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Emma P. Lishness, MA (HONOURS) ### 452026###Co-Presenter @@@ Julie Miles, DVM, MS – Compassionate Care Animal Hospital ### 855064###Co-Presenter @@@ Adam Gerstein, VMD – IDEXX ### 482538###Moderator
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
IS03 - Heartworms EXPOSED: Revealing the Reality & Risks of Heartworm Disease
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS, ACVS Fellow MIS – Beale Veterinary Specialists and Emergency ### 760868###Co-Instructor @@@ Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc. ### 760872###Coordinator and Co-Instructor @@@ David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 761079###Co-Instructor @@@ Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS – VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists ### 426697###Co-Instructor
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
EQ01 - Difficult Equine Anesthetic Cases: How to Prepare & Manage
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University - College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263549###Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Gregory A. Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM – North Carolina State University ### 596628###Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
FA17 - Basics of Beef Cattle Nutrition: Cow/Calf & Stocker
Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Presenter @@@ Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare ### 485485###Moderator
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
S08A - Feeding the Sick Kidney: Nutrition Support Choices for Renal Patients
Jen Brandt, PhD – American Veterinary Medical Association ### 467037###Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – Smith Veterinary Hospital ### 651742###Moderator
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
S26A - Laser Therapy: Lighting the Way to Improved Patient Care
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
S27A - Effects of Pain on the Health, Emotional Well-being & Quality-of-life in Dogs & Cats
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – Fort Belvoir Vet Center ### 431160###Moderator
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University - College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263549###Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
EX02 - Diagnostic Techniques for Ornamental Fishes
Gregory A. Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM – North Carolina State University ### 596628###Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
Jen Brandt, PhD – American Veterinary Medical Association ### 467037###Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – Smith Veterinary Hospital ### 651742###Moderator
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
S27B - I Know that Dog Has Chronic Pain: Convincing the Owner
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – Fort Belvoir Vet Center ### 431160###Moderator
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
SA118 - Reproductive Emergencies for the Non-theriogenologist
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
SA272 - Mammary Tumor Cliff Notes 2020: Dog vs. Cat
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University - College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263549###Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Gregory A. Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM – North Carolina State University ### 596628###Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
Jen Brandt, PhD – American Veterinary Medical Association ### 467037###Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – Smith Veterinary Hospital ### 651742###Moderator
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM
S27C - I Know that Cat Has Chronic Pain: Convincing the Owner
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia ### 177140###Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – Fort Belvoir Vet Center ### 431160###Moderator
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM
SA162 - Managing Anorexia in Cats: Drugs, Tubes & More
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University - College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263549###Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Gregory A. Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM – North Carolina State University ### 596628###Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
Jen Brandt, PhD – American Veterinary Medical Association ### 467037###Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – Smith Veterinary Hospital ### 651742###Moderator
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia ### 177140###Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – Fort Belvoir Vet Center ### 431160###Moderator
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM
SA176 - Copper-associated Liver Disease: An Emerging Disease in Dogs
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Co-Presenter @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR ### 177113###Co-Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM
EL06 - Feline Parasites: It's More than Just Fleas, Heartworm Disease in Cats!
Matt Eberts, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 683983###Co-Presenter and Moderator @@@ Jessica Pritchard, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Wisconsin-Madison ### 904606###Co-Presenter
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
IS06 - Parasites 2020: Gaps Between Truth & Reality
@@@ Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC – University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 761005###Co-Instructor###Residency Director, Dentistry and Oral Surgery###University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine###
Co-Instructor: Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC – University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine
@@@ Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Co-Instructor###Owner###Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC###
Co-Instructor: Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
HO19 - Acute Abdominal Ultrasound: Focusing on Common Organs Involved in Acute Disease
Gregory A. Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM – North Carolina State University ### 596628###Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
EX35 - It's a Gut Thing I: GI Anatomy, Physiology & Nutrition of Exotic Companion Herbivores - Rabbits, Guinea Pigs & Chinchillas
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
PM07 - Congratulations on Your New Puppy, Errr....New Practice: The Early Years.
Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 760867###Presenter @@@ Mike T. Robbins, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC. ### 953686###Moderator
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
S38A - Inappetence: From Picky Patients to Dogs that Won’t Eat
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC ### 172631###Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
David C. Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
SA183 - Immunosuppressive Therapy: Better Use of Established Drugs
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
SA290 - Making a Complete Diagnosis: The PSPP System
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
PM30 - Retention: The First Step in Successful Practice Management
Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Presenter @@@ Matt Eberts, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 683983###Moderator
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
S33B - FIE, FIC, FUS, IBD: Deciphering the Secret Code of House Soiling in Cats
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC ### 172631###Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
VT22 - Nursing Management of the Traumatic Brain Injury Patient
David C. Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Co-Presenter @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR ### 177113###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM
PM47 - My Aging Friend: Your Practice's Golden Years
Jody Lulich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Minnesota ### 265540###Co-Presenter @@@ Jennifer MacLeay, DVM, DACVIM, PhD – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC. ### 645659###Co-Presenter @@@ Mike T. Robbins, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC. ### 953686###Moderator
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM
SA055 - Antiepileptic Therapy in Dogs & Cats, Part II
David C. Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
Jason Chatfield, DVM – Jungle Island ### 791917###Co-Presenter @@@ Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Co-Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – Fort Belvoir Vet Center ### 431160###Moderator
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM
SA205P - Special Procedures of the Thorax: From Ultrasound to CT Angiography
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Co-Presenter @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR ### 177113###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
4:35 PM – 6:25 PM
WS08 - Starting Off on the Right Foot: New Employee Orientation that Drives Retention & Productivity
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM
PM08 - End Stage: How to Manage Your Practice's Senior Years
Chelsea Tripp, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) – Bridge Animal Referral Center ### 829235###Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM
S32D - On Your Last Nerve: Locoregional Anesthesia for the Veterinary Team
Jody Lulich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Minnesota ### 265540###Presenter @@@ Mike T. Robbins, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC. ### 953686###Moderator
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM
S38D - New Immunotherapeutic Options for Canine Osteosarcoma
David C. Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
Jason Chatfield, DVM – Jungle Island ### 791917###Co-Presenter @@@ Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Co-Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – Fort Belvoir Vet Center ### 431160###Moderator
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM
SA206P - Case Reviews: Challenges in Thoracic Radiography II
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Co-Presenter @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR ### 177113###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
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