7:00 - 7:50 am
We’re In, If Urine! The Benefits of AI Urine Sediment
by Dr. Eric Morissette
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Minneapolis Ballroom E-G-3rd floor
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Coffee Chat
We will review current diagnostic practices and behaviors toward urinalysis in veterinary hospitals and discuss key components of the complete urinalysis. You will learn about new artificial intelligence technology available on the Vetscan Imagyst® multi-use platform for urine sediment analysis and how it can be leveraged as part of Zoetis Virtual laboratories to assist and complement your diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
7:50 - 8:00 am
8:00 - 8:50 am
Shock: Is It the Pump, The Pipes or the Tank?
by Dr. Tasia Ludwik
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Marquette I-III-2nd floor
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Small Animal I
When a patient presents in shock it can be difficult to know where to start. This session will review the pathophysiology of shock and describe practical clinical tools to differentiate types of shock and determine the most appropriate initial management strategies.
Problem Prevention in Puppies and Kittens
by Dr. Lore Haug
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Marquette IV-VII-2nd floor
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Small Animal II
Early preventative interventions can help avoid dangerous and emotionally costly behavior problems in dogs and cats. While there are numerous resources available on pet behavior, many of these are anachronistic and inhumane. In this seminar, we will cover common behavior issues in puppies and kittens and discuss ways for owners to recognize and prevent early problem behavior.
Private Equity and the Impacts on the Sale & Value of Veterinary Practices - Panel Discussion
by Mr. Rob Borcherding, Michael Salchert & Bret Halishak
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Rochester-3rd floor
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Practice Management
Industry professionals lead a discussion with participants on private equity in the veterinary practice market. The discussion will focus on private equity’s impact on practice values, the structure of transactions, potential issues arising in the transactions, and alternative non-private equity practice transition options.
Salmonella in Backyard Poultry: A One Health Project
by Drs. Stacy Holzbauer & Shauna Voss
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Duluth-3rd floor
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Public Health
We will discuss how the One Health approach was successful in helping to determine which strains of Salmonella are present in specific varieties of birds and in specific shipments and how that information is helpful in identifying potential infections in people and work towards reducing the risk to consumers both in Minnesota and nationally.
Module 10: Personal Protective Equipment for Veterinarians
by Dr. Greg Moulton
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Orchestra A-2nd floor
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NVAP Modules
This module reviews the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), from basic items
such as gloves and coveralls, to items providing increased levels of protection such as
respirators and chemical resistant outerwear. Differences between varying levels of PPE are
explained. The process for performing a risk assessment and the selection of appropriate PPE is
practiced using scenarios that might be encountered during daily veterinary practice activities.
PPE used during an animal health emergency response is reviewed.
8:50 - 9:30 am
9:30 - 10:20 am
Stabilize: A Care-Based Approach to Initial Management of Patients That Can’t Survive A Trip to the ER
by Dr. Tasia Ludwik
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Marquette I-III-2nd floor
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Small Animal I
Initial stabilization is key to improving outcomes for patients presenting in critical condition. This session will work through common clinical scenarios of respiratory distress, acute collapse, and polytrauma with a focus on interventional therapies prior to transport as well as ongoing management of patients who remain too unstable for transport.
Feline Social Behavior and Development
by Dr. Lore Haug
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Marquette IV-VII-2nd floor
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Small Animal II
Cats are a unique and widely owned companion animals. Although domesticated, their natural behavior poses some challenges for pet ownership. This lecture covers behavioral development and social behavior in cats but also compares natural or feral behavior to housecat behavior and how our understanding of these can help prevent or address behavior problems.
Holistic Investing and Financial Planning for Veterinarians: Ideas for Your Practice, Money, and Financial Life
by Mr. Jon Marquet & Ms. Allyson Krause
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Rochester-3rd floor
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Practice Management
This is a broad overview of investing and financial planning and to impart helpful, actionable information that will allow veterinary practice owners and veterinary practitioners to begin to identify and understand a variety of investment and financial planning issues as they present themselves in their lives and work. We will address: (i) investing strategies for now and in retirement, (ii) the impact of behavioral finance on investor actions and outcomes, (iii) the basics of financial planning, (iv) preparing for exit (including the longer-term planning, steps, and team necessary to prepare a veterinary practice for a successful succession and/or sale), and (v) if, when, and how to choose a 401(k) provider and/or financial advisor.
Per- and PolyFluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Fish: Minnesota Department of Health's Human Health Guidance and Role in PFAS Environmental Protection
by Ms. Angela Preimesberger
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Duluth-3rd floor
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Pubic Health
Per- and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota’s water resources pose risks to people, fish, and wildlife. However, most PFAS have limited toxicological data to quantify those risks, and for those that do, most data assessments and guidance focus on human health. What can responses to PFAS risks to people do for protecting the environment and ecological species? It turns out in Minnesota, a lot, but will take time.
Module 19: Animal Health Emergency Response
by Dr. Robyn Corcoran
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Orchestra A-2nd floor
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NVAP Modules
This module provides information to assist you in being an effective asset once your boots hit
the ground during an animal health emergency response. Various opportunities and roles for
accredited veterinarians are identified and described. An understanding of the basics of the
incident command system (ICS) and emergency response plans, including response organization
operations and integration, are reviewed. Potential health and safety issues that may arise
during an animal health emergency response discussed. Pre-deployment training needs are
identified.
10:20 - 11:00 am
11:00 - 11:50 am
Transfusions: What’s Available, Autotransfusions, Indications and Risks
by Dr. Jeff Todd
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Marquette I-III-2nd floor
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Small Animal I
National and regional veterinary blood banks have a variety of products available for our patients. This session will cover the types of products available and their actual utility in practice, to include pRBCs, plasma, albumin, cryoprecipitate and platelet products. Autotransfusions will be reviewed for supportive management of sterile hemoabdomen, either neoplastic or surgical complications.
Behavior Tips Every Practitioner Should Know
by Dr. Lore Haug
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Minneapolis IV-VII-2nd floor
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Small Animal II
Every pet owner has a behavior question for their veterinarian at some point. There is a tremendous amount of misinformation in books, on TV, and on the internet regarding dog and cat behavior. This topic covers some of these myths and misunderstandings and also discusses issues such as sleep and GI health that can impact our pets’ behavior and health.
Opportunities for Partnership: The Veterinary Medical Center as a Resource for Your
by Dr. Amy Snyder
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Rochester-2nd floor
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Practice Management
Many practitioners can relate to the increasing volume of emerging medical information and requests for advanced services from their clients. The Veterinary Medical Center can be a resource in a variety of ways to support your practice in meeting some of these demands. This session will offer an overview of what services, emerging clinical knowledge, and clinical studies are available as resources for your practice.
Animal Emergency and Incident Management Overview
by Dr. Kathy Jorgensen
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Duluth-3rd floor
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Public Health
How do we turn the chaos of an emergency into something manageable? Whether the emergency is a small local incident or a state/national response such as a foreign animal disease, there are practices and systems in place that help manage the situation. We will discuss some of the fundamental principles that can help you learn how to best be a resource for your own community.
Module 18: Avian Influenza and Exotic Newcastle Disease
by Dr. Greg Moulton
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Orchestra A-2nd floor
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NVAP Modules
This module provides an understanding of the economic and public health impacts of an exotic aviandisease outbreak. Clinical signs associated with avian influenza (AI) and Newcastle disease (ND)and modes of transmission are reviewed. Details on collecting and submitting samplesfor
surveillance, as well as procedures for reporting positive resultsfor AI or ND, are addressed.
Disease investigation and eradication activities, including implementation of appropriate on-farm
biosecurity measuresspecific for each disease are reviewed.
11:50 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 - 12:45 pm
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Change Your Mindset to Reignite Your Passion
by Dr. Temple Grandin
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Minneapolis E-G-3rd floor
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Keynote
Dr. Temple Grandin wears many hats and is known for a variety of work throughout her career. A pioneer in designing and improving the handling and welfare of farm animals; a champion of autism rights and employs inclusive neurodiversity through perceptions from her personal experience with autism and visual thinking. Dr. Grandin will provide insight into how different ways of thinking can help to reignite your passion for veterinary medicine.
1:45 - 2:35 pm
DKA: Initial Crisis Management
by Dr. Jeff Todd
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Marquette I-III-2nd floor
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Small Animal I
Diabetic ketoacidosis can be a life threatening complication from diabetes mellitus. This session will review the pathophysiology of DKA, how to quickly diagnose and assess the severity of electrolyte and acid-base derangements, choose the most appropriate fluid therapy, and decide on timing and route of initial insulin management.
Nutraceuticals in Animal Behavior
by Dr. Lore Haug
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Marquette IV-VII-2nd floor
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Small Animal II
Nutraceuticals and supplements can be a helpful tool in treating behavior issues. some owners may be hesitant to use conventional psychopharmacology and some pets may have health issues that make nutraceuticals a better first line choice. This seminar covers some of the common supplements uses including theanine, alpha casozepine, CBD, and others.
The Corporate Business Advantage: Vets Focus Returns to Patient
by Dr. Brian Hurley
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Rochester-3rd floor
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Practice Management
We will review the business advantages of partnering with a company and the differences one might encounter. We will dig into practice management and compare what it will be like before and after partnership. How does it impact practice growth? What benefits are available for the associate DVM’s. There is power in numbers in sharing many different ideas and collaborating internally with other clinics on your team. We will address HR topics, strategic planning, marketing opportunities and what it is like for a DVM owner post sale.
MDH Veterinary Rules and Frequent Citations
by Mr. Craig Verke
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Duluth-3rd floor
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Public Health
Provide an overview of the responsibilities of the registrant, the radiation safety officer, and the veterinary staff for the safe use of each x-ray system and the quality of images to reduce unnecessary radiation dose to the occupational worker and the public. Identify and provide the necessary actions to minimize the violations that are routinely cited during an MDH X-ray Unit inspection.
Module 34: Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS)
by Dr. Stephan Schaefbauer
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Orchestra A-2nd floor
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NAVP Modules
This module provides the accredited veterinarian with information about the functionality of
the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS). It demonstrates the extent to which
it can be used and describes how to access and use the VEHCS.
2:35 - 2:45 pm
2:45 - 3:35 pm
The Critical Blocked Cat: How to Get Your Walk-in UO Safely to an ER
by Dr. Tasia Ludwik
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Marquette I-III-2nd floor
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Small Animal I
Urethral obstruction is a common medical emergency in young male cats presenting to both general practitioners and emergency veterinarians. Despite initial apparent stability, life threatening electrolyte derangements cannot always be detected on physical examination. This session will discuss management of hyperkalemia, fluid therapy, and safe sedation protocols.
Common Medical Disorders Affecting Aggression and Anxiety in Dogs
by Dr. Lore Haug
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Marquette IV-VII-2nd floor
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Small Animal II
More and more we recognize the intimate interplay between our health and behavior. Aggression is one of the most common behavior complaints to veterinarians, trainers and behavior consultants. This lecture covers some of the more commonly identified health issues that can trigger or exacerbate aggression disorders including endocrine disease, pain, splenic masses, and others.
Bad Reviews? Time to Manage Client Communications "Upstream"
by Ms. Kelly Baltzell
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Rochester-3rd floor
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Practice Management
Nothing starts off a day poorly like an ugly, venomous review poisoning a hospital’s digital media presence. By the time a bad review has landed with an impactful “thud” on a business review site, multiple opportunities to head it off and address it before it was in the public “eye” were likely missed. Come to this lecture to learn: How consistent narratives ease expectations. What does your messaging say? Where to manage client communications, from in-practice to the multiple digital platforms that need to be monitored. How to deal with the “stink” of a bad review.
Tularemia: More Than Just Rabbit Fever
by Dr. Veronica Bartsch & Ms. Maria Bye
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Duluth-3rd floor
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Public Health
Tularemia in animals is increasingly being detected in Minnesota; 2023 was a record-breaking year. This session will discuss how to recognize tularemia in animals, what diagnostic tests are available, and recommended treatment of the disease. We will then present trends in animal tularemia cases in Minnesota and highlight unique Minnesota case studies.
Module 38: Role of Category I Animals in FAD Introduction and Tranmission
by Dr. Steve Just
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Orchestra A-2nd floor
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NVAP Modules
This module explores the complex relationship between the accredited veterinarian, Category I
animals, and foreign animal diseases. Several foreign animal diseases associated with Category I
animals are discussed. Also discussed are the impacts of foreign animal diseases and the
importance of mitigating those impacts. Resources to help accredited veterinarians keep
current on foreign animal disease situations worldwide are provided.
3:35 - 3:45 pm
3:45 - 4:35 pm
Hypersensitivity Reactions: From Hives to Anaphylaxis, Review and Emergent Treatment
by Dr. Jeff Todd
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Marquette I-III-2nd floor
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Small Animal I
Hypersensitivity reactions are extremely common emergencies seen by all veterinarians. This session will review the types of allergic reactions seen, but will focus on the most deadly, anaphylaxis. Utilizing an ultrasound to evaluate the gallbladder may aid in rapid diagnosis, and choosing the correct therapy quickly can save our patients lives.
Short Term Control of Anxiety and Panic
by Dr. Lore Haug
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Marquette IV-VII-2nd floor
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Small Animal II
Situational fear, anxiety and panic are common issues on pet animals. Noise phobia, boarding stress, fear at veterinary visits or grooming appointments are among some of the most common problems faced by animal health professionals and pet owners. This lecture discusses the various medication and supplement options that can be used to reduce stress and panic in these contexts.
Your End of Life Narrative
by Ms. Kelly Baltzell
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Rochester-3rd floor
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Practice Management
Grieving, death, dying, and end of life are words that we tend to shove into the back corner of our minds in our society. Marketing images we see cascade through our consciousness are all focused on the young, the healthy, and the vibrancy of life. When death occurs, typically, its surrounded by clumsy words of “I am so sorry” that attempt to blanket the intense pain of the grieving human. Why? Because we have no idea what else to say or do since the end of life is not something we are socialized on when we are young. So, we muddle through it the best we can, wishing we could make it better for our friends and family who are suffering. How can we do better when helping clients with end of life transitions? Come to this lecture to learn: How grieving people think and what they need during this time.; Some marketing communication that can be used before and after transition.; When, how, and where to market about end of life services.
MN Board of Animal Health Update & CVM Public Health Resident Projects
by Drs. Courtney Wheeler, Bryan Birtcil, Oluwaseun Akinyede, Moumita Das & Valeriia Yustynuik
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Duluth-2nd floor
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Public Health
Please join us for a brief overview of current activities and updates from the Assistant Director of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. You will also enjoy presentations from panel of College of Veterinary Medicine Public Health residents as they provide highlights of their current and relevant one health projects.
Cervid Farm Biosecurity Self-Assessment for Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) poses an existential threat to cervid farms due to continued infectious spread, lack of treatment options or vaccines, and mandatory quarantine / depopulation. Our project aimed to develop, deliver, and evaluate an on-farm CWD risk assessment tool and biosecurity educational resource for cervid producers to assess and compare different potential pathways of CWD introduction to their operations. This short talk will discuss the preliminary results.
One Health, Many Hands: Overlapping Jurisdiction and Responsibility Gaps in Animal Health Surveillance of SARS COV2 in Minnesota
We will discuss some results from a study where the OHSMART tool was used to characterize the zoonotic disease or one health surveillance system in MN using SARS COV2 as a model.
Revisiting Rabies: Insights into Wildlife and Canine Cases Across Regions
Rabies is a zoonotic illness that is commonly found in tropical regions and is often overlooked. It can harm any mammal, including domestic animals, wildlife, and people. Canine rabies has been well managed in most economically advanced nations, nevertheless, it remains a substantial issue for marginalized populations worldwide. Rabies in wildlife is a significant concern in the United States, and it has gained attention due to the recent diagnosis of raccoon rabies in a cat in Nebraska. It is imperative to reorganize our cognitive processes once more in order to disrupt the transmission of diseases from individual to individual and safeguard our world from this catastrophic illness.
Global Swine Disease Surveillance: Monitoring Situation Around the Globe
The talk underscores the profound impact infectious diseases have on global trade and emphasizes the challenges associated with timely outbreak reporting. Recognizing the complexities involved, the discussion centers on the efficacy of event-based surveillance as a strategic tool to monitor the global landscape of pig infectious diseases. The aim is to alert pork producers in the United States promptly, enabling informed decision-making in response to the evolving situation
Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certificates for Category 1 Animals
by Dr. Amanda Doran
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Orchestra A-2nd floor
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NVAP Modules
This module emphasizes the importance of health certificates to document pet travel. The significance of proper and accurate completion of these documents is underscored, given the
potential for spread of disease associated with pet travel. The process and regulatory resources for properly completing a companion animal health certificate are presented through interactive
animations and a case scenario. Mistakes commonly made when completing health certificates are highlighted and steps to minimize these errors are provided.