2026 Winter Conference Proceedings

*Not all speakers provide proceedings/lecture notes. This page will be updated as additional speakers provide their notes.

Thursday Sessions, February 12, 2026
 
Companion Animal Session 1
Beyond the Crisis: Approach to Chronic Addison's Management - Dr. Chris George
Canine Cough Conundrum: Getting a Handle on CIRDC– Dr. Chris George
A Shot at Survival: Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Canine Parvovirus - Dr. Chris George
Biopsy and Mass Removal - Dr. Megan Mickelson
Wound Management Advice - Dr. Megan Mickelson
Updates in Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Surgery - Dr. Megan Mickelson
 
Veterinary Technician Session Dr. Alexis Urbanik
Proceedings will not be provided for this session. *If you would like additional information regarding this session please contact your Hill’s Representative.
Basic Nutrition
Pet Food Labels 101
Weight Cannot Wait
The Joint Journey
Leading the Way in Client-Centric Veterinary Care
Wellness Nutrition and Life Stage Exercises
Therapeutic Nutrition Case Workshop
 
Companion Animal Session 2 - Dr. Joy Campbell
Session 1: Plasma Functional Proteins for Pets – How it’s Made and Mode of Action
Session 2: Plasma Functional Proteins for Pets – Insights from Companion Animal Research
 
Federal Accreditation Session
*No proceedings allowed for these sessions
 
Bovine Session
Driving BVDV Out of the Herd - Dr. Jim Rhoades
Avoiding a Wreck! Diagnostics Options for Identifying Open Cows and Why She is not Pregnant – Dr. Rafael Paiva
A New Approach to Trichomoniasis Management and Control – Dr. Jim Rhoades
Asian Longhorned Tick and Theileria Orientalis in Iowa - Dr. Matt Brewer
Continued Vigilance for New World Screwworm - Dr. Matt Brewer
IDALS FMD talk - Dr. Jeff Kaisand
Updates on PC Research Grants
Dr. Sara Chaplin - Click here for proceedings
Dr. Megan Hindman
 
Public Health Session
Beyond the Bite: From Pests to Pollinators – Dr. Jenna Bjork
Treating Parasites: Difficult Cases or True Drug Resistance? –  Dr. Matt Brewer
Parasiticide Stewardship: Easier Said Than Done - Dr. Matt Brewer
Bats and Cows and Dogs - Oh My! From Bite to Decision: Rabies Risk in Practice - Dr. Katie Rumsey & Dr. Andrew Hennenfent
Japanese Encephalitis: An Australian Perspective on an Emerging Arboviral Zoonosis - Dr. David Williams
Biting Back: Use of Mosquito & Tick Surveillance to Understand Vector-Borne Disease Risks in Iowa - Dr. Ryan Smith
 
Swine Session
A lot of Exciting Goings On At the ISU VDL! - Dr. Rodger Main
National Swine Health Strategy - Dr. Meredith Petersen
Advancing Swine Health and Biosecurity through Targeted Research Programs - Dr. Lisa Becton
Hydroxyl Air & Surface Sanitation in Swine Facilities: Science, Efficacy, Safety, and Scale for PRRSV/PEDV and Ammonia Challenges - Dr. Connie Araps
Using Diagnostic Data to Generate Between and Within-Production-Systems Epidemiological Information  - Dr. Giovani Trevisan
VDL Website Updates - Dr. Katie Woodard
IDALS Update on FMD Outbreak Planning and Vaccination Protocols - Dr. Jeff Kaisand
Applications and Insights of HPAI H5N1 Research in Swine and Bovine - Dr. Bailey Arruda
Online Tools for Assessing PRRSV ORF5 Data: A Guided Example - Dr. Michael Zeller
Characterization of PRRSV diversity and other pathogens found in LVI used for breeding herd stabilization programs - Dr. Mariamawit Mohammed
Current status of PEDV in the United States and the strategic plans toward national elimination - Dr. Jianqiang Zhang
 
Friday Sessions, February 13, 2026
 
Companion Animal Session
IDEXX Cancer Dx Testing - Dr. Cristina Walsh
  Notes
From Vague to Vital: Diagnosing Josie's Illness - Dr. Cristina Walsh
  Notes
Tricky Feline Case: Louise is Not Acting Herself - Dr. Cristina Walsh
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Blood Cell Morphology-Why Should I Care? - Dr. Guillermo Couto
What? Cytology Without A Microscope? - Dr. Guillermo Couto
 
Equine Session Dr. Kirby Weaver
Equine PPID and EMS: Clinical Review and EEG Guideline Updates
Protective Immunity in Horses: Evidence-Based Use of Titers and Vaccination Protocols
Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy: Clinical Management, Biosecurity, and Emerging Vaccine Research
 
Hot Topics Session
New Topics in Small Animal Lower Urinary Tract Diseases - Dr. Jean-Sebastien Palerme
Managing Cough and Tracheal Collapse in Dogs - Dr. Jean-Sebastien Palerme
Ocular Emergencies - Dr. Jesus Diaz
Corneal Ulcers - Dr. Jesus Diaz
Can you see it? - Neurologic Disease Affecting Vision, Pupils, Blinking, and Ocular Movement - Dr. Rod Bagley
Avoiding Cognitive Errors in Clinical Neurologic Evaluation – Dr. Rod Bagley
 
Animal Welfare Session
Using the 5 Domains to Manage Cattle Welfare -  Drs. Emiline Sundman & Grant & Renee Dewell
Epidemiology and Behavior of Cattle in Feedlot Chronic Pens and Implications for Impaired Cattle Welfare - Dr. Emiline Sundman
The Welfare of the Transitional Calf: Feedlot Entrance Stressors and How Social Grouping May Educate Client Purchasing - Dr. Caleb Brezina
Brewing Livestock Neglect – How to Recognize the Signs and Opportunities for Intervention - Dr. Suzanne Millman