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Let’s get into the western spirit together when you join us in Calgary, Alberta, the host city of the 2015 CVMA Convention!
Our 2015 Convention, presented in partnership with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA), and in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (CAAHTT), offers you a variety of credits and speakers from Canada, the United States and Europe. Choose from sessions that focus on small animal, equine, bovine and ruminant medicine, animal welfare and business management. Specialized workshops, including two labs are available. You can earn up to 25 hours of credits when attending four days of sessions and/or labs! And for the first time, table topics will be presented at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Showcase.
Join us at the annual Summit of Veterinary After three days of learning, I invite you to Leaders as we explore various aspects of unwind with colleagues during the Western veterinary accreditation from an international Hoedown social event at Cowboys Dance Hall, and national perspective. Attend the CVMA where you’ll enjoy an official Calgary white hat Emerging Leaders Program and become part ceremony and some line dancing. The evening is of a group of veterinarians who are influencing organized in partnership with the ABVMA. the future direction of the veterinary profession. Don’t forget to walk through our Exhibit Hall, There is much to learn, see and do in Calgary! and learn about state-of-the-art products and I look forward to welcoming you there. services.
Why not come a few days early for the Calgary Stampede, and explore the Canadian Rockies? Discover the Calgary Zoo and tour the Glenbow Museum and its historical exhibitions. Dr. Jean Gauvin President, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 3 • FROM OUR CHAIRS
We are pleased to welcome you back to Calgary, We welcome the Canadian Association of Alberta. Whether you are interested in the Animal Health Technicians and Technologists excellent current didactic or hands-on CE, or you (CAAHTT) Board and The Alberta Association want to re-connect with colleagues and friends, of Animal Health Technologists (AAAHT) Board Calgary has something for you! who will be holding meetings in Calgary. The AAAHT is also sponsoring a networking lunch on The 2015 scientific program (Friday to Sunday) Thursday, July 16. includes more than 35 highly-rated speakers from Canada, the United States and Europe, who And let’s not forget about fun. This year, will discuss topics ranging from anesthesia and a “Western Hoedown” will be held at the pain management to ophthalmology and, from Cowboys Dance Hall, one of Calgary’s hotspots. nutrition to infectious diseases. Each day, 36 This evening is organized in partnership with concurrent sessions are offered in various tracks the ABVMA. such as companion animal, equine, ruminant, animal welfare and others with an opportunity Plan to join your colleagues in Calgary this July. to earn up to 18 CE hours each providing the We look forward to welcoming you! opportunity to earn up to 18 hours over three days. Dr. Sue McTaggart Chair, Professional On Thursday, July 16 there are even more Development CE opportunities. The Business Management Committee Program entitled “The Successful Practice of Veterinary Medicine “will offer six 50-minute sessions. Kelly Lynn Cronin will tackle practice economics and Dr. Jason Coe will explore communication skills that can help you better understand your client’s perspective better. Dr. Gordon Strick For hands-on learning, a dental lab on surgical 2015 Local Convention tooth extractions and oronasal fistula repair in Chair the dog and another on the perioperative use of Dexdomitor are offered.
The 2015 Summit of Veterinary Leaders will focus on veterinary college accreditation, veterinary education and day one competencies of new graduates. The CVMA Emerging Leaders Program returns with facilitator Dr. Rick DeBowes from Washington State University. The program is designed to help veterinarians and veterinary technicians develop leadership skills.
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2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 5 • DESTINATION CALGARY
Calgary’s western heritage will be on display Accommodations and Travel during the Greatest Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede (July 3–12, 2015), and year- NOTICE: The CVMA has learned that other round at Fort Calgary, as well as at Canada’s national associations based in Ottawa have largest living history museum at Heritage Park had housing agencies presenting themselves Historical Village. Calgary’s newest attractions as hotel booking agents for the association’s include Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and convention and contacted delegates and TELUS Spark, the new science centre. exhibitors to solicit hotel reservations.
Calgary offers visitors a wide range of CVMA does not authorize any housing company attractions — from history buffs, to the or travel agent to place hotel reservations on its recreational outdoor types, to the adrenaline behalf. We encourage attendees to book their seekers. In partnership with Brewsters Travel hotel rooms online in the CVMA reserved block Canada, several pre-arranged tours are or by phone. Should a housing agent contact available including: you, please call CVMA 1-800-567-2862. • Explore the Canadian Rockies tour • Discover Banff tour HOTELS • Banff Gondola Sunday Brunch atop Banff’s Hyatt Regency Calgary (Headquarter Hotel) Sulphur Mountain 700 Centre Street – SE • Banff Glacier Skywalk Standard Rooms $259.00 (Single/Double) The Hyatt Regency Calgary is located in the To book any of these tours, and to receive a heart of downtown Calgary. A walk down convention discount, visit the conventions page Stephen Avenue, located right in front of the on the www.canadianveterinarian.net hotel, provides access to theatres, shopping and entertainment. To make your hotel reservation, please call the Reservations Department at 1-403-717-1234 or visit www. canadianveterinarians.net and make your reservation online.
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2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 7 • PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
Thursday, July 16, 2015 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 6:30 am – 8:00 am AAAHT Luncheon (Open to all Technicians and Interactive Breakfast Technologists) sponsored by: virox technologies sponsored by:
8:00 am – 9:00 am Dental Lecture: Surgical Tooth Extractions, Oronasal Fistula Repair and Instrumentation in 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm the Dog (Open to registered attendees.) Charity Golf Tournament for Vets without Borders — Canada 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Surgical Tooth Extractions, Oronasal Fitsula 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Repair and Instrumentation in the Dog Interactive Dinner (Lab, Hyatt Regency Hotel) sponsored by: sponsored by:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Friday, July 17, 2015 Perioperative Use of Dexdomitor 6:30 am – 8:00 am (Lab, University of Calgary) Interactive Breakfast sponsored by: companion laser by litecure 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Summit of Veterinary Leaders 6:30 am – 8:00 am “Skills Taught, Skills Needed — the ABC’s of Interactive Breakfast Veterinary Credentials” sponsored by: idexx laboratories inc.
8:00 am – 6:00 pm 8:00 am – 6:00 pm CVMA Emerging Leaders Program Team Building Workshop co-sponsored by: 8:00 am – 4:50 pm Continuing Education — Ruminant, Equine, Animal Welfare 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Business Management Program — “A Successful 8:15 am – 5:15 pm Career, A Balanced Life” Continuing Education — Companion Animal
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm CVMA Annual General Meeting and Awards Interactive Lunch Luncheon (CVMA Members Only) sponsored by: scotiabank
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• 8 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm Sunday, July 19, 2015 Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Opening 6:30 am – 8:00 am co-sponsored by: Interactive Breakfast sponsored by: summit veterinary pharmacy
7:00 am – 8:00 am Christian Veterinary Missions of Canada 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm WCVM Alumni Reception Breakfast Meeting
Saturday, July 18, 2015 8:15 am – 5:15 pm Continuing Education — Companion Animal and 6:00 am – 8:00 am Fun Run or Yoga Session. Includes continental Large Animal breakfast. Must pre-register. 10:00 am – 1:30 pm sponsored by: Exhibit Hall Open
6:30 am – 8:00 am Interactive Breakfast sponsored by: mnp
8:00 am – 4:50 pm Continuing Education — Ruminant, Equine, Exotic Pets and Wildlife
8:15 am – 5:15 pm Continuing Education — Companion Animal 10:00 am – 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Evening Cocktail Hour sponsored by: merck animal health 7:00 pm – 12:00 am CVMA/ABVMA Social Evening — Western Hoedown sponsored by:
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 9 • CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Levels To help you get the most out of your convention experience, sessions are designated with a CE Level.
CE LEVEL 1 CE LEVEL 2 CE LEVEL 3 Little or no prior knowledge General knowledge of the Thorough knowledge of the or experience of the areas literature and professional literature and professional covered. practice within the areas practice within the areas covered. covered.
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015
8:00 am – 9:00 am Dental Lecture (Open to all registered delegates)
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Perioperative Use of Dexdomitor — Who, What, When, Where, Why and How (Lab, Spyhill Campus, University of Calgary)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Summit of Veterinary Leaders (Open to all registered delegates)
8:00 am – 6:00 pm CVMA Emerging Leaders Program (Open to CVMA and CAAHTT members)
8:30 am – 5:30 pm Business Management Program — “A Successful Career, A Balanced Life”
9:00 am – 6:00 pm Surgical Tooth Extractions, Oronasal Fistula Repair and Instrumentation in the Dog (Lab)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm/2:00 pm – 6:00 pm $650 Fee (Veterinarians & Techs) Surgical Tooth Extractions, Oronasal Fistula Repair and Instrumentation in the Dog CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota; and Dr. Sue McTaggart DVM, FAVD, Dean Pet Park Clinic, Saanich, B.C. At the end of the lab, attendees will be able to Lecture & Labs create a mucoperiosteal flap and understand 8:00 am – 9:00 am Serohowna to release tension on the flap; understand Dental Extraction Lecture how to section a multi-rooted tooth and remove Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk DVM, FAVD, DAVDC AVDC buccal bone to facilitate surgical extractions; This lecture will review surgical tooth extractions, and identify and choose the appropriate type of
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• 10 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Summit of Veterinary Leaders THURSDAY $350 Additional fee (Veterinarians only) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Perioperative Use of Dexdomitor — Who, What, “Skills Taught, Skills Needed — The ABC’s of When, Where, Why and How Veterinary Credentials” University of Calgary, Spyhill Campus The 2015 Summit will take a comprehensive CE LEVEL 2 look at veterinary school accreditation and how Dr. Matt Read DVM, MVSc, DACVAA Associate and why the CVMA is involved. This session will Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, discuss what is happening with accreditation University of Calgary nationally and internationally and how it affects The major pharmacologic effects and the licensing of veterinarians in Canada. The considerations for the perioperative use of session is open to all registered delegates. The dexmedetomidine will be reviewed in a lecture. speakers include: Participants will then monitor and evaluate sedation and anesthesia in dogs and cats Dr. Hans Henrick Dietz using different drug combinations. Participants Head, Dept. of Large Animal will learn how anesthesia is different when Sciences, University of dexmedetomidine is used at typical “sedative” Copenhagen doses versus when “microdoses” are used as boluses or as an infusion enabling them to determine how they would incorporate its Dr. Karen Martens Brandt use into their own practices. At the end of the Director, Education and Research lab, attendees will be able to describe how Division, American Veterinary the dose of dexmedetomidine determines the Medical Association anticipated cardiovascular effects, analgesic effects, and duration of action; recognize how patient monitors function in the face of Dr. Peter Conlon different doses of dexmedetomidine, what Associate Dean, Students, Ontario the acceptable ranges for various parameters Veterinary College might be; and state how to adjust the dose of dexmedetomidine for different patients, given their preoperative physical health status. Dr. Darrell Dalton Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Medical Veterinary Association
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 11 • CONTINUING EDUCATION
CMVA Emerging Leaders Program 9:30 am – 10:30 am 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Balancing the Veterinary Budget $150 Additional Fee Kelly Lynn Cronin Enhance your life skills so that you can be the CE LEVEL 2 We will be covering how to start a veterinary THURSDAY best you can be by participating in this full day of discussions and interactive activities. budget. The session will cover practice metrics Whether you are a recent grad or an experienced and when to disregard those metrics. We will professional, this program will reshape your discuss how to approach equipment purchases thinking and your approach to your professional and employee raises in the context of your and personal life. With the skilled guidance of Dr. budget. We will cover how to utilize your budget Rick DeBowes, you will explore who you are, how as a learning tool for your team. Participants will you engage and connect with others and you will learn common budget terms, budget metrics leave the session with a better sense of how to and important numbers to watch. Participants work more effectively with others. This program will learn coping mechanisms to get wayward is offered exclusively for CVMA and CAAHTT budgets back on track. This session assumes members to develop a Canadian leadership a moderate understanding of budgets and network within the veterinary profession. finance and it is best suited for someone co-sponsored by: currently involved in their clinic’s finances.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Inventory as Easy as ABC Business Mangement Program CE LEVEL 2 Kelly Lynn Cronin 8:30 am – 9:30 am This session will cover inventory management, Clinic Team Track: “A Successful Career: A just in time ordering systems, and the wisdom Balanced Life” and the folly of bulk buys. We will discuss The Successful Practice of Veterinary Medicine: inventory shelf costs and the time value of Practice Economics — The Price is Right money. Participants will learn inventory metrics Kelly Lynn Cronin MBA, PHR, VTS ECC, RVT, and will have a clear understanding of how Advanced Animal Hospital Group, Milwaukee, WI to set up inventory counts and will also have CE LEVEL 1 coping mechanisms for getting inventory under The session will cover which prices are typically control and back on track. This session is geared price shopped and how to deal with them. to someone currently involved in inventory We will discuss how to price use of expensive management. equipment and how to price items. Participants am sessions sponsored by: will learn how to price shop their competitors, how to market their services, how to approach medical plans and estimates and how to get employees on board with pricing.
• 12 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA The Successful Practice of Veterinary Medicine: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm THURSDAY Client Communication Taking Down Walls: Overcoming Communication Dr. Jason B. Coe DVM, PhD, Associate Professor, Barriers in the Exam Room Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ontario CE LEVEL 1 Veterinary College Dr. Jason B. Coe Time pressures and client resistance are 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm communication barriers that exist between Making it Stick: Delivering an Effective veterinarians and their clients. Through Healthcare Recommendation interactive discussion, this session will CE LEVEL 1 investigate participants’ experiences with exam- Dr. Jason B. Coe room communication barriers while exploring Research suggests that when clients have a a number of strategies that can be used to pre-established view regarding an issue that’s reduce these barriers. Attendees will be able to not consistent with their veterinarian, the client describe exam-room communication barriers; is likely to reject the veterinarian’s viewpoint understand the impact of their communication in favour of their own. This interactive session practices; and apply skills that can help reduce will explore a number of communication skills exam room communication barriers. that can be used to understand your client’s perspective in order to make recommendations 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm stick. Attendees will be able to assess their own Clearing the Hurdle: Communicating the Cost of communication practices and communicate a Veterinary Care recommendation in a way that leads to greater CE LEVEL 1 client investment/commitment. Dr. Jason B. Coe This session will introduce specific communication skills that can be used to help facilitate cost discussions and relay value to clients. At the end of the session, attendees will be able to recognize the importance of communicating cost to veterinary clients during every interaction; understand the impact of their own communication practices; and define how value is currently communicated to clients in their practices. pm sessions sponsored by:
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FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015
TEAM WORKSHOP 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Leadership for Your Team: Building a Team that Embraces and Delivers the Very BEST Service and Has Fun in the Process
COMPANION ANIMAL 8:15 am – 5:05 pm Anesthesia and Pain Management
8:15 am – 5:05 pm Ophthalmology
8:15 am – 3:20 pm Dentistry
RUMINANT 8:00 am – 11:35 pm Paratuberculosis and Parasites
1:15 pm – 4:50 pm Treatment of Calf Diarrhea and Toxic Metritis
EQUINE 8:00 am – 4:50 pm Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
ANIMAL WELFARE 8:00 am – 11:35 am Large Animal Euthanasia
1:15 pm – 4:50 pm Contemporary Issues in Animal Welfare
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm University of Calgary Showcase (Table Topics)
Workshop A segue from the CVMA Emerging Leaders Program, this full-day workshop is geared to the ENTIRE hospital team — from the veterinarian, to the receptionist, to the kennel boy. Facilitator Dr. Rick DeBowes will help your team establish core values which will optimize work performance, client service and medical care. Staff will be happier, clients will be happier, and revenues will increase between 20–35%. Former CVMA ELP participants are encouraged to attend with your hospital colleagues to experience this life changing session. Must be a registered delegate to attend the workshop.
• 14 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA Companion Animal 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm FRIDAY ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MANAGEMENT Epidural Anesthesia in Dogs and Cats 8:15 am – 9:05 am CE LEVEL 2 How To Assess Veterinary Patients for Pain and Dr. Matt Read DVM, MVSc, DACVAA Associate What to Do Next Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, CE LEVEL 1 University of Calgary Dr. Robin Downing DVM, The Downing Center for This session will review the indications for Animal Pain Management, Windsor, CO epidural anesthesia, the relevant anatomy, drug In this session, the participants will learn how to options, equipment choices, and the step-by- asses pain for dogs and cats using a detailed, step technique that is used to perform epidural yet simple hands-on technique. Attendees injections in dogs and cats. Participants will be will also build a pain management plan that is better equipped to perform an epidural injection tailored to meet the needs of individual patients. and will be able to identify patients that would benefit from effective analgesia. 9:15 am – 10:05 am Git’er Done — Getting Pain Patients What They 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Need and Keeping Clients on Board Perioperative Hypothermia: Why it Happens CE LEVEL 2 and How to Prevent It? Dr. Robin Downing CE LEVEL 2 In this session, data regarding client acceptance Dr. Matt Read of veterinary recommendations and the This session will review what is known about strategies for maximizing compliance will be perioperative hypothermia in small animals. The shared. Attendees will learn how to deliver an physiology of heat balance, the different effects effective recommendation for the pet’s care and that anesthesia has on thermoregulation, the how to leverage the team to maximize care and mechanisms by which patients lose heat, and compliance. the effects of hypothermia on our patients will be discussed. At the end of session, attendees 11:00 am – 11:50 am will be able to explain the basics of heat balance Continuous Rate Infusions for Absolutely in the body and the different effects that Everyone — Yes You Can! anesthesia has on thermoregulation. CE LEVEL 2-3 Dr. Robin Downing 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm Participants will learn a straightforward Perioperative Hypothermia: What Can We Do approach to the daily use of continuous rate About It? infusion. Many practitioners believe this is CE LEVEL 2 technique is too complex to use in general Dr. Matt Read practice. Nothing could be further from the The session will discuss how we can effectively truth! The session will provide an overview prevent hypothermia from occurring in of cases where CRI makes sense, how to anesthetized dogs and cats. Data from studies incorporate CRI in general practice. that have been conducted in animals (including several by Dr. Read) will be reviewed and new methods that are being used in humans will be discussed. Attendees will be able to compare the pros and cons of several different warming methods and know the effectiveness of each choice.
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 15 • CONTINUING EDUCATION
Dentistry 11:00 am – 11:50 am 8:15 am – 9:05 am Oral Tumours for the General Practitioner — Subtle Hints of Common Hidden Dental Disease Diagnosis and Treatment That May be Missed CE LEVEL 2 FRIDAY CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, Adjunct Attendees will learn the correct nomenclature Professor, University of Minnesota and descriptions of “epulides”; identify the At the end of session, attendees will be able to common odontogenic and malignant oral recognize subtle, but obvious clinical signs of tumours; and cite various diagnostic and hidden dental disease; identify what diagnostic treatment modalities for both odontogenic and and treatment recommendations should be malignant oral tumours. made to the client when these lesions are am sessions sponsored by: identified; and identify the inflammatory and painful significance of these pathologies in their patients. 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm 9:15 am – 10:05 am Maxillofacial Trauma in the Dog and Cat — Inflammation in the Feline Oral Cavity — They Managing the Teeth and Bones: Part 1 Are Not All the Same! CE LEVEL 3 CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk Part 1 will introduce fractures to the teeth and At the end of the session, participants will bones of the mandible and maxilla. Participants be able to differentiate feline periodontitis, will be able to identify pathophysiology of aggressive periodontitis, and caudal mucositis oral trauma to the maxillofacial bones and (i.e., “stomatitis”) in the cat; understand how dentition and indicate treatment options and the diagnosis impacts the disease process principles of repair to handle both the bones and treatment recommendations; and identify and associated teeth. treatment recommendations for the immune dysregulated stomatitis. 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Maxillofacial Trauma in the Dog and Cat — Managing the Teeth and Bones: Part 2 CE LEVEL 3 Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk Part 2 will continue discussing treatment options for injured teeth and repair techniques for injured bones. Case examples will be presented. At the end of the session, participants will be able to make treatment decisions to have long- term, pain free, infection free and comfortable bite and dentition for the patient.
• 16 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm Emergency FAST Exams
University of Calgary Faculty of CE LEVEL 1 AND 2 FRIDAY Veterinary Medicine Showcase Dr. Soren Boysen DVM, DACVECC, Associate (Space is limited) Professor This 50-minute informal session features five What are the indications for emergency FAST University of Calgary Faculty members. Each scans? Can they replace more formal exams roundtable is limited to 12–15 participants which and what can they diagnose? Do you need allows for a small group, in-depth discussion. formal training to perform FAST scans? Choose the issue you are most interested in. Bring your questions! Feline Diabetes CE LEVEL 2 To PU or not to PU? That is the Question! Feline Dr. Chantal McMillan DVM, MVSc, DACVIM, Lower Urinary Tract Disease and the Decision to Instructor Perform a Perineal Urethrostomy In this session, we will discuss the feline diabetic. CE LEVEL 2 In addition to management of diabetes, we will Dr. Serge Chalhoub DVM ACVIM (SAIM), Instructor discuss insulin antagonistic disorders and new FLUTD is a common problem in male and perspectives on therapy. female cats. Many male cats obstruct pm sessions sponsored by: repeatedly and PU surgery is an option for these patients. Are there are other reasonable alternatives to prevent reobstruction, and when is it appropriate to perform a PU? Ophthalmology 8:15 am – 9:05 am How Do We Identify Risk Factors When The Essentials of Ocular Examination, Diagnosis Lameness Presents Itself at Herd Level in and Treatment: Part 1 Canadian Dairy Farms? CE LEVEL 2 CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Kerry Ketring DVM, DACVO All Animal Eye Dr. Karin Orsel DVM, MSC, PhD, ECBHM, Clinic, Whitehall, Michigan Associate Professor The first part of the session includes a Not all lameness results from claw lesions, not compilation of the equipment and supplies all claw lesions result in lameness. How do we required to perform a thorough ocular support our producers when lameness is present examination. The second part details the on a farm and what tools do we have to measure ophthalmic drugs which are needed in any clinic risk factors for lameness and claw lesions? for routine dispensing. The drugs that may be too expensive to keep on the shelf, but can Control of Viral Diseases in Cattle — be shipped directly to the client from various BVDV and BLV pharmacies will be included. The last part of CE LEVEL 2 the lecture will cover “tenets” of veterinary Dr. Frank van der Meer DVM, PhD, Assistant ophthalmology. Professor BVDV and BLV have major negative impact on 9:15 am – 10:05 am production and welfare. Discussion will focus The Essentials of Ocular Examination, Diagnosis on the possible intervention strategies for both and Treatment: Part 2 pathogens, and will highlight the differences CE LEVEL 2 and similarities in approaches to limit spread of Dr. Kerry Ketring these viruses. See information above.
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 17 • CONTINUING EDUCATION
11:00 am – 11:50 am 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm The Retina as You Have Never Seen it Before Ten Tenets of Feline Ophthalmology CE LEVEL 2 CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Kerry Ketring Dr. Kerry Ketring FRIDAY Schematics will be used to illustrate the layers of The definition of a tenet is “an opinion, doctrine the posterior segment as an aid in interpreting or principle held as being true by a person or the variations of normal seen in the dog and especially by an organization”. In the case of this cat fundus. Recognition of the many normal session, the tenets are mine. Some I learned at variations is critical in learning to identify my mentor’s knee, others I have learned after abnormalities. A series of images will clearly 30 plus years in private practice. These tenets demonstrate many of the systemic and ocular will help you to avoid many complications, diseases that can be diagnosed by a thorough lead to a more timely diagnosis and effective fundus examination. treatment regime. am sessions sponsored by: i-med pharma pm sessions sponsored by: aventrix
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm Ruminant What Do Animals Really See? PARATUBERCULOSIS AND PARASITES CE LEVEL 2 8:00 am – 9:50 am Dr. Kerry Ketring Paratuberculosis: An Update on Control Veterinarians are often asked what animals CE LEVEL 1 see? Concerns such as aging changes, Dr. Shawn McKenna DVM, PhD, Associate colour vision, night vision, visual acuity and Professor, Atlantic Veterinary College accommodation will be covered. The quality of a A review of diagnostic testing that is currently pet’s vision will be discussed including what they recommended for various ruminant species see compared to humans and the anatomical including an update on control programs basis for the differences. currently running in Canada will be given. A brief synopsis will also be presented on the global 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm status of control programs, with a primary focus Medical Cure for Cataracts on cattle control programs. CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Kerry Ketring Evaluation of the old and the new drugs and the nutraceuticals touted to treat cataracts will be discussed with the emphasis on their use and misuse. The place for both oral and topical antioxidants in the prevention of ocular disease, especially cataracts, will be reviewed. Several new and promising treatments to prevent progressive cataracts especially diabetic cataracts are currently being tested and will soon be on the market.
• 18 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA 9:00 am – 9:50 am TREATMENT OF CALF DIARRHEA AND TOXIC
Parasite Control in Ruminants: Are We Losing METRITIS IN COWS FRIDAY Ground? 1:15 pm – 2:05 pm CE LEVEL 1 Practical but Appropriate Fluid Therapy of Calf Dr. Shawn McKenna Diarrhea Part I Parasitism continues to have an impact on CE LEVEL 1-2 productivity of ruminant species, both large Dr. Frank H. (Bimbo) Welker BVSc, PhD, ACVM, and small. In this presentation, the success of EVPC, MRCVS Associate Professor, Ohio State deworming protocols and the resurgence of the University, Marysville, OH clinical and sub-clinical effects of parasitism This session will deal with the incidence and in both cattle and small ruminants will be impact that calf diarrhea has on the industry, discussed. as well as, techniques used to diagnose the cause. The clinical aspects of the session will 10:45 am – 11:35 am focus on assessing the individual calf and Update on Anthelmintic Resistance in determining the appropriate treatment that Gastrointestinal Roundworm of Canadian Beef may be necessary for a positive outcome. Cattle and the Implications for Sustainable Emphasis will be placed on economics so that Control the overall management stays within the realm CE LEVEL 2 of agricultural criteria. Dr. John Gilleard BVSc, PhD, DipACVM, DipEVPC MRCVS Associate Dean and Professor, 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm University of Calgary Practical but Appropriate Fluid Therapy of Calf This session will be review basic biology and Diarrhea Part 2 epidemiology of the major gastro-intestinal CE LEVEL 2 parasitic nematodes of cattle. The current Dr. Frank H. (Bimbo) Welker approaches to control, as well as the current This session will focus on the science behind the status of anthelmintic resistance in cattle therapy of calf diarrhea. There are enough home parasites, both globally and in Canada, and remedies and over the counter suggestions that the current trends in developing effective and are often confusing to the farmer and often sustainable parasite control strategies will creep into actual veterinary therapy. There is no be discussed. doubt that with appropriate fluid therapy and a few ancillary drugs these calves can be saved and become productive members of a herd. These calves need water, but they need the right water! Practical, but appropriate fluid therapy!
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm Treating Retained Fetal Membranes and Toxic Metritis Dr. Frank H. (Bimbo) Welker Retained fetal membranes in cattle can lead to health problems and negatively affect reproductive efficiency. Studies suggest that over 30% of cattle will retain membranes that can delay involution, increase time to 1st service, increase services per conception, decrease
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pregnancy rates, and increase days open. RFM 10:45 am – 11:35 am have also been associated with an increased Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction: risk of all the common postpartum diseases. This Diagnosis session will evaluate our approach to dealing CE LEVEL 2 FRIDAY with the membranes and the possible systemic Dr. Nicholas Frank effects they may cause. The risk of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease, Equine increases with age and equine metabolic ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC DISEASES syndrome may be a predisposing factor for 8:00 am – 8:50 am this condition. Prevalence rates for PPID are Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnosis increasing as horses are living longer and CE LEVEL 2 diagnostic testing for this endocrinopathy should Dr. Nicholas Frank DVM, PhD, DACVIM Professor be included in annual wellness evaluations for and Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, middle-aged horses. Attendees will be able to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts recognize the early signs of PPID and perform University, North Grafton, MA diagnostic tests for this condition. Insulin disorders predispose horses to laminitis am sessions sponsored by: boehringer-ingelheim and are collectively referred to as insulin canada inc. dysregulation (ID). Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance are components of equine 1:15 pm – 2:05 pm metabolic syndrome, a collection of risk factors Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction: for laminitis in horses. This presentation focuses Management on the diagnosis of EMS. Attendees will be able CE LEVEL 2 to recognize the physical characteristics of Dr. Nicholas Frank affected horses and perform diagnostic tests to Management of pituitary pars intermedia confirm ID. dysfunction (PPID) requires medical treatment with pergolide and careful attention to the 9:00 am – 9:50 am horse’s diet if insulin dysregulation is confirmed. Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Management Some horses with PPID are affected by ID CE LEVEL 2 and have a higher risk of laminitis while others Dr. Nicholas Frank have normal insulin status and a lower risk of Horses with equine metabolic syndrome laminitis. Bacterial infections and intestinal (EMS) require different levels of management parasites are more common in horses with depending upon the severity of the condition. advanced PPID and care should be taken to It is important to identify at-risk horses and manage these problems. At the end of the manage them proactively to prevent laminitis. session, attendees will be able to medically Diet, exercise, and access to pasture are manage horses with PPID at all stages of important factors to consider when managing the disorder. EMS. At the end of the session, participants will be able to make general management 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm recommendations for EMS and describe medical Endocrinopathic Laminitis options for advanced cases. CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Nicholas Frank We now recognize that most cases of laminitis result from hyperinsulinemia, rather than systemic inflammation. Two potential
• 20 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA mechanisms connecting hyperinsulinemia to cattle; and know the appropriate penetrating laminitis are activation of insulin-like growth or non-penetrating captive bolt for conducting FRIDAY factor-1 receptors by hyperinsulinemia and euthanasia in calves and adult cattle. insulin resistance at the level of the endothelial cell. At the end of the session, attendees 9:00 am – 9:50 am will be able to describe these two potential Key Components of Effective On-Farm mechanisms for hyperinsulinemia-induced Euthanasia Programs laminitis and the contribution of pituitary CE LEVEL 1 pars intermedia dysfunction to chronic Dr. Jan Shearer endocrinopathic laminitis. One of the biggest challenges with on-farm euthanasia is getting it done. At the end of the 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm session, participants will be able to describe Equine Hyperlipaemia the indications for conducting euthanasia; offer CE LEVEL 2 recommendations on methods of euthanasia Dr. Nicholas Frank based upon personnel capabilities and safety Horses begin to mobilize lipids after only a few of the operator and by-standers; instruct hours of entering negative energy balance farm personnel how to conduct euthanasia and obesity and insulin dysregulation are procedures; and develop a protocol for on-farm exacerbating factors. Obese animals have euthanasia and develop a plan to insure timely larger triglyceride stores and pancreatic beta euthanasia of sick and debilitated animals. cell failure associated with diabetes mellitus or insulin resistance increase hormone-sensitive 10:45 am – 11:35 am lipase activity. Attendees will be able to describe Understanding the Disconnect Between Modern the pathophysiology of hyperlipaemia and Society and High Tech Agriculture manage this life-threatening medical condition. CE LEVEL 1 pm sessions sponsored by: boehringer-ingelheim Dr. Jan Shearer canada inc. After this session, attendees will be able to understand some of the reasons for what Animal Welfare seems to be an increasing level of criticism LARGE ANIMAL EUTHANASIA directed toward livestock production systems; 8:00 am – 8:50 am better understand the naivety of urban Euthanasia Techniques in Cattle societies with respect to modern agriculture CE LEVEL 1 and agricultural practices; and also understand Dr. Jan Shearer DVM, MSC, Professor and anthropomorphism’s importance and its impact Extension Veterinarian, College of Veterinary on views of the human-animal relationship. Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Euthanasia of animals with terminal conditions or uncontrollable suffering is not only a moral obligation, but an important service we provide to our clients. At the end of the session, attendees will be able to describe acceptable methods of euthanasia in cattle; know proper anatomical sites for conducting euthanasia using physical methods; recommend the appropriate firearm and bullet or shotshell for conducting euthanasia in calves and adult
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1:15 pm – 4:50 pm PANELISTS: Exploring Contemporary Issues in Animal Dr. Robin Downing DVM, The Downing Center for Welfare Animal Pain Management, Windsor, CO CE LEVEL 1 FRIDAY Welfare issues arising from the use of animals Dr. Ed Pajor PhD, MSC, Professor, University of have been debated for centuries, and although Calgary significant progress in animal welfare has been made across all animal industries, there Dr. Patricia Turner MS, DVM, DVSc, DACLAM, are still many topics that provoke passionate DABT, DECAWBM (WSEL), Professor and responses from veterinary staff and from the Program Leader, Laboratory Animal Science, general public. This interactive session will start Ontario Veterinary College with five panelists introducing contemporary animal welfare issues that arise with companion Dr. Doug Whiteside DVM, Senior Staff small animals, production animals, animals Veterinarian, Calgary Zoo; Clinical Associate used in recreation and entertainment, animals Professor, University of Calgary, Faculty of used in research, and zoo and wildlife species. Veterinary Medicine (Moderator) Audience participants will then be divided into five groups to discuss challenges and solutions Dr. Terry Whiting DVM, MSC, Manitoba to the presented welfare issues. The summary Government Office of the Chief Veterinarian, findings of these groups will be presented to Winnipeg, MB the audience with additional input from the panelists and participants.
• 22 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 SATURDAY
COMPANION ANIMAL 8:15 am – 5:05 pm Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
8:15 am – 5:05 pm Nutrition
8:15 am – 3:20 pm Clinical Pharmacology
RUMINANT 8:00 am – 11:35 am Bovine Lameness
1:15 pm – 4:50 pm Metabolic Disease in Dairy Cows
EQUINE 8:00 am – 11:35 am Biosecurity and Disease Control
1:15 pm – 4:50 pm Lameness Diagnosis
EXOTIC PETS AND WILDLIFE 8:00 am – 11:35 am Clinical Care of Rabbits
1:15 pm – 4:50 pm Reptiles/Amphibians/Wildlife
Companion Animal 9:15 am – 10:05 am EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND CRITICAL CARE Common Toxicities 8:15 am – 9:05 am CE LEVEL 1 Coping With Anesthetic Emergencies Megan Brashear CE LEVEL 2 There is seemingly no end to what small animal Megan Brashear CVT, VTS (ECC) Education patients will ingest. This session will cover the Manager, DoveLewis Emergency Animal common, and not so common, toxicities you may Hospital, Portland, OR be presented with. Starting with appropriate This session will focus on the preparation period triage and decontamination, the session will of anesthesia and how planning for the worst also cover various toxicity treatments from helps one to respond appropriately during outpatient therapy to intravenous lipid emulsion a rough patch. Cases will be presented and administration. Attendees will have a solid attendees will be encouraged to problem solve. understanding of various decontamination At the end, attendees will be able to use pre- techniques for toxins; be able to discuss anesthetic planning and checklists to get the common toxicities of dogs and cats; and know entire anesthetic and surgical team thinking how to appropriately triage and treat each toxin. together; review common reasons for abnormal vital signs during anesthesia and how to quickly and appropriately respond to abnormalities using photos and video of multi-parameter anesthesia monitors; and discuss real life anesthesia cases and ‘what would you do’ situations as a group.
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 23 • 11:00 am – 11:50 am 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Heatstroke Case Study Common Respiratory Emergencies in Cats CE LEVEL 2 CE LEVEL 2 Megan Brashear Dr. Jenefer Stillion
SATURDAY Heatstroke in canines can quickly become a Respiratory emergencies in cats are common dangerous disease process affecting all organ in small animal emergency medicine and the systems. This lecture will follow one dog through his degree of distress can range from relatively heatstroke in the ICU, discussing the disease organ mild to life-threatening. This session will review system by organ system, as well as treatment plans common causes for dyspnea in the cat, including and patient response. At the end of the session, bronchial disease, pulmonary edema and attendees will be able to cover proper emergency pleural effusion. At the end, attendees will learn treatment for heatstroke cases presenting to the how to differentiate between various conditions hospital; understand how each organ system is in order to rapidly institute appropriate affected by thermal injury; and learn practical diagnostics and therapies; and be familiar with monitoring and nursing care for critical patients thoracocentesis, thoracostomy tube placement with a focus on critical thinking skills. and airway sampling techniques in cats.
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm Traumatic Brain Injury Management of Thoracic Trauma CE LEVEL 3 CE LEVEL 3 Dr. Jenefer Stillion BS, DVM, DACVECC, Western Dr. Jenefer Stillion Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre, Traumatic thoracic injuries are prevalent in Calgary small animals, particularly in dogs. Injuries Head injuries from blunt trauma, such as motor may range from mild to life-threatening vehicle accidents or animal-animal interactions, with the most common causes of thoracic can result in intracranial hypertension, which trauma being motor vehicular accidents and may lead to temporary or permanent alterations bite wounds. Management of thoracic injury in neurologic function. Treatment of the patient involves treatment for shock and assessment with traumatic brain injury (TBI) should be of oxygenation and ventilation. Attendees focused on stabilization of abnormalities of will recognize the mechanisms of common the cardiovascular and respiratory systems thoracic injuries including pulmonary contusions, in addition to intracranial stabilization. At the pneumothorax, rib fractures/flail chest and end of the session, attendees will understand diaphragmatic hernia; and understand initial the pathophysiology of head trauma, patient diagnostics and treatment, including arterial neurologic assessment and treatment priorities blood gas assessment, thoracocentesis, for patients with TBI based on current literature pain management, and indications for early and evidence-based medicine. intubation and ventilation.
• 24 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA Nutrition 11:00 am – 11:50 am SATURDAY 8:15 am – 9:05 am Nutrition and Weight Management Separating Truth and Myth in Pet Nutrition CE LEVEL 1 CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Angela Witzel Dr. Glenda Mauldin DVM, MS, ACVIM (Oncology), Obesity is a growing problem for humans and ACVN, Western Veterinary Specialist Centre, pets alike. This session will focus on the practical Calgary aspects of managing obesity in dogs and cats. This session will provide practical tools to help Attendees will know the prevalence and risk veterinarians assess the quality of nutritional factors for canine and feline obesity; be able information brought to them by owners, and to list some consequences of obesity to a pet to help them separate potential truth from owner; design and implement a weight loss plan likely myth. At the end of the session, attendees for a pet; estimate caloric needs for weight loss; will understand the methods used by pet and determine if an animal is losing weight at an food manufacturers to prove the nutritional appropriate rate and know the rationale behind adequacy of their products; be able to critically using weight loss diets. evaluate a pet food label; understand the am sessions sponsored by: pros and cons of home-cooked diets for cats and dogs; and have a strategy for conducting productive discussion with clients about controversial topics in feline and canine 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm nutrition. Feeding Adult Cats and Senior Cats CE LEVEL 1 9:15 am – 10:05 am Dr. Angela Witzel Alternative Diets for Dogs and Cats Cats have many unique metabolic adaptations CE LEVEL 1 resulting from their highly carnivorous diet. This Dr. Angela Witzel DVM, Assistant Clinical lecture will discuss key nutritional factors that Professor of Nutrition and Chief, Clinical make cats different from dogs and humans. It Nutrition Service, University of Tennessee will also discuss the use of low carbohydrate Veterinary Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee diets and nutritional needs of cats as they Recent trends in the pet food industry have reach the geriatric lifestage. Attendees will be led to a plethora of grain-free, raw meat, and familiar with the amino acid and essential fatty homemade diets being fed to dogs and cats. acid requirements specific to cats; understand This session will discuss why these feeding the carbohydrate metabolism of cats and their practices are gaining popularity and what you ability to utilize carbohydrates for energy; and need to know before making alternative diet be able to determine the nutritional status trend recommendations. At the end of the of geriatric cats and make recommendations session, attendees will be familiar with AAFCO based on your assessment. definitions for common ingredients like “by- products”; know what information you can 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm and can’t gain from reading a pet food label; Providing Optimal Nutrition for Hospitalized understand the risks and benefits of feeding Cats and Dogs homemade diets; if given a homemade recipe, CE LEVEL 2 be able to determine if it is NOT balanced based Dr. Glenda Mauldin on the ingredient list; and able to discuss pros This presentation will briefly outline the and cons of feeding raw food diets with clients. pathophysiology of protein-energy malnutrition, a clinically important form of malnutrition
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commonly encountered in the intensive care 9:15 am – 10:05 am unit. The steps to initiate nutritional support How to Manage the Challenges of Antimicrobial for critically ill small animals, based on their Drug Resistance body condition and underlying disease, will be CE LEVEL 2
SATURDAY discussed. The session’s main goal is to show Dr. Mark Papich how nutrition can be a valuable tool to improve Beyond empirical drug selection for routine response to treatment for a wide variety of infections is the selection of other agents for conditions in cats and dogs, shortening hospital refractory and resistant infections. These stays and restoring optimal health more quickly. choices are influenced by the resistance mechanisms of the organisms. Ideally, one 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm should be guided by a culture and susceptibility Nutritional Management of Cats and Dogs for selection of the appropriate agent. Often with Cancer agents that must be used are injectable or more CE LEVEL 2 expensive than routinely used drugs. Dr. Glenna Mauldin This session will offer practical information 11:00 am – 11:50 am to assist veterinarians in providing optimal Compounded Drugs: Can You Trust Them? nutritional recommendations for cats and CE LEVEL 2 dogs with cancer. Attendees will understand Dr. Mark Papich the pathophysiology and clinical significance of Veterinarians often prepare compounded weight loss when it occurs in association with drugs in their practices, or rely on compounding cancer in cats and dogs; be familiar with the pharmacies for these formulations administered main objectives in feeding cats and dogs with to small animals. Many of these drugs are cancer, and be able to make practical feeding legitimate and necessary for administration recommendations for individual animals. to dogs and cats. However, there are many pm sessions sponsored by: examples of irrational combinations, or unstable preparations that result from compounding. These formulations are not regulated; therefore, practitioners must be aware of the problems that can result from these preparations. Clinical Pharmacology 8:15 am – 9:05 am 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm Empirical Antibiotic Drug Selection New and Old Myths and Misconceptions About CE LEVEL 2 Drug Therapy in Small Animals Dr. Mark Papich DVM, MS, DACVP, Professor, CE LEVEL 2 Clinical Pharmacology and Supervisor of the Dr. Mark Papich Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory of Veterinary Each year, new controversies arise about drug Medicine, North Carolina State University, selection, adverse effects, and clinical uses. Raleigh, NC Some of these controversies are based on This session will discuss the principles of empirical evidence, and some are based on treatment and drug selection for empirical outdated myths, legends, and misconceptions. antibiotic treatment in small animals. Factors Dispelling fact from fiction can be a challenge that affect drug selection are spectrum for small animal clinicians. Often, common sense of activity, penetration to site of infection, and application of basic principles can help to pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic principles, guide the practitioner through these questions. safety and compliance issues.
• 26 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Ruminant SATURDAY Drug Interactions: Are They as Important as BOVINE LAMENESS You Think? 8:00 am – 8:50 am CE LEVEL 2 Lameness in the Foot — Nothing But the Foot! Dr. Mark Papich CE LEVEL 1 Anytime more than one drug is administered Dr. Frank H. (Bimbo) Welker DVM, PhD, DACVM, to a patient there is the possibility of a drug DEVPC, MRCVS Associate Professor, Dept. of interaction that may affect oral absorption, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Ohio State distribution, clearance, and elimination of the University drug. In some instances the drug effect can be Lameness in cattle is the 3rd leading cause of exaggerated, producing toxicity; in other cases, economic loss in the dairy industry in the US. the drug is rendered ineffective. However, not It’s hot, it’s hard, it stinks and nobody in their all drug interactions are clinically relevant. Some right mind would seek it out, but we don’t have have a theoretical basis but are not clinically a choice. This session will focus on how to look, relevant. Being able to sort out these issues is a where to look, and what to look for. By the end of challenge for clinicians. this session and the one to follow we should be able to identify and manage those diseases of 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm the bovine foot that matter most. As the feet go, NSAIDs for Small Animals: Are There Any so goes the cow! Differences? CE LEVEL 2 9:00 am – 9:50 am Dr. Mark Papich Lameness in the Foot — Diagnosis and There are many nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Treatment Part 2 drugs (NSAIDs) available for use in dogs CE LEVEL 1 and cats. Some are used extra-label, or are Dr. Frank H. (Bimbo) Welker extrapolated from uses in human medicine. See description above. Over the years we have learned a lot about their mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and 10:45 am – 11:35 am appropriate uses. The drugs differ with respect Lameness Not in the Foot! to pharmacokinetics, potency, and activity on CE LEVEL 1 cyclo-oxygenase enzyme isomers, but these Dr. Frank H. (Bimbo) Welker properties do not always translate to clinical This session will look at the diagnosis, differences. management, and prognosis for some of the more common non-foot causes of lameness in the cow. These causes of lameness are often pathognomonic, but difficult to treat successfully. We will look at muscle, nerve, joint, and bones as the culprit. In the end, for the cow’s sake, you may wish it were in the foot!
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METABOLIC DISEASE IN DAIRY COWS 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm 1:15 pm – 2:05 pm Managing Ketosis in Dairy Herds Part 1 — Managing Hypocalcemia in Parturient Dairy Epidemiology and Prevention Cattle CE LEVEL 2
SATURDAY CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Garret Oetzel Dr. Garret Oetzel DVM, MS, BSc, Associate Ketosis affects about 40% of dairy cows during Professor, Food Animal Production Medicine, early lactation and research has revealed School of Veterinary Medicine, University of much about the basic epidemiology of ketosis Wisconsin in dairy herds. This presentation will review new Subclinical hypocalcemia remains an important developments and provide updated, practical problem in dairy cattle, despite an industry- information for veterinarians wishing to assist wide reduction in the risk for clinical cases of their clients in preventing ketosis. After this milk fever. This presentation will review the session, attendees will be able to understand pathophysiology of hypocalcemia and present the basic descriptive epidemiology of ketosis recent research. At the end of this session, in dairy herds and effect of the degree of attendees will have an appreciation for the hyperketonemia on clinical outcomes. Attendees challenges of calcium metabolism in early will be able to interpret and integrate monthly lactation cows; understand the pathophysiology milk ketone test data into their evaluation of of hypocalcemia and will understand how ketosis in dairy herds and identify key herd-level this may be applied to parturient dairy cows. risk factors for ketosis. Attendees will also be familiar with strategies to reduce the risk for subclinical hypocalcemia and evaluate different calcium sources that may be used for oral calcium supplementation.
• 28 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm 9:00 am – 9:50 am SATURDAY Managing Ketosis in Dairy Herds Part 2 — Review on Disinfectants: What do We Know and Diagnosis and Treatment Why is it Important? CE LEVEL 2 CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Garret Oetzel Dr. Lucas Pantaleon It is possible to detect ketosis cowside and Disinfectants are necessary but not a sufficient treat it promptly; this allows producers to blunt component of a biosecurity protocol. Ideally, a some of the negative effects of ketosis on disinfectant should be easy to apply, effective, early lactation dairy cows. This presentation safe and have an attainable contact time. will compare a variety of commercially Personnel education and compliance are available cowside ketosis tests and will review also an important elements of an effective different strategies for using these tests. biosecurity protocol. Attendees will be more Detailed economic modeling of many of these familiar with different types of disinfectants and approaches will be presented. Strategies for their role in controlling infectious diseases. ongoing ketosis monitoring in dairy herds will also be reviewed. After this session, attendees 10:45 am – 11:35 am will gain an appreciation for the impact of The Importance of the Environment in early detection and treatment of ketosis in Transmission of Pathogens early lactation dairy cows. Attendees will be CE LEVEL 2 able to critically compare different cowside Dr. Lucas Pantaleon ketosis tests and determine which tests best Environmental surfaces and fomites have an fit different dairy operations. Attendees will important role in the transmission of pathogenic be able to demonstrate the economic value of microorganisms that can survive on surfaces early detection and treatment of ketosis to their for prolonged periods of time; this is true for clients. Attendees will be able to design ketosis human and veterinary medicine. Attendees will monitoring programs appropriate for different understand the reason why biosecurity and dairy operations. proper cleaning and disinfection are paramount for the prevention of infectious diseases. Equine BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL LAMENESS DIAGNOSIS 8:00 am – 8:50 am 1:15 pm – 2:05 pm Biosecurity Implementation: A Cultural Change How can we improve our lameness diagnosis CE LEVEL 2 with objective measurements? Dr. Lucas Pantaleon DVM, MS, DACVIM, MBA, CE LEVEL 3 Technical Service Department, Ogena Solutions Dr. Michael Schramme DrMedVet, CertEO, PhD, Stoney Creek, ON Dip ECVS, Professor, École Nationale Vétérinaire Biosecurity can be defined as the strategies de Lyon, France leading at protecting human, animal and used Recognition of lameness requires visual for environmental health against pathogenic appreciation of often subtle asymmetry of microorganisms. Attendees will learn the movement of the horse’s head or pelvis. A benefits of a biosecurity protocol; know how to system of wireless inertial sensors attached to properly implement a biosecurity protocol; and lame horses has become an extremely useful understand how these changes need to be part tool in the objective analysis of the horse’s of the organization’s culture. gait and therefore the diagnosis of lameness. At the end of the session, attendees will be able to outline a protocol which maximizes the
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information obtained from each part of the Exotic Pets and Wildlife lameness examination, and to demonstrate 8:00 am – 8:50 am how wireless inertial sensors are superior to the Basic Approaches to Clinical Care of Rabbits human eye in recognizing asymmetry of head CE LEVEL 1
SATURDAY and pelvic movements in lame horses and can Dr. Patricia Turner MS, DVM, DVSc, DACLAM, easily be used in equine practice. DABT, DECAWBM (WSEL), Professor and Program Leader, Laboratory Animal Science, 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm Ontario Veterinary College The Role of Flexion Tests in Lameness This session is geared to veterinary practitioners Examination and technicians seeking to expand their client CE LEVEL 2 base and/or confidence to include rabbits in their Dr. Michael Schramme practice. The session will review information for Flexion tests are procedures in which joints or joint clinicians and their support staff when caring for complexes are stressed and then a horse can be rabbits as pets and patients in a clinic setting. evaluated for the appearance or an exacerbation Attendees will understand the importance of of lameness in the limb. In clinical practice, flexion developing specific communication strategies tests are currently used to help localize pain geared to the rabbit client and patient; be aware causing lameness but also as a risk-assessment of considerations and procedures for handling tool in pre-purchase examinations to predict and examining rabbit patients in the clinic; and potential or future lameness problems. Attendees be able to recognize common presentations and will be able to assess the value of flexion tests describe approaches to managing medical care critically and to explore the possible causes of a of pet rabbit patients positive flexion test. 9:00 am – 9:50 am 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm Gastrointestinal Conditions of Pet Rabbits Diagnostic Analgesia in Lameness CE LEVEL 2 Examination — Understanding Recent Advances Dr. Patricia Turner in Interpretation. Pet rabbits commonly present with CE LEVEL 3 gastrointestinal-related signs, largely because Dr. Michael Schramme of less than optimal management by the client Clinical observations, anatomical studies, and or suboptimal diets. This session will provide magnetic resonance images of horses with an overview of common gastrointestinal lameness caused by foot pain, and results conditions of rabbits and the approach to of clinical trials that created pain in certain diagnosis and management. Attendees will structures of the foot have helped to clarify understand the importance of proper diet and interpretation of the results of regional, intra- husbandry in maintaining good health of rabbit articular, and intra-bursal analgesia in the foot. pets; and recognize common gastrointestinal In addition, diffusion studies of more proximal presentations and develop a plan for further injection sites have highlighted limitations of the diagnostic work-up and treatment specificity of diagnostic analgesia of the horse’s limbs. This session will provide an overview of current knowledge of the use of analgesia to localize sites of pain within the limbs of lame horses, including the most common causes of false positive and false negative results.
• 30 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA 10:45 am – 11:35 am and physiology of amphibians as it relates to SATURDAY Skin Conditions of Rabbits emergency care; highlight the clinical signs of CE LEVEL 2 illness in amphibians and the important features Dr. Patricia Turner of history collection, physical examination This seminar is geared to veterinary procedures, treatments, and diagnostic practitioners and technicians seeking to techniques; and review common emergency update their knowledge of pet rabbit skin presentations of amphibians and specific conditions, including diagnosis, treatment, and treatment options. management. Attendees will prepare a list of differential diagnoses when presented with skin 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm conditions of pet rabbits; and describe a rational Wildlife Triage for the Private Practitioner approach for further diagnostic work-up and CE LEVEL 1 treatment. Dr. Owen Slater, Instructor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary; 1:15 pm – 2:05 pm Staff Veterinarian, Calgary Wildlife Veterinary Don’t Get Cold Feet: Managing Common Hospital Emergencies in Reptiles Participants will learn about the rationale for CE LEVEL 1-2 performing wildlife triage in private practice Dr. Doug Whiteside DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACZM, as well as the legal obligations of providing Senior Staff Veterinarian, Calgary Zoo; Clinical veterinary care to these patients. Participants Associate Professor, Faculty of Veterinary will learn about common wildlife veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary conditions and basic wildlife triage procedures Reptiles can be fascinating pets, but also have in relation to species typically presented to very specific husbandry and nutrition needs, veterinary clinics in Canada. which many novice owners are unaware of. Attendees will be able to highlight the clinical signs of illness in reptiles, and the important features of history collection, physical examination procedures, and diagnostic techniques and review general emergency principles and techniques that apply to the reptilian patient.
2:15 pm – 3:05 pm Don’t Let it Croak: Clinical Approach to Amphibian Emergencies CE LEVEL 1 Dr. Doug Whiteside Amphibians increasingly are being kept as pets, in addition to frequently finding them in zoological and research collections. It’s important for veterinarians to understand how an amphibian’s unique anatomy and physiology will factor into the clinical approach to emergencies. Attendees will be able to develop an understanding of clinically relevant anatomy
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SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015
COMPANION ANIMAL 8:15 am – 5:05 pm Medical and Surgical Oncology Team Work in Action
8:15 am – 3:20 pm Zoonoses
8:15 am – 11:50 am Update on Infectious Diseases
1:30 pm – 5:05 pm Vaccines and Vaccination
LARGE ANIMAL 8:15 am – 11:50 am Equine Joint Injury and Treatment
1:30 pm – 5:05 pm Bovine Feedlot Practice
MINDFULNESS AND RESILIENCE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE 1:30 pm – 5:05 pm Resilience Is the New Stress Management
Companion Animal 9:15 am – 10:05 am MEDICAL AND SURGICAL ONCOLOGY TEAM Managing the Cancer Patient IN ACTION CE LEVEL 2 8:15 am – 9:05 am Dr. Sarah Boston and Dr. Paul Woods Making the Cancer Diagnosis This session will be a team-based, interactive CE LEVEL 2 session that will discuss the management Dr. Sarah Boston DVM, DVSc, DACVS, ACVS of cancer patients undergoing surgery, Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology, chemotherapy and radiation for cancer University of Florida and Dr. Paul Woods DVM, treatment. The session will be largely case-based. MS, DACVIM, Professor of Internal Medicine and Oncology, Ontario Veterinary College 11:00 am – 11:50 am This session will be a team-based, interactive Practical Approach to the Management of session that will focus on how to approach a Lymphoma in Dogs and Cats cancer patient in your practice. This will include CE LEVEL 2 a discussion on cytology, biopsy techniques, Dr. Sarah Boston and Dr. Paul Woods staging of a cancer patient. We will also discuss This session will be a team-based, interactive how to put this information together to develop session that will focus on the diagnostic work up, a therapeutic plan and determine prognosis. staging and treatment of lymphoma. A practical approach to staging will be discussed, as well as the therapeutic options and prognosis for this disease.
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm Practical Approach to the Management of Mast cell tumors in Dogs and Cats CE LEVEL 2 Dr. Sarah Boston and Dr. Paul Woods This session will be a team-based, interactive session that will focus on the diagnostic work
• 32 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA up, staging and treatment of mast cell disease. 9:15 am – 10:05 am Surgical margins will be discussed, as well as the Lyme Disease in Dogs — Diagnosis, Treatment SUNDAY latest on chemotherapy for this disease. and Prevention CE LEVEL 2-3 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Dr. Jane Sykes Practical Approach to the Management of Lyme disease is increasingly recognized in dogs Osteosarcoma in Dogs and Cats and one of the most important vector-borne CE LEVEL 2 infectious disease of humans in North America. Dr. Sarah Boston and Dr. Paul Woods Recently, there has been a proliferation of new This session will be a team-based, interactive serologic tests for diagnosis of Lyme disease in session that will focus on the diagnostic dogs. This session will use case examples to help work up, staging and treatment options for practitioners diagnose and treat Lyme disease. osteosarcoma in dogs and cats. Palliative and An emphasis will be placed on preventative curative intent approaches to this disease will strategies including new tick preventatives and be discussed. the role of vaccination.
4:15 pm – 5:05 pm 11:00 am – 11:50 am Practical Approach to the Management of Soft Update on Canine Infectious Respiratory Tissue Sarcoma in Dogs and Cats Disease Complex CE LEVEL 2 CE LEVEL 2-3 Dr. Sarah Boston and Dr. Paul Woods Dr. Jane Sykes This session will be a team-based, interactive Canine infectious respiratory disease (previously session that will focus on the diagnostic work up, known as ‘kennel cough’) is a common problem staging and treatment options for soft tissue in dogs and can be caused by a variety of sarcoma in dogs and cats. Surgical oncology different pathogens. The purpose of this talk principles will be discussed. is to make veterinarians aware of the growing number of pathogens that cause infectious INFECTIOUS DISEASES upper respiratory tract disease in dogs and 8:15 am – 9:15 am the availability and interpretation of diagnostic The Continuing Saga of Leptospirosis in North tests for these bugs. Antimicrobial therapy and America prevention through vaccination strategies will CE LEVEL 2-3 also be discussed using case examples. Dr. Jane Sykes BVSc, PhD Professor, Medicine am sessions sponsored by: merck animal health and Epidemiology, UC Davis, Davis, California This presentation will update practitioners on VACCINES AND VACCINATION the current status of leptospirosis in North 1:30 pm – 3:20 pm America given increased use of vaccines that Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines — contain four serovars. Case examples will be Issues and Controversies used to help practitioners better recognize CE LEVEL 2 the disease and select the most appropriate Dr. Richard Ford DVM, MS Emeritus Professor of diagnostic tests. The zoonotic potential of the Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, North infection in dogs and other animals will also be Carolina State University discussed. This interactive presentation offers insights on the current Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines including important changes/ updates, examples of vaccination protocols for
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both “core” and “non-core” vaccines offered 9:15 am – 10:05 am in Canada, updates on the latest vaccines, A Guide to Joint Medication including vaccines that are not recommended, CE LEVEL 3 and recommendations for patients that are Dr. Michael Schramme overdue for scheduled vaccination. Joint-related lameness remains the most important source of reduced performance 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm in many types of horses. Ideally, in addition Vaccine Adverse Reactions — Recognition, to pain reduction, treatment of joint disease Management and Prevention should serve to arrest or slow the progression CE LEVEL 2 of lesions. Given the limitations of available Dr. Richard Ford systemic medications, intra-articular treatment Vaccine adverse reactions in dogs and cats still plays a prominent role in the management have only recently become the target of (limited) of joint-related lameness in the equine athlete. scientific study. Considering the large number of This session will review the principles and vaccine choices available today, and the relative practices of commonly used intra-articular under-reporting of reactions, this presentation agents in the horse. is a highly illustrated review on various types of reactions (acute and delayed) currently recognized. 11:00 am – 11:50 am This session discusses recognition and awareness Biological Therapies for Lameness of vaccine adverse events, the frequency of CE LEVEL 3 reactions, and current recommendations for Dr. Michael Schramme mitigating known (or suspected) reactions. The application of biologics for musculoskeletal diseases continues to grow at a rapid pace Large Animal in the horse even though the evidence-base EQUINE JOINT INJURY AND TREATMENT from scientific investigation is lagging behind. 8:15 am – 9:05 am The terms biologics and regenerative medicine Early Diagnosis of Joint Injuries in the equine field typically refer to the use of CE LEVEL 2 stem cells, blood-derived products such as Dr. Michael Schramme DrMedVet, CertEO, PhD, platelet rich plasma or autologous conditioned Dip ECVS École Nationale Vétérinaire de Lyon serum (IRAP), or bone marrow aspirate and Joint-related lameness remains the most concentrate. This session will identify the various important source of reduced performance in applications of those biologics for lameness many types of horses. Treatment success is in associated with injuries of joints, tendons and many cases determined by early recognition of ligaments in horses and review the scientific injury before degenerative disease takes over. evidence on which these applications are based. In recent years, novel imaging methods like scintigraphy, CT and MRI have proved far more sensitive to the early changes of joint injury than radiography. This session will review the advantages of these novel imaging methods and illustrate them using clinical cases.
• 34 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA BOVINE FEEDLOT PRACTICE Companion Animal 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm ZOONOSES SUNDAY Disease Detection in Western Canadian 8:15 am – 9:05 am Feedlots What Could That Pet Be Carrying? A Review of CE LEVEL 3 Companion Animal Zoonoses Part I and 2 Dr. Kent Fenton DVM, Feedlot Health CE LEVEL 2 Management Services, Okotoks, Alberta Dr. Erin Leonard DVM, Veterinary This session will discuss the most common Epidemiologist, Ottawa diseases in western Canadian feedlots today These sessions will discuss the most commonly and how sick cattle are identified. Attendees seen zoonoses in companion animals, with an will know the clinical signs and descriptive aim to minimize health risks associated with pet epidemiology of undifferentiated fever animal contact, through preventive measures (presumed Bovine Respiratory Disease). As well, and recommendations from a public health participants will learn about penchecking and perspective. The first part of this seminar will the clinical signs and descriptive epidemiology of cover bacterial and viral zoonoses, and the common causes of lameness. second part will cover parasitic and fungal zoonoses. At the end of the session, attendees 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm will be able to recognize the most commonly Cattle Welfare in Western Canadian Feedlots seen zoonoses in companion animals; evaluate CE LEVEL 3 the risks of zoonotic infections in specific pet Dr. Kent Fenton owning situations, with special consideration of Intensive animal agriculture continues to be vulnerable populations; and apply knowledge scrutinized by a public that rightfully values gained regarding companion animal zoonoses quality of life of food animals. Largely due to to minimize health risks associated with pet housing cattle outdoors in groups, feedlots have animal contact, through preventive measures generally been low priority targets for animal and recommendations. rightists. However some parts of feedlot cattle production systems may cause welfare concerns 9:15 am – 10:05 am if neglected. Attendees will learn about the What Could That Pet Be Carrying? A Review of current perspectives on topics such as pain Companion Animal Zoonoses Part I and 2 control, euthanasia, “chronics”, non-eaters and CE LEVEL 2 cattle handling. As well, abuse will be clarified Dr. Erin Leonard and current feedlot cattle welfare initiatives will See information above. be discussed. 11:00 am – 11:50 am 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm Raw Food Diets, Pet Treats and Zoonoses — Non-BRD Diseases That Can Occur as What You Need To Know Outbreaks in Feedlots CE LEVEL 2 CE LEVEL 3 Dr. Erin Leonard Dr. Kent Fenton At the end of the session, attendees will gain This session will discuss real examples of increased awareness of the commonly seen selected disease outbreaks. Attendees will zoonotic risks associated with raw food diets be familiar with nervous coccidiosis, atypical and pet treats; be able to evaluate the risks interstitial pneumonia, toe-tip necrosis and of enteric zoonotic infections from specific pet papillomatous digital dermatitis. foods and treats, with special consideration of vulnerable populations; and apply knowledge
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gained regarding pet food and pet treat related 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm enteric zoonoses to minimize health risks Beat Burnout: Practical Resiliency Techniques associated with feeding these products and Part I recommend preventive measures. CE LEVEL 1
SUNDAY Dr. Kathleen Keil MINDFULNESS AND RESILIENCE IN THE The purpose of this session is to explore the PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE background concepts of mindfulness and 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm resiliency and set the framework to practice Resilience Is the New Stress Management different techniques. Attendees will learn a CE LEVEL 1 variety of concrete mindfulness techniques to Dr. Kathleen Keil MA, DVM Research Fellow, increase resiliency to stress and overall wellness. Community Health Sciences, Medical Education, University of Calgary 4:15 pm – 5:05 pm Stress. We all experience it. Although some of Survive and Thrive: Practical Resiliency us may implement positive coping strategies, Techniques Workshop Part II others may engage in destructive ones or CE LEVEL 1 believe that the problem will just go away. Much Dr. Kathleen Keil has been written about high rates of depression, Part II will provide more practice. In a variety anxiety, and suicide in veterinary students of concrete mindfulness techniques. Attendees and veterinarians. Rather than focusing on will learn how to incorporate mindfulness and the negative effects of stress and detriments resiliency on a daily basis. brought on by neglecting wellness, this session will take a positive approach.
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• 36 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA SPEAKERS
Dr. Sarah Boston | University of Florida Dr. Karin Orsel | University of Calgary
Dr. Soren Boysen | University of Calgary Dr. Ed Pajor | University of Calgary
Megan Brashear | DoveLewis Emergency Dr. Lucas Pantaleon | Ogena Solutions Animal Hospital Dr. Mark Papich | North Carolina State Dr. Serge Chalhoub | University of Calgary University
Dr. Jason B. Coe | Ontario Veterinary College Dr. Matt Read | University of Calgary
Kelly Lynn Cronin | Advanced Animal Dr. Michael Schramme | École Nationale Hospital Group Vétérinaire de Lyon
Dr. Robin Downing | The Downing Center for Dr. Jan K. Shearer | Iowa State University Animal Pain Management Dr. Owen Slater | University of Calgary and Dr. Kent Fenton | Feedlot Health Management Calgary Wildlife Veterinary Hospital Services Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk | Columbia River Veterinary Dr. Richard Ford | North Carolina State Specialists University Dr. Jenefer Stillion | Western Veterinary Dr. Nicholas Frank | Tufts University Specialist and Emergency Centre
Dr. John Gilleard | University of Calgary Dr. Jane Sykes | UC Davis
Dr. Kathleen Keil | University of Calgary Dr. Patricia Turner | Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Kerry Ketring | All Animal Eye Clinic Dr. Frank van der Meer | University of Calgary
Dr. Erin Leonard | Veterinary Epidemiologist Dr. Frank H. (Bimbo) Welker | Ohio State University
Dr. Shawn McKenna | Atlantic Veterinary College Dr. Doug Whiteside | Calgary Zoo and University of Calgary Dr. Chantal McMillan | University of Calgary Dr. Terry Whiting | Office of Manitoba’s Chief Dr. Glenda Mauldin | Western Veterinary Veterinarian Specialist Centre Dr. Angela Witzel | University of Tennessee Dr. Sue McTaggart | Dean Park Pet Hospital Veterinary Medical Center
Dr. Garret Oetzel | University of Wisconsin Dr. Paul Woods | Ontario Veterinary College
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The CVMA Professional Development Canadian Veterinary Medical Committee addresses all post-graduation Association (CVMA) continuing education issues, including the The CVMA is the national voice for the CVMA Convention, and other programs and veterinary profession dedicated to serving recommends specific programs and action to and representing the veterinarians of Canada. the CVMA Council. The first CVMA Convention The Association is committed to excellence was held in Winnipeg in 1949. The CVMA within the profession and to the well-being of Professional Development Committee members animals. It promotes public awareness of the for 2014–2015 are: contribution of animals and veterinarians to society. Three strategic priorities underpin the Dr. Rob Ashburner work accomplished by the CVMA: West King Edward Animal Clinic | • Leadership on national veterinary issues; Vancouver, BC • Animal welfare advocacy; and • A successful career, a balanced life.
Dr. Margaret Brown-Bury St. John’s Veterinary Hospital | St. John’s, NL
Dr. Jeanne Lofstedt (Scientific Coordinator) Atlantic Veterinary College | Charlottetown, PEI
Dr. Susan McTaggart (PDC Chair) Dean Park Animal Hospital | North Saanich, BC
Dr. Fran Rotondo Merial Canada | Guelph, ON
Ms. Nadine Schueller, RVT (CAAHTT Representative) Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists | Saskatoon, SK
Dr. Gordon Strick (2015 Local Chair) Veterinary Services Zoetis | Calgary, AB
• 38 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA BUSINESS AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS
THURSDAY, JULY 16 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm 6:30 am – 8:00 am Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner Interactive Breakfast: “It’s a Small World, That The Links of GlenEagles, Cochrane, AB Is, Unless You’re a Germ” Registration for this Vets without Borders — Advancing Animal Health Biosecurity through Canada fundraising events starts at 2 pm. Tee- Premise Hygiene off time is at 3:00–3:30 pm. Dinner is planned sponsored by: virox technologies for 7:30 pm. Shuttle services will be available. See www.vetswithoutborders.ca for details. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CVMA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Awards Ceremony Interactive Dinner: “The Fountain of Youth: (Pre-registration is required for lunch) Transforming the Old, the Obese and the Although all CVMA members will have seating Osteoarthritic Patient” at the AGM, please select the AGM as a Dr. Robin Downing, Windsor Veterinary Clinic Thursday option when you register in order to Managing obesity means managing get a luncheon ticket. The following awards will osteoarthritis and, in turn, that means be presented during the luncheon: managing old age to be as rich and comfortable • CVMA Humane Award as can be for our patients. sponsored by: merck animal health sponsored by: • CVMA Industry Award • CVMA Practice of the Year sponsored by: scotiabank • Merck Veterinary Award FRIDAY, JULY 17 sponsored by: merck animal health 6:30 am – 8:00 am • Small Animal Practitioner Award Interactive Breakfast: “Laser Therapy in sponsored by: petsecure Veterinary Medicine” • CVMA Honourary Membership Dr. Ronald J. Riegel • CVMA Life Membership Learn how laser light interacts with tissue to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm healing. Clinical cases from veterinarians around AAAHT Luncheon the world will be presented, followed by a look (Pre-registration is required for lunch) at why laser therapy has been so profitable in The Alberta Association of Animal Health practices like yours. Technologists (AAAHT) invites all technicians sponsored by: companion laser by litecure to attend a networking lunch which is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and to 6:30 am – 8:00 am make new friends. A simple western-style lunch Interactive Breakfast: “SDMA — Breakthrough in will be served. Entertainment will be provided the Diagnosis of CKD” by the WARDENS — Scott Ward, Bradley Jennifer Ogeer BS, DVM, MS, MBA Bischoff and Ray Schmidt. You will hear superb Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) is a new musicianship, haunting vocals and chilling tales renal biomarker that should be run alongside from these three men who spent their careers in creatinine, BUN and a urinalysis to help diagnose Canada’s richest wilderness. kidney disease earlier and with more confidence. sponsored by: idexx laboratories inc.
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 39 • 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm 6:30 am – 8:00 am Interactive Lunch “Building Wealth” Interactive Breakfast: “What’s Next? Tax Changes sponsored by: scotiabank and the Impact on Your Veterinary Practice” Tim Dawson, CA, Partner and Calvin Carpenter, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm CA, Vice President, MNP Professional Services Interactive Lunch: “Doing Well by Doing Good: Whether you’re just starting out after Aligning Business and Charity” graduating, or starting to think about This session will provide case studies of retirement, effective planning now can help veterinarians who have sustained profitable minimize taxes, invest smartly and maximize the practices while focusing on essential therapeutic success of your practice. services, such as low-cost sterilization, assisting sponsored by: mnp llc cat colony caretakers, and working with rescue groups and shelters. Attendees will leave with 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Ticket needed) guidance and resources to be able to reflect on CVMA/ABVMA Western Hoedown their hospital model and how they can make the Improve your two-step during the Western biggest impact for animals. Hoedown at the Cowboys Dance Hall, one of sponsored by: bc spca Calgary’s hotspots. Enjoy a BBQ style prime rib dinner and keep the western spirit going by 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm participating in the white hat ceremony and Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Opening learning some line dancing. You won’t want to Join attendees for the ribbon cutting ceremony miss this social evening. officially opening the Exhibit Hall. Over 70 sponsored by: industry partners will showcase the latest innovations in products and services. sponsored by: SUNDAY, JULY 19 6:30 am – 8:00 am Interactive Breakfast: “A New Business Model for Veterinarians” 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Darren Osborne, MA Western College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni This session will look at new ways to provide Reception care and service incorporating client and practice focused management skills. SATURDAY, JULY 18 sponsored by: summit veterinary pharmacy 6:00 am – 7:00 am Fun Run or Yoga Session 7:00 am – 8:00 am Join colleagues for either an early morning 5K Christian Veterinary Missions of Canada (CMVC) fun run/walk through downtown Calgary, or an Breakfast Meeting easy, relaxing yoga session. Pre-registration is The CVMC’s short-term mission program required and a waiver form must be signed for provides opportunities for veterinary both activities. professionals to use their faith and skills around the world. Join the CVMC for breakfast and 7:00 am – 8:00 am learn about CVMC’s international programs and Continental breakfast for participants discover how you might get involved. sponsored by:
• 40 • 2015 • CALGARY, ALBERTA REGISTRATION
Register before June 1, 2015 (11:59 PM EST) to one time. With four days of top-notch continuing take advantage of the discounted early bird rates. education sessions, everyone will benefit. Early bird rate is $1,000; regular rate is $1,100.00. Who Should Attend? The CVMA Convention is designed for the How to Register entire hospital team — veterinarians, veterinary Participants are encouraged to register online technicians and technologists, clinic or hospital to save administrative time and to improve staff and veterinary students. The registration accuracy and efficiency. Please have your credit fees allow any member of the team to attend card handy to ease the registration process. An the Convention. Additional fees apply for wet automatic receipt will be generated and emailed labs and social evening. to the email address used on the registration.
Registration Entitlements Online: www.canadianveterinarians.net All general registration fees include a delegate bag, USB with conference proceedings, all CE Mail: Complete the registration form, in full, sessions from Thursday to Sunday, Welcome including payment information and return to: Reception, lunches, refreshment breaks and CVMA, 339 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Exhibit Hall. K1R 7K1. All mailed registrations must be received by June 15, 2015. Daily registration fees include a delegate bag, USB with conference proceedings, one day Please make cheques payable to: The Canadian of CE sessions, one lunch, two refreshment Veterinary Medical Association — 2015 CVMA breaks and Exhibit Hall (for Saturday and Convention — 2015 CVMA GST # is R106868557 Sunday only). Onsite registration opens on Thursday, July 16, Lunch is provided only for CVMA members who 2015. pre-register for the CVMA AGM and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Cancellations and Refunds A full refund will be issued up to and including Family members can purchase lunch tickets May 30, 2015, less a $75 administrative charge. during the Convention which gives access to the Exhibit Hall and lunches. Lunch tickets must Cancellations from June 1, 2015 to June 22, accompany a general convention registration. 2015 are subject to a 50% refund.
CVMA Non-Members: If you are not a CVMA Registration cancellations made as of June 23, member and wish to join, you will save $100 on 2015 or “no-shows” will not be refunded. your general registration fee. Call 1-800-567-2862 or 613-236-1162 ext. 110, No Refunds will be given onsite once registration or visit our website at opens on Thursday, July 16, 2015 www.canadianveterinarians.net Disclaimer: In the event a speaker(s) Clinic Registration unexpectedly cancels his/her session(s) due to A clinic registration can be shared by staff any any emergency etc., there will be no registration way they wish — with one person attending at refunds.
2015 • CVMA CONVENTION • 41 • 2015 CVMA CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM
SECTION 1 PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name: Last Name:
Name Preferred on Badge:
Email: Phone: ¨ home ¨ work ¨ cell
Place of Employment: Business Address:
City: Province/State: Postal Code/Zip:
SECTION 2 DELEGATE PROFILE
Gender: ¨ Male ¨ Female Age Range: ¨ 20–29 ¨ 30–39 ¨ 40–49 ¨ 50–59 ¨ 60+
Position Type: ¨ Practice Owner ¨ Associate ¨ Hospital/Clinic Manager ¨ Technician ¨ Locum ¨ Other:
Employment Type: ¨ Private Practice ¨ Academia ¨ Industry ¨ Government ¨ Research ¨ Other:
Patient Base: ¨ Mixed Animal (50% small animal) ¨ Mixed Animal (50% small animal) ¨ Small Animal ¨ Large Animal ¨ Other:
SECTION 3 REGISTRATION (see reverse side for fees)
Please indicate your registration type: ¨ Veterinarian ¨ VetTech/Hospital Personnel ¨ Student
Please indicate your designation: ¨ DVM ¨ RVT/RAHT ¨ AHT/VT ¨ Other:
Special Dietary Needs/Severe Food Allergies:
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR REGISTRANTS WHICH CE SESSIONS ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO ATTEND? Thursday, July 16, 2015: ¨ Business Management Program — The Successful Practice of Veterinary Medicine ¨ Team Workshop ¨ Summit of Veterinary Leaders Friday, July 17, 2015: ¨ Companion Animal: Anesthesia and Pain Management ¨ Dentistry ¨ Ophthalmology ¨ Ruminant: Bovine Lameness ¨ Equine: Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases ¨ Exotic Pets and Wildlife Saturday, July 18, 2015: ¨ Companion Animal: Emergency Medicine ¨ Nutrition ¨ Clinical Pharmacology ¨ Ruminant: Bovine Lameness ¨ Equine: Biosecurity and Disease Control Sunday, July 19, 2015: ¨ Companion Animal: Medical Surgical Oncology ¨ Infectious Diseases ¨ Zoonoses ¨ Large Animal Equine: Joint Injury and Treatment ¨ Mindfulness and Resiliency
EARLY BIRD REGULAR DAY Veterinarians CVMA Member $655 $755 $350 Non-Member $755 $855 $375 AHT/RVT/Admin Staff/Hospital Manager $325 $375 $225 IVOC Member $655 $755 $350 *Student $150 $150 $75 †Local Clinic $1,000 $1,100 — * To take advantage at this rate, a student is defined as someone enrolled in full-time studies at one of Canada’s five veterinary colleges. † This registration can be shared by two or more staff, but only one staff member can attend sessions at any given time. The badge sharing is a hospital/clinic decision. To download the form, visit www.canadianveterinarians.net
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS PRICE/PERSON THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015 (Must accompany a registration) Level 2 Dentistry Lab (Veterinarians and Techs - limit of 20 people) $650.00 Peripoerative Use of Dexdomitor — Who, What, When, Where, Why and How? $350.00 Wetlab (open to all veterinarians and technicians — limit of 20 people) CVMA Emerging Leaders Program (CVMA Members and CAAHTT members only) $150.00 FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 # OF TICKETS Guest Lunch Ticket $65.00 Welcome Reception (5:15 pm – 7:30 pm) $25.00 *included with general registration or daily Friday registration SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 Guest Lunch Ticket $65.00 CVMA/ABVMA Social Evening $75.00 SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 Guest Lunch Ticket $65.00
ADDITIONAL COMPLIMENTARY EVENTS ATTENDING THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015 (Must accompany a registration) Virox Technologies Interactive Breakfast (6:30 am - 8:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No Dental Lecture (8:00 am – 9:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No Summit of Veterinary Leaders (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) ¨ Yes ¨ No CVMA AGM and Awards Luncheon (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm) — CVMA Members only ¨ Yes ¨ No AAAHT Luncheon (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm) — Technicians Only ¨ Yes ¨ No Hills Pet Nutrition Dinner (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) ¨ Yes ¨ No FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 IDEXX Interactive Breakfast Session (6:30 am – 8:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No Litecure Interactive Breakfast Session (6:30 am – 8:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No BC SPCA Interactive Lunch (12:00 pm – 1:15 pm) ¨ Yes ¨ No Scotiabank Lunch (12:00 pm – 1:15 pm) ¨ Yes ¨ No SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 Fun Run (6:00 am – 7:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No Yoga Session (6:00 am – 7:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No MNP Interactive Breakfast Session (6:30 am – 8:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 Summit Veterinary Pharmacy Interactive Breakfast Session (6:30 am – 8:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No Christian Veterinary Missions of Canada Breakfast (7:00 am – 8:00 am) ¨ Yes ¨ No
PAYMENT BREAKDOWN Registration Payment: $ Payment can be made by: ¨ VISA ¨ MasterCard ¨ Cheque
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Additional Fees: $
Guest Lunch Tickets 3 $ Expiry Date (MM/YY):
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