Spring Conference
Agenda
Friday, March 25, 202
| 4:00pm | Bustad Distinguished Lecture Series |
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Large Animal Track (VTH 1410/1408) | |
| 8:00am | Bovine Field Disease Investigation Cases |
| 9:00am | Small Ruminant Field Disease Investigation Cases |
| 10:10am - Noon | Cut to Close: Managing Lacerations in the Field Ashley Cameron, DVM, MS Level: Beginner Discussion of important features of laceration management in the field including triage, diagnostic imaging, external coaptation, debridement and suturing, antimicrobial use, synovial structure lavage, and IV regional limb perfusion. |
| 1:00pm | Stallion Fertility, Subfertility, and Infertility – What’s New? Eduardo Arroyo, DVM, LV Level: Intermediate Although horse breeding has evolved considerably in the last 50 years, reproductive research has not approached the levels that already exist in other species. Many factors have been reported to affect a stallion’s fertility, including a variety of diseases. Reproductive problems, most of the times are underdiagnosed. Clinicians may not have a great deal of exposure or experience with stallions. There is a need to be familiar with the parameters, measurements and expectations for average fertility in stallions. The development of new AI techniques alongside with relevant advances made in cryoprotection of cooled and frozen semen have improved the reproductive efficiency of these affected horses. In recent years a number of nutritional supplements have been used in attempt to improve stallion fertility by optimizing the use of nutrients in different metabolic pathways. A better understanding and prevention rather than treatments should be the way to manage a breeding Stallion. |
| 2:00pm | Impact of Heat Stress on Cow Reproduction and Fertility Michela Ciccarelli, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT Level: Intermediate Currently the world is facing the impact of global warming on livestock production. Heat stress is a major cause of infertility in cattle. Several are the reproductive processes that are altered by the hyperthermia, including hormones production, ovarian follicular growth, ovulation and formation of a competent corpus luteum, oocytes quality, embryo development and uterine environment. All of this leads to increased number of days open, reduced conception rate, and larger number of cows suffering different types of anestrus. On the bull side the scenario is similar with impaired spermatogenesis. Treatments combining evaporative cooling methods and estrous synchronization protocols may improve the fertility. Timed AI and embryo transfer may also be used with the same purpose. Nutritional manipulations should also be considered. However, a better understanding of the basic mechanisms behind the impact of heat stress on fertility is the key to develop efficient approaches to alleviate these effects. |
| 3:10pm | Those Pesky no-see-ums and Epizootic Fever and Blue Tongue Virus |
| 4:10pm | Sheep Production/Lambing Clinical Cases |
Small Animal Track (Bustad 145) | |
| 8:00am-11:00am | Decision Making and Techniques in Gastrointestinal Surgery |
| 11:10am | The Amazing Omentum: Applications Within the Abdomen and Beyond! Bonnie Campbell Level: Beginner/Intermediate The omentum stimulates healing, aids in hemostasis, serves as a physiological drain, and more! Techniques for harvesting the power of the omentum for conditions within and outside the abdomen will be discussed. |
| 1:00pm | Approach to the Septic Patient Sabrina N. Hoehne, Dr. med. vet., DACVECC, DECVECC |
| 2:00pm | Small Animal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Sabrina N. Hoehne, Dr. med. vet., DACVECC, DECVECC Level: Beginner Small animal cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be a stressful situation for the whole veterinary team and for a long time, practice guidelines on how to conduct CPR in dogs and cats were not available. In 2012, the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative published the first evidence-based guidelines on small animal CPR and it has since been shown that a systematic approach to CPR efforts improves patient outcomes. In this lecture, the key recommendations on small animal CPR will be reviewed to give your patients the best possible chance at a successful outcome in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. |
| 3:10pm | Respiratory Emergencies Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC Level: Intermediate This case-based presentation will cover common respiratory emergencies in dogs and cats and how to approach them. We’ll discuss rapid diagnosis in unstable patients and stabilization procedures that can be done in any practice. |
| 4:10pm | Rational Use of Antibiotics in the Emergency Room Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC Level: Intermediate Antibiotics are crucial for some disease processes but can lead to resistance and side effects when used inappropriately. In this case- based presentation, we will discuss how to choose antibiotics for common emergencies and when antibiotics can be safely avoided. |
Technician Track (ADBF 1002) | |
| 8:00am | Not Your Grandfather's Chemo Danielle D. DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology) (Guest Speaker) Level: Beginner Chemotherapy is often thought of in terms of its effects on human beings. This lecture aims to educate on the differences between treatment goals and side effects of chemotherapy on people and those of cats and dogs. Common chemotherapies discussed are carboplatin, doxorubicin, l-asparaginase, mechlorethamine, mitoxantrone, vinblastine, vincristine, chlorambucil, cyclophosphamide, lomustine, and toceranib. Administration, toxicities, and monitoring for each drug is reviewed, as well as chemotherapy safety for patients, staff, and clients. |
| 9:00am | Chemotherapy Induced Sepsis Danielle D. DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology) (Guest Speaker) Level: Intermediate Sepsis is often thought to be synonymous with infection. This lecture goes into detail about sepsis brought on from chemotherapy. It delves into how chemotherapy works on the cells of the body, specifically the white blood cells, and how nadir periods work. Side effects from chemotherapy and how they differ from symptoms of neutropenia are discussed. A brief overview of general sepsis is presented and then compared to what we see with chemotherapy induced sepsis. The treatment depends on the severity of the neutropenia and symptoms. Finally, we discuss how to prevent this with future chemotherapy treatments. |
| 10:10am | Technician or Therapist: Communication Through Grief Danielle D. DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology) (Guest Speaker) Level: Intermediate Veterinary medicine is filled with ups and downs. While many of us are trained on how to performs skills and discuss cases, it is only recently that communication skills have been looked at. With compassion fatigue and burn out plaguing the industry, it is important to know what they are, and how they change our interactions. It is also important to recognize grief and the way it impacts understanding. This session delves into defining grief, as well as anticipatory grief, and how to work through it. It also goes through various types of communication and how to get your message through. |
| 11:10am | When Cancer is an Emergency Danielle D. DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology) (Guest Speaker) Level: Beginner Cancer is not often an emergency. It is generally diagnosed or discovered during routine veterinary visits or when a pet parent notices something not quite right. There are several neoplastic processes than can bring a patient in through emergency prior to a diagnosis of cancer. 5 of the most commonly seen are: hemoabdomen, pathological fracture, lymphoma variations, hematuria or stranguria, and epistaxis. This lecture will go through presentation, differentials, diagnostics, and immediate treatments. |
| 1:00pm | Diarrhea - The Mystery Within Ann Wortinger BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP (Guest Speaker) Level: Intermediate Everyone knows what diarrhea is; learn what is happening in the intestines and elsewhere to cause it. More importantly, learn how to address the various causes of diarrhea to make our patients feel better using medication, nutrition, and alternate therapies. |
| 2:00pm | Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ann Wortinger BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP (Guest Speaker) Level: Intermediate Inflammatory bowel disease is just one of many causes of diarrhea and vomiting in dogs and cats. How does this differ from ordinary enteritis, how can we diagnose it, and how can we treat it? Learn how IBD differs and what options we can offer our clients and patients. |
| 3:10pm | Feeding Tube Management and Complications Ann Wortinger BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP(Guest Speaker) Level: Intermediate We’ve finally gotten a feeding tube in that anorexic patient. What challenges are yet in store for you? We’ll cover typical management issues as well as common complications. Learn how to treat and more importantly how to avoid many of these issues encountered in feeding tube use. |
| 4:10pm | Lyme Disease in Dogs Ann Wortinger BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP (Guest Speaker) Level: Intermediate As the tick that causes Lyme’s disease continues to spread throughout the US and Canada, this disease is seen in areas not previously affected. We’ll look at the causative organism, transmission, and clinical signs. Included will be diagnostic testing, treatment recommendations, and prognosis. |
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Large Animal Track (ADBF 1002) | |
| 8:00am | Prove it! Rethinking Your Approach to Disease Investigations in Youngstock Programs |
| 9:00am-Noon | LAB: Large Animal Necropsy Introduction & Laboratory (LIMIT 15 - Vet & Tech) Location: WADDL Building Laura White, DVM, Dipl. ACVP Level: Beginner This program will include a short introductory lecture, followed by a hands-on laboratory session in our necropsy facility. The lecture portion will include tips for approaching a field necropsy and best submission practices. The laboratory session will include practical tips for efficient necropsy techniques and will provide flexibility to tailor instruction to the experience level of individual attendees. |
Small Animal & Technician Track (Bustad 145) | |
| 8:00am | Raw Diets: What is the Evidence |
| 8:00am-Noon | Thoracic and Abdominal Point of Care Ultrasound Lab (LIMIT 20 - Vet only) Location: McCoy 201 & 202 Emilia Terradas Crespo, LV & Sabrina N. Hoehne, Dr. med. vet., DACVECC, DECVECC Level: Beginner Join us for the first Thoracic and Abdominal Point of Care Ultrasound Lab offered at WSU! We will first have a one-hour lecture going over normal and abnormal findings followed by a 3-hour lab. We will work with both live dogs and cadavers, representing normal and pathological conditions to be found on ultrasound. It will be a very hands-on experience allowing you to learn the basics of emergency ultrasound. |
| 9:00am | Pet Food Marketing and Myths: What Clinicians Need to Know Jennifer Larsen, DVM, PhD, Diplomate (Nutrition) ACVM (Guest Speaker) Level: Advance Pet food labels encompass a variety of legal requirements as well as marketing terminology and claims. Understanding what is marketing and what is based on science, and how various claims are make, is critical to navigating the many options. This lecture will cover some of the key regulatory requirements as well as marketing strategies for pet foods, to help you make confident recommendations. |
| 10:10am | Nutritional Management of Obesity Jennifer Larsen, DVM, PhD, Diplomate (Nutrition) ACVM (Guest Speaker) Level: Advance Obesity is a common disease in companion animals, and it has important implications for health and longevity. Prevention and reversal of obesity is central to the management of pets in wellness and to manage a variety of diseases. This lecture will discuss the importance of obesity management and provide practical guidance for tackling this problem in clinical practice. |
| 11:10am | Nutritional Management of Orthopedic Disease Jennifer Larsen, DVM, PhD, Diplomate (Nutrition) ACVM (Guest Speaker) Level: Advance Orthopedic diseases are common in senior dogs and cats but can be present at any age due to trauma or developmental conditions. Nutritional management strategies to prevent and treat orthopedic conditions can be effective complementary modalities to rehabilitation exercises, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, and other medical therapies. Weight management, maintenance of muscle mass, and certain nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids will be discussed in the context of their roles as part of a comprehensive patient management plan. |