Lecture Description

Schedule subject to change.

• ABVP/AAHA Kick-off Seminar
• Sun Rise Session
• Cross Species
• Avian
• Bovine / Small Ruminant
• Canine
• Equine
• Exotic Companion Mammal *New this year*
• Feline
• Special Events

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

1:00pm – 5:00pm

ABVP/AAHA Kick-off Seminar: Electronic Health Records and AAHA Standard Diagnostic Terms

Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) is time-consuming and expensive, so how can you make sure you select the best system for your practice? Learn what to look for and questions to ask when considering the leap from paper to EHR; how well-designed EHRs can support clinical decision-making processes; and best practices in transitioning from paper to EHR. Noell Moseley, Heidi Burnett, & Kim Smith

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Friday, April 17, 2009

7:00am–8:00am

Complimentary Continental Breakfast during Sun Rise Session on Probiotics & Gastrointestinal Health: What's New?

New findings indicate that the enteric bacterial ecosystem of dogs and cats plays a pivotal role in healthy digestion, but also in many physiological functions outside the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics can help restore bacterial balance. When ingested in food or as a dietary supplement, these live beneficial bacteria colonize the large intestine. This session will show how these probiotic organisms work to inhibit pathogenic bacteria and restore the bacterial balance for better digestive health. Jörg Steiner Sponsored by

8:00am–12:00pm

Cross Species:

Animal Welfare-A Journey Through History, Culture, Science and Professional Obligation an Other Hot Topics

10 minute break each hour.
Contrasting approaches to animal welfare taken by individuals and groups will be discussed using case studies. Attendees will be encouraged to consider how different groups conceptualize animal welfare, and attempt to bring about or resist changes in approaches to animal use and care. The AVMA's developing strategy of using science-based policy and cooperative engagement will be discussed in light of increasingly complex and polarized animal welfare issues. Gail C. Golab Partially Sponsored by

12:00pm–12:30pm

Exhibit Hall Opening Gala

12:30pm–1:30pm

Networking Luncheon with Diplomate Meeting

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Avian

Friday, April 17, 2009

1:30pm-2:30pm

Anatomy of the Psittacine Digestive Tract from Oral Cavity to Cloaca

See Friday, 4:30pm for description. Drury Reavill

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Diseases of the Psittacine Digestive Tract from Oral Cavity to Cloaca

See Friday, 4:30pm for description. Drury Reavill

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

Case Presentations involving the Psittacine Digestive Tract

Lectures will focus on the digestive tract of avian species. We will include the oral cavity, esophagus, crop, gastric sections, intestines, and cloaca as well as the liver and pancreas. The lectures will be divided into different avian groups. After each anatomy and disease session, case presentations will review the concepts from a clinical perspective. Drury Reavill & Christal Pollock

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Anatomy of the Passerine and Ramphastidae Digestive Tract from Oral Cavity to Cloaca

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. Drury Reavill

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Diseases of the Passerine and Ramphastidae Digestive Tract from Oral Cavity to Cloaca

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. Drury Reavill

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Case Presentations Involving the Passerine Digestive Tract

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. Drury Reavill

12:00pm-12:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by

It's a big world out there: Recent scientific studies involving radio transmitted research on various wild species. Kevin Fitzgerald

1:30pm-2:30pm

Anatomy of the Raptor Digestive Tract from Oral Cavity to Cloaca

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. Christal Pollock

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Diseases of the Raptor Digestive Track from Oral Cavity to Cloaca

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. Christal Pollock

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

Case Presentations involving the Raptor Digestive Tract

Lectures will cover the gastrointestinal system of the raptor as well as miscellaneous species including ramphastids, waterfowl and galliforms, columbiforms, aquatic birds, and ratites. Lectures will first cover normal anatomy and physiology, followed by a discussion of the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract beginning in the oropharynx and ending with the cloaca. Drury Reavill & Christal Pollock

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Anatomy of the Digestive Tract from Oral Cavity to Cloaca – Miscellaneous Avian Species

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. Christal Pollock

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Diseases of the Digestive Tract from Oral Cavity to Cloaca - Miscellaneous Avian Species

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. Christal Pollock

10:30am-11:00am

Exhibit Hall Demonstrations

11:00am-12:00pm

Case Presentations Involving the Digestive Tract - Miscellaneous Avian Species

Lectures will cover the gastrointestinal system of the raptor as well as miscellaneous species including ramphastids, waterfowl and galliforms, columbiforms, aquatic birds, and ratites. Lectures will first cover normal anatomy and physiology, followed by a discussion of the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract beginning in the oropharynx and ending with the cloaca. Christal Pollock

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Small Ruminant

Friday, April 17, 2008

1:30pm-2:30pm

New Approach: Parasite control in goats, sheep and camelids - Part I

See Friday, 4:00pm for description. Misty Edmondson

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

New Approach: Parasite control in goats, sheep and camelids - Part II

See Friday, 4:30pm for description. Misty Edmondson

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

New Approach: Parasite control in goats, sheep and camelids - Part III

This will include a discussion of parasite control, urolithiasis, interesting cases & other research findings. This will include goats, sheep, and camelids. Misty Edmondson

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Bovine

Saturday, April 18, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Selection and Evaluation of Beef Heifers

See Saturday, 11:00am for description. Bob Larson

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Nutritional Development of Beef Heifers

See Saturday, 11:00am for description. Bob Larson

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Case Studies: Heifer Development and Reproductive Failures

Three presentations that provide an overview on how to incorporate heifer development into cow-calf practice to benefit both the practitioner and client. Bob Larson

12:00pm-12:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by

It's a big world out there: Recent scientific studies involving radio transmitted research on various wild species. Kevin Fitzgerald

1:30pm-2:30pm

BVD Persistent Testicular Infections - Part I

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. Misty Edmondson

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

BVD Persistent Testicular Infections - Part II

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. Misty Edmondson

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

BVD Persistent Testicular Infections - Part III

Discussion will include pathogenesis of testicular infections, the significance of infection, and more. Misty Edmondson

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Bovine Reproductive Disease (Abortion)

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. Bob Larson

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Neosporosis, Leptosporosis, and BVD Bovine Reproductive Disease (Infertility)

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. Bob Larson

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Trichomoniasis and Vibrio Biosecurity to Control Reproductive Disease

These three presentations will review abortion and infertility causing pathogens in beef cattle herds and their control. Bob Larson

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Canine

Friday, April 17, 2009

1:30pm-2:30pm

Regional Analgesia for Oral Surgery in Dogs and Cats

Utilization of regional nerve blocks for oral surgery in dogs and cats. Pain relief is synonymous with quality patient care. This lecture details techniques that can be incorporated into the companion animal hospital dentistry service to maximize safety, care and comfort for patients undergoing oral surgical procedures. This discussion also suggests adopting regions blocked rather than the traditional confusing nomenclature. Brett Beckman Sponsored by

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Non-Invasive Oral Fracture Repair

Oral fracture repair in dogs and cats has traditionally taken many different forms. Pins, plates, screws and external coaptation devices are all methods previously employed that are relatively invasive. Small dogs, cats and immature animals have very little bone volume to support the more invasive devices often resulting in failure. Noninvasive methods employing the teeth and using interdental wiring, orthodontic devices, composite and acrylic can bypass traditional invasive methods decreasing procedure time and ensuring a comfortable occlusion and rapid return to function. Brett Beckman Sponsored by

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

Surgical Dental Extractions

Teeth that require extraction in dogs and cats may not necessarily have periodontal involvement where bone has been destroyed facilitating extraction. Fractured and discolored teeth may have no bone compromise, making extraction difficult without proper oral surgical skills. This lecture discusses indications, tricks and tips, landmarks, theory and step-by-step instruction to surgical extractions in dogs and cats. Brett Beckman Sponsored by

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Continental Breakfast

8:00am-9:00am

Managing Chronic and Cancer-Related Oral Pain in Dogs and Cats

Chronic and cancer-related oral pain in companion animals requires diligence for appropriate management. Continuous rate infusions can be utilized to minimize the central sensitization and peripheral pain mechanisms. Case management examples are discussed with an emphasis on the utilization of specific agents used to treat the specific mechanisms involved with chronic and cancer pain. Brett Beckman Sponsored by

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Veterinary Dental Radiography Technique Simplified

Veterinary dental radiography has traditionally been difficult to learn and master. The bisecting angle technique, is a difficult one to conceptualize for many. However, veterinary dental radiography need not be cumbersome if a few basic guidelines are followed to simplify the bisecting angle dilemma. This simplified approach should greatly decrease the confusion and help participants avoid commonly encountered pitfalls. Brett Beckman Sponsored by

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Therapy of Stage II and Stage III Periodontal Disease

Some confusion exists with treatment options available to treat Stage II and III periodontal lesions. Closed and open root planing, root surface biomodification, bone graft particulates and follow-up care are discussed to outline proper therapy of this aspect of periodontal disease. Brett Beckman Sponsored by

12:00pm-12:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by

It's a big world out there: Recent scientific studies involving radio transmitted research on various wild species. Kevin Fitzgerald

1:30pm-2:30pm

Eyelids, Ulcerative Corneal Disease, and Non-Ulcerative Corneal Disease - Part I

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. J. Phillip Pickett

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Eyelids, Ulcerative Corneal Disease, and Non-Ulcerative Corneal Disease - Part II

See Saturday, 4:30pm for description. J. Phillip Pickett

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

Eyelids, Ulcerative Corneal Disease, and Non-Ulcerative Corneal Disease - Part III

These three lecture hours will be devoted to common eyelid, ulcerative and non-ulcerative corneal diseases with emphasis on new medical and surgical innovations. J. Phillip Pickett

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Glaucoma, Cataracts, Fundic & Systemic Diseases - Part I

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. J. Phillip Pickett Sponsored by

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Glaucoma, Cataracts, Fundic & Systemic Diseases - Part II

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. J. Phillip Pickett Sponsored by

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Glaucoma, Cataracts, Fundic & Systemic Diseases - Part III

These three lecture hours will be devoted to discussion of glaucoma, cataracts and diseases of the posterior segment. Emphasis will be placed on practical medical management with information concerning new innovations available through referral centers. Ophthalmic manifestations of systemic diseases in dogs will be discussed as well. J. Phillip Pickett Sponsored by

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Equine

Friday, April 17, 2009

1:30pm-2:30pm

Mare Anatomy and Physiology

See Friday, 4:00pm for description. John J. Dascanio

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-3:30pm

Stallion Anatomy and Physiology

See Friday, 4:00pm for description. John J. Dascanio

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-6:00pm

Hormonal Control of Reproduction

Overall, there will be seven hours of mare reproduction topics including mare and stallion anatomy and physiology, reproductive hormones, mare infertility, monitoring the high risk pregnant mare and breeding with fresh cooled and frozen semen. Interaction with participants will be encouraged and lectures presented with a practical application. John J. Dascanio

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Equine Thyroid Dysfunction - Fact or Fiction?

Considerable controversy surrounds the diagnosis of hypothyroidism in horses. Clinical signs attributed to hypothyroidism in horses are non-specific and seldom appear in thyroidectomized horses. This presentation will address the significance of low thyroid hormone levels in horses and outline a diagnostic approach for evaluation of thyroid function in the horse. Nat Messer

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Diagnosis and Treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction

The diagnosis and treatment of pituitary dysfunction is frequently misunderstood and incorrectly applied due to several conflicting reports that have appeared in the veterinary literature. This presentation will attempt to analyze these various reports to determine which is most likely to provide you with accurate results. Nat Messer

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Obesity/Insulin Resistance - Is it a Cause or an Effect?

The causes and effects of obesity in horses are complex and incompletely understood. This presentation will look at both the known and proposed causes and effects of this ever increasing problem seen in horses and attempt to provide some potential explanations as well as consequences. Nat Messer

12:00pm-12:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by

It's a big world out there: Recent scientific studies involving radio transmitted research on various wild species. Kevin Fitzgerald

1:30pm-2:30pm

Endocriopathic Laminitis - Where does it Fit in the Endocrine Puzzle?

Many cases of chronic laminitis develop for reasons other than the more well-recognized inciting causes of acute laminitis. These cases of chronic laminitis seem to occur in older horses that are frequently obese and for no other apparent reason. This presentation will offer some potential explanations based on what we have learned about the equine endocrine puzzle. Nat Messer

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Infertility in the Mare - Part I

See Saturday, 5:00pm for description. John J. Dascanio

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:00pm

Infertility in the Mare - Part II

See Saturday, 5:00pm for description. John J. Dascanio

5:00pm-6:00pm

Monitoring High Risk Pregnancy

Mare reproduction topics including mare and stallion anatomy and physiology, reproductive hormones, mare infertility, monitoring the high risk pregnant mare and breeding with fresh cooled and frozen semen. Interaction with participants will be encouraged and lectures will be presented with a practical application. John J. Dascanio

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Breeding the Mare with Fresh Cooled and Frozen Semen

See Saturday, 5:00pm for description. John J. Dascanio

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Advanced Reproductive Technologies

See Saturday, 5:00pm for description. John J. Dascanio

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

The Unwanted Horse - Historical Perspectives and Potential Solutions

The current plight of the unwanted horse in the United States has been directly impacted by various recent state legislative actions. The legislation was most likely intended to be in the horse's best interests, but it has brought about unintended consequences that now appear to be having a negative impact on the welfare of these horses. As we address the plight of unwanted horses, it is particularly important to reflect on the past so as to avoid similar ill-fated legislative efforts in the future. Nat Messer

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Exotic Companion Mammal *New this year*

Thursday, April 16, 2009

1:30pm-2:30pm

Cardiovascular Physiology of Small Exotic Mammals

Ferrets, rabbits, rodents, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, skunks, woodchucks and opossums will be reviewed. Jill Heatley

2:30pm-3:30pm

Cardiovascular Diseases of Exotic Companion Mammals

Common cardiovascular diseases based on the species will also be overviewed. Jill Heatley

3:30pm-4:30pm

Cardiovascular Physiology of Small Exotic Mammals and Exam Techniques

Physical exam technique as well as additional diagnostics, and treatment options will be given. Jill Heatley

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Friday, April 17, 2009

1:30pm-2:30pm

Clinical Pathology of Small Exotic Mammals - Part I

See Friday, 4:30pm for description. Jill Heatley

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Clinical Pathology of Small Exotic Mammals - Part II

See Friday, 4:30pm for description. Jill Heatley

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

Clinical Pathology of Small Exotic Mammals - Part III

Especially as it differs from canine and feline will be reviewed. After lecture, participants should have a firm grasp of physiologic differences of these species as it relates to clinical pathology. Common diseases that may be diagnosed with clinical pathology will be reviewed for ferrets, rabbits, rodents and other small exotic mammals. Jill Heatley

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Endocrine System and Diseases of Exotic Companion Mammals - Part I

See Saturday, 11:00am for description. Cathy Johnson-Delaney

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Endocrine System and Diseases of Exotic Companion Mammals - Part II

See Saturday, 11:00am for description. Cathy Johnson-Delaney

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Endocrine System and Diseases of Exotic Companion Mammals - Part III

The anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology of endocrine diseases of rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, small rodents, hedgehogs and sugar gliders. Diagnostic testing including histopathology and hormonal assays along with treatment regimens including diet, pharmaceuticals, surgery and husbandry vary depending on the species, disease, age and sex of the pet. Cathy Johnson-Delaney

12:00pm-12:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by

It's a big world out there: Recent scientific studies involving radio transmitted research on various wild species. Kevin Fitzgerald

1:30pm-2:30pm

Emergency Care of Ferrets

Current concepts in urgent care for ferrets will be reviewed. Kevin Fitzgerald

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Emergency Care of House Rabbits

Advances in the emergency care of house rabbits will be examined. Kevin Fitzgerald

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

Emergency Medicine for Pocket Pets

This session will focus on popular pocket pets and their emergency treatment. Kevin Fitzgerald

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Gastrointestinal Physiology and Diseases of Carnivorous Exotic Companion Mammals - Part I

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. Cathy Johnson-Delaney

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Gastrointestinal Physiology and Diseases of Carnivorous Exotic Companion Mammals - Part II

See Sunday, 11:00am for description. Cathy Johnson-Delaney

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Gastrointestinal Physiology and Diseases of Carnivorous Exotic Companion Mammals - Part III

The complex anatomy, physiology and disease syndromes of the ferret will be emphasized. Diagnostic testing and therapeutic options including diet and psychological effects will be covered. Hedgehogs and sugar gliders have gastrointestinal systems and diseases similar to carnivores and will be included. Cathy Johnson-Delaney

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Feline

Friday, April 17, 2009

1:30pm-2:30pm

Errors / Omissions in the Laboratory

See Friday, 5:30pm for description. Sally Lester

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

Anemia and Coagulation

See Friday, 5:30pm for description. Sally Lester

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-5:30pm

Common Hematology Interpretation

See Friday, 5:30pm for description. Sally Lester

5:30pm-6:30pm

Leukon Interpretation and Cases

Composite description for all lectures: Lectures are aimed at improving diagnostic acumen and challenging all of us to think not about numbers, but where they come from and how they are generated. The lectures will deal with different aspects of clinical pathology, including hematology, coagulation, and chemistry and will attach the numbers to cases and encourage discussion of the clinical aspects. Pathophysiology is an important part of improving diagnostic acumen and will be included with the lectures. Sally Lester

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

Integrating the CBC with the Cases

See Saturday, 1:30pm for description. Sally Lester

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Common Chemistry Patterns and Application to Cases

See Saturday, 1:30pm for description. Sally Lester

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:00pm

Newer Tests and How to Use Them

See Saturday, 1:30pm for description. Sally Lester

12:00pm-12:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

Sponsored by

It's a big world out there: Recent scientific studies involving radio transmitted research on various wild species. Kevin Fitzgerald

1:30pm-2:30pm

Case Integration and Study

Composite description for all lectures: Lectures are aimed at improving diagnostic acumen and challenging all of us to think not about numbers, but where they come from and how they are generated. The lectures will deal with different aspects of clinical pathology, including hematology, coagulation, and chemistry and will attach the numbers to cases and encourage discussion of the clinical aspects. Pathophysiology is an important part of improving diagnostic acumen and will be included with the lectures. Sally Lester

2:30pm-3:00pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm-4:00pm

What's all the Salt About? Understanding Sodium and Chloride

Understanding what Sodium and Chloride numbers mean on a laboratory printout can help in the understanding of disease processes and ensure clinicians make appropriate fluid choices. The emphasis of this lecture will be on clinical applications. Jennifer Devey

4:00pm-4:30pm

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm-6:00pm

Blood Gases and Acid Base: Why do we care?

Blood gases provide a window into understanding the metabolic and ventilatory state of the cat. This session will focus on how to apply results of blood gases to assessment of the disease process as well as formulating treatment plans. Jennifer Devey

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

7:30am-8:00am

Coffee in Exhibit Hall

8:00am-9:00am

The Cat and His Elements - Understanding K, Mg, Ca and P

Many diseases can be associated with abnormalities of potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. This session will discuss these electrolytes from an applied physiology and pathophysiology perspective with the goal of improving understanding of what abnormal results mean clinically to the cat. Jennifer Devey

9:00am-9:30am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am-10:30am

Monitoring the Metabolically Deranged

Monitoring always starts with the patient and a good physical examination no matter what the blood tests indicate, but test results can help guide the type and frequency of monitoring. This session will focus on practical monitoring of the cat with significant metabolic abnormalities. Jennifer Devey

10:30am-11:00am

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am-12:30pm

Treating the Metabolically Deranged – Case Studies

Injured or ill cats with significant metabolic abnormalities can be challenging to treat. As a general rule patients should be treated, using case studies not numbers. This session will focus on how to apply abnormal laboratory results to formulate effective treatment plans with the goal of getting the cat home as quickly as possible. Jennifer Devey

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Special Events

Thursday, April 16, 2009

5:30pm-7:00pm

AUSTIN CITY TOUR (90 mins.) Leave from Omni Austin Hotel

Austin Overtures, the premier Austin nonstop sightseeing bus tour, familiarizes you with over 30 of Austin's major historical, cultural, and significant points of interest using a 35 passenger mini coach with a step-on guide.

ABVP has secured a private tour from Austin Overtures exclusively for Symposium attendees and their guests. The tour will leave from the Omni Austin Hotel at 5:30pm. Tickets are $18 each and should be purchased in advance.

For other Places of Interest go to http://www.austintexas.org

Friday, April 17, 2009

12:00pm-12:30pm

Exhibit Hall Opening Gala

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon with Diplomate Meeting

ABVP's highly-rated networking luncheons will provide a relaxing opportunity to discuss current issues and network with your colleagues.

6:00pm-7:30pm

Welcome Reception

Sponsored by

7:30pm-9:00pm

Item Writing Workshop

ABVP Diplomates interested in writing exam items to earn credits toward recertification must receive training in item writing. This workshop will focus on item style, cognitive levels, situational sets and other item writing basics.
Denny French, DABVP

Saturday, April 18, 2009

12:30pm-1:30pm

Networking Luncheon

ABVP's highly-rated networking luncheons will provide a relaxing opportunity to discuss current issues and network with your colleagues. Sponsored by

Kevin Fitzgerald speaks on
It's a big world out there - Recent scientific studies involving radio transmitted research on various wild species.

6:00pm-6:50pm

Certification Workshop

Attendees considering ABVP Certification are invited to participate in this complimentary workshop. Topics will include application and case report presentation, study tips, deadlines, fees and examination structure.

7:00pm-7:30pm

Reception

7:30pm-10:00pm

Annual Symposium Dinner & Fun Night

Join your fellow colleagues for a great evening of fun, food and entertainment as we honor our new ABVP Diplomates. The evening will begin at the Omni Austin Hotel with a cocktail reception at 7:00pm and dinner at 7:30pm. Open to all attendees. Sponsored by

Entertainment - Kevin Fitzgerald

It is also with great pleasure that we announce Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, PhD, DVM, DABVP-Canine and Feline, as our evening entertainment. Perhaps best known from is ten seasons on the popular Animal Planet TV show Emergency Vets, Kevin's passion for making people laugh is surpassed only by his unwavering dedication to all creatures great and small. Don't miss Dr. Fitzgerald and his fellow Diplomates at the Annual Symposium Dinner and Fun Night!

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