Session Descriptions
This page will be continuously updated with descriptions of each session during the Spring Meeting

Saturday, April 26th

Small Animal

8:00am: A Review of Cardiovascular Radiography - Dr. Allison Lee

  • This 1-hour lecture will cover the radiographic anatomy of the small animal cardiac silhouette and pulmonary vasculature. Common radiographic changes associated with various acquired and congenital cardiac diseases will be reviewed.

9:00am: A Review of Pulmonary Radiography - Dr. Allison Lee

  • This 1-hour lecture will review the three main radiographic pulmonary patterns in small animal thoracic radiography and their associated imaging findings. The radiographic findings of various pulmonary diseases will be reviewed.

10:10am: Abdominal Imaging in the Vomiting Patient - Dr. Allison Lee

  • This 1-hour lecture will cover the radiographic appearance of the stomach and small intestines, with a focus on various causes of vomiting. Ultrasound of the stomach, small intestines, and pancreas will be reviewed, and common radiographic and sonographic abnormalities associated with these organs in vomiting patients will be discussed.

    11:10am: Seizures and Epilepsy - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Dr. Patrick Roynard

    • A review of seizure management plus a discussion on what to do and what to avoid when it comes to seizure medications. Cluster seizures and status epilepticus will be discussed too.

    1:00pm: Integrative Neurology: When the East Meets the West to Help You Walk Straight - Dr. Patrick Roynard

    • An overview of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) and its potential applications and benefits in small animal neurology.

    2:00pm: Cryotherapy Lecture and Demo - Bailey Surtees

    • This presentation will begin with a brief overview of the century's long history and use of cold therapy for treatment of diseases and tumors. We'll then discuss the principles of minimally-invasive cryoablation, the mechanism of ice formation within tissues, and its modern veterinary applications, especially highlighting its dermal and subcutaneous use for tumor ablation. Several histological diagnoses and anatomical locations will be reviewed with case reports of several patients. We will discuss how carbon dioxide powered cryoablation can be integrated into a comprehensive cancer treatment plan. Finally, we'll explore cryoablation's potential to trigger the immune system.


    Technician

    8:00-9:50am: Bandaging - Cathleen Collier, RVT

    • Description coming soon 

      10:10-12:00pm: Behavior - Cathleen Collier, RVT

      • Description coming soon

      1:00-2:50pm: Exotic Medicine - Cathleen Collier, RVT

      • Description coming soon


      Sunday, April 27th

      Small Animal


      8:00am: TBA - Dr. Anke Langenbach

      • Description coming soon.

        9:00am: TBA - Dr. Anke Langenbach

        • Description coming soon.

          10:10am: Blood Cell Morphology: Why Should I Care? - Dr. C. Guillermo Couto

          • We typically pay attention only to the numerical values in a CBC; however, morphologic red blood cell and white blood cell changes frequently influence our diagnosis and treatment. This seminar will use case examples to illustrate why blood cell morphology is a MUST.

            11:10am: What?! Cytology without a Microscope? - Dr. C. Guillermo Couto

            • Pathologists in corporate labs have not used the microscope to evaluate slides for over a decade. In the recent future, this has also become true in small and large animal practices. Common examples are the SediVue and digital cytology. In addition, cytograms (dot plots) and the new IDEXX inVue DX provide a wealth of information on blood cell morphology. This seminar will use case examples to illustrate how this technology has changed the way we practice.


            Large Animal

            8:00am: Cattle Parasite Control - Dr. Mark Alley

            • Parasite control continues to be a challenge for the cattle industry. This presentation will review parasites of importance in cattle, the impact that they have, and some adaptive control strategies that can be implemented in client operations.

            9:00am: Cattle Welfare - Dr. Mark Alley

            • Although the welfare of cattle in the beef industry has improved, there are still many opportunities that still exist. This presentation will review pain control, cattle handling, weaning strategies, and other opportunities to address welfare concerns.

            10:10am: Small Ruminant Welfare - Dr. Mark Alley

            • Small ruminants were primarily a livestock species. Today it is just as common to see these animals as companion animals. This presentation will focus on welfare in sheep and goats. Topics will cover areas such as tail docking, pain control, behavior, weaning, and on-farm welfare assessments.

            11:10am: Vaccine Updates for Cattle - Dr. Mark Alley

            • Immunology is an ever-changing landscape. The industry is learning a variety of options to improve immune response in cattle and how do these changes impact practical vaccination programs. This presentation will focus on practical implementation methods to maximize and protect our clients cattle herds.

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