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Each General Session is 1 CE hour.
Breakfast and General Session
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:00 - 9:20 am
Addressing Zoonosis in Michigan
Presented by Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Michigan State Veterinarian, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
This session fulfills the requirements of Rule 33 of R 338.4933 (e) of the Veterinary Practice Act under the Michigan Public Health Code.
Lunch and General Session
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:30 am - 12:50 pm
Veterinary Industry Updates
Presented by Jennifer Quammen, DVM, MPH, AVMA President
Speaker Tentative
General Session
Sunday, October 11, 2026
8:00 - 8:50 am
Medical Records
Presented by Erin Hopper Donahue, JD, White Schneider PC
This session fulfills the requirements of Rule 33 of R 338.4933 (d) of the Veterinary Practice Act under the Michigan Public Health Code.
COMPANION ANIMAL TRACK
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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Handling Possible Toxic Exposures in Companion Animals
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John Buchweitz, PhD, MS, DABT
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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ECG Interpretation Made Practical for General Practice
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Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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Flat Faces, Big Challenges: Anesthesia & Analgesia in Brachycephalic Patients
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Updates on Toxic Reaction to Illicit Stimulants in Animals
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John Buchweitz, PhD, MS, DABT
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Arrhythmia Management in General Practice: Do No Harm
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Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Old Souls, New Challenges: Anesthesia & Analgesia in Geriatric Patients
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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John Buchweitz, PhD, MS, DABT
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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Arrhythmia Management: Case Based
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Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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One Size Fits NONE: Custom Anesthesia for Different Breeds
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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Treating Diabetes in Veterinary Medicine*
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J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MA, MS, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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New Diets and Therapies: Evidence, Myths & Clinical Relevance
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Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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Beyond the Beeps: What Anesthetic Monitors are Really Telling You about Anesthetic Complications
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Treating Diabetes in Veterinary Medicine*
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J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MA, MS, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Anesthesia for Cardiology Patients: Tips for General Practice
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Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Pain Control By Design: Strategic Pharmacologic & Nonpharmacologic Analgesic Techniques
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Treating Diabetes in Veterinary Medicine*
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J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MA, MS, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Managing Heart Failure in General Practice: Cookie Cutter Approach
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Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Hot Topics in Companion Anesthesia
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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EQUINE TRACK
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TIME
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TOPIC/SPONSOR
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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PPID and EMS: Early Clinical Diagnosis & Diagnostics
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Unraveling the Confusion: Equine Medication in Vet Med
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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Infectious Disease: Whats New in 2026
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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EGUS: Equine Performance and Glandular Focus
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Hot Topics in the Equine Industry
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Equine Medicine*
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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FOOD ANIMAL TRACK
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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Lameness in Dairy Cattle*
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Laura Solano, DVM, PhD
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Lameness in Dairy Cattle*
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Laura Solano, DVM, PhD
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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Lameness in Dairy Cattle*
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Laura Solano, DVM, PhD
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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The Big 3 Small Ruminant Diseases:
CAE, CL & John’s |
Melissa Holahan, DVM, DACVECC
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Small Ruminant Medicine*
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Melissa Holahan, DVM, DACVECC
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Small Ruminant Medicine*
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Melissa Holahan, DVM, DACVECC
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TRACK
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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KPI's
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Bret Halishak
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Practice Health
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Bret Halishak
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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Buying a Practice/Starting a Practice:
Panel Discussion
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Bret Halishak
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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Interview Skills for Everyone
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Julie A. Cappel, DVM*
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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The Art of Mentorship
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Lindsey Hedges-Gieseking, DVM*
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Generational Panel: Hard Conversations
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Panel Participants*
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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY TRACK
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 10:50 am
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Leveling Up Anesthesia: A Case Workup Adventure (3-hour workshop)
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Brooke Bush, LVT and
Anna Mclour, RVT, VTS-AA
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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Nutrition*
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Kara S. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)*
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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Nutrition*
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Kara S. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)*
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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Nutrition*
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Kara S. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)*
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VETERINARY TEAM FOUNDATIONS
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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Personal EQ Awareness: Do You Know What is Going on with You?
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John R. Stoker
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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Personal EQ Management: Do You Know How to Manage Yourself?
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John R. Stoker
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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Interpersonal EQ Awareness: Can You Recognize What is Going On with Others?
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John R. Stoker
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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Interpersonal EQ Management: How Do You Manage Interpersonal Dynamics?
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John R. Stoker
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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The Preparation Principle: How Do You Talk about What Matters Most?
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John R. Stoker
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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The Reflection Principle: Can You Establish Rapport and Connect with Anyone?
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John R. Stoker
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| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | PPID* | Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | PPID* | Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | Equine Standing Sedation | Sara Taylor, DVM, DACVAA |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | Equine Surgery* | Patrick W. Foth, BSc, BVMS, MS, MRCVS DACVS-LA |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | Equine Surgery* | Patrick W. Foth, BSc, BVMS, MS, MRCVS DACVS-LA |
| Mini Sessions 4:00 - 4:20 pm again 4:35 - 4:50 pm |
Equine Surgery* | Patrick W. Foth, BSc, BVMS, MS, MRCVS DACVS-LA |
FOOD ANIMAL TRACK
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | Food Animal Dermatology | Paul Bloom. DVM, Diplomate ABVP, DACVD |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | eCVIs and RFID Wands | Theresa Drysdale, DVM |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | Epidurals and Anesthesia: Don’t fear, I’ll Make it Clear & Caesarean section |
Aaron Slater, DVM |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | Showpig Treatment and Vaccination Guidelines and Common Surgeries |
Aaron Slater, DVM |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | Bovine Anaplasmosis: Diagnosis and Management Insights for Practitioners |
Risa R. Pesapane, MS, PhD |
| Mini Sessions 4:00 - 4:20 pm again 4:35-4:50 |
Bovine Theileriosis: What Practitioners Need to Know About an Emerging Threat |
Risa R. Pesapane, MS, PhD |
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TRACK
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | Team Core Values | Rhys Giannarelli |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | Team Fit Analyzer and Accountability | Rhys Giannarelli |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | Benchmark Your Core Values – You Have a Standard of Care... Why Shouldn’t Culture Be the Same? |
Rhys Giannarelli |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | Vision Quest: Do You Even Know Where You're Going? If You Don’t, How Does Your Team? |
Rhys Giannarelli |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | How Do You Know When You Are Winning? You Look at the Scoreboard | Rhys Giannarelli |
| Mini Sessions 4:00 - 4:20 pm again 4:35-4:50 |
Hard Conversations* | Rhys Giannarelli |
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | Equine Emergencies: Are you ready? | Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS-EVN |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | Equine Wound Management | Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS-EVN |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | Equine Guttural Pouch | Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS-EVN |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | Anesthetic Considerations for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients |
Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | Respiratory Considerations of the Anesthetized Patient |
Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) |
| Mini Sessions 4:00 - 4:20 pm again 4:35 - 4:50 pm |
Anesthesia and Heat Disease: Beyond the “Heart-Safe” Protocol |
Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) |
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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9:30 - 10:20 am
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The Follow Through Formula Part I
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Bashore Halow, CVPM, LVT
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10:30 - 11:20 am
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The Follow Through Formula Part II
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Bashore Halow, CVPM, LVT
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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Supporting Motivation and Problem Solving
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Bashore Halow, CVPM, LVT
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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RECOVER CPR Awareness: BLS
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Marie Gentile, LVT
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3:00 - 3:50 pm
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RECOVER CPR Awareness: ALS
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Marie Gentile, LVT
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Mini Sessions
4:00 - 4:20 pm again 4:35 - 4:50 pm
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Round Table Case Discussion
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Marie Gentile, LVT
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| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:00 am - Noon |
Followed by CPR practice scenarios for prognosis and different considerations for ALS based on clinical expectations and available resources While we recommended attendees participate in the related sessions offered Friday afternoon, that is not required. This lab is limited to 20 registered attendees and is small animal focused. |
Marie Gentile, LVT |
LAMENESS LAB FOR THE EQUINE PRACTITIONER
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:00 am - Noon |
This hands-on experience goes beyond theory, giving you the opportunity to refine nerve blocks, improve gait assessment, and build confidence in real-world cases. Walk away with practical skills you can apply immediately to enhance outcomes for your patients and clients. Limited to 20 registered attendees. |
Speaker TBD |
ANESTHESIA HANDLING LAB FOR THE FOOD ANIMAL PRACTITIONER
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:00 - Noon |
Built for the realities of field and clinical practice, this hands-on session focuses on practical protocols, patient monitoring, and troubleshooting in real time, giving you the confidence to manage anesthesia safely across a range of large animal cases. Gain techniques you can immediately bring back to your practice. Limited to 20 registered attendees. |
Speaker TBD |
*Session title subject to change.