Friday Sessions

Sessions will begin at 8:00am.
Click on the sessions below for detailed times, topic titles and descriptions.

Small Ruminant
Room 260-262
8:00-9:00am - Clinical Perspectives on Respiratory Disease in Small Ruminants -Dr. Amanda Kreuder
This session will focus on current understanding of the infectious causes of respiratory disease in small ruminants.  We will discuss tips and tricks for on farm diagnosis, sample collection, submission of diagnostic testing, as well as current options for treatment and control with an emphasis on ongoing research in these areas. 

BREAK – 9:00-9:30am

9:30-10:30am - Production Perspective on Respiratory Disease - Ms. Carolyn Ihde
Producers can use various husbandry practices, such as ventilation, bedding management, stocking density, record keeping, animal observation, hygiene, pest control, biosecurity, and welfare, to reduce respiratory diseases in small ruminants. Help your producers understand the relationship between animal husbandry and respiratory diseases.

10:30-11:30am - Clinician Perspective on Small Ruminant Parasite Control – Dr. Katy Martin
This session will focus on the most current evidence-based practices for diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasites in small ruminants.

LUNCH 11:30-1:00pm

1:00-2:00pm - Production Perspective on Small Ruminant Parasite Control - Ms. Carolyn Ihde
Anthelmintic resistance (AR) in parasite populations is a significant concern for small ruminant producers. AR populations have been found for all classes of anthelmintics. To combat parasites and AR in small ruminants, producers can implement pasture management, fecal egg counts, parasite life cycle disruptions, biosecurity, genetic selection, refugia, and AR testing.

BREAK 2:00-2:30pm

2:30-3:30pm - Camelids Part 1: Basic Husbandry and Preventive Care for the General Practitioner - Dr. Rachel Friedrich
This session will focus on basic preventative care and husbandry for llamas and alpacas, especially procedures commonly performed on farm

3:30-4:30pm - Camelids Part 2: Common Disease Presentations and Therapeutic Options - Dr. Rachel Friedrich
This session will focus on common disease presentations in llamas and alpacas and treatment options

Equine Room 275
Dr. Jarrod Troy
8:00 – 9:00am - Equine Laryngeal Ultrasound
Horses with upper airway noise, poor performance, or in some instances respiratory distress (after tracheostomy or appropriate stabilization has been performed) can be candidates for laryngeal ultrasound. This may or may not be in conjunction with endoscopy. Laryngeal ultrasound shows the internal characteristics of the larynx and is reportedly useful for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy, arytenoid chondritis, or laryngeal dysplasia. This presentation will discuss how to perform equine laryngeal ultrasonography and three common equine upper airway conditions where laryngeal ultrasonography is useful.

9:00- 10:00am - Equine Regional Limb Perfusion
Orthopedic infections, whether osseous or synovial, are commonplace in equine veterinary practice. Elimination of bacteria from the area is a critical component of therapy which is accomplished with antimicrobial therapy or lavage/debridement. Intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) is a technique that can be performed in horses, in a field or hospital setting, that generates high concentrations of antimicrobials in equine distal limbs. This presentation will discuss how to perform and tips for an IVRLP for distal limb orthopedic infections or penetrating synovial wounds in horses as well as technical aspects of equine IVRLP.

BREAK 10:00-10:30am

10:30-11:30am - Equine Urogenital Surgical Disorders
Urogenital surgery in horses may be needed for a variety of conditions. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of these conditions is important for equine well-being and for potential reproductive purposes. This presentation will discuss how to diagnose and surgically treat a variety of urogenital conditions from windsucking to a flaccid uterus.

LUNCH 11:30-1:00pm

1:00-2:00pm - Equine Cutaneous Neoplasia
The skin is the most common location for neoplasia to occur in horses and typically includes: sarcoids, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, fibrosarcoma, and/or cutaneous lymphosarcoma. This presentation will discuss how to diagnose and treat equine cutaneous neoplasia, as well as any tips or tricks for treatment.

BREAK 2:00-2:30pm

2:30-3:00pm - Equine Sinus Disease
Equine paranasal sinus disease is a relatively common condition either through sinus masses, tooth root infections, or primary infections. This presentation will review the clinically relevant anatomy for equine paranasal sinus disease, diagnostics, and treatment for a variety of conditions in equine sinus disease.

3:30-4:30pm - Equine Surgical Emergencies in the Field
Equine emergencies happen and three emergencies often require emergency surgery in the field to stabilize/treat the horse. These three emergencies include acute wounds, upper airway distress, and urethral obstructions in male horses. This presentation will discuss treating these conditions with wound repair, tracheostomy, and perineal urethrotomy. Additionally, this presentation will provide tips and tricks regarding these surgical procedures in the field.

Wellness
Room 299
8:00-9:00am- Impostor Syndrome - Ms. Amber Runkel
This seminar will explore the process and experience of Imposter Syndrome with focus in a specialized population of Veterinary Medicine.
Learning objectives for imposter syndrome:  
1. Learning to differentiate imposter syndrome from normal performance anxiety, low self-esteem, and other concerns.
2. Learning to identify imposter syndrome in others.
3. Learning practical tools and skills to help, such as positive self-talk, mindfulness, and visualization.

BREAK 9:00-9:30am

9:30-10:30am QPR Training/Certification - Ms. Amber Runkel
The QPR Gatekeeper course is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately one hour to complete. KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN QPR TRAINING: How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal. How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide. The common causes of suicidal behavior
The warning signs of suicide. How to get help for someone in crisis. Learning objectives for QPR training:
1. Identify unique verbal, behavioral, and situational suicide warning signs.
2. Screen someone at risk of suicide.
3. Know how to inquire about suicidal intent and desire.
4. Recognize at least three suicide warning signs.

10:30-11:30am - Self-Care Veterinary Professionals - Dr. David Brown & Ms. Amber Runkel
In this highly interactive program, participants will review, discuss and commit to key actions related to six primary self-care strategies. Such strategies can be key preventive agents for burnout and compassion fatigue.  

LUNCH 11:30-1:00pm

1:00 – 2:00pm - Building Better Mental Health - Ms. Megan Wych
Many of us spend a great deal of time and effort focusing on our physical health, but what about our mental wellness? With all that is happening in the world today, it is important to evaluate our wellness, which means taking a look at our mental and emotional wellbeing. This interactive program will allow individuals to take a positive approach to prioritizing their wellbeing as well as learning strategies for gaining better mental health both at work and play. Learning Objectives: Define and destigmatize mental health. Identify ways to regulate our emotions. Develop strategies for building better mental health. Explore ways to invest in your wellbeing.

BREAK 2:00-2:15pm

2:15 – 3:15pm - Combating Negative Thinking - Ms. Megan Wych
Negative thinking often impacts our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us in ways we do not always recognize particularly when we are stuck in a negative thought cycle. In this interactive program, we will explore the consequences of continued negative thinking and more importantly learn skills to counter negative thinking for better mental, physical, and emotional health leading to better wellness. Learning Objectives: Recognize the signs of negative thinking. Explore the effects of repetitive negative thinking. Develop strategies to combat negative thinking.

BREAK 3:15-3:30pm

3:30 – 4:30pm - Handling Grief and Loss - Ms. Megan Wych
Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief will be. Loss can include the death of a loved one, death of a pet, loss of a job, loss of good health, etc. This program will assist those dealing with loss by building resiliency and coping techniques. Learning Objectives: Define and identify the types of grief. Explore the grieving process. Evaluate popular misconceptions around grief. Create specific strategies for handling grief.

Veterinary Technician - Morning Sessions Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition
Room 250-252
Dr. Alexus Urbanik
8:00-9:00am - Nutritional Modulation of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome - What is the evidence?
This seminar will cover the basics about the fascinating world of the microbiome. It touches on the power of the microbiome to transform gut health. Participants will learn what tools exist to manipulate microbiome health and explore the evidence that exists to support their use in pets. The roles of prebiotics, probiotics and post biotics to achieve a stable biome will be covered.

BREAK 9:00-9:30am

9:30-10:30am - Commit to Care: Pet Food Labels 101
Many misconceptions exist surrounding the contents of pet food. This seminar will help you and your team decode the pet food aisle to understand what you know and don’t know after reading a pet food label.

10:30-11:30am - Leading the Way in Client-Centric Veterinary Care
Join us for this seminar to discover how to leverage communication and digital tools to fulfill the unique and changing needs of pet parents.

LUNCH 11:30-1:00pm

Veterinary Technician - Afternoon Sessions Sponsored by IDEXX
Dr. Denise Wunn
1:00-2:00pm - Pathology (Histopathology, Cytology and What’s Next) in Practice
This session will explore how to optimize your results from histopathology and cytology samples.  This includes how these samples should be managed within the practice and how to submit to reference labs to ensure maximum quality of results.  In addition, there will be an introduction of ancillary diagnostic procedures and what is new in the field of veterinary pathology.

2:00-3:00pm - Pathology (Histopathology, Cytology and What’s Next) in Practice cont'd

BREAK 3:00-3:30pm

3:30-4:30pm - Pathology (Histopathology, Cytology and What’s Next) in Practice cont'd