122nd Annual MVMA
Summer Conference
June 22-25, 2008
Rocky Gap Resort
Cumberland, Maryland
Schedule of Events
Monday, June 23 l Tuesday, June 24 l
Wednesday, June 25
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2008
Optional Activities: Individual Registration & Transportation
Required
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Sporting Clays - Call: 301-784-8403
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Water Rafting Trip (Lower Yough) Ages: 12+
Call: 301-784-8403
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration
Conference Center Lobby
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Exhibitors Set-Up
Cumberland Ballroom - A-D
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MVMA Board of Directors Luncheon Meeting
Evitts Room
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Benefit Reception
Ticketed Event. Live Auction for the benefit of VMRCVM. Heavy Hors
deurves.
Greenridge Ballroom
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Opens
Conference Center Lobby
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Sponsored by Boerhringer Ingelheim - Vetmedica, Inc.
Cumberland Ballroom - A-D
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Retired Veterinarians Breakfast with Past Presidents
Lakeside Restaurant - Private Dining Room
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Technician Session
Gregory R. Hanson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Small Animal Anesthesia Service,
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital University of California, Davis
Designing Anesthesia Protocols, Patient Assessment, Anesthesia
Drugs, Patient Monitoring, Anesthesia Machines, Breathing Circuits
and Ventilators
McLuckie Room
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Equine Session
Tracy Turner, D.V.M., MS, DACVS
Anoka Equine Veterinary Services
Palmar Foot Pain: Differential Diagnosis and Case-Based Approaches
to Therapeutics
Town Hill Room
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Small Animal Session 1
Gary P. Oswald, D.V.M. DACVIM
Department of Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Answers to Frequently Asked Medical Questions: Hepatic Diseases
When should I be concerned about elevated liver enzymes?
What are the new medical treatments for chronic-active hepatitis?
Are all yellow (icteric) cats dead cats?
What can I do to save the fatty liver cat?
Evitts Room A
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Small Animal Session 2
Ira Luskin, D.V.M., DAVDC
Animal Dental Center, Inc.
Dummys Guide to Surgical Tooth Extractions - Indications and
Techniques
Surgical extractions takes understanding of anatomy and expertise.
This lecture will take you through the removal of teeth as gentle
for you and as painless for the patient as possible.
Martins Room
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Morning Refreshments with Exhibitors
Sponsored by Lilly Animal Health
Cumberland Ballroom - A-D
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting
Evitts Rooms A&B
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Retired Veterinarians Forum
Albert S. Townshend, D.V.M.
My Experience as a Volunteer Trail Veterinarian on the Iditarod
(Spouses Welcome)
Clover Hill Room
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Technician Session
Gregory R. Hanson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Small Animal Anesthesia Service
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
University of California, Davis
Designing Anesthesia Protocols, Patient Assessment, Anesthesia
Drugs, Patient Monitoring, Anesthesia Machines, Breathing Circuits
and Ventilators
McLuckie Room
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Equine Session
Julia Wilson, D.V.M., DACVIM
Associate Professor, Large Animal Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
Equine Infectious Diseases: A Problem-Based Approach to Edema and
Fever, and Nasal Discharge and Tachypnea
Town Hill Room
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session 1
Gary P. Oswald, D.V.M. DACVIM
Department of Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Answers to Frequently Asked Medical Questions:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Why run more GI panels? What does serum cobalamin & folate really
tell me?
Endoscopic GI biopsies should I buy an endoscope for my
practice?
What are the best treatments for IBD in dogs and cats?
What are the best treatments for PLE/lymphangectasia?
Is probiotic therapy really useful in managing GI patients?
Evitts Room
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session 2
Ira Luskin, D.V.M., DAVDC
Animal Dental Center, Inc.
The Big C Word - Approach to Oral Neoplasia
The third most common site for neoplasia is the oral cavity. Our
clients turn to us for facts and opinions. This lecture discusses
the clinical presentation, types and surgical options to oral
neoplasia.
Martins Room
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Awards Luncheon
Greenridge Ballroom
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Maryland Veterinary Foundation Trustees Meeting
Clover Room
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session 1
Gary P. Oswald, D.V.M. DACVIM
Department of Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Answers to Frequently Asked Medical Questions:
Urinary Diseases
Is there anything new in chronic renal failure CRF) treatment?
What diet and drugs really work in chronic renal failure patients?
How important is a kidney biopsy?
Is blood pressure and urine protein determination really that
important?
Which renal treatment is better amlodipine or benazepril?
Should all renal failure patients be receiving fluid therapy?
Whats with all the new urinary diets ? Will they really prevent
urinary stones ? What is the best way to prevent recurrent struvite
stones?
What are the best ways to prevent recurrent calcium oxalate
stones?
Whats the secret to managing feline cystitis/LUTD?
Whats the secret to managing urinary incontinence
Evitts Room
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session 2
Ira Luskin, D.V.M., DAVDC
Animal Dental Center, Inc.
The Oral Cavity in Health - What is Normal and Test Your Dental IQ
This lecture aims at giving the attendee a painless approach to
understanding what they see in the oral cavity as part of their
general physical exam. Understanding first what is normal on visual
inspection and its radiographic presentation is the first step in
understanding disease. After the basics, challenge your physical and
diagnostic assessment and create a viable treatment plan.
Martins Room
Dinner on your own
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
7:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Opens
Conference Center Lobby
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Sponsored by Schering-Plough Animal Health
Cumberland Ballroom - A-D
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Technician Session
Gregory R. Hanson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Small Animal Anesthesia Service
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
University of California, Davis
Anesthesia for the Critical Patient
Anesthesia Concerns for the Geriatric Patient
McLuckie Room
Equine Session
Tracy Turner, D.V.M., MS, DACVS
Anoka Equine Veterinary Services
Back Pain: Diagnostic Techniques and Therapeutic Options and
Outcomes
Town Hill Room
Small Animal Session
Scott P. Shaw, DVM, DACVECC
Assistant Professor
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
The Practical Approach to the Neurological Emergency and Diagnosing
and Treating the Anemic Patient
Evitts Room
Small Animal Session 2
Gary P. Oswald, D.V.M. DACVIM
Department of Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Answers to Frequently Asked Medical Questions: Cardiac Diseases
Is a heart murmur always indicative of underlying heart disease?
Are cardiac arrhythmias common in cats?
Pimobendan When should I use this new drug ?
ACE inhibitor controversy Which ACE inhibitor should I use and
when?
Should I be using Carvedilol in my cardiac patients?
How can I safely optimize diuretic therapy?
Sildenifil (Viagra) & Tadalafil (Cialis) Why should I give these
drugs to a dog?
What is the best congestive heart failure treatment in cats?
Is Atenolol or Diltiazem a better treatment option for feline
cardiomyopathy?
Can I prevent thromboembolism in cats ? The Plavix study.
Martins Room
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Morning Refreshments with Exhibitors
Cumberland Ballroom - A-D
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Technician Session
Gregory R. Hanson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Small Animal Anesthesia Service
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
University of California, Davis
Case Presentations - What Would You Do?
McLuckie Room
Equine Session
Julia Wilson, DVM , DACVIM
Associate Professor, Large Animal Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
Equine Infectious Diseases: A Problem-Based Approach to Depression,
Ataxia and Diarrhea
Town Hill Room
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Small Animal Session 1
Scott P. Shaw, DVM, DACVECC
Assistant Professor
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
New Thoughts on Using Antimicrobials in Practice
Evitts Room
Small Animal Session 2
Gary P. Oswald, D.V.M. DACVIM
Department of Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Answers to Frequently Asked Medical Questions: Pancreatic Diseases
How do I quickly and accurately diagnose pancreatitis?
What does the TLI test tell me about the pancreas and intestines?
How important is the PLI test?
Why pancreatic enzyme supplements do not always work in EPI?
Martins Room
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Buffet
Sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition
Greenridge Ballroom
Registered Veterinary Technician Meeting Luncheon
Grab your lunch from the Exhibit Hall and head to the Cloverhill
Room for a special RVT meeting! (Reserved for registered veterinary
technicians)
OR
1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
16th Annual MVMA Benefit Golf Tournament
Onsite Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
This annual event will benefit the MVMA Foundation, Join your fellow
duffers for 18 holes of golf. (Ticketed Event - See Registration
Form for details)
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Small Animal Session 1
Scott P. Shaw, DVM, DACVECC
Assistant Professor
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
Fluid and Transfusion Therapy
Evitts Room
Small Animal Session 2
Gary P. Oswald, D.V.M. DACVIM
Department of Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Answers to Frequently Asked Medical Questions: Pulmonary Diseases
How can I successfully treat puppy pneumonia?
Can I really stop the cough in that old dog?
Which cough suppressant works best in dogs?
Should I be using bronchodilators in coughing dogs?
When do I consider surgical intervention or tracheal stents in
airway collapse?
What is the best way to diagnose feline asthma?
Is corticosteroid treatment always indicated for feline asthma?
What are my steroids options for asthmatic cats?
Can I use human asthma drugs to treat cats?
Does cyproheptadine improve asthmatic symptoms?
When should I be using bronchodilator treatment in asthmatic cats?
Are there medical therapies for feline chylothorax?
Laryngeal paralysis; tips on diagnosis?
Martins Room
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Country Time Cookout
Sponsored by Merial, Ltd.
(Ticketed Event - See Registration Form for details)
Lakeside Tent
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Cumberland Ballroom - A-D
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Equine Session
Tracy Turner, D.V.M., MS, DACVS
Anoka Equine Veterinary Services
Poor Performance: Thermography, Hoof Balance, Upper Limb Lameness
and Cervical Pain
Town Hill Room
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Small Animal Session 1
Scott P. Shaw, DVM, DACVECC
Assistant Professor
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
Approach to Common Emergencies
Evitts Room
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Morning Refreshments with Exhibitors
Cumberland Ballroom - A-D
10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Equine Session
Julia Wilson, D.V.M., DACVIM
Associate Professor, Large Animal Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
Equine Infectious Diseases: A Problem-Based Approach to Vaccinations
and other Infectious Disease Prevention Strategies
Town Hill Room
10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Small Animal Session 1
Scott P. Shaw, DVM, DACVECC
Assistant Professor
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
CPR: Preparing for the Ultimate Emergency and Principles of
Trauma Management
Evitts Room
11:00 a.m.
Exhibit Breakdown
1:00 p.m.
Meeting Adjournment
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