All presentations available on demand
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| Wolfpack NewsHour Sponsored by  | Sara Lyle Kate Hepworth Megan Burke Brian Gilger Nate Nelson | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Attendees will hear concise, clinically relevant details from current equine literature, gathered and presented by Drs. Lyle, Hepworth, Burke, Gilger and Nelson. |
| Update on Equine Cancer Therapy | Callie Fogle Timo Prange | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Using presented information, participants will be able to identify relevant cancer therapy for common equine skin cancers, and communicate the relative likelihood of recurrence to clients based on treatment selection. |
| Equine Burns | Raphael Labens | Charles Sturt University, School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences | Management of equine burns patients |
| Time for Plan B - Equine Surgery Cases | Raphael Labens | Charles Sturt University, School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences | Soft tissue case scenarios will be presented detailing gold standard approaches and contrasting them against Plan B options; Interactive presentation format soliciting input from the audience. |
| Diagnostic Testing for Equine Infectious Disease - A Case Based Approach | Amy Polkes | Hudson Valley Equine Internal Medicine | Highlight best practices for diagnostic testing including recommended test, sample type and handling for accurate diagnosis. |
| Diagnostic Testing for Equine Endocrine Disease - A Case Based Approach | Amy Polkes | Hudson Valley Equine Internal Medicine | Highlight best practices for diagnostic testing including recommended test, sample type and handling for accurate diagnosis |
| What Do We Know about Equine Thyroid Disease | Betta Breuhaus | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | |
| Sports Medicine: What's New | Lauren Schnabel | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | The purpose of this seminar is to describe and discuss the most current diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches in equine Sports Medicine. |
| How to Get a Horse With Back Pain Back to Work Sponsored by  | Lauren Schnabel | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | The purpose of this seminar is to describe diagnostic and treatment options for kissing spines and other conditions that cause back pain in horses. |
| Lameness Exam: When things get complicated Sponsored by  | Carrie Jacobs | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Identify strategies for working through complex lameness cases |
| Stifle Pain: Maximizing Diagnostic Options | Carrie Jacobs | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Learn how to utilize clinical exam findings and diagnostics to select appropriate treatments for horses with stifle pain |
| Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for Lameness | Caitlyn Horne | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Learn when to turn to advanced diagnostic imaging for lameness cases and what expectations you and your client should have |
| Rehabilitation Principles and Modalities | Caitlyn Horne | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Learn and review the principles of rehabilitation basics and the different modalities and their uses |
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| Recent Advancements in Oncology | Craig Clifford | Hope Veterinary Specialists | This lecture will discuss the latest and greatest diagnostics and therapies in veterinary oncology to include: cancer vaccines, novel immunotherapies, a novel injectable therapy for mast cell tumors and supportive therapies designed to improve appetite and weight gain. |
| Controversies in Oncology: Mast Cell Tumors | Craig Clifford | Hope Veterinary Specialists | This lecture will highlight several controversial aspects associated mast cell tumor to include histopathological grading, cytologic grading, use of prednisone to downsize mast cell tumors and how what to do with cases that have multiple mast cell tumors |
| Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Are they really a dime a dozen? | Craig Clifford | Hope Veterinary Specialists | Soft tissue sarcomas are one of the most common tumors in veterinary medicine, this lecture will discuss the differences between typical and atypical tumors, how to treat each and how best to approach nonresectable tumors. |
| What's New in Canine and Feline Lymphoma | Craig Clifford | Hope Veterinary Specialists | Phenotyping is becoming commonplace in veterinary oncology for canine lymphoma, we describe why this is important and what assays to use; Tanovea is the new, novel chemotherapy drug we have available for canine patients and this lecture will discuss the basic of this drugs, a review of the literature and some unique associated side effects; The terminology used to described lymphoma in cats has changed and we will discuss these terms, and why it they are important. |
| Canine Transitional Cell Carcinoma: What you need to know! | Craig Clifford | Hope Veterinary Specialists | Canine transitional cell carcinoma is a challenging cancer in veterinary medicine, this lecture will describe new novel diagnostic and how this impacts your practice. We will highlight the treatment options available and where we see a change in the current standard of care for therapy. |
| Palliative Care in Veterinary Oncology | Craig Clifford | Hope Veterinary Specialists | Palliative care in veterinary cancer patients is as important as curative intent therapies. This lecture will discuss the use of supportive therapies along with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy as part of a comprehensive palliative approach to improve the quality of life of our patients. |
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| The First Hour: Preparation, Triage and Initial Evaluation | Elizabeth Rozanski | Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | This lecture will address how to prepare your hospital for potential emergencies, as well as the initial assessment and evaluation. This session will additionally cover changes in fluid therapy support. |
| Feline Respiratory Distress | Elizabeth Rozanski | Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | This session will cover the dreaded feline respiratory emergency. Cats are very good at covering cardiopulmonary signs until crisis develops; this session will focus on how to best evaluate and treat cats that present with difficulty breathing. |
| Brachycephalic Diseases: More Than Just a Short Nose | Elizabeth Rozanski | Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | This session will cover all the conditions that are known to be associated with brachycephalic pets, and discuss management and education opportunities |
| ECC Procedures You Can Do | Elizabeth Rozanski | Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | The session will be video based, and review and teach procedures that are helpful in the emergent and critically ill pet. |
| The Acute Abdomen | Elizabeth Rozanski | Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | This session will address the evaluation of the pet with acute abdominal pain, including a focus on how to determine the next steps, and when a patient might need in-patient versus out-patient care. |
| Anemia: Cause or Effect | Elizabeth Rozanski | Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine | This session will focus on how to evaluate the pet with anemia, and how to determine if anemia is the major problem, or a marker of another condition. |
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| Incorporating Behavior Strategies into Patient Care: Practical Solutions for Daily Situations Sponsored by  | Chris Pachel | Animal Behavior Clinic | This presentation will focus on reading patient body language, navigating physical exams, handling patients in the clinic, managing hospitalized animals, and adjusting go-home recommendations to accommodate for behavior patterns that may affect healing or recovery. |
| Do You See What I See: Medical Conditions Masquerading as Aggression Problems Sponsored by | Chris Pachel | Animal Behavior Clinic | This presentation will cover common conditions that may appear to be behavioral in origin, when in fact, they may be occurring due to an underlying medical concern. |
| Prescribing for Separation Anxiety Sponsored by | Chris Pachel | Animal Behavior Clinic | This presentation will walk participants through the process of deciding whether medication use is appropriate for separation anxiety cases, and how to make educated decisions between options. |
| Room for One More: Introducing a New Cat or Dog to the Household Sponsored by | Chris Pachel | Animal Behavior Clinic | This presentation will focus specifically on potential problems such as insufficient socialization, traumatic experiences, and conditioned arousal, and will outline how these complications may occur and how to avoid them. |
| More Than Just a Naughty Cat: Understanding Feline Nuisance Behaviors Sponsored by | Chris Pachel | Animal Behavior Clinic | This presentation will cover normal but problematic feline behavior patterns and how to address them appropriately and effectively. |
| Multi-Cat Households: Identifying and Addressing Problems Before the Fur Starts Flying Sponsored by | Chris Pachel | Animal Behavior Clinic | This presentation will cover information about normal social behavior of group living cats, including identification of several early markers of tension that may go unnoticed by pet owners, and methods of addressing these conflicts. |
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| Canine Oral Pathology Sponsored by | Brook Niemiec | Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery | Recognize and be able to diagnose common canine oral pathology. |
| Feline Oral Pathology Sponsored by | Brook Niemiec | Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery | Recognize and be able to diagnose common feline oral pathology. |
| Current Concepts and Treatment of Periodontal Disease for the General Practitioner Sponsored by | Brook Niemiec | Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery | Understand the most up to date info on the etiology of periodontal disease. Be able to treat periodontal disease. |
| Dental Radiology and Basic Interpretation Sponsored by  | Brook Niemiec | Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery | Take full mouth radiographs in a dog and cat |
| Dental Extractions Made Easier Sponsored by | Brook Niemiec | Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery | Perform extractions more efficiently and less traumatically. |
| Surgical Extractions and Complications Sponsored by | Brook Niemiec | Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery | Effectively treat complications of extraction |
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| Managing Inappetence Sponsored by | Alex Lynch | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Common physiological causes of inappetence in dogs |
| Sedation & Anesthesia of the Geriatric Pet Sponsored by | Kristen Messenger | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Objectives of this seminar are to review the physiology and pathophysiology of pertinent organ systems that are critical during anesthesia and sedation in geriatric dogs and cats, discuss drug protocols that encompass sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia in these patients, and identify and prevent common complications that might occur during the anesthetic or sedation event in order to have the most successful outcomes in this special patient population |
| Canine geriatric gait assessment, old dog - new tricks Sponsored by | Daniel Duffy | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Discussion of management of the geriatric pet |
| Cognitive Decline in Geriatric Dogs Sponsored by | Margaret Gruen Natasha Olby | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | In this lecture, we will discuss the behavioral and pathophysiologic signs associated with cognitivedecline in geriatric dogs. Participants will; learn how to differentiate the common causes of cognitive decline in dogs. They will be taught strategies to manage the clinical signs. |
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| NC Veterinary Response Corps Training Workshop Part 1 - Introduction to Disaster Response and Animal Sheltering | Bruce Akers | NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division | Disaster Response and Animal Sheltering |
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| NC Veterinary Response Corps Training Workshop Part 2 - Biosecurity and PPE Donning and Doffing | Anna Allen | NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division | Biosecurity and PPE Donning and Doffing |
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| Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in the Managed Wildlife Community | Yvonne Nadler | Lincoln Park Zoo | Educate audience on availability of tools and share lessons learned working in the exotic animal industry |
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| Improving Canine Welfare in the Veterinary Clinic Sponsored by  | Ana Clara Munoz | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Ensuring physical and emotional welfare for Canine patients in a hospital setting |
| Improving Feline Welfare in the Veterinary Clinic | Ana Clara Munoz | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Feline environmental needs, and how to respect them in a hospital setting, for physical and emotional welfare |
| Welfare in the Trenches: In a Busy GP Setting, How to Champion Animal Welfare Sponsored by  | Shanna Rayburn | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | 3 most important things to know/do- how to do them, when to ask Dr for help, when to tell Dr this is not going to work |
| How/When to Use Behavior Drugs in GP; When is a Procedure Essential vs Non-Essential; What, How and When to Give Them Sponsored by  | Sara Bennett | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | This lecture will focus on the use of situational behavior medication in a busy general practice setting. Our patients are often fearful, anxious and in distress when they come to see us for routine care or for medical needs. Behavior medications can be a valuable tool to help make these visits easier on the patient, and on us, helping to advance patient welfare and the human-animal and client-clinic bond. We will discuss situations in which behavior medication is a helpful tool, when it is a necessary tool, and a requirement. We will include examples on what medications to use when, and how to discuss the use of situational behavior medication for veterinary care with reluctant owners, and even other staff members. |
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| Genetics and Genomics 101 | Fernando Di Croce | Zoetis | To gain understanding of the concept of genetic improvement in dairy and beef cattle. To be able to describe the main drivers and benefits of genetic improvement to a commercial dairy or beef producer with limited background in genetic evaluation |
| Beef Genetic Evaluation (traits/indexes/validations) | Fernando Di Croce | Zoetis | To gain sufficient understanding of traditional and genome-enhanced genetic evaluation processes in beef cattle. Define information resources that feed into genetic evaluation process. Define Expected progeny differences (EPDs), Multi-trait Selection Indexes, accuracies, and heritability |
| Dairy Genetic Evaluation (traits/indexes/validations) | Fernando Di Croce | Zoetis | To gain sufficient understanding of traditional and genome-enhanced genetic evaluation processes in dairy cattle. Define information resources that feed into genetic evaluation process. Define predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs), Multi-trait selection indexes, parent average, reliability and heritability |
| Logistics: Sample Submission, Processing, and Reporting | Fernando Di Croce | Zoetis | To understand the technology behind the genomics (Lab Virtual Tour), and the steps involved in sample submission, processing, and reporting |
| Key Genetic/Genomics Strategies and Economic Impact | Fernando Di Croce | Zoetis | To understand the practical use of genomics results to inform heifer and bull selection decisions in commercial dairy and beef operations and be able to design a protocol for implementation; To identify economic opportunities in heifer development and selection programs as a pathway to greater profitability in commercial dairy and beef production; To understand the effect of replacement strategies and timing of selection decisions on dairy and beef profitability |
| Role of Practitioners in the Genomic Era | Fernando Di Croce | Zoetis | To discuss the current and future role of practitioners in the cattle genomic era |
| Uterine Infectious Diseases and Mechanisms of Disruption of Fertility in Dairy Cattle Sponsored by | Thiago Vilar Silva | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Uterine Infectious Diseases and Mechanisms of Disruption of Fertility in Dairy Cattle |
| Implementation of Biotechnologies as a Commercial Strategy in Dairy and Beef Herds Sponsored by | Thiago Vilar Silva | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Implementation of Biotechnologies as a Commercial Strategy in Dairy and Beef Herds |
| Control of Chronic Wasting Diseases of Sheep and Goats | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | This presentation will review how to approach the diagnosis of adult sheep and goats with weight loss, and address the control of the most common diseases that cause chronic wasting. |
| Developing a Flock Health Program for Your Sheep Clients | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | This presentation will give an overview of the structure and components of a flock health programme including monitoring health and productivity and suggested goals for the sheep industry. |
| Control of GI Nematodes in Small Ruminants - A Sustainable Integrated Approach, Part I | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | Gastrointestinal nematode parasitism continues to be one of most important infectious diseases of sheep and goats. These two presentations will review the components of a sustainable internal parasite control programme with emphasis on how recent research at the University of Guelph has informed some components and / or caused us to reconsider our approaches. |
| Control of GI Nematodes in Small Ruminants - A Sustainable Integrated Approach, Part II | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | This is a continuation of above. |
| Control of Abortion in Small Ruminants - What Every Practitioner Should Know, Part I | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | Abortion is a common problem with small ruminants with many causes being zoonotic. This presentation will review how to approach diagnosis and - with the more important or common causes, will review the clinical presentation, epidemiology and control of abortion. |
| Control of Abortion in Small Ruminants - What Every Practitioner Should Know, Part II | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | This is a continuation of above |
| Udder Health for Dairy Small Ruminants | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | Both the dairy goat and dairy sheep industries are growing and veterinarians must be able to provide expertise in assuring the milk that is produced is healthy, as well as the animals that provide the milk. This presentation will cover the aspects of an udder health programme suitable for small ruminants. |
| How Can We Improve the Survival of Lambs and Kids Sponsored by | Paula Menzies | Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College | Survival of lambs and kids continues to be a challenge for many producers. This presentation will cover some of the high risk aspects of lamb/kid death and disease and some health management procedures to reduce those losses and improve health. |
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| Burn Wounds Sponsored by | Amber Czock | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | |
| Don't Sugarcoat It: The Truth about Diabetes in Dogs and Cats Sponsored by | Lynne Babineau | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Physiology, diagnosis, and treatment for diabetes mellitus, diabetic complications, and DKA in dogs and cats. |
| Middazzle Do...Middazzle Don't: Guide to Picking a Sedation Protocol | Heather Sidari | Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) of the Carolinas | This lecture will start by discussing how to work up a case based on the patient's breed, age, temperament, co-morbidities, and the procedure(s) being performed. By discussing this, it will guide the nurse and DVM to pick an appropriate sedation protocol. We will then move into different drugs and when it is appropriate to use or when it is contraindicated. Drugs that will be discussed include: benzodiazepines, opioids, phenothiazines, alpha 2 agonists, induction drugs, an NMDA antagonist, and oral drugs to aid in ease of sedating patients prior to injectable sedation. |
| Capnography - It's Breathtakingly Amazing Sponsored by | Heather Sidari | Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) of the Carolinas | Measuring carbon dioxide is extremely helpful by giving the anesthetist important information about their patient. We will discuss the method(s) to monitor CO2 and how this monitor is the best way to pick up on changes occurring in the anesthetized patient. We will focus significantly of the capnograph and the different waveforms that are seen and how to trouble shoot them. |
| The Bare Bones: Basic Orthopedics Sponsored by  | Cathy Mann | Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) of the Carolinas | Includes history, terminology, and the "alphabet soup" of orthopedic acronyms. Covers the orthopedic exam, gait analysis, and diagnostic imaging used to identify and evaluate orthopedic abnormalities. Common conditions and surgical procedures are presented through several case study examples. |
| Rehabilitate Your Protocols: Rehab Tips for the General Practice Sponsored by | Heather Hopkinson | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Objective is show rehab tips for the general practice that have a low cost overhead and that will benefit their patients. To show that rehab is effective in all types of patients from puppys to geriatrics and from post-op to medical management.__ |
| More Than Just A Belly Ache: Equine Colic | Heather Hopkinson | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Objective is to go over all the different types of colic and their management (medical vs surgical). To go over typical colic emergency protocol |
| Bearded Dragons: Beard Envy | Bobbie Aldridge | Medicine Man Veterinary Hospital | In depth look at husbandry requirements and common pathologies in bearded dragons |
| Fluid Therapy Made Easy for Technicians | Dave Cowan | Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital | Explanation of the basics of fluid therapy. Attendees will understand why fluid therapy is so important for our patients and also how important technician's role is in fluid therapy |
| Endocrine Disorders: Don't Stress out About Them Sponsored by | Dave Cowan | Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital | Overview of the most common endocrine disorders we see in our veterinary patients. We'll discuss the physiology of why these happen as well as appropriate treatment options for these patients. |
| Hands-free Imaging | Julie White | Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas | In this lecture, we will discuss the basics of radiation safety in veterinary medicine as well as basic positioning for some of the more common radiographic studies performed. The emphasis of this talk will be on the movement towards and the importance ofhaods free imaging and include tips and tricks for positioning patients without the use of manual restraint. |
| Fluid Therapy – More Than Just In’s and Out’s Sponsored by | Christopher Biegala | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Enable quick recognition of stable, urgent and critical patients |
| Not So Cute: Acute Anaphylaxis Sponsored by | Liz Hughston | VetTechXpert | This presentation will review the pathophysiology of acute anaphylaxis, as well as diagnostic tools available to diagnose it. We will also review appropriate interventions to save these emergent patients. |
| The ABCs of ECGs Sponsored by | Liz Hughston | VetTechXpert | This lecture will cover cardiac anatomy, the heart's electrical system, how to obtain and read adiagnostic electrocardiograph and treatment options for common arrhythmias |
| Leaping Lizards It's Lepto! Sponsored by | Liz Hughston | VetTechXpert | This lecture will review etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this zoonotic infection. We will also discuss the use of personal protective equipment, and other ways to prevent both staff and clients from contracting leptospirosis from affected patients |
| Play Nice! Drug Interactions Every Veterinary Technician Should Know Sponsored by | Liz Hughston | VetTechXpert | This lecture will cover common medications used in practice and how they interact with each other,,both positively and negatively, as well as basic pharmacokinetics. |
| What's Bugging Your Patients? Sometimes It's More than Skin Deep Sponsored by | Christine Casavant | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | To describe common lesional patterns to help recognize atopic dermatitis, autoimmune or systemic disease, or ectoparasite infestation. |
| Gettin' Sleepy...for Science! Anesthesia and Analgesia of Laboratory Animals | Laura Ruterbories Phillip Sullivan | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Duke University Division of Laboratory Animal Resources | Overview of anesthesia and analgesic techniques for research animals |
| The Road Less Traveled: Alternative Career Path Options for Veterinary Technicians | Laura Ruterbories | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | |
| The Catwalk of Science: Animal Models in Biomedical Research | Phillip Sullivan | Duke University Division of Laboratory Animal Resources | |
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| Controlled Substances: Best Practices for Prescribing | Natalie Young | Realo Veterinary Pharmacy | |
| Controlled Substances: Use and Abuse (2 hrs) | Ashley Bell | NC State College of Veterinary Medicine | Define controlled substance abuse & recognize the most commonly abused medications Discuss the Opioid Epidemic & it’s significance in veterinary practice Identify best practices for prescribing & dispensing controlled substances Recognize signs of abuse as well as techniques for prevention & resources helpful to veterinary professionals |