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| Behavior |
| Walter F. Burghardt Jr., DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm General Learning Principles in Behavior |
| This session will demystify the fundamentals of behavior modification using practical examples of key concepts and techniques. Topics include: gaining and maintaining attention, defining and obtaining a desired behavioral outcome, and selectively strengthening a target behavior. We will highlight the use of a bridging stimulus and reward, target training, response shaping, partial reward, and environmental enrichment. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Behavior Case Management |
| This session will outline principles of successful behavioral case management, building on the foundation of traditional veterinary case management and emphasizing a rational approach. Key concepts will include: defining the nature and context of behavior problems, behavioral assessment as an extension of the physical exam, what to write on the master problem list, creating a behavior plan, and assessing treatment outcomes. Learning aids will include assessment materials, brief videos, and case examples showcasing military working dogs. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Medical and Behavioral Treatment Options |
| This session will address several core medical and behavioral treatment options available to veterinary practitioners for the management of problem behaviors, with an emphasis on rational choice of an approach. Using examples from military working dogs and pets, we will explore the potential benefits and concerns for each approach, how to construct a comprehensive treatment plan, developing and measuring outcomes, and modifying a behavioral plan in response to outcome measures. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Cardiology I |
| Ashley B. Saunders, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Cutting-Edge Cardiology |
| This session will highlight five major advances in cardiology and how to use them in your practice. Topics will include new medications and diagnostic tests. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Cardiology: Back to Basics |
| Revisit underused components of the history and physical exam that can be maximized to their full potential to ensure successful evaluation of your cardiac patients. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Feline Heart Disease |
| This session provides a clinician's current overview of the diagnosis and management of feline cardiomyopathies. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Geriatric Medicine II: Feline |
| William Fortney, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm The Diagnosis and Management of Common Age-Related Problems in Cats |
| This session will use a systems approach (integument, gastrointestinal, renal, house soiling) to focus on early diagnosis and various management strategies for the most common age-related problems in cats. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Multimodal Management of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Older Cats |
| The causes of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in cats, symptoms exhibited and multimodal treatment strategies will be presented. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Multimodal Management of Arthritis in Older Cats |
| The discussion will focus on the causes of primary arthritis in older cats, symptoms exhibited and multimodal treatment strategies, including extra-label drugs. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Radiology |
| Brian A. Poteet, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Radiology Tips, Tricks and Misconceptions: Pearls That Will Make Your Images Better and Radiology More Profitable |
| Do you want to do a better job in radiology? Get better quality images? Get you and your technicians in and out faster? Do you want to make radiology more profitable? Attend this session to learn how. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Is It Straight? Why Positioning Is So Important |
| This lecture will demonstrate the difference between non-diagnostic obliqued films versus correctly positioned, diagnostic radiographs. Examples of cases where poor quality radiographs have caused an incorrect diagnosis will be presented. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Pulmonary Patterns and Case Examples |
| This session is a review of pulmonary pattern recognition followed by several digital case examples. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Dermatology |
| Christine A. Rees, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Autoimmune Skin Disease |
| Pemphigus and lupus are two of the more commonly diagnosed autoimmune skin diseases in small animals. Clinical signs, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests and treatment options will be discussed. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm New Drugs in Veterinary Dermatology |
| A variety of new drugs have been used to treat dermatological conditions over the past several years. This presentation will discuss these medications and give clinical indications and precautions associated with each of these drugs. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Mystery Dermatology Cases |
| Clinical dermatology cases will be presented in this interactive session. The history and physical examination findings will be discussed. Participants will then be asked to formulate the differential diagnoses, diagnostic plan and treatment options for each case. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Camelids, Alpacas and Llamas |
| Melanie Boileau, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Management and Diseases of the Newborn and Juvenile Camelid |
| The focus of this lecture will be the basic care of the healthy cria and management of high-risk neonates, including those with congenital defects, prematurity, septicemia and diarrhea. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Camelid Herd Health |
| This session will cover the fundamental procedures involved in camelid herd health, including stocking density, dung pile management and deworming concepts, feeding practices, vaccination program, body condition scoring, shearing, fighting teeth and toenail trimming techniques. A brief overview of castration techniques and methods of pregnancy diagnosis will be presented. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Biosecurity in Llama and Alpaca Operations |
| The fundamental principles of biosecurity and biocontainment as they apply to camelid farms will be presented. The discussion will cover quarantine protocols, prepurchase exam, on-farm diagnosis monitoring, cleaning and disinfection procedures, and recordkeeping. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Reptile |
| Kevin Wright, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Diagnostics of Turtles and Tortoises |
| This session will show how to get diagnostic samples from turtles and tortoises. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Medical Problems of Turtles and Tortoises |
| The significant diseases and problems of turtles and tortoises will be reviewed in this session. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm What You Should Know About Amphibian Medicine |
| The most common problems you are most likely to see in amphibian patients will be reviewed. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Reptile |
| Kevin Wright, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Think Like a Dinosaur: Environmental Influence on Lizard Patients |
| To better understand our lizard patients, it is important to understand all the factors that impact their well-being, from temperature to sounds and odors. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Examination and Restraint of Lizards |
| Learn how to get the most out of your physical exam of lizard patients. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Medical Problems of Bearded Dragons and Other Common Pet Lizards |
| This session will review the significant diseases and problems of bearded dragons, leopard geckos, chameleons and other pet lizards. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Personal Finance |
| Gary I. Glassman, CPA |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Financial Planning for Your Early Years in Practice |
| As you complete your schooling and enter the workforce you are faced with many challenges. Entering the work force brings financial matters to light. Once you have maneuvered through employment negotiations, you will have a good idea as to what your salary and benefits will be. Now how do you plan the remainder of your financial life? |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Financial Planning in Your Mid-Career Years |
| Mid-career financial planning becomes more in depth. Typical mid-career planning issues revolve around family and practice life. At mid-career you might be considering a practice purchase or be considered for admission as a partner in your existing practice. Issues concerning children take on a greater emphasis. Many financial pieces you put in place early in your career should be reviewed. Are you ready? |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Financial Planning for Retirement |
| As you move toward retirement, new issues arise. Financial planning during this time centers on wealth accumulation, retirement, and gift planning. Have you addressed those issues well enough to meet your goals? How has the current economic climate affected most individuals with their planning objectives? Learn what it takes to survive in these challenging investment times. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Toxins |
| Lori Atkins, LVT, VTS |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Household Toxins |
| This lecture will focus on toxins commonly found in the home; symptoms and treatment plans will be discussed. Decontamination strategies will be presented. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Medicine Cabinet Nightmares |
| This session will address common over-the-counter and prescription medications that can be hazardous to our canine and feline patients. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Looking for Zebras: Uncommon Toxins |
| Uncommon toxins are the focus for this session. Discussion will include symptoms, treatment, available antidotes, and prognosis. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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| Technology and Medicine |
| Stephen T. Pittenger, DVM |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm Pulse Ox and Capnography: How Do They Work? |
| Learn the science behind these commonly used tools so that you'll understand their applications and limitations. |
| 7:55 pm - 8:45 pm Digital Radiography and Ultrasound: How Do They Work? |
| Learn the science behind these imaging modalities. |
| 8:50 pm - 9:40 pm Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: How Do They Work? |
| See how CT and MRI devices capture images. Learn the science behind imaging and how use of imaging can benefit your practice. |
| 9:40 pm Adjourn |
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