Lecture Description

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Friday, May 5, 2006

8:00am - 6:00pm

Use of Computers & Information Technology to Enhance the Practice of Veterinary Medicine

1. Hardware: One Size Doesn't Fit All - Which Technologies Fit You Best at Work, and On the Go?

An overview of available & evolving technologies (ranging from desktop & laptop computers to digital cameras & radiograph scanners to cell phones & GPS devices) that facilitate & enhance communication, information storage, information retrieval & patient care. Paul Pion

2. Software: Kill Apps & Apps that Will Kill You

An overview of software that facilitate & enhance communication, information storage, information retrieval & patient care. Steve Pittenger

3. Practice Management Software I

Moving from a fancy cash register to a patient (& information) management system. What's out there? What would be the ideal system? Steve Pittenger

4. Practice Management Software II

TMoving from a fancy cash register to a patient (& information) management system. How do the current stack up? Steve Pittenger

5. Information Resources in Veterinary Practice

An overview of available & evolving technologies (ranging from books, journals & CE conferences to digital media to online services) that facilitate & enhance communication, information storage, information retrieval & patient care. Steve Pittenger, Paul Pion

6. Information Sources in Veterinary Practice

Understanding how veterinary information is generated & evolves over time. Learning to live with uncertainty & feeling comfortable saying "I don't know." Steve Pittenger, Paul Pion

7. The Evolving Relationship between Marketing & Medical Information in Veterinary Practice. How do I judge which resources to trust?

Panel Discussion

8. The Evolving Relationship Between Colleagues in Veterinary Practice. When Should I Refer Cases? What Should I Expect from a Referral?

Panel Discussion

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Avian

Saturday, May 6, 2006

8:00am-4:30pm

Viral, Bacterial & Parasitic Diseases of
Companion Birds

A detailed overview of viral, intracellular bacterial & singlecelled parasites of companion birds will be provided. David Phalen

Sunday, May 7, 2006

8:00am-4:30pm

1. Avian Kid ney Disease Part I

Types of Renal Disease. Scott Echols

2. Avian Kidney Disease Part II

Diagnosis of Renal Disease Scott Echols

3. Avian Kidney Disease Part III

Treatment of Renal Disease Scott Echols

4. Avian Reproductive Surgery

Comprehensive surgery of male and female avian reproductive tract diseases. Some medical aspects will also be covered. Scott Echols

5. Foraging as a Behavior Modification Tool

Understanding the role of foraging as a natural behavior in birds and how to implement its use in a clinical setting to help modify abnormal behaviors in pet avian species. Scott Echols

6. Advanced Diagnostic Sample Collection

Advanced sample collection techniques such as semen, cerebrospinal fluid and chorioallantoic vessel collection is emphasized. Common diagnostic sample collection will also be briefly covered. Scott Echols

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Bovine

Saturday, May 6, 2006

8:00am-9:30am

1. Importance of Transient BVDV Infection

Bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in cattle may result in a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from subclinical to fatal disease. Although the persistently infected carrier is the mode by which the virus perpetuates within and among cattle populations, transient infections can result in significant economic loss. The purpose of this presentation is to review transient BVDV infections and subsequent effects. Paul Walz

2. Identification of BVDV-infected Cattle

Numerous methods are available for detecting acute and persistent BVDV infections. The choice of test depends upon the clinical problem, the availability of tests by different diagnostic laboratories, and the willingness of the producer to invest money for testing. Once a positive diagnosis is made, rational management decisions and control procedures may be implemented to prevent further disease losses. Paul Walz

10:00am-12:00pm

1. Controlling BVDV in Beef Cattle Herds

Methods to control BVDV infection within beef cattle herds involve 3 major, yet basic principles:
(1) enhancing immunity through the vaccination of susceptible animals,
(2) identification and elimination of persistently infected carrier animals, and
(3) strict biosecurity measures to prevent introduction of persistently infected carrier animals. The purpose of this presentation is to describe methods available to address these 3 control principles. Paul Walz

2. Neurologic Diseases of Cattle

Differentiating neurologic diseases of cattle is best accomplished through careful assessment of signalment, history, physical
examination findings, and neurologic examination findings. Ultimately, two questions need to be answered when examining a patient that appears to be neurologic:
(1) is the animal truly neurologic, and
(2) if so, where is the lesion (neuroanatomic localization). The purpose of this presentation is to review the signalment, history, physical examination and neurologic examination findings associated with the most common neurologic diseases of cattle. Paul Walz

1:30pm-3:00pm
3:30pm-4:300pm

1. Treatment of Septic Arthritis in Cattle

Septis of the distal interphalangeal joint is relatively common in cattle, and may result from extension of sole disease, penetrating foreign bodies, or interdigital phlegmon. The focus of this presentation is to review treatment options for acute and chronic septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint in cattle. Criteria for selection of antibiotic therapy and surgical approaches will be discussed. Paul Walz

2. Practical Management of Pain Management in Cattle

Pain is a physiologic response by most vertebrate mammals to prevent further tissue damage following a traumatic event. Control of pain in livestock can be complex and controversial. The focus of this presentation will include how to identify painful cattle and pharmacologic agents that can be utilized to prevent and/or treat pain in cattle. Paul Walz

Sunday, May 7, 2006

8:00am-12:00pm

1. Evidence Based Medicine & Food Animal Production

Will cover the principles of evidence based medicine in production animal medicine. Mike Sanderson

2. Analytic Study Designs for Food Animal Research & Production

Will discuss the key strengths & Weaknesses of analytic study types. Mike Sanderson

3. Assessment of Food Animal Research & Production Data

Will present principles for critical evaluation of the scientific literature. Mike Sanderson

1:30pm-4:30pm

1. Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome in Dairy Cattle

In this 2 hour presentation, a literature review & research summary on HBS will be presented, along with current recommendations on control programs. Dave VanMetre

2. Evaluation of the Down Cow

This seminar will be focused upon physical examination & differential diagnosis for downer cattle. Dave VanMetre

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Canine - Sponsored by Merial

Saturday, May 6, 2006

8:00am-3:00pm

Canine Cardiology Update 2006

This presentation will focus on key aspects of canine cardiovascular medicine. Causes, diagnosis, and clinical pathophysiology of heart failure are considered, along with a detailed consideration of cardiovascular drugs. Case vignettes will be used to emphasize management approaches to asymptomatic heart disease, acute and chronic CHF, and cardiac arrhythmias. John Bonagura

(Sponsored by Pfizer)

3:30pm-4:30pm

Update on Heartworm Disease

New information from the 2004 American Heartworm Society Symposium along with tips and tricks for successful diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworms in dogs. Craig Datz

Sunday, May 7, 2006

8:00am-9:30am

Pain Management

Not Available. Spencer Johnston

10:00am-12:00pm

Pain Management Panel

Dr. Budsberg & Dr. Tomasic along with representatives of industry and ABVP practice will join together to take audience questions and discuss various approaches to pain management.

1:30pm-3:00pm

Chronic Pain: No Magic Bullets - or, How to Keep Persistent Pain from Being a Persistent Pain

Drug intolerance, drug non-responsiveness, non-compliant owners/agents, inadequate or improper diagnoses can all contribute to the poorly responsive chronic pain patient. Diagnostic, treatment & owner education strategies will be reviewed & discussed to help your painful patients' quality of life & improve its function. Michael Tomasic

3:30pm-4:30pm

Pain Management Panel

Dr. Budsberg & Dr. Tomasic along with representatives of industry and ABVP practice will join together to take audience questions and discuss various approaches to pain management. Steven Budsberg, Michael Tomasic

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Equine

Saturday, May 6, 2006

8:00am-9:30am

1. Update on Equine Herpes Virus Infections

An update & review of current knowledge of equine herpes virus infections; treatment, management & prevention strategies. Brad Bentz

2. Antiviral Therapies in the Horse

A presentation of new ideas & approaches to managing viral infections in horses. Brad Bentz

10:00am-4:30pm

Equine Imaging

Increasing interest in equine diagnostic imaging has placed a burden on the general equine practitioner. Using regional anesthesia & conventional radiology to reach definitive diagnoses in lame horses is no longer a reasonable endpoint. More information can be gained by utilizing digital radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, computerized tomography & most recently, magnetic resonance imaging, but the question is when is a particular modality indicated? Norman Rantanen

Sunday, May 7, 2006

8:00am-9:30am

1. Current Trends in Perinatal Monitoring & Neonatal Transition

Updating new understandings & trends in perinatal management, monitoring & facilitation of neonatal transition to extruterine life. Brad Bentz

2. Current Management Practices for Critically Ill Foals

Coverage of current topics & practices relating to successful care of critically ill foals. Brad Bentz

10:00am-4:30pm

Equine Imaging

Increasing interest in equine diagnostic imaging has placed a burden on the general equine practitioner. Using regional anesthesia & conventional radiology to reach definitive diagnoses in lame horses is no longer a reasonable endpoint. Norman Rantanen, Natasha Werpy

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Feline- Sponsored by Heska

Saturday, May 6, 2006

8:00am-12:00pm

1. Chronic Progressive Renal Disease - Early
Recognition & Preemptive Management

Alice Wolf

2. Gingivitis/Stomatitis & Other Oral Lesions

Alice Wolf

3. Uniquely Feline Disorders - Plasmacytic Pododermatitis, Eosinophilic Complex, Lung-Digit Syndrome, L-Form infections, etc.

Alice Wolf

1:30pm-4:30pm

1. Feline Nutrition, Pt. 1

Introduction to important aspects of feline nutrition, the role of alternative nutrition, and then discussion will turn to nutritional management of GI diseases, including IBD, food allergy and diseases of the colon. Debra Zoran

2. Feline Nutrition, Pt. 2

Continuation of the role of nutrition in management of feline diseases with a shift in emphasis to dietary management of renal and lower urinary tract diseases. Debra Zoran

3. Cholangiohepatitis Complex

Overview of the diagnosis and treatment of CH in cats. The discussion will focus on important aspects of diagnosis, newer considerations in therapy, and discuss long-term management strategies. Debra Zoran

Sunday, May 7, 2006

8:00am-9:30pm

1. The Obese Cat

A discussion of the role of obesity in disease, the importance of diet and nutrition in obesity (both development and treatment), and an importance of developing multiple strategies for obesity management. Debra Zoran

2. Feline Pancreatitis - The Disease We Love to Hate

A discussion of the recognition and diagnosis of both acute and chronic pancreatitis in cats, followed by an overview of important aspects of therapy for acute disease and chronic waxing, waning pancreatitis too. Debra Zoran

10:00am-12:00pm

1. Chronic Draining Tracts & Nodules

Not Available Alice Wolf

2. Emerging Infectious Diseases - Bartonella, A Critical Assessment, Hemorrhagic Calcivirus, etc.

Not Available Alice Wolf

1:30pm-4:30pm

Case Studies in Feline Internal Medicine - A Mixed Bag of Bafflers & Puzzlers

A discussion of case studies. Alice Wolf, Debra Zoran

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Special Events

Friday, May 5, 2006

6:00pm-7:00pm

Opening Reception

(Sponsored by Pfizer)

7:00pm-10:00pm

Item Writing Workshop

7:30pm

Industry Dinners

(by invitation only, please indicate if you would like to participate on your Symposium registration form)

Saturday, May 6, 2006

4:30pm-5:30pm

ABVP Certification Workshop

4:30pm-5:30pm

Diplomate Forum

6:30pm-10:00pm

ABVP Annual Banquet - Entertainment by Baxter Black
Institute of Texan Cultures
(partially Sponsored by Bayer)

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