ill.John Herrmann ’78
DVM, MPH
Director, DVM/MPH Program
Clinical Associate Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Suzett K. Hexum
DVM
Illinois Field Veterinary Medical Officer
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Springfield, Ill.Bill Hollis ’96
DVM
Carthage Veterinary Service
Carthage, Ill.Doug Hutchens ’96
DVM
Chief Veterinary Officer
Bayer AGGina Johnson
MSW
Owner/Life Business Coach
Blueprint
Urbana, Ill.Yvette Johnson-Walker ’89
DVM, PhD, MS
Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Stephanie Keating
DVM, DVSc
Diplomate, ACVAA
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Katherine Kling
DVM
Instructor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Daniel Linn
Erin J. Lowe ’04
DVM
Technical Manager
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc
St Joseph, MOJames F. Lowe ’94, ’04 MS
DVM, MS
Diplomate, ABVP (Food Animal)
Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Carol Maddox
PhD, MS
Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jeanne Malnati
Founder & CEO
The Culture Group
Chicago, Ill.Bianca Martins
DVM
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Elizabeth Maxwell
DVM
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Annette McCoy
DVM, PhD, MS
Diplomate, ACVS
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Charlie McCully ’11
Eastland Companion Animal Hospital
Bloomington, Ill.Maureen McMichael
DVM, Diplomate, ACVCC
Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Ashley Mitek ’11
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Paul Myer ’86
Hawthorne Animal Hospital
Glen Carbon, Ill.Jason Pieper
DVM, Diplomate, ACVD
Clinical Instructor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Sarah Probst Miller ’01
Agcreate Solutions, Inc.
Monticello, Ill.Ray Ramirez ’86
Lakeview Veterinary Clinic
East Peoria, Ill.Jennifer Reagan
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Stanley Rubin MS ‘84
DVM, MS, BSc
Diplomate, ACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Clinical Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Laura Selmic
BVM, MPH
Diplomate, ACVS
Founding Fellow of Surgical Oncology, ACVS
Assistant Professor
Dep. Of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Steve Sermersheim
CJF, AWCF
Middlefork Forge
Collison, Ill.Daniel Snyder ’87
DVM
Elanco
Indianapolis, INAmy Somrak ’10
DVM
Visiting Clinical Instructor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.John Spence ’01
Sesser Animal Hospital
Sesser, Ill.Jamie Stewart ’13
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, IllMatt Stewart
MVet, PhD, BVSc
Fellow, Australian CVS (Equine)
Associate Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Drew Sullivan ’11
Director, Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Chicago, Ill.Daniel Thomson
DVM, PhD, MS
Professor
CVM, Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSJohn Waddell ’81
DVM
Boehringer Ingelheim
Sutton, NEDick Wallace
McFarland, WIRobert Weedon
DVM, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Pam Wilkins
DVM, PhD, MS
Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Morgan Wilson ’01
DVM, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
SIU School of Medicine
Springfield, Ill.Tina Wismer
DVM, Diplomate, ABVT and ABT
Medical Director
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Urbana, Ill.William Witola
BVetMed, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor
CVM, University of IllinoisTige Witsberger ’06
Staff Surgeon
Mission Veterinary Specialists
San Antonio, TX
ONLINE PROCEEDINGS
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
2015 Fall Conference Proceedings
2014 Fall Conference Proceedings
2013 Fall Conference Proceedings
2012 Fall Conference Proceedings
2011 Fall Conference Proceedings
2010 Fall Conference Proceedings
2009 Fall Conference Proceedings
CONFERENCE DETAILS
Location
iHotel and Conference Center
1900 South First Street
Champaign, IL
217-819-5000Hands-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, September 5, 2016. 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 September 5, 2016.
Online registration is now closed. Please call our office at 217-333-2907 to register.
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 $355 $405 Thursday Only $290 $340 Friday Only $230 $280 Spouse & Guest Full Conference $120 $140 Spouse & Guest Thursday Only $90 $110 Spouse & Guest Friday Only $75 $95 Practice Pass $355 $405 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, September 5, 2016. Registrations are transferable. After Monday, September 5, 2016, 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 8, 2016. 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, September 5, 2016 ($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 21 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 22 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 23 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 2017 Fall Conference dates are Thursday, October 26, and Friday, October 27.
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.
SPONSORS
The 2015 Fall Conference is sponsored in part by:
- Class of 1962 Endowment Fund
- Dr. LeRoy G. Biehl Endowment Fund
- Sidney Krock Radiology Lectureship Fund
HOTEL INFORMATION
Conference attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. All hotel blocks will be held through August 22, 2016. 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.
Comfort Suites
217-328-3500
$99Country Inn and Suites
217-355-6666
$100Hawthorn Suites
217-398-3400
$95.99iHotel and Conference Center
217-819-5000
$129Holiday Inn Express
217-328-0328
$150Home2Suites by Hilton
217-355-6468
$119
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Office of Public Engagement, 217-333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.