Lecture Description

Topics

Friday, May 21, 2004

8:00am - 9:30am

10:00am - 11:30am

12:30pm - 2:00pm

2:30pm - 4:00pm

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine - Is It Possible?

Through the course of this day-long program, Dr. Mark Holmes, co-author of the only textbook on this topic, will present his understanding of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine and his perspective on applying EBVM concepts to veterinary practice. At the end of each didactic presentation, Dr. Paul Pion, cardiologist and co-founder of VIN, will lead a question and answer discussion about the topic presented by Dr. Holmes. The final two segments of this program will include a summary and "current status of EBVM" presentation by Dr. Pion, followed by an open discussion lead by Drs. Pion and Holmes. Mark Holmes, Dr. Paul Pion

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Avian

Saturday, May 22, 2004

8:00am-9:30am

10:00am-12:30pm

Avian Parasitology

Complete and thorough 4 hour presentation on avian parasitology to include life cycles (i.e. epidemiology and pathogenesis) with many pictures and drawings. Cheryl Greenacre

2:00pm-4:00pm

Principles of Orthopedic Surgery

Review principles of orthopedic surgery of the pectoral and pelvic limbs in avian species. Michael Jones

Sunday, May 23, 2004

8:00am-10:00am

Avian Zoonotic Diseases

Complete and thorough 2 hour presentation of diseases that can be transmitted to man by birds. Cheryl Greenacre

10:30am-12:30pm

2:00pm-4:00pm

Toxicology in Avian Species

Discussing the medical management of toxicoses in avian species. Michael Jones

Passeriformes

Discussing principles of husbandry and medical / surgical management of diseases of passerines. Michael Jones

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Bovine

Saturday, May 22, 2004

8:00am-9:30am

10:00am-12:30pm

Mycoplasma Infection in Beef and Dairy Cattle

The first part (2 hours) will cover clinical problems in cow / calf and stocker operations. Transmission and epidemiology of infections will be described, and diagnostic approaches recommended. Control and prevention will be followed by an overview on vaccines and their use. A second part (2 hours) will cover mycoplasmal mastitis, and problems in dairy calves. Epidemiology, diagnosis, and control will be addressed. This will be followed by a review on pathogenesis of Mycoplasma bovis infections. Ricardo F. Rosenbusch

2:00pm-4:00pm

New Paradigms in Leptospirosis

Recent information regarding the clinical signs, diagnosis, epidemiology and control of bovine leptospirosis will be discussed. Carole Bolin

Sunday, May 23, 2004

8:00am- 10:00am

Diagnostic Ultrasonography in Food Animal Practice- Part I Gastrointestinal & Hepatobillary

A review and description of the use of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of common diseases of the gastrointestinal and hepatobillary systems in ruminants. The author's personal experiences will be portrayed along with discussion of published reference information. The presentation will focus on the use of portable veterinary ultrasound equipment. Robert N. Streeter

Diagnostic Ultrasonography in Food Animal Practice- Part II Respiratory, Urogenital & Miscellaneous Parts

A review and description of the use of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of common diseases of the respiratory, genitourinary, and other body systems in ruminants. The presentation will focus on the use of portable veterinary ultrasound equipment. Robert N. Streeter

10:30am-12:30pm

Cowside & In-Clinic Diagnostics in Food Animal Practice

A review of some well described, but sometimes forgotten diagnostic techniques as well as a description of some newer and emerging technologies utilized for the diagnosis of diseases of food animals. Robert N. Streeter

Bovine Lymphosarcoma - Still With Us After All These Years

A review of clinical bovine lymphosarcoma and of the biology of bovine leukemia virus. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, transmission, and control will be evaluated and discussed. Robert N. Streeter

2:00pm-4:00pm

Bovine Lameness - Clinical Anatomy, Examination & Therapeutic Considerations

A review of clinically relevant aspects of the anatomy of the bovine distal limb, description of methods for evaluation of the lame bovine, and treatment considerations for select causes of lameness in cattle. Robert N. Streeter

Rehydration Therapy in Neonatal Ruminants

A discussion of some physiologic mechanisms present in the normal and diarrheic neonate and how these impact the choice of and value of various oral rehydration solutions for use in the neonatal ruminant. Robert N. Streeter

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Canine

Saturday, May 22, 2004

8:00am - 9:30am

Side Effects of Chemo & How to Stop 'Em

While veterinary patients generally handle chemotherapy agents much better than humans, they still can experience side effects. This presentation will review the most common side effects of chemotherapy seen in veterinary patients, with a concurrent discussion on how best to prevent them and/or treat them. Philip Bergman

Chemotherapy Prep, Admin & Disposal

This presentation will review and emphasize the preparation, administration and disposal of chemotherapy agents in a practical but safe way. In addition, the discussion will place emphasis on where the vast majority of environmental contamination can occur in this process and how to minimize it. Philip Bergman

10:00am-12:30pm

Mast Cell Tumors: Latest & Greatest

This presentation will emphasize the latest and greatest treatments and new prognostic assays available for this extremely common tumor in dogs. Very little time will be placed on risk factors, pathology, history, workup and clinical signs so additional time can be spent on therapy and prognosis. Carole Bolin

Canine Osteosarcoma: How Do I Treat?

This presentation will emphasize the risk factors, pathology, history, clinical signs, workup, treatment and prognosis of the most common bone tumor in dogs with focus on clinically relevant aspects. In addition, significant time will be spent contrasting the various adjuvant chemotherapy protocols for canine osteosarcoma in relation to cost, survival benefit and other advantages vs. disadvantages. Carole Bolin

2:00pm-4:00pm

Canine Lymphoma: How Do I Treat?

With all the myriad chemotherapy protocols for lymphoma, how do you pick up the best one of your patients?? This presentation will review the latest chemotherapy protocols in detail with emphasis on toxicity and outcome in dogs. In addition, the latest in prognostic factors with presently available assays will al be discussed. Philip Bergman

Top 10 Recent Advances in Oncology

This presentation will review what I feel to be the top 10 recent advances in veterinary oncology (medical and radiation, not surgery). The 10th topic will be a "stinker" topic that will review a few purported advances that have not become advances (and why). Philip Bergman

Sunday, May 23, 2004

8:00am-9:30am

10:30am-12:30pm

2:00pm-4:00pm

Resuscitation of Severely Injured and Septic Patients: New Paradigms in Their Care

New information regarding resuscitation of patients that have been severely injured will be discussed in detail. Some of the important aspects that will be discussed are goal directed therapy; low volume resuscitation in patients suspected of uncontrolled bleeding; use of HBOCs, hypertonic saline and hetastarch; and oxygen delivery. Metabolic support of the septic patient and surgical aspects of care will be emphasized. Key emergency procedures not yet in textbooks but proven to save lives will also be discussed. Tim Crowe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM

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Equine

Saturday, May 22, 2004

8:00am-10:00am

Dental Anatomy & Physiology of Mastication

Oral Examination & Charting of the Mouth

Jack Easley

10:30am-12:30pm

Dental Prophylaxis

Dental Radiology

Jack Easley

2:00pm-4:00pm

Dental Extraction

Controversial Topics in Equine Dentistry

This lecture series, from 8am-4pm, on Equine Dentistry will cover dental anatomy and the physiology of mastication as well as detailing a complete oral examination and charting of the mouth. Aspects of dental prophylaxis will be discussed including dental floating, management of wolf teeth and caps. Various techniques to diagnosis of dental disease including radiology will be covered as well as the management of dental disease with intra-oral extractions. Methods of management of the dental socket post extraction and complications will be covered. As more veterinary practitioners have become trained in equine dentistry, some new techniques for correction of dental abnormalities have been introduced. Some are considered more controversial than others. The lecture series will end with discussion of some of these controversial topics. Jack Easley

Sunday, May 23, 2004

8:00am-10:00am

Vague Lameness Myopathies and More

Myopathies and metabolic abnormalities that manifest themselves as vague, shifting, difficult to localize, often recurring lamenesses can be frustrating to diagnose and treat. The list of differentials and a rational diagnostic problem-oriented plan can help ease the frustration of dealing with these conditions. Jill Blackmer

10:30am-12:30pm

Fainting, Falling, Seizuring, Sleeping or Dropping Dead

Neurologic and metabolic conditions which often manifest themselves suddenly and intermittently can be challenging to diagnose and manage. A problem-oriented approach is useful for dealing with these illusive conditions. Jill Blackmer

2:00pm-4:00pm

And While You're Here, DocA Potpourri of Medical Problems

A problem-oriented approach to a variety of medical problems including inappropriate lactation, mammary enlargement, self-mutilation, hyperesthesia, and more. Jill Blackmer

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Feline

Saturday, May 22, 2004

8:00am-9:30am

10:00am-12:30pm

2:00pm-4:00pm

Feline Dermatology

This lecture will provide an in-depth review of feline dermatology, especially focusing on newly described diseases and treatment, as well as the current thoughts on persistently challenging presentations, such as the multi-cat house hold with dermatophytosis, how to approach the pruritic cat, and working up the cat with bilaterally symmetrical alopecia. Stephen D. White

Sunday, May 23, 2004

8:00am-9:30am

10:00am-12:30pm

2:00pm-4:00pm

Critical Care / Advanced Therapeutics

This session of lectures will cover topics in feline emergency and critical care medicine and feline therapeutics. Topics to be covered will include monitoring the critically ill feline patient, feline CPR, emergency and critical care techniques and therapeutics. Case based discussions will also be utilized. Steven L. Marks

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Special Events

Friday, May 21, 2004

6:30pm-7:30pm

Opening Reception

Saturday, May 22, 2004

12:30pm-2:00pm

Networking Luncheon

4:00pm-5:00pm

ABVP Certification Workshop

4:00pm-5:00pm

Diplomate Forum

6:00pm-6:30pm

Diplomate Reception at Hotel

6:30pm-10:00pm

Diplomate Dinner at the Palace Café

(Partially Sponsored by Bayer)