Our Search for Significance
Lawrence D. Firkins
DVM, MBA, MS
Thursday, October 28
12:50 p.m.
Larry Firkins
DVM, MBA, MS
Executive Associate Dean
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
-Mark Twain
People spend a lifetime on their search for significance. We all want to feel as though our work and our life has meaning. We get caught up in our day-to-day challenges and are left wondering if we are making a difference. Add to those challenges the fact we have been living through a pandemic and the impact it has had on our business and our family. At times over the past 18 months we have all felt that we are running on empty and yet even more has been expected of us.
It is okay to stop and listen, really listen, and to then acknowledge that this has been hard. If you are not there to help others in their search, they will seek that support elsewhere. If you are dedicated to coming beside people on their journey, your organization and those in it will be successful well beyond your lifetime.
Wondering if you are significant? You are.
From Saving Red Pandas to Surviving Red Tape: How to Use Your DVM for Good
Beth Bicknese
DVM
Friday, October 29
11:10 a.m.
Beth Bicknese
DVM
Senior Veterinarian
Zoological Society of San Diego
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, Cal.
As veterinarians, we can use our unique position as trusted medical professionals and ‘animal people’ to open eyes and expand perspectives- improving welfare for animals and helping endangered species. As one of the last people to touch the endangered Po’ouli before extinction, Dr Bicknese realized that endangered animals are a real and time sensitive crisis- and has some tips on how you can help in small and large ways. Learn how you can help animal welfare, plant the seed for future generations while having fun.
Using experiences ranging from California condors, giant pandas to the untamed kindergarten class presentations, Dr. Bicknese takes a lighthearted look the serious topic of using your veterinary degree to make a difference. Dr. Bicknese is a proud Illini, and has worked in private practice, lab animal medicine and zoo animal medicine over the last 35 years.
Cannabinoids for Pain Management
Stephanie Keating
DVM, DVSc, DACVAA
Stephanie Keating
DVM, DVSc, DACVAA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This session will provide information on the endogenous endocannabinoid system, the physiologic basis for the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids, as well as provide evidence based discussion on the clinical use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Telemedicine: Discovering What you Already Know
Aaron Smiley
DVM
Dr. Aaron Smiley
DVM
Chief of Staff
Devonshire Veterinary Clinic
Anderson, Ind.
Veterinarians have offered telemedicine for over 140 years and are very skilled at remote care. With a shift of perspective, doctors will discover more of their worth and in turn learn how to monetize a service they already offer.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Interpretation, Extrapolation, and Applications
Chien-Che Hung
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Bacteriology & Mycology), DACVM (Virology)
Chien-Che Hung
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Bacteriology & Mycology), DACVM (Virology)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) provides valuable information for choosing appropriate drugs to combat bacterial infections. This lecture will provide guidance for clinicians to comprehensively understand the AST reports provided by the clinical microbiology laboratory. Additionally, we will give directions on how to extirpate and apply AST results for selecting appropriate antibiotics for therapy.
Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease: An Overview of Common Diagnostic Tests
Saki Kadotani
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Saki Kadotani
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Journeys with Jaundice: Feline Cholangitis Complex
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Clinical Professor
Service Head, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Inflammatory liver disease (cholangitis) is the second most common primary liver disease in cats. In this session, etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and therapeutic management will be reviewed.
Nontraditional Analgesics
Danielle Strahl-Heldreth
DVM, MS, MSEd, DACVAA
Danielle Strahl-Heldreth
DVM, MS, MSEd, DACVAA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
With concerns about the growing limitations regarding drug manufacturing, distribution and concern for human abuse potential, the veterinary practitioner may be involved in some cases where the more traditional analgesics (opioids and NSAIDs) are not readily available. In other cases, the analgesia achieved with these drugs may be inadequate when used alone. Due to these concerns, many of the recent advances in veterinary pain management have focused on non-traditional analgesics and techniques that can be used place of or in addition to NSAIDs and opioids as a multimodal approach in conjunction with traditional analgesics. We will review several of these analgesic tools within this lecture.
Telemedicine Success and Failure: Tips to Increase the Positive Outcome of a Remote Case
Aaron Smiley
DVM
Dr. Aaron Smiley
DVM
Chief of Staff
Devonshire Veterinary Clinic
Anderson, Ind.
Communication is critical for successful veterinary practice. Learn how to manage the unique communication challenges of remote care.
Molecular Diagnostics and Automation in our Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Leyi Wang
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Virology)
Leyi Wang
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Virology)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
There are many methods used for diagnosis of animal pathogens including conventional cell culture for pathogen isolation, microscopy, fluorescent antibody test, antigen ELISA, and molecular PCR test. Among them, molecular PCR assay is sensitive and quick. In this presentation, I will talk about how we process the different types of samples for molecular testing, nucleic acid extraction using robots, and interpretation of molecular PCR results. In addition, I will present how automation helps us to do SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing over ten thousand of samples daily.
SDMA in Dogs and Cats: A Review of the Published Literature
Amy Schnelle
DVM, MS, DACVP
Amy Schnelle
DVM, MS, DACVP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
The SDMA test for cats and dogs has been available for several years. This session will review clinically relevant findings from the published literature and touch on areas in which more research is needed.
Congenital Heart Disease
Saki Kadotani
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Saki Kadotani
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This lecture will cover the most common congenital heart defects encountered in dogs and cats. We will discuss the clinical features of each congenital heart disease as well as the approach to diagnosis and clinical management.
Health Hunt: Veterinary Care for Hunting Dogs (2 hours)
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Clinical Professor
Service Head, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Working dogs require health care that takes into consideration the occupational risks of their work. This session addresses particular preventative care and health considerations for dogs that hunt, therefore experiencing extremes of outdoor exposure and interactions with other species, insect vectors and other disease reservoirs.
Peri-Operative Pain Management and CRIs
Danielle Strahl-Heldreth
DVM, MS, MSEd, DACVAA
Daniell Strahl-Heldreth
DVM, MS, MSEd, DACVAA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
As our awareness and understanding of the pain pathway and the potential long-term detrimental effects of pain on the body increases, preemptive and multimodal pain management strategies have taken a front seat in the establishment of more robust peri-operative pain management recommendations. This lecture will discuss topics related to combining analgesics that target multiple portions and receptors common to the pain pathway throughout the peri-operative period.
Telemedicine Referral – Increasing Access to Care
Aaron Smiley
DVM
Ben Bergstrom
DVM, MS, DACVO
Dr. Aaron Smiley
DVM
Chief of Staff
Devonshire Veterinary Clinic
Anderson, Ind.
Ben Bergstrom
DVM, MS, DACVO
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Veterinary Ophthalmology Services
Nashville, Tenn.
Learn how telemedicine is changing the referral process resulting in more access to specialty care.
CSLC: A Conversation Around What We’re Doing and What You Need
Matt Stewart
BVSc, MVet, PhD, FACVS (Equine Surgery), DACVSMR (Equine)
Matthew Stewart
BVSc, MVet, PhD, FACVS (Equine Surgery), DACVSMR (Equine)
Professor
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
In this presentation, I will give a brief overview of the facilities available in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Clinical Skills Learning Center, discuss our instructional mission and priorities and seek input from audience participants in aspects of our DVM training program that should be given more (or less) emphasis.
The Changing Face of Rodenticides
Tina Wismer
DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT
Tina Wismer
DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT
Medical Director
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Urbana, Ill.
With EPA regulations decreasing the amount of anticoagulants on the market, bromethalin and cholecalciferol based baits are filling the gap. Learn how to treat all three types of exposures.
Feline Cardiomyopathies
Ryan Fries
DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Ryan Fries
DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This lecture will describe different types and clinical features of feline cardiomyopathies frequently encountered and the therapy of related complications. It will also cover the approach to the diagnosis of subclinical cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. Lastly, we will discuss the use of common cardiac biomarkers as part of the overall clinical cardiac workup as well as a brief update on future novel biomarkers.
Health Hunt: Veterinary Care for Hunting Dogs (2 hours)
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Clinical Professor
Service Head, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Working dogs require health care that takes into consideration the occupational risks of their work. This session addresses particular preventative care and health considerations for dogs that hunt, therefore experiencing extremes of outdoor exposure and interactions with other species, insect vectors and other disease reservoirs.
Chronic Pain Management
Graeme Doodnaught
BVM&S, BSc (Hons), MSc, DES (Anesthesia), DACVAA, MRCVS
Graeme Doodnaught
BVM&S, BSc (Hons), MSc, DES (Anesthesia), DACVAA, MRCVS
Assistant Professor
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
When my Great Dane was diagnosed with advanced osteoarthritis, she was painful and could barely move. Unfortunately, meloxicam alone was not enough. I had to find other ways to treat her pain and improve her quality of life. Cases like this were not uncommon when I was in general practice, but now I was experiencing it first-hand as both client, veterinarian, and anesthesiologist.
This presentation will explain my trial-and-error approach to instituting an analgesic plan for chronic pain and how 4 years later she is comfortable and active. We will talk about an integrative approach to treating chronic pain. I will explain in chronological order how we started her treatment, what worked/what didn’t, and how her plan evolved over time. There will be discussion on lifestyle changes (Diet & Exercise), at home adjunctive medications (Gabapentin, Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol, Tramadol), disease modifying osteoarthritis drugs (Cartrophen & Adequan), and non-pharmaceutical treatments (Massage & Acupuncture). I will describe the evidence-base which guided my decision making. However, emphasis will be placed on how I assessed whether my treatment plan was helping, and the challenges I experienced with this along the way. Finally, the presentation will end with my treatment plan for the future with her, and where the scientific literature appears to be headed.
Objectives
#1 How to develop an integrative treatment plan for chronic pain
#2 How to assess whether a treatment for chronic pain is working
Telemed Data – The Numbers of Remote Care
Aaron Smiley
DVM
Dr. Aaron Smiley
DVM
Chief of Staff
Devonshire Veterinary Clinic
Anderson, Ind.
A lot of the information around telemedicine is anecdotal. Dr. Smiley will present data from his clinic and the Veterinary Virtual Care Association to provide a better foundation for veterinary virtual care.
Acupuncture: Helping Animals from Dogs to Elephants
Beth Bicknese
DVM
Beth Bicknese
DVM
Senior Veterinarian
Zoological Society of San Diego
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, Cal.
Acupuncture is another tool in the toolbox for modern veterinary practice –despite its reputation as mystical or voodoo. Acupuncture neuromodulation benefits pain relief, paresis, ileus and homeostasis to name a few applications. Using examples from koalas, elephants to tuataras, learn how acupuncture can benefit your less exotic patients as part of a multimodal medical plan.
Comprehensive Update on Heart Failure Management
Ryan Fries
DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Ryan Fries
DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Comprehensive update on heart failure management and future directions.
Back Atcha: The Insidious Syndrome of Lumbosacral Stenosis
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Marcella Ridgway
VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Clinical Professor
Service Head, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Lumbosacral stenosis (cauda equina syndrome) in dogs may have various underlying causes. Clinical signs overlap with other conditions commonly identified in older dogs or those with other predispositions to the disorder and diagnosis can be delayed by the nonspecific and varied presentations, leading to lost opportunities to intervene when outcomes would be optimized. This presentation will address the underlying conditions and some of the clues that will lead the veterinarian to the accurate assessment and intervention in affected dogs.
Chronic Pain Management
Graeme Doodnaught
BVM&S, BSc (Hons), MSc, DES (Anesthesia), DACVAA, MRCVS
Graeme Doodnaught
BVM&S, BSc (Hons), MSc, DES (Anesthesia), DACVAA, MRCVS
Assistant Professor
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Often equine oral analgesics start and stop with “Bute” and “Banamine”. This presentation will dive deeper into the alternative NSAIDs available and some non-NSAID options. A brief review of each drug’s mechanism of action, dosing, side effects and available literature will be presented. Ultimately each drug will be presented based on the practicality of their use in equine practice.
Objectives
#1 Enhance the understanding of various oral analgesics available in Equine practice
#2 Have a better appraisal of the efficacy of these drugs, and their implications of practical daily use
Telemed Policy – The Arguments For and Against the Remote Establishment of the VCPR
Aaron Smiley
DVM
Dr. Aaron Smiley
DVM
Chief of Staff
Devonshire Veterinary Clinic
Anderson, Ind.
Remote establishment of the VCPR continues to be debated inside the veterinary community. Dr. Smiley will present arguments from both sides of the issue to help the dialogue in the veterinary community.
Anesthesia Across Taxa-
Beth Bicknese
DVM
Beth Bicknese
DVM
Senior Veterinarian
Zoological Society of San Diego
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, Cal.
Learn tricks of the trade to safely anesthetize patients from naked mole rats, goldfish, hyenas to rattlesnakes. Drawing on over 30 years of zoological medicine and exotic animal practice, Dr. Bicknese will present a range of anesthesia techniques, especially DYI methods to accommodate the unexpected. Many techniques are applicable to the exotic and large animals seen in practice.
Arrhythmias
Lindsey Humphries
DVM, MS
Lindsey Humphries
DVM, MS
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Reconsidering the Role of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Diarrhea in Companion Animals: Why NOT?!
Patrick Barko
DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Patrick Barko
DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Research Specialist
Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications for acute and chronic diarrhea in dogs and cats. However, emerging evidence suggests that antibiotics have limited efficacy for the treatment of diarrhea in companion animals and have long term effects on the composition and function of the gastrointestinal microbiome. This discussion is intended to provide a clinically-relevant update on emerging research into therapies that modify the gastrointestinal microbiome in small animals. An evidence-based approach will be used to discuss the rational use of antimicrobial drugs in companion animals with acute and chronic enteropathies. Alternatives to antimicrobial drugs, including dietary modification, prebiotics, and probiotics will be also reviewed.
Momma Told Me There’d Be Days Like This (Stress Management)
Mark Mayfield
MS
Mark Mayfield
Stressed out? Lethargic? Burned out? This program will help you solve those ills by learning five behaviors that will help balance your life and by learning techniques to deal with your biggest stressor…PEOPLE! This keynote is high on content AND hilarity.
Respiratory Distress in the ER
Caroline Tonozzi
DVM, DACVECC
Caroline Tonozzi
DVM, DACVECC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Service Head, ER/ICU
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Patients in respiratory distress can cause a lot of distress to the vet and owner. We will discuss my approach to respiratory distress in the ER in the first hour, and then talk about common case presentations to the ER with case discussions the second hour.
Hopping and Skipping: Canine Lameness Examination
Tisha Harper
DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRP
Tisha Harper
DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Service Head, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Localizing the cause of lameness in dogs can sometimes be challenging. This interactive session will walk participants through a comprehensive lameness (orthopedic) examination.
Neurologic Examination
Lindsey Graham
DVM
Lindsey Graham
DVM
Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Performing a thorough neurologic examination is an important first step in determining differential diagnoses, diagnostic options, and treatment recommendations for patients exhibiting clinical signs consistent with neurologic disease. This presentation will review the 6 components of the neurologic examination.
They Don’t Deserve to Hurt: Building an Effective Pain Plan
Robin Downing
DVM, MS, DBe, DAAPM, DACVSMR
Robin Downing
DVM, MS, DBe, DAAPM, DACVSMR
Hospital Director
The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC
Windsor, CO
Both acute and chronic pain, if we are to address them effectively, must be treated from a multi-modal perspective. That means leveraging both pharma AND non-pharma options.
You’re Not Alone – Nationwide Perspective on Zoonotic Disease Risk
William Sander
DVM, MPH, DACVPM
William Sander
DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Assistant Professor
DVM/MPH Joint Degree Program Director
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Zoonotic diseases threaten both animal and human health and veterinarians play an integral role in early detection, prevention, and diagnosis of these diseases. Veterinarians are educated in the pathogenesis, control, and prevention of zoonotic diseases throughout their career; however, multiple cross-sectional studies have documented inadequate strategies to apply their knowledge in clinical practice. This session will explore how veterinarians do from a national survey this year and where are opportunities to do better including why this topic is so important.
A Review of Feline Ophthalmology
Ben Bergstrom
DVM, MS, DACVO
Ben Bergstrom
DVM, MS, DACVO
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Veterinary Ophthalmology Services
Nashville, Tenn.
We will review the most common diseases, treatments, and outcomes of the feline eye from eyelids to retina and everything in between.
Triage Stat! How to Effectively Triage your Small Animal Patients
Caroline Tonozzi
DVM, DACVECC
Caroline Tonozzi
DVM, DACVECC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Service Head, ER/ICU
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
What do you do when you are presented with multiple sick and critical patients at the same time? You triage! Learn the art of triage and how to apply important emergency concepts in your practice.
Dealing with an Outbreak
Scott Austin
DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
Scott Austin
DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
Clinical Associate Professor
Section Head, Equine Medicine, Surgery, & Theriogenology
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This lecture will focus on diagnostic planning, biosecurity, and available resources to manage an outbreak of infection disease on farm or at a show.
Stifle Instability: The Cruciate Conundrum
Tisha Harper
DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRP
Tisha Harper
DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Service Head, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This talk will provide an update on surgical options for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament tears. It will also focus on tips for maximizing success with the lateral fabellar-tibial suture.
Neurolocalization
Caroline Fallon
DVM, MS
Caroline Fallon
DVM, MS
Veterinarian
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
Woodland Hills, Cal.
Cats Gotta Scratch: The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation
Robin Downing
DVM, MS, DBe, DAAPM, DACVSMR
Robin Downing
DVM, MS, DBe, DAAPM, DACVSMR
Hospital Director
The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC
Windsor, CO
Pain, biomechanics, and bioethics combine to educate us to the horror of feline toe amputation and provide the necessary insights to shift the paradigm and stop the mutilation.
Expanding your Impact – They Whys and Hows of Organized Veterinary Medicine
William Sander
DVM, MPH, DACVPM
William Sander
DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Assistant Professor
DVM/MPH Joint Degree Program Director
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Why join a veterinary medical association in your city, state, or nationally? Are there even opportunities that would work for me? This session will outline the impacts of organized veterinary medicine historically, where efforts are at now, interdisciplinary connections, and opportunities where you can get involved with as much or as little time as you want.
Canine Uveitis: How to Determine Your Work-up and Treatment
Ben Bergstrom
DVM, MS, DACVO
Ben Bergstrom
DVM, MS, DACVO
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Veterinary Ophthalmology Services
Nashville, Tenn.
Canine uveitis can be a very confusing and frustrating disease to treat. Understanding the pattern of inflammation can help to guide your diagnostic work-up and treatment. We will review the most common etiologies and treatments for canine uveitis.
Bedside Diagnostics & Procedures for the Respiratory Patient
Amanda Spillane
DVM
Amanda Spillane
DVM
Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This lecture will focus on bedside diagnostics and procedures performed on small animal patients with respiratory disease. Bedside diagnostics discussed will include TFAST, La:Ao ratio, AFAST and blood gas analysis. It will also cover the indications and a step-by-step guide on how to perform common respiratory procedures, including thoracocentesis, chest tube placement and nasal oxygen canula placement.
Field Evaluation and Stabilization of Severe Equine Lameness
Annette McCoy
DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-LA
Annette McCoy
DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-LA
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Emergencies related to severe, sudden onset lameness are common in horses. This session will review best practices for field evaluation and stabilization of these cases. Transportation recommendations will be covered. Recent literature regarding expected outcomes for these cases will also be reviewed.
Rational Use of GI Protectants in Small Animals
Jennifer Reinhart
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM (SAIM)
Jennifer Reinhart
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM (SAIM)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
GI protectants are some of the most commonly used drugs in small animal practice. And yet, should they be? Explore the ins and outs of the current literature and recommendations for use gastric acid suppressants. Drugs covered will include famotidine, omeprazole, sucralfate, and more!
Encephalopathy Cases
Caroline Fallon
DVM, MS
Caroline Fallon
DVM, MS
Veterinarian
ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
Woodland Hills, Cal.
A review of localization and management of brain diseases.
Get ‘Er Done: Executing Your Pain Management Plan
Robin Downing
DVM, MS, DBe, DAAPM, DACVSMR
Robin Downing
DVM, MS, DBe, DAAPM, DACVSMR
Hospital Director
The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC
Windsor, CO
Compliance data in study after study provides the necessary guidance for veterinary teams to mobilize the care our patients need and reserve. Here I focus on getting a pain plan in place and executing it.
Work On Not Just In Your Practice
Peter Weinstein
DVM, MBA
Peter Weinstein
DVM, MBA
Assistant Professor
PAW Consulting
Irvine, Cal.
Are you so busy being busy that your practice is in a rut? Is your practice a job rather than a business? To take your practice to the next level you have to take the time to work on your practice not just in your practice. Starting with a foundation of leadership and building up that foundation, a vision, core values, a mission statement, and standards of care, you can set your practice up to be a successful business that everybody on the team benefits from.
Blood Transfusions
Meghan Fick
DVM, MS, DACVECC
Meghan Fick
DVM, MS, DACVECC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Case-Based Diseases of Food Animals
Dennis French
DVM, DABVP (Equine)
Dennis French
DVM, DABVP (Equine)
Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This session will be interactive with case management options and decisions presented to the audience with images of the animals (cattle, small ruminants and cervids) provided. Cases will be varied, ranging from neurologic, respiratory, GI, musculoskeletal and urogenital. Cases will be used to review pertinent pathophysiology and treatment options.
Patellar Luxation in Dogs: The Quadriceps Mechanism Quandary
Hadley Gleason
VMD, MS, DACVS (Small Animal)
Hadley Gleason
VMD, MS, DACVS (Small Animal)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This talk will review the abnormalities that can result in congenital patellar luxation in dogs and discuss when surgical correction is warranted. We will also summarize the goals and techniques for the various surgical procedures that can be performed for this orthopedic abnormality. Finally, we will review common complications and postoperative expectations for these clients and their pets.
Myelopathy Cases
Kari Foss
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Kari Foss
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Assistant Professor
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
A review of localization and management of spinal cord diseases.
Update on Nannizziopsis in Companion Lizards (formerly Yellow Fungus Disease)
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Review of the disease process, update on new trends including diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.
Creating Your Recipe for Practice Success
Peter Weinstein
DVM, MBA
Peter Weinstein
DVM, MBA
Assistant Professor
PAW Consulting
Irvine, Cal.
Everything you do in practice should be done consistently the same way, each time, every time. Why doesn’t this happen? Why do thing forget to get done? When things are forgotten, clients could get upset or pets might even die. If you think about the processes you perform as a recipe, all you have to do is create a cookbook of recipes for your practice success. Let’s do it!!
Acute Kidney Injury
Meghan Fick
DVM, MS, DACVECC
Meghan Fick
DVM, MS, DACVECC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Case-Based Diseases of Food Animals
Dennis French
DVM, DABVP (Equine)
Dennis French
DVM, DABVP (Equine)
Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This session will be interactive with case management options and decisions presented to the audience with images of the animals (cattle, small ruminants and cervids) provided. Cases will be varied, ranging from neurologic, respiratory, GI, musculoskeletal and urogenital. Cases will be used to review pertinent pathophysiology and treatment options.
Teaching Clients – Providing Appropriate Drug Information
Lauren Forsythe
PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP
Lauren Forsythe
PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP
Medication Dispensary Coordinator
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
When dispensing medications, it’s important that clients are aware of how to administer the medication, what to expect and what adverse effects to watch out for. Sometimes information that we assume is common knowledge may not be. However, providing this information in a complete, yet easily understood manner is a skill set that isn’t always inherent. This session will cover what information to include, how best to convey that information, and resources to utilize.
Neuromuscular Cases
Devon Hague
DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Devon Hague
DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Clinical Associate Professor
Section Head
Service Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
A review of localization and management of neuropathy, myopathy, and junctionopathy diseases.
Radiation Therapy in Avian and Exotic Species
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Kimberly Selting
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Kimberly Selting
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Small Animal Dentistry Instruments, Techniques, & Details They Glossed Over in Vet School
Amy Somrak
DVM, DAVDC
Amy Somrak
DVM, DAVDC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Service Head, Dentistry
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This lecture will present instrument and equipment selection and techniques for the oral exam, dental radiographs, dental cleaning, and extractions. The goal is not only to clarify the reasons behind the selection and use of the dental armamentarium, but also to share tips that don’t always make it into the textbooks, to help the practitioner improve their dental practice.
When and How to Refer a Newborn or Neonatal Foal
Pamela Wilkins
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Large Animal), DACVECC
Pamela Wilkins
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Large Animal), DACVECC
Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
This session will discuss referral of newborn and neonatal foals for common serious problems and disease such as sepsis, neonatal maladjustment and uroperitoneum among others. Preparation for both referral and transport will be discussed as will commonly approached to treatment in the hospital.
Abdominal Radiographs of the Ferret – To Cut, or Not To Cut!
Spencer Kehoe
DVM
Spencer Kehoe
DVM
Instructor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Covering radiographic imaging of surgical and non-surgical diseases in the ferret (Mustela furo).
Thoracic Radiographs of the Ferret The Heart is Way Back There
Spencer Kehoe
DVM
Spencer Kehoe
DVM
Instructor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Radiographic presentation and evaluation of common thoracic diseases in the ferret (Mustela furo).
Ferret Wellness
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Assistant Professor and Service Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Update on Ferret Adrenal Disease
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Assistant Professor and Service Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Update on Ferret Adrenal Insulinoma
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Assistant Professor and Service Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Ferret PE
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Assistant Professor and Service Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Ferret Emergency Presentations
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Krista Keller
DVM, DACZM
Assistant Professor and Service Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.
Ferret Zoonoses
William Sander
DVM,MPH, DACZM
DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Assistant Professor
DVM/MPH Joint Degree Program Director
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.