The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center February 26-28, 2015 Roanoke, Virginia

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1 2015 Virginia Veterinary Conference The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center February 26-28, 2015 Roanoke, Virginia HOSTED BY Virginia Veterinary Medical Association IN ASSOCIATION WITH Virginia Academy of Food Animal Practitioners Virginia Association of Equine Practitioners Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians

2 Virginia Veterinary Conference Hello Colleagues: As in recent years, the 2015 Virginia Veterinary Conference will be held at The Hotel Roanoke. Our program was created to be consistent with the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association s mission statement, The VVMA represents, promotes and protects the interests of our diverse veterinary community and serves as a resource on matters of animal health, animal welfare and the human animal bond. Prior to the beginning of the conference, there will be a VVMA Board of Directors meeting held Thursday afternoon at the Hotel Roanoke. Members are encouraged to attend board meetings as this is an excellent opportunity to begin to understand the many ways that the directors, officers and active members work to benefit the entire veterinary profession in our Commonwealth. If you are interested in attending, then please contact either Robin or Talya at the VVMA office for further information. The conference takes off on Thursday evening with a Welcome Reception and a panel discussion on current relationships between veterinarians, shelters and animal control in Virginia. This panel will have participants from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Richmond SPCA, Danville Area Humane Society, Chesterfield County Animal Services and Loudoun County Animal Services. Friday morning begins with keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Dicks, futurist. I have heard Dr. Dicks speak to groups several times during my career. He is an engaging and fascinating visionary, an economist with national and international credentials, and also a biochemist and rancher. Be sure to attend to learn his realistic portraits of the future of our profession. After the keynote speaker there will be a short business meeting and election of VVMA officers for Topics and speakers for the two concurrent small animal tracks were chosen based on your feedback from the 2014 VVC. We have renowned speakers to present on theriogenology, geriatrics, genetics and breeding management, dentistry, shelter medicine, critical care medicine, forensic medicine, urology, oncology and cardiology. There are also eminent speakers and current topics in the equine, food animal and complementary medicine tracks. Over 60 industry and allied industry exhibitors will be represented in the exhibit hall. There will also be an Exhibitor Appreciation Reception and silent auction on Friday evening. I hope everyone will make an effort to attend the Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. This is a gala event which honors and celebrates the outstanding achievements of veterinarians and friends of veterinary medicine in Virginia. An AVMA representative will update those present on national issues of importance to our profession, and then swear in the newly elected VVMA officers for A dessert reception follows this event. I am excited about this upcoming program and look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, Terry L. Taylor, DVM Terry L. Taylor, DVM VVMA President-Elect and Conference Chair Register online at

3 Virginia Veterinary Conference Thank you to the 2015 VVC Sponsors! GOLD SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS SPEAKER SPONSORS CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS American Veterinary Medical Association CVCA- Cardiac Care for Pets International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Land O Lakes Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary CyberKnife Cancer Center Zoetis CVCA- Cardiac Care for Pets Nutramax Laboratories Virginia Association of Equine Practitioners

4 Virginia Veterinary Conference 2015 vvc exhibitors (At time of print) Absolute Anesthesia Agape Pet Services Bayer Animal Health Bayer Animal Health- Large Animal Boehringer-Ingelheim Blue Ridge X-Ray Co. Business Finance Group CEVA Animal Health, LLC Christian Veterinary Mission Clark Distributors, Inc. Companion Therapy Laser by Litecure Cuattro Digital Imaging CVCA-Cardiac Care for Pets Elanco Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care Heska Corporation Henry Schein Animal Health Hills Pet Nutrition Inc. IDEXX Laboratories International Veterinary Acupuncture Society K-Laser USA Did you know... Merck Merial Midwest Veterinary Supply MWI Veterinary Supply Nestle Purina Pet Care Nutramax Laboratories Patterson Veterinary Supply PulseVet Technologies Roadrunner Pharmacy Rose Micro Solutions Simmons Mid-Atlantic Sound-Eklin Trupanion Universal Imaging, Inc. VETBILLING.COM/EBCS VetCor VetMatrix Virginia Veterinary Specialists Wickliffe Veterinary Pharmacy X-Ray Engineering Co. of VA Inc. Zoetis Early registration deadline is January 31, 2015 Hotel reservation deadline Add a little is January bit of body 31, text 2015 You can earn up to 15 continued education hours Speaker notes will be available online in early february to download & print for FREE.

5 Virginia Veterinary Conference Thank you to the VVC Planning Committees who have organized an outstanding 2015 program: Complementary Medicine Marge Lewter, DVM Terry Taylor, DVM Food Animal Nathaniel Burke, DVM John Currin, DVM Bill Fuller, DVM Don Gardner, DVM Bom Inman, DVM Melinda McCall, DVM Dee Whittier, DVM Small Animal Terry Taylor, DVM Conference Chair Martin Betts, DVM Keith de la Cruz, DVM Mark Finkler, DVM Ben Halsey, DVM Jay Margolis, DVM Jeff Newman, DVM Peggy Rucker, DVM Bill Tyrrell, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) Equine Katy Cilinski, DVM Kelly Giunta, VMD Megan Hammond, DVM Ian Harrison, BVSc, MVS, FACVS, DACVS Martha Melish, DVM Katherine Wilson, DVM, DACVIM Public Practice Bruce Bowman, DVM Charlie Broaddus, DVM, DACT Gillian Comyn, DVM, MPH, DACVPM Joseph Garvin, DVM Karen Gruszynski, DVM, MPH, PhD Don Hopson, DVM Megan Kirchgessner, DVM, PhD Dan Kovich, DVM, MPH Julia Murphy, DVM, MS, DACVPM Mark Remick, DVM Richard Wilkes, DVM Technician Add a little bit of body text Anne Lynch, LVT Taryn Singleton, LVT Do you have topics/speakers you'd like to see presented at VVC? After attending the 2015 VVC, be sure to fill out the conference evaluation and include any and all suggestions. These recommendations are very influential in the planning of each conference.

6 Conference Details The 2015 Virginia Veterinary Conference offers up to 75 hours of continuing education. If you attend the conference Friday and Saturday, you may earn the necessary 15 hours to renew your Virginia license. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine what is acceptable as continuing education in your state. By registering for the Virginia Veterinary Conference, you are consenting that your name and address may be given to conference exhibitors, sponsors and other affiliates for their use as a follow-up tool. REFUND POLICY NO refunds will be issued after registration has been submitted to the VVMA. We do encourage and allow registrants who can no longer attend to transfer their registration into another person's name. If it is an extenuating situation, the registrant may submit a written refund request, which be considered no sooner than two weeks after the conference is complete. If approved, registrant will receive a refund less a $75 administrative fee 3 WAYS TO REGISTER Online- Visit Fax- Fax registration form to Mail- Mail registration form to: VVMA 3801 Westerre Pkwy, Suite D Henrico, VA REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Free speaker notes; available to download off the VVMA website in early February Thursday Welcome Reception Thursday Shelter Medicine Panel Discussion Friday's Exhibitor Appreciation Reception Continental Breakfasts, Breaks and Lunches EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE The early registration deadline is Saturday, January 31, Registrations postparked or received by fax, or online after this date will be charged the late rate. Onsite registrations will also be charged the late rate. Please make checks payable to the VVMA. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. NAME BADGES Name badges are required for meals, access to the exhibit hall and participation in all educational sessions. HOTEL RESERVATIONS Our host hotel, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, is offering a conference rate of $134 single/double per night plus applicable taxes. You will need to make your reservation prior to February 1, Hotel reservations are to be made directly with the Hotel Roanoke at or online at Parking rates will apply to overnight and day guests. VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL Visiting the companies that are exhibiting at the conference will provide you relevant information on their product or service for you to take home to your practice. PLAY THE EXHIBIT HALL GAME TO WIN GIFT CARDS! PROCEEDINGS Speaker notes may be obtained one of the following ways: Pre-purchase hard copy proceedings to be picked up when you check in at registration ($65) Receive an when notes are available to download off the VVMA website (free) SPOUSES & GUESTS Be sure to register your spouse/guest if they would like to receive continental breakfasts, breaks and lunches during the conference. PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES If you need reasonable accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the VVMA office at

7 Conference Highlights Thursday, February 26 6:30pm Welcome Reception 7:30pm Shelter/Veterinarian Relationship Panel Friday, February 27 8:00am Keynote Presentation, "Veterinary Markets: Facts and Fallacies," Michael Dicks, PhD 9:00am VVMA Annual Meeting & Award Presentations -Mentor of the Year, LVT of the Year & VVMA Commercial Representative of the Year 10:00am-5:30pm Educational Sessions 5:45-6:45pm Exhibitor Appreciation Reception & Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society Silent Auction Saturday, February 28 7:00am Devotional 8:00am-5:00pm Educational Sessions 6:30pm Virginia Veterinary Awards Reception 7:30pm 2015 Virginia Veterinary Awards Banquet & Installation of Officers

8 Rena Allen, DVM VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital Alexandria, VA Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) Hope Veterinary Specialists Malvern, PA Sarah Babcock, CPDT-KSA Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA Chris Byron, DVM, MS, DACVS Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA Margret Casal, DVM, PhD, DECAR University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia, PA Julie Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine) Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Columbus, OH John Dascanio, VMD, DACT, DABVP (Equine) Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine Harrogate, TN Thomas Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Ithaca, NY Tom Earleywine, PhD Land O Lakes Nutritional Services Black River Halls, WI Cheryl Eia, JD, DVM, MPH American Veterinary Medical Association Schaumburg, IL Terry Engelken, DVM, MS Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Ames, IA Sherrie Clark, DVM, PhD, DACT Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA Mark Freeman, DVM, DABVP Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA

9 K. Fred Gingrich, DVM Country Roads Veterinary Services Inc Ashland, OH Sue Puffenbarger, MS Land O Lakes Animal Milk Products Wirtz, VA Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine Fort Collins, CO Angela Ivey, DVM Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA Tanya LeRoith, DVM, PhD, DACVP Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Knoxville, TN Jan Shearer, DVM, MS Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Ames, IA Rachel Touroo, DVM ASPCA Gainesville, FL Harold McKenzie, DVM, MS, DACVIM Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA Paul Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC Zoetis Specialty Team North Attleboro, MA Kevin Pelzer, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM William Tyrrell, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates Leesburg, VA Jess Weidman, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates Richmond, VA Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA

10 Friday, February 27, 2015 TIME Small Animal I - 7 hours of CE offered Small Animal II - 7 hours of CE offered 7:30am Continental Breakfast in Foyer Continental Breakfast in Foyer 8:00-9:00am Key Note Address: Michael Dicks, PhD Key Note Address: Michael Dicks, PhD 9:00-9:40am VVMA Annual Meeting VVMA Annual Meeting 9:40-10:00am Break in exhibit hall Break in exhibit hall 10:00-10:55am "Common Reproductive Cases in Practice" "Intraoral Radiography: A Fresh Look" Julie Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT Paul Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC 10:55-11:05am Break in exhibit hall Break in exhibit hall "Reproductive Emergencies; An Update on Diagnosis and 11:05-11:55am Treatment" "Oral Surgery: Made Fun and Easy" Julie Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT Paul Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC 11:55-12:45pm Geriatrics "The Secret World of the Feline Mouth" Mark Freeman, DVM, DABVP Paul Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC 12:45-1:50pm Lunch in exhibit hall Break in exhibit hall 1:50-2:45pm "Geriatrics "Introduction to Veterinary Forensics" Mark Freeman, DVM, DABVP Rachel Touroo, DVM 2:45-2:55pm Break in exhibit hall Break in exhibit hall 2:55-3:50pm "Pediatric Pharmacology" "How to Conduct a Clinical Forensic Exam" Margret Casal, DVM, PhD, DECAR Rachel Touroo, DVM 3:50-4:05pm Break in exhibit hall Break in exhibit hall 4:05-4:55pm "Pediatric Neonatal Resuscitation" "How to Conduct a Forensic Necroscopy: Part I" Margret Casal, DVM, PhD, DECAR Rachel Touroo, DVM 4:55-5:45pm "Common Disorders of the Pediatric Canine & Feline" "How to Conduct a Forensic Necroscopy: Part II" Margret Casal, DVM, PhD, DECAR Rachel Touroo, DVM 5:45-6:45pm Reception in exhibit hall Reception in exhibit hall TIME Food Animal - 7 hours of CE offered TIME Food Animal- Continued 7:30am Continental Breakfast in Foyer 2:00-2:10pm Break in exhibit hall 8:00-9:00am Key Note Address: Michael Dicks, PhD Nutrition & Management to Optimize Calf Health 2:10-3:00pm 9:00-9:40am VVMA Annual Meeting Tom Earleywine, MS, PhD What it Takes to Make Auto Feeders Work For 9:40-10:05am Break in exhibit hall 3:00-3:50pm Calves 10:05-11:00am "Sheep and Goat Cases" Tom Earleywine, MS, PhD Kevin Pelzer, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM 3:50-4:05pm Break in exhibit hall 11:00-11:15am Break in exhibit hall After the First Eight Weeks 4:05-4:55pm "Livestock Rollover Accidents- The Veterinarian's Role" Sue Puffenbarger, MS 11:15-12:05pm Jan Shearer, DVM, MS "General Health Information on Miniature Pigs" 4:55-5:45pm 12:05-1:10pm Lunch in exhibit hall Sherrie Clark, DVM, PhD, DACT 1:10-2:00pm "Lameness in Cow/Calf and Feedyard Cattle" Jan Shearer, DVM, MS 5:45-6:45pm Reception in exhibit hall

11 Friday, February 27, 2015 TIME Equine - 7 hours of CE offered TIME Public Practice - 7 hours of CE offered 7:30am Continental Breakfast in Foyer 7:30am Continental Breakfast in Foyer 8:00-9:00am Key Note Address: Michael Dicks, PhD 8:00-9:00am Key Note Address: Michael Dicks, PhD 9:00-9:40am VVMA Annual Meeting 9:00-9:40am VVMA Annual Meeting 9:40-10:05am Break in exhibit hall 9:40-10:05am Break in exhibit hall 10:05-11:00am "New Joint Treatment Options: What is the Science?" 10:05-11:00am "Euthanasia of Cattle- An Important Service for Your Clients" Chris Byron, DVM, MS, DACVS Jan Shearer, DVM, MS 11:00-11:15am Break in exhibit hall 11:00-11:15am Break in exhibit hall "Nerve Blocks for Lameness Examination" "Livestock Rollover Accidents- The Veterinarian's Role" 11:15-12:05pm 11:15-12:05pm Chris Byron, DVM, MS, DACVS Jan Shearer, DVM, MS 12:05-1:10pm Lunch in exhibit hall 12:05-1:10pm Lunch in exhibit hall Update on Laminitis: Pathophysiology to Treatment" USDA Accreditation Module 1:10-2:00pm 1:10-2:00pm Chris Byron, DVM, MS, DACVS Mark Remick, DVM 2:00-2:10pm Break in exhibit hall 2:00-2:10pm Break in exhibit hall 2:10-3:00pm USDA Accreditation Module Mark Remick, DVM 2:10-3:00pm 3:00-3:50pm "Conditions and Treatment of the Equine Neck" 3:00-3:50pm Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD "Advances in Veterinary Diagnostics: PCR and MALDI-TOF" Tanya LeRoith, DVM, PhD, DACVP "The Veterinarian s Role in Disaster Preparedness and Response" Cheryl Eia, JD, DVM, MPH 3:50-4:05pm Break in exhibit hall 3:50-4:05pm Break in exhibit hall 4:05-4:55pm "Conditions and Treatment of the Equine Back" "How to Conduct a Forensic Necropsy (Part I)" 4:05-4:55pm Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD Rachel Touroo, DVM 4:55-5:45pm "Conditions and Treatment of the Equine Pelvis" "How to Conduct a Forensic Necropsy (Part II)" 4:55-5:45pm Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD Rachel Touroo, DVM 5:45-6:45pm Reception in exhibit hall 5:45-6:45pm Reception in exhibit hall Shelter Medicine Panel Thursday, February 7:30pm Veterinarians, shelters and animal control officers focus on common issues in Virginia every day. The VVMA has invited leading shelter directors, animal control officers, shelter veterinarians and state veterinarian office representatives to discuss the challenges and opportunities that currently exist amongst these groups. We all need each other and sometimes seem at odds over issues for which we want the same outcomes. Please join us as we begin to delve into the challenges and turn them into opportunities!

12 Saturday, February TIME Small Animal I - 8 hours of CE offered Small Animal II - 8 hours of CE offered 7:00-8:00am Devotional Devotional 8:00-8:55am "Shelter Medicine Afterlife" "Updates in Canine & Feline Lymphoma" Angela Ivey, DVM Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM 8:55-9:15am Break in exhibit hall Break in exhibit hall 9:15-10:10am "Is There a Drug for That?" "Recent Advancements in Veterinary Oncology" Angela Ivey, DVM & Sarah Babcock, CPDT-KSA Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM "Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)- Diagnosis and Initial 10:10-11:05am Management "What's New in Canine Mast Cell Tumors" Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM 11:05-11:20am Break in exhibit hall Break in exhibit hall 11:20-12:10pm "CKD- Further Management" "Canine Hemangiosarcoma: A New Hope?" Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM 12:10-1:20pm Lunch in exhibit hall Lunch in exhibit hall 1:20-2:10pm "Idiopathic/Interstitial Cystitis in Cats (FIC) - Diagnosis and Management " "Review of the New RECOVER CPR Guidelines" Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM Rena Allen, DVM 2:10-2:20pm Break Break 2:20-3:10pm "FIC- Further Management "Conquering Your Fear of Small Animal Emergencies" Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM Rena Allen, DVM 3:10-3:20pm Break Break 3:20-4:10pm "Fixing Urinary Incontinence in Dogs What Are Your Options?" A Review of Congenital Heart Disease in Small Animals Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM Jess Weidman, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) 4:10-5:00pm "Treatment of Routine and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections NT-proBNP: A new test with lots of clinical application in your hospital Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM William Tyrrell, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) Session descriptions are available online at

13 Saturday, February TIME Food Animal - 8 hours of CE offered TIME Food Animal - Continued 7:00-8:00am Devotional 12:30-1:30pm Food Animal Academy Business Meeting 8:00-9:00am 9:00-9:55am 9:55-10:10am 10:10-11:00am "Extra Label Drug Use Guidelines for Food Animal Veterinarians, Part I" 1:30-2:05pm "Combining Production Records and Diagnostics to Investigate Reproductive Shortfalls" K. Fred Gingrich, II, DVM Terry Engelken, DVM, MS "Extra Label Drug Use Guidelines for Food Animal Veterinarians, Part II" 2:05-2:15pm Break K. Fred Gingrich, II, DVM Break in exhibit hall "Beef Heifer Development: New Thoughts on an Old Topic" 2:15-3:05pm "Judicious Drug Use and Preventing Violative Residues" K. Fred Gingrich, II, DVM Terry Engelken, DVM, MS 3:05-3:20pm Break 11:00-11:50am "Strategies for Weaning & Preconditioning Beef Calves to Improve Value Performance" 3:20-4:10pm "Tools & Gadgets for Consulting on Dairy Farms" Terry Engelken, DVM, MS K. Fred Gingrich, II, DVM 11:50-12:30pm Lunch in exhibit hall 4:10-5:00pm "Practice Tips" TIME 7:00-8:00am 8:00-9:55am 9:55-10:10am 10:10-11:55am 11:55-1:10pm 1:10-2:05pm 2:05-2:15pm 2:15-3:10pm 3:10-3:20pm 3:20-5:00pm Complementary - 8 hours of CE offered Devotional "Searching for a Compliment for Gastrointestinal Disease" Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA Break in exhibit hall "Searching for a Compliment for Skin Disease" Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA Lunch in exhibit hall "Searching for a Compliment for Osteoarthritis" Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA Break in exhibit hall "Searching for a Compliment for Osteoarthritis (cont.)" Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA Break "Searching for a Compliment for Cancer" Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA TIME 7:00-8:00am 8:00-9:00am 9:00-9:55am 9:55-10:10am 10:10-11:00am 11:00-11:50am 11:50-1:10pm 1:10-2:05pm 2:05-2:15pm 2:15-3:10pm 3:10-3:20pm 3:20-4:10pm 4:10-5:00pm Equine - 8 hours of CE offered Devotional "Respiratory Antimicrobial Therapy" Harold McKenzie, DVM, MS, DACVIM "Pneumonia in Foals" Harold McKenzie, DVM, MS, DACVIM Break in exhibit hall "Treatment of Inflammatory Airway Diseases" Harold McKenzie, DVM, MS, DACVIM "Equine Medicine News Hour" Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Lunch in exhibit hall "Equine Infectious Diseases Update" Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Break in exhibit hall "Practicing Critical Care Medicine in the Field" Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Break "The Infertile Mare: What Can I Do?" John Dascanio, VMD, DACT, DABVP "Making Reproductive Research Practical" John Dascanio, VMD, DACT, DABVP

14 Equine dermatology wetlab WHEN: Sunday, March 1, 2015 WHERE: Va-Md College of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA (30 minutes from Roanoke) FEE: $ (includes breakfast & lunch) *Equivalent to 8 hours of CE* Instructed by: Suzi White, DVM, MS, DACVIM Morning Lectures: Pruritus in the Horse Bacterial and Fungal Infections Autoimmune Skin Diseases in the Horse Afternoon Sample Collection & Evaluation on Live Puzzling Cases Hair Skin Scrapes Cytology Bacterial and Fungal Biopsy Techniques For more information or questions, please contact Dr. Katie Wilson at Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians Schedule Friday February 27, 2015 For LVT registration, visit Time Speaker Session 7:00-8:00 Registration Registration 7:30 Continental Breakfast Continental Breakfast 8:00-9:40 Michael Dicks, PhD Key Note Address/VVMA Meeting/ Technician of the Year 9:40-10:00 Break Break 10:00-10:50 Megan Shepherd, DVM Choosing the Best Food for a Pet 10:50-11:40 Florence Sforza, LVT Canine Physical Rehabilitation 11:45-1:00 Lunch Lunch 1:00-1:50 Rebekah Gunn-Christi, DVM Cytology Case Studies 1:50-2:40 VALVT Business Meeting VALVT Business Meeting 2:40-3:30 Bridget Hickman, DVM Cardiology 3:30-3:50 Raffle winner announced Break - Please visit the Exhibit Hall 3:50-4:40 William Tyrrell, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) ECG Interpretation for the LVT 4:40-5:30 Randy Lynn, DVM, MS, DACVCP Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats... Too Much of a Sweet Thing 5:45-6:45 Reception in Exhibit Hall Reception in Exhibit Hall Saturday February 28, 2015 For LVT registration, visit Time Speaker Session 7:30-8:00 Registration Registration 8:00-9:40 Andrea Collins, LVT, VTS EEC Critical Care Monitoring 9:40-10:10 Break - Please visit the Exhibit Hall Break - Please visit the Exhibit Hall 10:10-11:00 11:00-11:50 Ali Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC) Common Emergencies 11:50-1:20 Lunch Lunch 1:20-2:10 Leslie Sinn, DVM CPDT-KA Behavior vs. Training problems: How to Tell The Difference 2:10-3:00 Leslie Sinn, DVM CPDT-KA Neutraceuticals and Supplements for Behavior Patients 3:00-3:15 Break Break 3:15-4:05 Janyce Cooper, LVT VTS - Dental Dental Nerve Blocks 4:05-4:20 Raffle Winners Announced Raffle Winners Announced

15 Virginia Veterinary Conference Registration Form Refunds/Substitutions: NO refunds will be issued after registration has been submitted to the VVMA. We do allow registrants to transfer their registration into another person's name. If it is an extenuating situation, the registrant may submit a written refund request, which will be considered no sooner than two weeks after the conference is complete. If approved, registrant will receive a refund less a $75 administrative fee. Conference Notes: NOTES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD OFF THE VVMA WEBSITE IN EARLY FEBRUARY *Thursday, Friday & Saturday conference fees includes Thursday s Welcome Reception, Friday and Saturday continental breakfasts, all day breaks, lunches and the Friday Exhibitor Appreciation Reception. Please list any dietary restrictions: Please mark all choices carefully and total your choices in the far right-hand column and bottom of form. Conference Fees *Thur., Fri., & Sat.: Member Please circle the association you are a member of to receive this discounted conference rate: VVMA/MVMA/WVVMA/DCVMA/VAEP/VAFAP 2 nd DVM Member from Same Practice, Retired Member, or 2014 Graduate Please circle the association you are a member of to receive this discounted conference rate: VVMA/MVMA/WVVMA/DCVMA/VAEP/VAFAP On or before 1/31/15 After 1/31/15 Speaker Notes Book Format Equine Wetlab (see page 14) Banquet $ $ $60.00 $ $70.00 $ $ $60.00 $ $70.00 Non-Member $ $ $60.00 $ $70.00 One Day Member Fee Friday or Saturday $ $ $60.00 $ $70.00 Please circle the association you are a member of to receive this discounted conference rate: VVMA/MVMA/WVVMA/DCVMA/VAEP/VAFAP One Day Non-Member Fee Friday or Saturday (check day attending) $ $ $60.00 $ $70.00 Student Fee VVMA Student Chapter Members are FREE $20.00 $25.00 $60.00 $ $70.00 Spouse $ $ $70.00 Additional Banquet Tickets Adults $70.00 Total Friday: Children Banquet Tickets (3-12) $25.00 Breakout Sessions: Please check all session(s) that you will be attending. Saturday: Small Animal I Equine Small Animal I Equine Small Animal II Food Animal Small Animal II Food Animal Public Practice Complementary Medicine $ Full Name DVM VMD Other First Name for Badge 2 nd DVM Name DVM VMD Other First Name for Badge Practice Name Day Phone Veterinary Students, Class of Veterinary School Address Street City State Zip Address (Confirmation receipt of registration will be ed to you) Spouse attending food functions (+$130), First & Last Name First Name for Badge Payment Information: Make checks payable to: Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Credit Card Payment: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS (Credit card billing street address & zip code) Card # Name on Card: Expiration Date: 3 digit security # Signature: Mail to: VVMA, 3801 Westerre Parkway, Suite D, Henrico, VA or Fax:

16 V i r g i n i a V e t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l A s s o c i a t i o n W e s t e r r e P a r k w a y, S u i t e D H e n r i c o, V i r g i n i a PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage Paid Richmond, VA Permit No. 36 T h e H o t e l R o a n o k e & C o n f e r e n c e C e n t e r S h e n a n d o a h A v e n u e R o a n o k e, V A Keynote Address : Michael Dicks, PhD Dr. Mike Dicks undergraduate degrees are in biochemistry and animal science from California Polytechnic State University. He obtained his masters working on a waste to energy project in Tunisia and his doctorate in Agricultural Economics specializing in natural resource policy and international development from the University of Missouri. Dr. Dicks spent 3 ½ years in Kenya with the Peace Corps as a chemistry teacher. While there he received funding from Ford Foundation, CARE, and National Christian Council of Kenya to establish a rural cooperative to assist in the development and construction of water delivery and energy production technologies for rural communities. Dr. Dicks went on to work at the USDA s Economic Research Service in Washington, D.C. where he served as a policy specialist. While there he developed and implemented the first Conservation Title in a US Farm Bill and initiated USDA s Aquaculture Industry Situation and Outlook program as well as the Industrial Crops and Products Situation and Outlook program. Prior to joining the American Veterinary Medical Association as director of its Economics Division, Dr. Dicks was at Oklahoma State University where the director of the Great Plains Agricultural Policy Center an then director of the Center for International Trade and Development.