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Friday November 8, 2024
Todd Marlo, DVM, MS, DACVO

Corneal Disease – Ulcerative
Corneal Disease – Non-Ulcerative
Canine Glaucoma
Conjunctive and the Lacrimal System
Ophthalmological Emergencies in Companion Animals
Equine Ophthalmology: Horses Have Eyes, Too!

Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Blastomycosis in Dogs and Cats: State-of-the-Art Review
Invasive Fungal Infections (other than Blasto) in Illinois (Part 1)
Invasive Fungal Infections (other than Blasto) in Illinois (Part 2)
Diseases that Mimics Fungal Infections in Dogs and Cats
Antifungal Therapy in Dogs and Cats: State-of-the-Art Review
Vector-Borne Diseases in Dogs in Illinois

Amy Peoples, DVM

Managing the Breeding Stallion
Managing the Broodmare

Timm Gudehus, DVM, DACVS, DECVS

Everyday Applications of CT in the Diagnosis and Management of Sport Horse Injuries
Out of the Ordinary Radiography Case Studies
Orthopedic Issues in Foals
Options for Management of Equine Orthopedic Soft Tissue Injuries

Beth Armstrong, CVT, CVBL, PPCC, CPEP, CFE, CCFP, CFT, CTP, FT

Animal Blood Banking: Collection, Indications, Safety and Delivery
Case Study of the Diabetic Cat: Learn the Ins and Outs of Diabetic Patients
Triage: The Task of Sorting the Sick
Case Study: Patients Presenting as “ADR”
Recovery Patient Care: How Vet Techs Can be Fully Utilized During This Essential Period
Designing a Training & Development Program: Supporting CVT Empowerment

Jennifer Gravley, DVM

USDA Module 4: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread
USDA Module 10: Personal Protective Equipment for Veterinarians

Lynsee Melchi, DVM

USDA Module 31: High Impact Equine Diseases in the U.S

Abigail Mathewson, DVM

USDA Module 40: The Veterinarian’s Role in Preharvest Food Safety

Carl Winch, BVMS, MRCVS & Jessie Wiemer, CVT

Integrating Environmental Sustainability in Your Practice Through a Team-Based Approach
Antimicrobial Stewardship, Resistance and Veterinary Sustainability

Brandon Hess, CVPM, CCFP, SHRM-CP

Setting the Framework to Minimize OSHA Safety Violations
Demystifying OSHA Practice Safety Compliance: The Do’s and Don’ts
Yes! OSHA Can Be Fun: Engaging the Team
Putting it All Together: OSHA Resources and Action Items
Practice Culture: How to Measure
Practice Culture: How to Change

Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM

Hematology: Clinical Case Presentation and CBC Data Integration

 

Saturday November 9, 2024
Carl Winch, BVMS, MRCVS

Free to Be You and Me: Psychological Safety in the Veterinary Clinic

Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP, PhD – None Provided

Marijuana Intoxication in Dogs: What we Have Learned
Ten Emerging Poisonings
Practice Makes Perfect – Practice Tips I Have Learned After 40 Years in the Trenches
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Turtles

Jason Szumski, DVM

The Power of AI in Veterinary Medicine: How Would You Like More Time in the Day?

David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM

Liver Made Easy: Diagnostic Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes
Chronic Hepatitis in the Dog: More Common Than You May Think
Four Common Liver Conditions You Likely Did Not Learn About in School
Esophageal Diseases: The Often-Forgotten Organ
Those Troublesome Chronic Diarrhea Cases

Vanessa Iseri, PhD

Recent Advances in Poultry Nutrition as it Relates to Gut Health
Recent Advances in Swine Nutrition as it Relates to Gut Health

 Victor Malacco, MV, MSc, PhD

Enhancing Cattle Health and Productivity Through Improved Gut Health
The Impact of Choline on the Transition Period in Dairy Cows: A Production and Reproduction Opportunity
Influencing Production Through Nutrition: Using Chromium in Cattle to Enhance Energy Use and Efficiency

Becky Vaughan, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) (Clinical Practice – can/fel)

Sleeping Beauties: Anesthetic Pharmacology Review
How Long Can You Go? Troubleshooting Intraoperative Hypotension
Designer Drugs: Choosing a Protocol for the Situation
You Won’t Feel a Thing: Local & Regional Blocks to Use Every Day
How Did I Get Here? Solo in Surgery: Tips to Get You Through

Kelley Detweiler, Partner

The 4 P’s of Controlled Substance Problem Prevention
Lost with Controlled Substance Ordering System
Controlled Substance “X’s” and “O’s” (Xylazine & Opioids)
DEA Compliance Equine: Am I on the Right Track?
What NOT to Say to the DEA

David McCormick, MS, CVA

Practice Management 101: All the Basics You Need to Know
Is Your Practice Financially Healthy? Why it Matters and How to Self-Assess
Avoiding Practice Financial Diseases
Monthly 15-Minute Physical for Your Practice
Practice Value: What is Your Practice REALLY Worth?

 
Sunday November 10, 2024
Ashlie Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline)


Nursing and Nutrition for the Hospitalized and Inappetent Cat (Part 1)
Nursing and Nutrition for the Hospitalized and Inappetent Cat (Part 2)
Updates on the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism
Approach to the Cat in Respiratory Distress (Part 1)
Case-based Approach to the Cat in Acute Respiratory Distress (Part 2)

Laura Sasser, DVM, DAVDC
Setting Dental Standards for Your Practice
Traumatic Tooth Injuries in Pets
Surgical Extraction Complications and How to Avoid Them
Canine and Feline Pediatric Dentistry
Common Dental Conditions

 Vickie Cooper, DVM, MS, PhD – None Provided

Field Necropsy and Diagnostic Sample Submission
Mycoplasma bovis and BRD. What’s the Latest?
An Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Cattle

Mark Alley, DVM, MBA, DACAW – None Provided

Perspective on Animal Welfare During Weaning and Cattle Handling

Dan Tracy, DVM, MS – None Provided

Biosecurity and Heifer/Female Reproductive Development

Nikki Lewis, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Refeeding Syndrome: How Hungry is Too Hungry?
Cardiology: The Veterinary ER Tech Basics
When the Cascade Becomes an Avalanche: The Clotting Cascade
Paws, Claws and Blood Gas Laws
Fluid Therapy: Destination Hydration

Sally Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC, LSHC-S, FFE

Compassionate Behavior Euthanasia
Low-Stress Use of Safety Tools in Cats and Dogs
Your Behavior Pharmacy: Drugs, Supplements and Tools to Have at Your Clinic
Canine In-Clinic Aggression
Feline In-Clinic Aggression

Jason Szumski, DVM

What Do New Grads Want from Their Employers?
Onboarding: Getting Your New Veterinarian Efficient, Fast!
The New Grad Transition: How to Survive and Thrive in Your First Year
Externships 101: Creating on Experience Students Want
In the Trenches: Navigating Personal Fitness with Student Loans