2009 Fall Conference
Sponsored by the
Maryland Veterinary Medical Association
November
11 & 12, 2009
Crowne Plaza Hotel • Timonium,
Maryland
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Register
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
7:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Opens
Exhibit Set-Up
Coffee with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m.
Small Animal Session I
Case Based Considerations of Complex Disorders of the Feline Biliary
System.
This lecture will review diagnosis and management of disorders
involving the biliary tree in the cat, including disorders involving
the common and intrahepatic bile ducts, gallbladder, choledochal
cysts and polyfibrocystic malformations of the biliary tree.
Sharon Center, DVM, DACVIM -
Liver Disease Management
Professor of Medicine, Section of Small Animal Medicine.
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Small Animal Session II
Cutaneous Reconstruction:
• Update in open wound management.
• Tension relieving techniques.
Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MACVSc, MvetSc,
DACVS
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
Equine Session
Lameness Alleviated by Palmar Digital Analgesia.
Case based overview of the clinical presentation and advanced
imaging of performance horses with palmar foot pain.
Suspensory Desmitis in the Performance Horse.
Cased based overview of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and
treatment of suspensory desmitis in the performance horse.
Elizabeth Davidson, DVM, DACVS
Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine
New Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
Canine and Feline Diabetes
Discussion about diabetes in cats, dogs and people including
information on insulin types, nutritional consideration, monitoring
and treatment.
Kirk Ryan, DVM, DACVIM
Visiting Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Refreshments with Exhibitors
10:30 a.m.
Small Animal Session I
Case Based Considerations of Complex Disorders of the Feline Biliary
System. (Continued from 8:30 Session)
This lecture will review diagnosis and management of disorders
involving the biliary tree in the cat, including disorders involving
the common and intrahepatic bile ducts, gallbladder, choledochal
cysts and polyfibrocystic malformations of the biliary tree.
Progress in Characterization and Management of “Feline Cholangitis /
Cholangiohepatitis Syndrome.”
A discussion of progress in the diagnosis, categorization, and
medical management of feline cholangitis /cholangiohepatitis
syndrome (CCHS).
Sharon Center, DVM, DACVIM - Liver Disease Management
Professor of Medicine, Section of Small Animal Medicine.
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Small Animal Session II
Cutaneous Reconstruction:
• Tension Relieving Techniques.
• Uncomplicated, Foolproof Skin Flaps.
Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MACVSc, MvetSc, DACVS
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
Equine Session
Suspensory Desmitis in the Performance Horse. (Continued)
Cased based overview of the clinical presentation, diagnosis and
treatment of suspensory desmitis in the performance horse.
Stress Related Bone Injuries in the Racehorse.
A review of the pathogenesis, clinical presentation and diagnosis of
stress fractures and other stress related bone injuries in the
racehorse.
Elizabeth Davidson, DVM, DACVS
Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine
New Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
Head Trauma and Seizures in Cats & Dogs
Emphasis on unique problems of head trauma and its early management.
Kirk Ryan, DVM, DACVIM
Visiting Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
12:00 noon
LUNCHEON Sponsored by: VPI PET INSURANCE
Managed Care vs. Indemnity Insurance: What Veterinarians Should Know
Dr. Carol McConnell
VPI Pet Insurance
1:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session I
Canine Chronic Hepatitis
An overview of treatment options based on histology
characterization.
Sharon Center, DVM, DACVIM - Liver Disease
Management
Professor of Medicine, Section of Small Animal Medicine.
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Small Animal Session II
• New Findings in Laryngeal Paralysis.
• Principles of Intestinal Surgery and How to Minimize
Complications.
Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MACVSc, MvetSc, DACVS
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
Equine Session
A Video Review of Diagnosing Neurologic Disease in
Horses.
This session will cover the basics of performing a neurologic exam
in the field, how to “localize the lesion,” which diseases to
consider for each localization and diagnostic tests available to the
field practitioner.
Amy L. Johnson, DVM, DACVIM
Large Animal Internal Medicine
New Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
Monitoring: Technicians are the most reliable
monitoring equipment.
Lee Ann Eddleman, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Small animal intensive care & recovery specialist.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Refreshments with Exhibitors
3:00 p.m.
Foundation Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session I
Canine Chronic Hepatitis (Continued from 1:30 Session)
An overview of treatment options based on histology
characterization.
Management of Hepatic Insufficiency.
This lecture will delineate acute and chronic causes of hepatic
insufficiency and discuss useful diagnostic assessments and
practical medical and nutritional interventions.
Sharon Center, DVM,
DACVIM - Liver Disease Management
Professor of Medicine, Section of Small Animal Medicine.
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Small Animal Session II
• Principles of Intestinal Surgery and How to Minimize
Complications.
• Ten Tips to Better Surgery.
Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MACVSc, MvetSc, DACVS
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
Equine Session
A Video Review of Diagnosing Neurologic Disease in
Horses.
(Continued from 1:30 Session)
This session will cover the basics of performing a neurologic exam
in the field, how to “localize the lesion,” which diseases to
consider for each localization and diagnostic tests available to the
field practitioner.
Amy L. Johnson, DVM, DACVIM
Large Animal Internal Medicine
New Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
Advanced CPCR: Beyond the A,B,Cs of
Resuscitation.
Triage of the trauma patient: How to focus and prioritize systems to
assess and treat trauma patients.
Lee Ann Eddleman, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Small animal intensive care & recovery specialist.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Reception with Exhibitors ~ Cash Bar
6:00 p.m.
Board of Director’s Dinner
7:00 p.m.
Board of Director’s Meeting
Thursday,
November 12, 2009
7:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Opens
Coffee with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m.
Small Animal Session I
Management of the Difficult Diabetic Patient.
The approach, initial treatment and management of canine and feline
diabetes mellitus will be discussed. Novel monitoring strategies
will be presented and insulin therapy will be reviewed.
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
Chief of Staff, Small Animal Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Small Animal Session II
Overcoming The Challenges of a Down Economy.
What’s really going on? How can I fight it if I keep getting
surprised?
Gerald Snyder AA, BSc, VMD
Veterinary Productivity, Inc.
Internationally recognized speaker, writer and veterinary practice
management consultant.
Equine Session
Axial Skeletal Abnormalities in the Performance
Horse.
Cased based overview of the clinical presentation and advanced
imaging of performance horses with neck, back and pelvic pain.
Elizabeth Davidson, DVM, DACVS
Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
Bleeding Disorders in Cats & Dogs
Platelets, clotting factors and more.
Kirk Ryan, DVM, DACVIM
Visiting Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Refreshments with Exhibitors
10:30 a.m.
Small Animal Session I
How to Handle your Problematic Cushing’s Patient.
Diagnostic and
treatment options for Cushing’s disease will be reviewed and
compared. Medical handling of complicated Cushingoid patients such
as those with concurrent diabetes mellitus and atypical Cushing’s
will be discussed.
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
Chief of Staff, Small Animal Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Small Animal Session II
Overcoming The Challenges of a Down Economy.
Steps to counter economic and human resource challenges.
Gerald
Snyder AA, BSc, VMD
Veterinary Productivity, Inc.
Internationally recognized speaker, writer and veterinary practice
management consultant.
Equine Session
Upper Respiratory Diseases in the performance Horse.
Overview of clinical presentation, videoendoscopic findings and
treatment of performance horses with upper airway obstructive
disorders.
Elizabeth Davidson, DVM, DACVS
Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine
New Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
Thoughts and Theories for Fluid Therapy
Fluid therapy strategies, maintenance, replacement plans and fluid
choices both crystalloid and colloid.
Lee Ann Eddleman, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Small animal intensive care & recovery specialist.
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
LUNCHEON & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
1:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session I
Unusual Hyperthyroid Cats.
Uncommon presentations of hyperthyroidism in cats will be discussed
including thyroid storm and recognition and treatment of medical
sequelae of hyperthyroidism.
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
Chief of Staff, Small Animal Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
1:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session II
Overcoming The Challenges of a Down Economy.
Innovative and profitable management changes to increase the bottom
line without alienating clients.
Gerald Snyder AA, BSc, VMD
Veterinary Productivity, Inc.
Internationally recognized speaker, writer and veterinary practice
management consultant.
Equine Session
Fevers of Unknown Origin.
This session will discuss the most common causes for fevers in adult
horses as well as how to construct appropriate diagnostic and
therapeutic plans.
Amy L. Johnson, DVM, DACVIM
Large Animal Internal Medicine
New Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
Stories from Hurricane Katrina
Stories from veterinarians, pets, pet owners and the lessons we
learned.
Heatstroke - “It’s Getting Hot in Here.”
How to treat heatstroke patients from the time of recognition, to
the time of presentation for veterinary care and the numerous
complications encountered during therapy.
Lee Ann Eddleman, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Small animal intensive care & recovery specialist.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Refreshments with Exhibitors
3:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Breakdown
3:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session I
Hypercalcemic Patients and their Problems.
Hypercalcemia diagnosis and management will be discussed including
up-to-date treatment modalities.
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
Chief of Staff, Small Animal Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Small Animal Session II
Overcoming The Challenges of a Down Economy.
(Continued from 1:30 Session)
Innovative and profitable management changes to increase the bottom
line without alienating clients.
Gerald Snyder AA, BSc, VMD
Veterinary Productivity, Inc.
Internationally recognized speaker, writer and veterinary practice
management consultant.
Equine Session
Gastrointestinal Problems that Won’t Go Away -
Chronic Diarrhea and or Colic.
This session will discuss the most common causes for chronic
diarrhea and colic in adult horses as well as how to construct
appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
Amy L. Johnson, DVM, DACVIM
Large Animal Internal Medicine
New Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Technician Session
The Neurologic Exam and Clinical Case Presentations.
Practical assessment of animals with neurological disease.
Kirk Ryan, DVM, DACVIM
Visiting Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
5:00 p.m.
Conference Adjournment |
