MVMA 2020 Convention Program Book

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention January 23-26, 2020 Holiday Inn Executive Center • 2200 I-70 Drive Southwest, Columbia, Mo. 65203

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Thanks to the following companies for their premiere support of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.

Our Partners For Progress

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Partner For Progress Member

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MVMA Affinity Programs

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Name Badges.... Your key to attending all of the

Convention’s CE sessions, social events and meals is your name badge. The badge lists the days you are attending and the meals you have purchased. It also has the all-important bidder number for the Foundation’s Silent Auction. Please remember to wear your badge.

Speed Networking.... On Friday, you’ll want to attend the Veterinary Business Management Association/

MVMA Speed Networking event where CVM students and practicing veterinarians pair up for round-robin style interview sessions. Students move from table to table in this timed event. A fun and informative event for everyone. The event is geared to students seeking mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future postgraduation employment. After the event, everyone is invited to the Foundation’s Reception, Silent Auction and Drawing .

Student Study Hall.... New this year, we’re offering a dedicated room for veterinary students so they can stay up on their studies. Don’t drive back and forth, hang out and do your studying between events in the cozy Study Hall just for you!

Recent Graduate Forum.... Before the Awards Banquet on Saturday, we’re having a Forum for Recent Graduates (up to 10 years out). Be enlightened as recent grads discuss the transition from student-doctor to doctor.

Dr. Cari Wise will be presenting “Setting Boundaries: The Key to Creating Work-Life Balance in an On-Demand World”. Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Over 60 Booths in the Exhibit Hall.... Your chance to view the latest innovations in veterinary medicine

and technology while renewing old friendships and making new ones. Don’t forget the Exhibit Hall Party at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon before the Foundation Reception and $10,000 Drawing!

Buy a Student a Buffet Dinner... Visit the registration desk to buy an MU-CVM student a Saturday night buffet dinner. Tickets are only $25. Welcome a student and make them feel at home. It’ll make you feel good, too.

And don’t forget Kid’s Night.... This year’s Kid’s Fun Night Program includes crafts, movies and dinner, on

both Friday and Saturday evening. Katie Castle is our childcare specialist and has been in charge of our kids program for many years. Rest assured that your child will be in good hands with Katie. There will be lots of fun for 4-12 year olds and the admission of $20 per child per night includes dinner. Stop by the registration desk in the lobby upon arrival to sign in and complete the necessary paperwork.

USDA Accreditation.... As part of the USDA’s National Veterinary Accreditation, the convention offers five courses covering preventing disease introduction and spread, animal disease tracecability, foreign animal disease, exotic avian disease and bovine trichomoniasis. See “CE Overview” for days and times.

What’s Inside Convention Schedule - Page 3 General Information and Social Events Page 4-5 Thursday CE Sessions & MVMA Academy Mini Topics Page 6 Continuing Education Overview Pages 6-9 CE Lecture Descriptions Pages 10-18 CE Speaker Bios Pages 19-29 Exhibiit Hall Diagram Page 30 Exhibitors and Sponsors Page 31 MVMA Board Members Back Cover Holiday Inn Floor Plan Back Cover

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2020 Convention Schedule...

Thursday, January 23, 2020:

Saturday, January 25, 2020:

Various Times 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.

11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m 1:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

8:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

1:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

MVMA Committee Meetings Missouri Veterinary Medical (Licensing) Board Meeting (Bradley Rm.) MVMA Registration Desk Open Concurrent CE Sessions Buffet Lunch (Windsor III) Concurrent CE Sessions MVMA Exec. Board Meeting (Picadilly Rm.) MSFQAP Training (Parliament II Rm.) Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board Meeting (Parliament I Rm.) MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Program (Windsor IV Rm.)

Friday, January 24, 2020: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

8:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

1:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

MVMA LLC Board Meeting (Parliament I Rm.) Continental Breakfast (Exhibit Hall) Exhibit Hall Open MVMA Registration Desk Open Student Study Hall (Churchill’s) Concurrent CE Sessions Missouri Veterinary Medical (Licensing Board) Meeting (Bradley Rm.) Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall MVMA Past Presidents Luncheon (Polo Rm.) Concurrent CE Sessions Veterinary Student Welcome Reception (Churchhill’s) Exhibit Hall Party VBMA “Speed Networking” (Picadilly Rm.) Kids Fun Night Program Foundation Reception, $10,000 Drawing, Silent Auction (Windsor III & IV Rms.) Sponsored by Covetrus, Missouri Wine & Grape Board, and ProPartners Wealth (Dinner on your own.)

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Membership Meeting/Breakfast (Windsor III & IV Rm.) MVMA Registration Desk Open Informal Gathering for Spouses, Partners and Friends (Sports Zone) Concurrent CE Sessions Student Study Hall (Churchill’s) Exhibit Hall Open Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall MVMA Academy Business Luncheon (Parliament I & II Rms.) Sponsored by Patterson Veterinary & GSLVMA Concurrent CE Sessions MVTA Technician/Practice Staff Reception (Parliament I Rm.) - Sponsored by Hill’s Recent Grad Reception (Picadilly Rm.) - Sponsored by Hill’s Christian Veterinary Mission Reception (Parliament III Rm.) Study Hall Reception (Churchill’s) Kids Fun Night Program MVMA Reception (Windsor I & II Rms.) MVMA Awards Ceremony (Windsor I & II Rms.) Post-Awards “Kick Back” Buffet Dinner (Windsor I, II & III Rms.) Student Mixer (Picadilly Rm.)

Sunday, January 26, 2020: 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 12 Noon 8:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon 12:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast With the College (Expo I Rm.) MVMA Registration Desk Open Concurrent CE Sessions Equine Podiatry Lab (Windsor I Rm.) Small-Animal Dental Radiology Dry Lab (Windsor III Rm.) Check Out 2021 Convention Planning Com. Meeting (Parliament I Rm.)

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nce again this year, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire four-day event. You attend the days you want to attend. Due to this format, it is important to wear your name badge to all CE sessions, social events and the exhibit hall. Your name badge contains the days you are attending plus all meals you have purchased. This year’s convention welcomes Bo Brock, DVM for an enlightening presentation at the General Session on Saturday morning and lectures in the equine track throughout the day.

Dr. Brock owns a thriving, multi-species veterinary clinic in Lamesa, Texas (population 9,207 and sometimes referred to as “the middle of nowhere”). He graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University and was voted equine practitioner of the year for the state of Texas in 2007. In addition to his thriving veterinary practice and moonlighting as an author, Bo is an active public speaker and adjunct professor at Texas Tech University. He is also a columnist for “dvm360 Magazine” where he adds a little fresh humor to the serious field of veterinary medicine.

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Thursday seminars include a variety of topics including poultry improvement and diseases, managing fear and anxiety in companion animals, mental wellness for practitioners, working with clients, and basic science review on many topics.

Dr. Bo Brock with client.

In addition, there is Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Training and the MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Seminar packed with short, informative presentations on a variety of subjects.

• Win or lose, you don’t want to miss the fun and excitement at Friday’s Foundation Reception, Drawing and Silent Auction. Admission is free but small donations are accepted to help defray costs. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000, and many other cash prizes. Drawing tickets are $100 and can be purchased at the registration desk.

• Veterinary students should plan to attend the “Student Welcome Reception” on Friday afternoon to help you navigate through the convention and make the most out of the event. On Saturday evening, we’re having a student mixer for current veterinary students. There’s also a designated “Study Hall” room on Friday & Saturday for students who want to study in between without driving back and forth. And, don’t forget the “Study Hall Reception” on Saturday.

• Again this year! The convention’s entire CE program is open to veterinary technicians, practice staff, and technician students. Also, plan to attend Saturday’s Missouri Veterinary Technician Association’s Reception and program held prior to the MVMA Awards Ceremony and Buffet.

• Attendees are encouraged to be part of Friday’s VBMA Speed Networking where practicing vets and university students get acquainted in this practical, painless round-robin, networking event.

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General Information & Social Events...

Name Badges

Please wear your name badge at all Convention functions.

Name badges are required for meals, admission to all CE sessions, social events, and exhibit hall. Children who do not have a name badge will be admitted if they are accompanied by an adult.

Continuing Education • Thursday, January 23 - 9 hours • Friday, January 24 - 5 hours • Saturday, January 25 - 6 hours • Sunday, January 26 - 4 hours Total 24 hours

Friday, January 24 Veterinary Student Welcome Reception & Photo Friday, January 25, 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. (Churchill’s) Veterinary students, be sure to join us for a welcome reception.

Enjoy the company of your fellow classmates along with seasoned Ambassadors who will be on hand to help you navigate your way through the convention. A group photo will be taken.

Student Study Hall Friday, January 24, 8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M. (Churchill’s) Don’t drive back and forth, hang out and do your studying between events in the cozy Study Hall just for you!

Exhibit Hall Party (Exhibit Hall) Friday, January 25, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Come relax at the end of the day and get to know all the exhibitors better at the Exhibit Hall Party, planned for Friday evening. MVMA’s Partners for Progress will be distributing drink tickets, while they last, for the cash bar. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit all the booths during this fun event.

VBMA-MVMA Veterinarian/Student Speed Networking Event Friday, January 25, 4:00 - 5:30 P.M. (Picadilly Rm.) A chance for practicing vets and university students to quickly get acquainted in this practical, painless round-robin networking event. Be sure to mark the box at bottom of registration form. It’s a great place to establish preceptorships and exchange knowledge between practioners and students! See Kibbles n’ Bits on page 2 for more information.

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MVMA Kids Fun Night/Childcare Friday & Saturday Friday, January 24, 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. Saturday, January 25, 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. Be sure to sign up for this year’s Kid’s Club Program. There will be organized activities including crafts, movies and dinner on both Friday and Saturday evening.

There will be lots of fun for 4-12 year olds and the admission of $20 per child per night includes dinner. Please be sure to sign up at the registration desk.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing and Silent Auction Friday, January 24, 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. (Windsor III & IV Rms.) Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000, payable at the Convention! Tickets are $100 and you will have a chance to win many other cash prizes. The drawings will take place during the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Reception. Support your Foundation by purchasing a ticket at the registration desk.

(Purchase of a ticket is not required to attend.) Note: Cash prizes will be prorated in the event all tickets are not sold. So, tell your friends!

Don’t forget the Foundation Silent Auction. You will have the opportunity to enter bids for several wonderful items at the Foundation’s Reception on Friday. As the bidding heats up, you won’t want to miss the final opportunity to write in your bid at the last minute.

Saturday, January 25 MVMA Membership Meeting and Breakfast Saturday, January 25, 7:15 - 8:30 A.M. (Windsor III & IV Rms.) Join your colleagues for a great breakfast bright and early while you participate in the governance of your association. The breakfast is included in four-day convention registrations.

Informal Gathering over Coffee Saturday, January 25, 8:30 A.M. (Sports Zone) Spouses, friends and partners will want to once again renew old acquaintances and make new friends on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Student Study Hall Friday, January 24, 8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M. (Churchill’s) Don’t drive back and forth... Hang out and do your studying between events in the cozy Study Hall just for you!

Recent Graduate Forum - Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Saturday, January 25, 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. (Picadilly Rm.) Before the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, we’re having a Forum for Recent Graduates (up to 10 years out). See details under Kibbles & Bits on page 2.

MVTA & Practice Staff Reception Saturday, January 25, 6:00 - 6:30 P.M. (Parliament I Rm.) Join fellow technicians and practice staff for a reception prior to the MVMA Awards Ceremony. Speaker: Stephanie Gilliam, RVT.

Christian Veterinary Mission Reception Saturday, January 25, 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. (Parliament Rm.) Renew acquaintances and make new friends during this time for fellowship, including an enlightening presentation and light appetizers. There is no cost for the reception.

MVMA Reception Saturday, January 25, 6:00 - 6:30 P.M. (Windsor I & II Rms.) Join collegues and students prior to the awards presentation for this fun reception.

MVMA Awards Ceremony Saturday, January 25, 6:30 - 7:00 P.M. (Windsor I & II Rms.) Join fellow colleagues to discover this year’s award winners including the coveted “Veterinarian of the Year”. The awards will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. A buffet meal is available, with a ticket, following the awards presentation at 7 p.m. for members who wish to take that opportunity to share fellowship with family, friends and colleagues over Dr. Chuck Barry, 2019 MVMA a meal (see below). There will be no Veterinarian of the Year. formal banquet program Saturday evening.

MVMA “Kick Back” Buffet Saturday, January 25, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. (Windsor I, II & III Rms.) Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, held at 6:30 p.m., will be followed by a buffet where colleagues, family and friends can enjoy each other’s company over a delicious meal. Limited tickets available on-site.

Sponsor a Student: Provide a student a meal ticket for the Saturday night post-awards buffet dinner. Details at the registration desk.

Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side (Students only) Saturday, January 25, 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. (Picadilly Rm.)

Join fellow MU-CVM students for a roundtable discussion with select recent graduates. Get valuable tips for navigating into your postgraduation veterinary careers. This was a hit last year!

Sunday, January 26 MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast with the College Sunday, January 26, 7:00 - 7:45 A.M. (Expo I Rm.)

Join us Sunday morning for a buffet breakfast with colleagues and hear an update from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine and the MVMA.

Equine Podiatry Lab

Sunday, January 26, 8:00 - 11:50 A.M. (Windsor I Rm.) Check at the Registration Desk for openings.

Small-Animal Dental Radiology Dry Lab

Sunday, January 26, 8:00 - 11:50 A.M. (Limited to 16. Must attend lecture on Saturday.) (Windsor III Rm.)

Avian Influenza Certification Lab

Sunday, January 26, 9:00 - 9:50 A.M. (Parliament II Rm.)

Chronic Wasting Disease Lab

Sunday, January 26, 11:00 - 11:50 A.M. (Parliament II Rm.)

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An Invitation for Students DVM Students: Please join us...

On Friday

Student Welcome Reception Student Study Hall Exhibit Hall Party VBMA Speed Networking (1st, 2nd & 3rd year students) MVMF Foundation Reception, Drawing & Silent Auction

On Saturday

Membership Meeting/Breakfast Student Study Hall Study Hall Reception MVMA Reception & Awards Ceremony Complimentary Saturday Buffet Dinner Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side

On Sunday

MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast With the College

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Thursday, January 23

Food Animal Windsor II Rm.

Soft Skills Parliament III Rm.

Basic Science Review Windsor I Rm.

1:00-1:50 pm

2:00-2:50 pm

3:00-3:50 pm

6:30-10:30 pm

National Poultry Improvement Plan, Backyard Chicken Biosecurity & Husbandry Bill Pittenger Sponsored by MDA

Poultry Diseases & Diagnostics Dan Shaw, DVM Sponsored by MU

African Swine Fever Situation Update Dave Pyburn, DVM Sponsored by National Pork Board

Political Environment Surrounding CAFO’s in Missouri

Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program (MSFQAP) Certification (Held in Parliament II Rm.)

The MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Program (Held in Windsor IV Rm.)

Introduction to the Fear Free Initiative

Reading Canine and Feline Body Language

Valarie V. Tynes, DVM Valarie V. Tynes, DVM Sponsored by Ceva Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health Animal Health QPR Gatekeeper Training: Your Role In Helping Prevent Suicide Marcy Hammerle, DVM

Building TRUST with Clients Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

Cancer Vs. Cardiac Cell Killing By Anthracyclines Chris Baines, PhD & Brian Flesner, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Potential Gastrointestinal Complications of Phenylbutazone Treatment In Horses: Pathophysiological and Clinical Considerations Lane Clarke, DVM & Phil Johnson, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Brian Patrick, DVM

Understanding and Managing Fear and Anxiety in Companion Animals Valarie V. Tynes, DVM Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health

Ashley McCarty Sponsored by Missouri Farmers Care

Using Pharmaceuticals to Prevent Fear, Anxiety and Stress in the Veterinary Clinic Valarie V. Tynes, DVM Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health

Making a Clear Recommendation

It’s All About Empathy

Brian Patrick, DVM

Brian Patrick, DVM

Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

Mineralocorticoids and a Clinical Review of Hydroadrenocorticism Nicole Nichols, PhD & Matthew Hull, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

An Update on Cytauxzoonosis and Other Vector Borne Diseases Leah Cohn, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Preventing Behavior Problems in Your Patients

2:50-3:20 p.m. Break

Windsor IV Rm.

11:00-11:50 am

11:50-12:50 p.m. Lunch

Companion Animal

10:00-10:50 am

Valarie V. Tynes, DVM Sponsored by Ceva Animal Health The Elephant In The Room – The Money Talk with Clients Brian Patrick, DVM Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

What Do We Need to Know About Common Equine Endocrine Diseases?

Alison LaCarrubba, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

The MVMA Academy Mini-Topics

It’s the little things that count. Must be registered for convention to attend. Held in Windsor IV Rm.

Join us for 4 hours of CE credit from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 for short, informative discussions on a variety of topics • Moderator: Dr. Julie King

Cash bar and dry snacks this year. Other Events

6:30-6:50 p.m. • Craig Payne, DVM • “Guidance for Industry 263” 7:00-7:20 p.m. • Cathy Vogelweid, DVM • “Barn Fire Safety” 7:30-7:50 p.m. • Bob Barnett, DVM • “Substance Abuse in Our Profession” 8:00-8:20 p.m. • Abby Whiting, DVM • “Understanding the Difference Between Service Dog, Emotional Support, and Therapy DogsOther In Practice”.

8:20-8:40 p.m. • Break Events 8:40-9:00 p.m. • Steve Strubberg, DVM • “MDA AFS Preparation” 9:10-9:30 p.m. • Darla Tharp, DVM • “Exercise for the Workplace” 9:40-10:00 p.m. • Richard Linn, DVM • “Training Veterinarians and Lay People In Haiti and/or India” 10:10-10:30 p.m. • Chris Morrow , DVM • “Better Use of Technicians in Practice” The MVMA Academy is the continuing education arm of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Its members are those MVMA members who have met the Academy’s membership requirements and have applied for Academy membership.

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Friday, January 24 8:40-9:30 am Partners for Progress Presentations

Companion Animal Track 1

(9:30-10:00 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall)

ProPartners Wealth - Wes Hentges - “Fearless Owners Workshop - 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Windsor III Rm. Stopp & VanHoy - Keith VanHoy, CPA - Five Tax Ideas to Discuss With Your CPA This Year - Windsor IV Rm. Simmons Midwest - Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA - “The Buying and Selling Process and Current Market Conditions” Parliament III Rm. Patterson Veterinary - Rachel Crackle - VetSuccess – Understanding Your Data: Technology Solutions to Help You Succeed - Picadilly Rm. Zoetis Animal Health • Jeff Sarchet, DVM, MPH, DABVP • Meaning Differences in Herd Immunity - Windsor II Rm.

10:00-10:50 am

11:20 am-12:10 pm

1:20-2:10 pm

2:40-3:30 pm

Cytology: A Case-Based Approach Anne Barger, DVM

Common Cutaneous Masses Anne Barger, DVM

Lymph Node Cytology: It’s Totally Worth It. Anne Barger, DVM

Urine Luck: A Thorough Review of Urine Sediment.

Anne Barger, DVM

Making Euthanasia Excellent Dawnetta Woodruff, DVM Sponsored by Lap of Love

Veterinary Telemedicine Matt Silvius, DVM

Drug Diversion and Prevention: Updates from the Drug Enforcement Agency Kevin Kline Sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency

Windsor III Rm.

Companion Animal Track 2 Windsor IV Rm.

Parliament III Rm.

Food Animal

Missouri Controlled Substance Law Michael Boeger Sponsored by BNDD

Are Your Medical Records Top Notch?

Carol Ryan, DVM Sponsored by MVMB

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Missouri Legislative Update Cliff Miller, DVM Sean Edwards, JD

The Veterinarian’s Role in Suspected Neglect, Abuse or Mistreatment Jean Schmidt, DVM & Tom Lenz, DVM

USDA Accreditation Module 3: Overview of Foreign Animal, USDA Program, and Reportable Diseases Nikki Enderle, DVM Sponsored by USDA

Beef Cattle Selection Tips: EPDs & Beyond Bob Weaber, PhD

Beef Sire Replacement Selection Strategies Bob Weaber, PhD

Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Dietrich Volkmann, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Diagnosing Reproductive Losses in Cattle Dietrich Volkmann, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Review of the Colic Exam: Is there anything new?

Fairfield Bain, DVM Sponsored by Merck Animal Health

Wounds Associated with Synovial Structures Earl Gaughan, DVM Sponsored by Merck Animal Health

Case Interactions-Part1 Earl Gaughan, DVM & Fairfield Bain, DVM Sponsored by Merck Animal Health

Case Interactions-Part 2 Earl Gaughan, DVM & Fairfield Bain, DVM Sponsored by Merck Animal Health

Windsor II Rm.

Windsor I Rm.

Best Repayment Strategies for Veterinarians with SixFigure Student Debt Rob Bertman, CFA, CFB Sponsor by: Student Loan Planner

2:10-2:40 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

Special Interest

Sponsored by US Army

ICVA’s Life of An ItemThe NAVLE Demystified Elizabeth Johnson, DVM Sponsored by: International Council for Veterinary Assessment

12:10-1:20 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall

Picadilly Rm.

10.50-11:20 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

Practice Management

Army Veterinary Corps Update/VC Internship Program David Galloway, DVM

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Student Study Hall - Churchill’s VBMA “Speed Networking” Foundation Reception, $10,000 Drawing, Silent Auction

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Saturday, January 25 8:40-9:30 am

(9:30-10:00 am Break in Exhibit Hall)

Bo Brock, DVM Veterinarian, Humorist and Author Sponsored by Merck - This session will be presented to all tracks.

General Session Windsor III & IV Rms.

10:00-10:50 am Partners for Progress Presentations

Hill’s Pet Nutrition - Stacey Bone, DVM - Nutritional Management of Stress Related Disorders - Polo Rm. Boehringer-Ingelheim - Clarke Atkins, DVM - Feline Systemic Hypertension - A New and Exciting Era. - Parliament III Rm. Elanco Animal Health - Bruce Hoffman, DVM - Vaccinating Technology and Less Stress - Parliament I & II Rms. Bayer Animal Health - Katherine Reif, DVM - Anaplasmosis: What We Know and What We Want to Know. - Windsor I Rm. Zoetis Animal Health - Joe Holzhauer, DVM - Windsor II Rm.

3:40-4:30 pm

Windsor III Rm.

Chronic Vomiting in Cats: Diagnosis Gary Norsworthy, DVM Sponsored by Kindred Bio

Chronic Vomiting in Cats: Treatment Gary Norsworthy, DVM Sponsored by Kindred Bio

Diabetes in Cats: Diagnosis and Treatment Options Gary Norsworthy, DVM Sponsored by Kindred Bio

Diabetes in Cats: Use of the Loose Control Approach Gary Norsworthy, DVM Sponsored by Kindred Bio

Companion Animal Track 2

Introduction to Veterinary Rehabilitation – Improving Mobility Amber Ihrke, DVM

Neurologic Rehabilitation: Common Conditions treated in a Rehabilitation Practice Amber Ihrke, DVM

Geriatric Rehabilitation: You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks Amber Ihrke, DVM

Windsor IV Rm.

Special Interest Parliament III Rm.

Food Animal Windsor II Rm.

Equine Windsor I Rm.

MU-CVM

(25-minute talks) Polo Rm.

Pre-Lab Lecture

Bradley Rm. Lab held 8-11 a.m. Sunday

Other Events

Missouri Department of Agriculture Updates Steve Strubberg, DVM Sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture

Rehabilitation for Osteoarthritis – A Multimodal Approach Amber Ihrke, DVM

USDA Accreditation: Module 6: Exotic Avian Diseases Rose Massengill Sponsored by USDA

USDA Accreditation: Module 4: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, DVM Sponsored by USDA

3:30-3:40 p.m. Break

2:40-3:30 pm

2:10-2:40 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

1:20-2:10 pm

12:10-1:20 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall

11:20 am-12:10 pm Companion Animal Track 1

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(10:50-11:20 am Break in Exhibit Hall)

USDA Accreditation: Module 12: Animal Disease Traceability Rose Massengill Sponsored by USDA

Systems Approach to BRD Dave Smith, DVM, PhD Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

What Does Antimicrobial Stewardship in Cattle Practice Look Like?

Dave Smith, DVM, PhD Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

I’m Not Positive That’s a Positive – The Art And Science Making a Better Diagnosis.

Dave Smith, DVM, PhD Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Data, Information & Decision Making on Stocker Operations John Groves, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

General Lameness with Emphasis In Navicular Area & New Surgeries - Part I Bo Brock, DVM Sponsored by Dechra

General Lameness with Emphasis In Navicular Area & New Surgeries - Part 2 Bo Brock, DVM Sponsored by Dechra

Peripartum Mare & Foal: What to look for, what to do.

Peter Moressey, BVSc, MVM

Diarrhea and Respiratory Conditions in the Growing Foal Peter Moressey, BVSc, MVM

The Pre-surgical Canine Cataract Patient Kevin Donnelly, DVM

The Impact of Heat Stress in Cattle Pamela Adkins, DVM

Free Toxicology Information Resources for Veterinarians Tim Evans, DVM, PhD

Equine Fecal Egg Counts Martha Scharf, DVM

Help for the Bald Cat Karen Campbell-Motsinger, DVM, PhD

Updates on Canine Lymphoma Angela McCleary-Wheeler, DVM

Getting the Most Out of Diagnostic Lab Service Lauren Delaney, DVM

High Volume Spay/Neuter Techniques Leon Tu, DVM

Canine & Feline Stomatitis Update Richard Meadows, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Clinical Case Reviews Richard Meadows, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Dental Equipment – What & Why Richard Meadows, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Dental Radiology – Techniques & Interpretation Richard Meadows, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. • Recent Graduate Reception Carie Wise, DVM - “Setting Boundaries: The Key to Creating Work-Life Balance in an On-Demand World“ 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. • MVTA Reception Stephanie Gilliam, RVT - “Effects of Advanced Degree on Veterinary Technician Salary in the U.S.”

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MVMA Reception Awards Ceremony “Kick Back” Buffet Student Mixer (Students only)

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Sunday, January 26

Companion Animal Dental Lab (Must attend dental lecture on Saturday.)

Windsor III Rm.

Hot Topics Windsor IV Rm.

11:00-11:50 am

Laboratory for Dental Radiology & Dental Nerve Blocks Richard Meadows, DVM (Lab is limited to 16.)

(Pre-registration required.)

Laboratory for Dental Radiology & Dental Nerve Blocks Richard Meadows, DVM (Lab is limited to 16.)

(Pre-registration required.)

Laboratory for Dental Radiology & Dental Nerve Blocks Richard Meadows, DVM (Lab is limited to 16.)

(Pre-registration required.)

Laboratory for Dental Radiology & Dental Nerve Blocks Richard Meadows, DVM (Lab is limited to 16.)

(Pre-registration required.)

The Endocannabinoid System and Toxicosis from Therapeutic and Recreational Cannabis Products Dharati Szymanski, DVM Sponsored by AVMA

Update on Cannabis Research in Veterinary Therapeutic Applications Dharati Szymanski, DVM Sponsored by AVMA

What a Tangled Legal Web is Weed Gail Golab, DVM Sponsored by AVMA

Cannabis Legalities Panel Sponsored by MVMB & MVMA

The Client-AnimalVeterinarian Bond: Imperative for Health Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN Sponsored by: MU-CVM

Expanding Small Animal Practice: TigerPlace, A Pet Encouraging Retirement Residence Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN Sponsored by: MU-CVM

Breaking the Cycle: Animal Abuse and Human Violence- Part I Zoe Agnew-Svoboda

Breaking the Cycle: Animal Abuse and Human Violence- Part 2 Zoe Agnew-Svoboda

Licensing Board Forum Sponsored by Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Rich Owner, Poor Owner: Maximizing Your Practice Value Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA Sponsored by Simmons Midwest

USDA Accreditation: Module 27: Bovine Trichomoniasis Dane Henry, DVM Sponsored by USDA

Trace Minerals in Cattle: Maternal Transfer, Fluctuations and Production Cycle Changes Lourens Havenga, BVSc

Overview to Brood Cow Nutrition David Pugh, DVM Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

Feeding Cows to Maximize Immunity and Resistance to Internal Parasites, and an Overview To Mineral Feeding David Pugh, DVM Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

Management Practices to Minimize Internal and External Parasites David Pugh, DVM Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

Equine Podiatry Dry Lab Amy Rucker, DVM Joann Kramer, DVM Roger Shaw, DVM (Limited attendance.

Pre-registration required.)

Sponsored by Nanric, Vettec and Soft-Ride

Equine Podiatry Dry Lab Amy Rucker, DVM Joann Kramer, DVM Roger Shaw, DVM (Limited attendance.

Pre-registration required.)

Sponsored by Nanric, Vettec and Soft-Ride

Equine Podiatry Dry Lab Amy Rucker, DVM Joann Kramer, DVM Roger Shaw, DVM (Limited attendance.

Pre-registration required.)

Sponsored by Nanric, Vettec and Soft-Ride

Parliament III Rm

Food Animal Windsor II Rm

Sponsored by Multimin USA

Equine Lab Windsor I Rm

MDA Labs

Parliament II Rm

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10:50-11:00 a.m. Break

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9:50-10:00 a.m. Break

Special Interest

9:00-9:50 am

8:50-9:00 a.m. Break

Soft Skills Picadilly Rm

8:00-8:50 am

Equine Podiatry Dry Lab Amy Rucker, DVM Joann Kramer, DVM Roger Shaw, DVM (Limited participation.

Pre-registration required.

Open to observe.)

Sponsored by Nanric, Vettec and Soft-Ride

9:00 - 9:50 a.m.

Certification For Avian Influenza Sampling and Salmonella Pullorum Whole Blood Plate Testing Bill Pittenger Sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture

11:00 - 11:50 a.m.

Chronic Wasting Disease Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM Sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture

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Thursday, January 23 Food Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor II Rm.) 10:00-10:50 a.m. • National Poultry Improvement Plan, Backyard Poultry Biosecurity and Husbandry • Bill Pittenger Introduction to the National Poultry Improvement Plan, review subparts of NPIP and participation requirements. Biosecurity steps for backyard poultry flocks to help prevent disease exposure. General poultry husbandry, housing, feeding, and care of backyard poultry.

11:00-11:50 a.m.. • Poultry Diseases and Diagnostics • Dan Shaw, DVM Descriptions and illustrations of the most common diseases in small flocks seen at the Diagnostic Laboratory will be presented. Details of apprroaches to diagnoses and treatments will be discussed.

1:00-1:50 p.m. • African Swine Fever Situation Update • Dave Pyburn, DVM An update on the global situation with African Swine Fever virus and the work that is occurring in the pork industry to prevent and be prepared in case a response is necessary.

2:00-2:50 p.m. • Political Environment Surrounding CAFO’s in Missouri. • Ashley McCarty The political environment and regulatory requirements for siting and operating confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Missouri continue to grow in complexity and uncertainty. We will dive into the landscape for CAFOs as well as changes brought by Senate Bill 391, passed in the 2019 legislative session to bring uniformity to Missouri’s CAFO laws. As a representative of Agriculture, Industry and Mining, Ashley McCarty chairs the Missouri Clean Water Commission, which oversees permitting regulations for CAFOs. As the Executive Director of Missouri Farmers Care, a coalition of Missouri’s agriculture groups, Ashley also works to enhance agricultural literacy and business.

3:00-3:50 p.m. • Parliament II Room • Missouri Stocker-Feeder Quality Assurance (MSFQAP) Certification • The Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program is designed to meet the quality improvement and pre-conditioning needs of producers, feeders, and consumers. This program educates participants in immunology, animal well-being and the economics of disease. Participation in the program increases producer accountability for quality and safety of the product they sell.

Companion Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor IV Rm.) 10:00-10:50 a.m. • Introduction to the Fear Free Initiative. • Valerie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW While every visit to the veterinarian can never be completely fear free, there are so many things that can easily be done to change the way animals perceive the veterinary visit! These minor modifications to our practice and our behavior, cost little but the return on these investments can be enormous. This presentation will review the costs of fear related behavior problems to veterinary practice and share several easy tips for helping you to change the way your patients feel about your practice.

11:00-11:50 a.m. • Reading Canine and Feline Body Language. • Valerie V. Tynes, DVM Recognizing the early signs of fear and anxiety is critical in order for veterinarians and staff to know when to use appropriate interventions and be able to avoid further stressing their patients. You can decrease the chance that your patient’s behavior will worsen with every subsequent visit by reading them accurately and responding appropriately. This presentation covers the normal visual signaling of dogs and cats as well as additional information on how our body language can affect our patients’ behavior..

1:00-1:50 p.m. • Understanding and Managing Fear and Anxiety in Companion Animals • Valerie V. Tynes, DVM Fear and anxiety are likely the underlying cause for most of the behavior problems exhibited by dogs and cats. Understanding the underlying causes as well as the contributing factors to these problems can help you to help your clients prevent them in many cases.

Once the problems have developed, being able to manage them successfully can often mean the difference between keeping a patient, or losing it to euthanasia or relinquishment. This presentation will review the common cause of fear and anxiety related problems as well as give practical tips for triaging and managing these problems in general practice.

2:00-2:50 p.m. • Using Pharmaceuticals to Prevent Fear, Anxiety and Stress in the Veterinary Clinic • Valerie V. Tynes, DVM Many of our patients are so distressed by visits to the veterinary hospital that pharmaceutical intervention may be necessary in order for us to give them good health care as well as ensure good welfare. This presentation will review the common classes of medications useful for decreasing fear or anxiety as well as provide differing protocols depending on the degree of fear and anxiety in the pet and the difficulty of the procedure that is being attempted.

3:00-3:50 p.m • Preventing Behavior Problems in Your Patients • Valerie V. Tynes, DVM Many of the behavior problems commonly seen by veterinary behaviorists appear preventable and many more might be less severe if the pet owner had only been given accurate and appropriate information earlier in the course of the problem. This presentation will cover several basic principles that can be easily taught new pet owners and that will help to prevent many of the more common behavior problems that result in owner complaints.

Soft Skills CE Sessions - (Parliament III Rm.) 10:00-10:50 a.m. • QPR Gatekeeper Training: Your role in helping to prevent suicide • March Hammerle, DVM QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.

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11:00-11:50 a.m. • Building Trust With Clients • Brian Patrick, DVM This interactive presentation will discuss tools you will be able to utilize to help build the bond with your clients, including: your welcoming ritual, nonverbal cues, open-ended questions and more. Video vignettes will be utilized to visualize techniques discussed.

1:00-1:50 p.m. • Making a Clear Recommendation • Brian Patrick, DVM In this presentation, we will delve deeper into how to improve client compliance by starting your recommendation with the proper “Why” and through use of clear, specific recommendations that leave no room for confusion.

2:00-2:50 p.m. • It’s All About Empathy • Brian Patrick, DVM The most essential tool in your toolkit when communicating with clients and staff, empathy can make or break the exam room experience. Better understand this powerful tool and get your clients to say “they listened to me!”

3:00-3:50 p.m • Elephant in the Room: The Money Talk With Clients • Brian Patrick, DVM Sooner or later, money gets to be a stumbling block. This lecture discusses techniques built on techniques discussed earlier (trust, empathy and the all-important recommendation) to help get your clients to yes.

Basic Science Review CE Sessions - (Windsor I Rm.) 10:00-10:50 a.m. • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Cancer vs. Cardiac Cell Killing By Anthracyclines • Christopher P Baines, PhD, and Brian K Flesner, DVM, MS, DAVCIM Anthracyclines are commonly used chemotherapeutic agents in both dogs and humans. However, their use is greatly hampered by their predilection to induce dilated cardiomyopathy and life-ending arrhythmias. In this presentation we will review the issues regarding the use of anthracyclines in the clinic and the approaches for the diagnosis and current treatment of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity.

Our current knowledge regarding the cellular mechanisms underlying anthracycline-induced cancer versus cardiac cell death will also be presented. In particular, we will focus on potential new avenues for the development of adjunct therapies to prevent cardiotoxicity while maintaining the cancer killing efficiency of these chemotherapeutics.

11:00-11:50 a.m. • Potential Gastrointestinal Complications of Phenylbutazone Treatment In Horses: Pathophysiological and Clinical Considerations • Lane L Clarke, DVM, PhD and Phillip J Johnson, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM, DECEIM The first part of the lecture will discuss the basic science of the gastrointestinal tract physiology with emphasis on the horse and the pathophysiology of NSAID treatment. The second part of the lecture will discuss the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal and renal complications of phenylbutazone treatment in the equine patient.

1:00-1:50 p.m. • Mineralocorticoids and a Clinical Review of Hypoadrenocorticism • Nicole Nichols, PhD and Matthew Hull, DVM This lecture will review mineralocorticoid physiology and its correlation with clinical disease. After reviewing adrenal gland anatomy, we will discuss the physiologic roles of aldosterone and associated regulatory mechanisms. This leads into a case-based discussion of hypoadrenocorticism, focusing on pathophysiology and clinical manifestations. We will also provide an update on novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies that may help the financially-constrained client. This lecture provides an in-depth review of a common, yet elusive, disease and strategies for effective clinical management based on current, literature-based recommendations.

2:00-2:50 p.m. • Update On Cytauxzoonosis and Other Vector Borne Disease • Leah Cohn, DVM This lecture will focus on vector borne disease important in Missouri, with an emphasis on what is newly recognized. Cytauxzoonosis will be given considerable attention.

3:00-3:50 p.m • What Do We Need To Know About Common Equine Endocrine Diseases? • Alison LaCarrubba, DVM Equine endocrine disease can be complicated and ambiguous. The lecture will cover a variety of equine endocrine diseases, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism, with the focus on Pituitary Pars Intermidia Dysfunction and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. It is important to focus on the clinical presentation in order to make an accurate diagnosis. A review of the most commonly used diagnostic tests will be provided. Management strategies for horses diagnosed with endocrine disease will be reviewed.

Friday, January 24 Partners For Progress Presentations 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. • ProPartners Wealth-AVMA/LIFE • Fearless Owners Workshop • Wes Hentges (Windsor III Rm.) Breakfast 7-7:30AM, then get ready for business growth! How can you care for you business when you are so busy caring for animals?

Hear from owners that have successfully implemented a growth mindset to achieve their goals, whether acquiring, growing, or selling.

Get Clarity around your ideal destination.

8:40 - 9:30 a.m. • Patterson Veterinary • VetSuccess – Understanding Your Data: Technology Solutions to Help You Succeed Rachel Crackle (Picadilly Rm.) Veterinary industry and pet owners’ trends are one thing, but what’s happening in your practice? Use data to balance national trends with a clear understanding of your practice’s performance. In this presentation, we’ll share ways to cut through the noise and decipher what should really demand your attention. Leave with a better understanding of how you can be more proactive and successful in managing your practice to peak performance.

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8:40 - 9:30 a.m. • Simmons Midwest • The Buying and Selling Process and Current Market Conditions • Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA (Parliament III Rm.) If you are thinking about purchasing or selling a hospital you won’t want to miss this session! You will learn about the process. You will also learn about the current buying and selling conditions to include what is happening with independent purchasers versus corporate purchasers. Come and get educated so you know how to get yourself prepared. If you miss the session you can always stop by our booth and chat with us there.

8:40 - 9:30 a.m. • Stopp & VanHoy • Five Tax Ideas to Discuss With Your CPA This Year • Keith VanHoy, CPA (Windsor IV Rm.) One question we often hear from new clients is “Are there any deductions that I may be eligible for that I don’t know about? I don’t even know what to ask!” Communication is key to successful advisor/client relationship in order to ensure compliance as well as reduce your tax burden. In this session, we will discuss the most asked tax questions we receive from our veterinary practices so that you can be prepared to get the most at tax time!

8:40 - 9:30 a.m. • Zoetis Animal Health • Meaning Differences in Herd Immunity • Jeff Sarchet, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Windsor II Rm.) I will discuss several meaningful and practical differences in cattle vaccines, such as differences in modified live, killed, temperature specific, and combination vaccines, as well as advantages and disadvantages of intranasal vaccines and parenteral vaccines.

I will also discuss significant differences in immune stimulation, dominant antigen interference, maternal antibodies, and prime boost in addition to evaluating convenience, cost, safety and efficacy. I will primarily review evidence for cattle reproductive and respiratory vaccines but would be glad to discuss other vaccines or vaccine opportunities such as pink-eye and autogenous vaccines as time permits.

Companion Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor III Rm.) - Track 1 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Cytology: A Case Based Approach • Anne Barger, DVM In this session, we will review cellular identification and some of the classic presentation of inflammatory and neoplastic lesions. The session will finish with a number of clinical case examples .

11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Common Cutaneous Masses • Anne Barger, DVM This session will review aspirates of cutaneous masses, the lumps and bumps. We will work through the clinical and cytologic appearance of these masses.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • Lymph Node Cytology: It’s Totally Worth It • Anne Barger, DVM Lymph node aspiration is a very beneficial diagnostic test and can give so much information about an underlying disease process. We will discuss the cytologic appearance of common processes that occur in the node.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m • Urine Luck: A Thorough Review Of Urine Sediment • Anne Barger, DVM Evaluation of urine sediment is a valuable and sometimes challenging component of the urinalysis. This session with review all aspects of the urinalysis but will focus on the microscopic component.

Companion Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor IV Rm.) - Track 2 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Making Euthanasia Excellent • Dawnetta Woodruff, DVM Euthanasia itself is not failure, but we can fail at euthanasia - or we can create an excellent experience. Our clients will remember details of the visit for years to come. It is a great privilege for us to provide a more positive experience. Few things in veterinary medicine require as much empathy, compassion, and excellent communication. The tone of voice, word choice, bedside manner (with both patient and client), and the medical details must be carefully considered and handled with gentleness and respect. In doing these things, we can turn a difficult day into a beautiful celebration of life.

11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Veterinary Telemedicine • Matt Silvius, DVM With telemedicine becoming a trending topic in the profession, Dr. Silvius will discuss new opportunities for you to establish telemedicine in your practice. He will also discuss trends and opportunities that are available with telemedicine to practices as well as individual veterinarians.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m • Drug Diversion and Prevention: An Update from DEA • Kevin Kline Kline will offer insights into the current state of the opioid crisis in this country while providing insight into how the DEA’s Diversion Program works with registrants to prevent the diversion of licit substances for illicit use. He will walk participants through current drug trends, provide useful information as it relates to recordkeeping and discuss practical ways to protect individuals and your practice from falling victim to those who abuse prescription opioids.

Practice Management CE Sessions - (Picadilly Rm.) 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Army Veterinary Corps Update / VC Internship Program • David S. Galloway, DVM The US Army Veterinary Corps’ currently has Soldiers on every continent providing veterinary medical and public health capabilities that protect Warfighters and support National Military Strategy through medical and surgical care, food safety and defense, biomedical research and development, response to natural disasters and other emergencies, and partner nation stability and reconstruction support.

The First Year Graduate Veterinary Education Program is a multidisciplinary rotating internship offering an initial year of instruction, training, and mentorship that develops Veterinary Food Protection, Public Health, Clinical Medicine, and Leadership competencies critical for new Veterinary Corps Officer success in the execution of this global mission.

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11:20 - 12:10 p.m. • The Life of an Item: The NAVLE Demystified • Elizabeth Johnson, DVM The International Council for Veterinary Assessment is committed to supporting and guiding veterinary students and professionals throughout the NAVLE process. The ICVA is proud to offer the The Life of an Item, a presentation that explains the process of creating the NAVLE. The presentation covers the following areas: Overview of the ICVA, Item writer criteria and training, item review, NAVLE administration and breakdown, NAVLE item performance and analysis.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • Best Repayment Strategies for Veterinarians with Six-Figure Student Debt • Rob Bertman, CFA, CFB Wondering how to pay back your veterinary school student loans? We’ll cover the strategies you need to know to, how to save for your financial goals at the same time, and other best practices that will save you money.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. The Veterinarian’s Role in Suspected Equine Neglect, Abuse or Mistreatment • Tom Lenz, DVM & Jean Schmidt, DVM The presentation will provide information on determining equine abuse and neglect as well as unacceptable living conditions. Additional information will be provided on how to interface with animal welfare authorities, humane organizations, uneducated owners and hoarders. The veterinarian’s role in both identifying and reporting suspected abuse cases to local law enforcement will be discussed as well as the veterinarian’s role when hired by law enforcement to investigate a suspected case of abuse or neglect.

Special Interest CE Sessions - (Parliament III Rm.) 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Missouri Controlled Substance Law Update • Michael Boeger This is a PowerPoint™ presentation on compliance with controlled substance laws for required record keeping, security, receipts, purchasing, inventories and the dispensing of controlled substances. It follows the practitioner’s guideline on the Bureau’s website and there is time for questions and discussion.

11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Are Your Medical Records Top Notch? • Carol Ryan, DVM Are you stressed about medical records? Are your medical records top notch? You records may not defend you in a court of law if they are lacking significant information. What is required by our Missouri Veterinary Statutes? Dr. Carol Ryan and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board will help you decrease your stress of a possible lawsuit. They will review the requirements and have some attendance prizes available to assist your record keeping.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • Missouri Legislative Update • Cliff Miller, DVM & Sean Edwards, JD This will be a discussion of legislative issues that affect the veterinary profession, Missouri’s pet and livestock/horse owner and issues important to the MVMA. 2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Module 3: Overview of Foreign Animal, USDA Program, and Reportable Diseases • Nikki Enderle, DVM • USDA Accreditation • This module introduces readers to a variety of foreign animal, USDA Program, and reportable diseases and contains a list of which diseases are applicable to Category I and Category II accredited veterinarians. Information about reporting diseases and the steps in a foreign animal disease investigation are provided. Details about additional training opportunities for accredited veterinarians are also included along with a multitude of resources and learning opportunities to stay informed about these diseases.

Food Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor II Rm.) 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Beef Cattle Selection Tools: EPDs and Beyond • Bob Weaber, PhD Beef cattle selection tools used in herd bull selection and seedstock production are rapidly evolving. The suite of tools has moved beyond actual phenotypes to genomically enhanced EPD and sophisticated selection indexes. Learn the basics of why EPDs and indexes are the best tools available for selection and how genomic data is revolutionizing genetic prediction.

11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Beef Sire and Replacement Selection Strategies • Bob Weaber, PhD Beef sire and replacement selection strategies are becoming increasingly complex. The basic principles of breeding system design and individual animal selection remain cornerstones of genetic management in the beef herd. Breeders should first select an appropriate breeding system to leverage maternal heterosis and breed complementarity, then select candidates from breeds that fit that system using the best genetic prediction tools available. Sire selection accounts for an overwhelming majority of the gene flow within herds.

Replacement should be designed through sire selection and then selection on phenotypic attributes association with age to maximize their probability of long-term productivity.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • Reproductive Losses in Beef Cows • Dietrich Volkmann, DVM A significant difference between the pregnancy and calving rates indicates pregnancy losses, the majority of which will not have been observed. A differential diagnoses list and a diagnostic approach for the investigation into pregnancy losses in beef cow herds will be presented.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Strategies for Reproductive Success • Dietrich Volkmann, DVM Using the approaches and methods as advocated (and recently changed!) by the Society for Theriogenology, the author will walk the audience through a systematic examination and final classification of a bull for breeding soundness examination.

Equine CE Sessions - (Windsor I Rm.) 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Review of the Colic Examination: Is there anything new? • Fairfield Bain, DVM A review of the colic examination with emphasis on the basics of the physical exam, rectal exam, nasogastric intubation and how diagnostic tools such as abdominal ultrasound, serum amyloid A (SAA) and lactate fit into the flow of the exam.

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11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Wounds Associated with Synovial Structures • Earl M. Gaughan, DVM Wounds that penetrate to the depths of synovial compartments can be devastating to future soundness of affected horses. Therefore, early detection and complete diagnostic understanding of such wounds is essential for successful treatment and outcome. A septic synovial environment can destroy articular cartilage and encourage fibrous adhesion formation so timely sterilization of wounded synovial compartments is the goal such that these complications can be avoided and normal function can be returned.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m. & 2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Medical Versus Surgical Decision Making - Parts 1 & 2 • Fairfield Bain, DVM & Earl Gaughan, DVM A case by case, point-counter point discussion of clinical cases with perspectives of the internist versus the surgical. While different perspectives on case management, the flow is intended to be complimentary.

Saturday, January 25 General Session - (Windsor III-IV Rms.) 8:40 - 9:30 a.m. • Crowded In the Middle of Nowhere • Bo Brock, DVM The MVMA welcomes Bo Brock, DVM. Dr. Brock owns a thriving, multi-species veterinary clinic in Lamesa, Texas (population 9,207 and sometimes referred to as “the middle of nowhere”). He graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University and was voted equine practitioner of the year for the state of Texas in 2007. In addition to his thriving veterinary practice and moonlighting as an author, Bo is an active public speaker and adjunct professor at Texas Tech University. He is also a columnist for “dvm360 Magazine” where he adds a little fresh humor to the serious field of veterinary medicine. Dr. Brock is the winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award GOLD Winner in Humor for his book “Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere: Tales of Humor and Healing from Rural America”.

Partners For Progress Presentations 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Bayer Animal Health Presentation • Kathryn Reif , DVM • Anaplasmosis: What We Know And What We Want To Know • (Windsor I Rm.) 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Boehringer-Ingelheim • Clarke Atkins, DVM, DACVIM • Feline Systemic Hypertension: A New and Exciting Era Parliament III Rm. This 50 minute presentationwill cover the basics of clinical diagnosis and treatment of hypertension and resultant target organ damage. The pathological effects damaging many tissues of the hypertensive patient will be outlined and correct measures provided in the form of a new treatment. Attendees will come away with a good understanding of hypertension in cats, its importance, its consequences and its management.

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Elanco Animal Health Presentation • Bruce Hoffman, DVM • Vaccinating Technology and Less Stress (Parliament I/II Rms.) Utilizing some of the newest methods to manufacture a vaccine allows cattle to be better immunized to combat M. haemolytica. This organism is still the number one killer of cattle in the U.S. and cattle need to be properly exposed to the bug before they leave the farm. Learn how vaccination as part of lifetime immunity can help the cattle industry reduce the problems associated with the biggest respiratory pathogen.

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Hill’s Pet Nutrition • Stacey Bone, DVM • Nutritional Management of Stress Related Disorders • Polo Rm. 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Zoetis Animal Health • Joe Holzhauer, DVM • Windsor II Rm.

Companion Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor III Rm.) - Track 1 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Chronic Vomiting in Cats: Diagnosis • Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP Chronic vomiting is so common in cats that many consider it “normal” or at least “acceptable.” However, it usually is a manifestation of chronic small bowel disease and not a stomach disorder. This lecture will concentrate on appreciating the problem and diagnosing the specific cause.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • Chronic Vomiting in Cats: Treatment • Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP This lecture builds on the previous one and addresses the treatment approaches Dr. Norsworthy i uses for chronic enteritis (usually IBD) and lymphoma. It offers suggestions on how to motivate clients to permit the proper work-up and treatment.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Diabetes in Cats: Diagnosis and Treatment Options • Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP Diagnosis of feline diabetes is usually straightforward, but Dr. Norsworthy will offer suggestions for those questionable cases. He will discuss the three treatment approaches: Tight Control, Traditional Control, and Loose Control..

3:40 - 4:30 p.m • Diabetes in Cats: Use of the Loose Control Approach • Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP Loose Control of diabetes differs from the other approaches by its emphasis on clinical signs rather than glucose curves and home glucose testing. It offers a documented scientifically-sound method that has distinct advantages for the cat and the cat owner, so longevity is maximized.

Companion Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor IV Rm.) - Track 2 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Introduction To Rehabilitation– Improving Mobility • Amber Ihrke, DVM Veterinary rehabilitation is a rapidly growing and exciting field. The recognition of how rehabilitation benefits our patients is becoming more widespread and if we think of this specialty as the science of improving mobility, it can be argued that rehabilitation can be of benefit most every patient. Pet owners are seeking out this treatment option on their own and veterinarians learning the indications for rehabilitation is a win for the patient, the client and the practitioner. This lecture provides an introduction into incorporating rehabilitation into your practice and gives an overview of the common modalities employed.

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1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • Rehabilitation and Osteoarthrits in Canines – A Multimodal Approach • Amber Ihrke, DVM This lecture will discuss osteoarthritis as the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs, affecting up to 20% of adult canines. This progressive and degenerative condition mostly affects diarthrodial joints and as the degenerative process continues, this can lead to joint failure. The consequences of this failure can limit activity, decrease performance, cause pain and discomfort and decrease the quality of life for the patient. Recognizing early signs of osteoarthritis combined with a multimodal treatment approach that includes a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can lead to improved outcomes for your patient.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Neurologic Rehabilitation : Common Conditions Treated in a Rehabilitation Practice • Amber Ihrke, DVM Rehabilitation of patients with neurological disease works toward the goal of independent function. This lecture will discuss how rehabilitation success can be achieved by addressing pain, reestablishing normal neural pathways, preventing secondary complications and using rehabilitation techniques that allow for the best outcomes. A multimodal approach to pain management will also be addressed that includes analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication in conjunction with rehabilitation modalities.

3:40 - 4:30 p.m • Geriatric Rehabilitation: You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks • Amber Ihrke, DVM As our patient population ages, rehabilitation can be an important tool to enhance the quality of life in geriatric patients. This lecture will focus on what happens as the body ages, what can be done to mitigate aging and how rehabilitation can improve outcomes by utilizing a multimodal approach that combines pain management, physical modalities, and environment modifications to best suit the patient’s needs. In addition, a discussion of the role in rehabilitation during hospice and end of life care will be included.

Special Interest- (Parliament III Rm.) 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Missouri Department of Agriculture Updates • Steve Strubberg, DVM The Missouri Department of Agriculture will provide brief updates on animal health issues and upcoming events.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • Module 6: Exotic Avian Diseases • Rose Massengill • USDA Accreditation The first part of this module addresses two very important diseases of birds – avian influenza and Newcastle disease – and their potential economic impact on the U.S. economy. Clinical signs associated with these diseases and specific biosecurity measures to implement are included. In the second part of this module, veterinarians progress through an interactive scenario where one of these diseases is potentially introduced into the U.S. through the pet bird industry. Veterinarians will learn the process of reporting a possible exotic avian disease and the chain of events that occur in a foreign animal disease investigation.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Module 4: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread • Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, DVM • USDA Accreditation The first part of this module reviews disease prevention practices that limit exposure in animals and people including selecting appropriate personal protective equipment. Proper implementation of cleaning protocols and how to select effective disinfectants to prevent disease spread is discussed. Instructions on reading and interpreting disinfectant labels are included as are handouts for future reference.

The second part of this module addresses general biosecurity topics for veterinary clinics and livestock facilities. Biosecurity practices such as equipment handling with livestock on the farm or companion animals in the clinic or home visits for mobile clinics are presented.

3:40 - 4:30 p.m. • Module 12: Animal Disease Traceability • Rose Massengill • USDA Accreditation This module reviews the aspects of the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) regulation including official identification devices and methods, required documentation for interstate movement of livestock, and the responsibilities of accredited veterinarians as it pertains to ADT. This module concludes with a scenario involving cattle movement to emphasize some important aspects of ADT. Several handouts are provided for future reference.

Food Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor II Rm.) 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Systems Approach to BRD • Dave Smith, DVM Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the leading cause of sickness and death in growing cattle. Cattle have some inherent anatomical and physiological characteristics that make them susceptible to BRD; however, typical beef production, marketing and transportation systems contribute to the cause. Veterinarians, by virtue of their medical training and visits to many animal production systems, are uniquely positioned to understand what decisions, actions, and behaviors put cattle at risk for BRD. However, managing complex adaptive systems is not easy because the outcomes are difficult to predict. Understanding system dynamics might help veterinarians provide better cattle health advice.

1:20 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. • What Does Antimicrobial Stewardship In Cattle Practice Look Like? • Dave Smith, DVM Antimicrobial stewardship reflects the commitment of veterinarians and animal care-givers to take actions that preserve the effectiveness of antibiotic without sacrificing animal health and welfare; making evidence-based decisions about the use of antimicrobial drugs; and using antimicrobials judiciously, sparingly, and with ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of therapy. Antimicrobial stewardship must occur in reasonable context of the animal care-giver’s available resources, which can present a challenge to veterinarians in practice. We will discuss antimicrobial stewardship in cattle medicine by thinking about the clinical rationale for using antimicrobial therapy.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • I’m Not Positive That’s a Positive. The Art and Science Making a Better Diagnosis • Dave Smith, DVM Diagnosis is central to the function of the medical professions, and yet, making a diagnosis is as much art as science. Unfortunately, failure to understand cognitive error, causal logic, and the concepts of diagnostic interpretation have led many clinicians down preventable paths of incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatment decisions. Diagnostic testing, in the hands of a clinician with an appreciation for physical examination and history taking, aware of their own cognitive biases, and understanding of the importance of the predictive value of the test, becomes a powerful tool for helping clients improve the health of their cattle.

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3:40 - 4:30 p.m. • The Challenges and Rewards of Working with Stocker/Backgrounders • John Groves, DVM Veterinary practitioners and consultants serving stocker/backgrounder clients are faced with many challenges. In an effort to better serve this dynamic segment of the beef industry, veterinarians must understand the unique disease dynamics and business plans associated with these operations. This presentation describes some changes made in my central Missouri practice to better serve stocker/backgrounder clients and grow my veterinary business.

Equine CE Sessions - (Windsor I Rm.) 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. & 1:20 - 2:10 p.m. • General Lameness with Emphasis on the Navicular Area & New Surgeries - Parts 1 & 2 • Bo Brock, DVM The moving horse uses a series of events involving muscles, bones, tendons, nerves, and joints to propel itself across the ground. Motion involves strides which consist of phases involving the use of various muscles which deliver the limb to a point in which it can grab the earth and pull the animal across it. This session will discuss factors that contribute to lameness and new surgical techniques used.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Peripartum Mare and Foal: What to Look For, What to Do • Peter Morresey, BVSc, MVM What are the subtle signs of impending problems in the neonatal foal and post-partum mare? How do you intervene in a timely and appropriate fashion when things appear they will not be going as planned? It all begins with close observation and knowledge of what deviates from a normal healthy progression.

3:40 - 4:30 p.m. • Diarrhea and Respiratory Conditions in the Growing Foal • Peter Morresey, BVSc, MVM Infectious diarrheal and respiratory diseases of growing foals are common and potentially devastating. While there are many causes, some problems are more disruptive than others. The most frequent causes of diarrhea (Clostridia, Rotavirus, Salmonella, Lawsonia) and respiratory disease (Equine herpesvirus, Rhodococcus equi, Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus) are reviewed.

MU-College of Veterinary Medicine Sessions - (Polo Rm.) - 25-minute Lectures 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

The Pre-surgical Canine Cataract Patient • Kevin Donnelly, DVM Cataracts are a common causes of blindness in dogs, though with a team based approach to ensure timely intervention, there is generally a good prognosis for vision return. Cataracts can be primary or secondary, with primary (or heritable) cataracts being the most common and diabetes being the second most common. Diabetic cataracts may require prompt surgical removal to reduce the risk of severe complications. Controlling lens induced uveitis while addressing any systemic issues (diabetes mellitus, dental disease, urinary tract infection), or concurrent ophthalmic issues (keratoconjunctivitis sicca or other) can aid in making the pet a good surgical candidate.

Help for the Bald Cat • Karen Campbell-Mosinger, DVM Feline alopecia may result from failure of hair growth or loss of hairs from premature shedding, hair breakage, scratching or excessive grooming. Causes of failure of hair growth include endocrine disorders, ectodermal defects and hair cycle arrest. Hair cycle arrest maybe secondary to drugs, disease or nutritional deficiencies. Premature shedding can be triggered by demodex mites, drugs, stress or serious disease. Hair breakage in cats is most often associated with dermatophytosis or self-trauma. Excessive grooming and scratching may be triggered by ectoparasites, allergies, cutaneous inflammation or neurological disorders. Diagnostic tools procedures and illustrative cases will be discussed.

1:20 - 2:10 p.m.

The Impact of Heat Stress On Cattle • Pamela Adkins, DVM IIn many areas of the world, the number of days the temperature-humidity index (THI) exceeds the comfort threshold for cattle is increasing with increasing global temperatures. This lecture will review some of the recent literature on heat stress and how it effects the immune system, welfare, and production factors of cattle. Heat stress indicators and prevention strategies will also be discussed.

Updates on Canine Lymphoma • Angela McCleary-Wheeler, DVM Lymphoma is one of the most common cancer types diagnosed in dogs. However, lymphoma is a relatively general descriptor that represents a heterogenous group of neoplastic lymphocytes. Several subtypes of canine lymphoma exist, and differentiating these subtypes requires the use of specific diagnostic tools. These tools will be reviewed, along with the treatment options that are available for dogs diagnosed with lymphomas. Despite our current level of knowledge, many challenges still exist in available diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for dogs with lymphoma. Ongoing research may lead to more individualized and effective therapies for canine diagnosed with this cancer.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m.

Free Toxicology Information Resources For Veterinarians • Tim J. Evans, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT, DABVT Small, mixed, and large animal practitioners can use a variety of free online/electronic resources to access critical information about potential toxicants. These resources will be discussed and demonstrated during this lecture..

Getting the Most Out of Diagnostic Lab Service • Lauren Delaney, DVM The goal of this quick and informal presentation is to provide practitioners with a few simple and practical tips to improve their diagnostic lab experience. The presentation will focus on submissions and making informed test interpretations. Dr. Delaney’s recent transition from clinical veterinary work to a diagnostic lab has provided her insight on the challenges faced by diagnosticians through the lens of a former practitioner. Her presentation seeks to guide practitioners on how to get the most out of their diagnostician.

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3:40 - 4:30 p.m.

Equine Fecal Egg Counts • Martha Scharf, DVM A discussion of parasite surveillance techniques in horses, including the strengths and weaknesses of modern fecal egg count method and subsequent deworming strategies.

High Volume Spay/Neuter Techniques • Leon Tu, DVM This presentation will highlight research evaluating surgical techniques prevalent in high-volume spay/neuter practices that can also be applied in any clinic where surgical sterilization is performed. The potential for non-surgical sterilization options in the future will also be briefly discussed.

Pre-Lab Lecture Sessions - (Bradley Rm.) 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. • Canine and Feline Stomatitis Update • Richard Meadows, DVM Canine stomatitis (CUPS) is now called CCUS. What’s that and why should I care and what should I do about it? Feline chronic stomatitis and caudal mucositis-frustrating and not rare. What to do. Let’s talk.

1:20 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. • Clinical Case Review • Richard Meadows, DVM We will cover routine and not so routine “real world” cases that we treat and advise our colleagues on in the new VAC and by phone and email. We can discuss your cases as time allows.

2:40 - 3:30 p.m. • Dental Equipment: What and Why • Richard Meadows, DVM Dental equipment can/should offer a great return on investment and make your life easier while offering needed help to dogs, cats and their owners.

3:40 - 4:30 p.m. • Dental Radiology Techniques and Interpretation • Richard Meadows, DVM This lecture will serve as preparation for our Sunday “dry lab” regarding techniques and will also cover dental radiology image interpretation as time allows.

Sunday, January 26 Companion Animal Dental Lab Sessions - (Windsor III Rm.) 8:00 - 11:50 a.m.• Laboratory for Dental Radiology & Dental Nerve Blocks • Richard Meadows, DVM Must attend dental lecture on Saturday as preparation for this lab and be preregistered.

Hot Topics - (Windsor IV Rm.) 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. • Endocannabinoid System and Toxicosis from Therapeutic and Recreational Products • Dharati Szymanski, MPH, DVM This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the Endocannabinoid System including a description of the primary receptors and the endogenous cannabinoids and exogenous phytocannabinoids that serve as ligands within this system. The presentation will also include a discussion of the toxicosis associated with cannabis derived and cannabis related products that are marketed for both recreational and therapeutic purposes. .

9:00 - 9:50 a.m. • Update on Cannabis Research in Veterinary Therapeutic Applications • Dharati Szymanski, MPH, DVM This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the current available research regarding the clinical application of Cannabis derived and cannabis related products in small animal medicine. The presentation will review clinical investigations in areas such as epilepsy and osteoarthritis as well as pharmacokinetics and will include a discussion of safety studies associated with cannabis derived products in veterinary patients.

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • What a Tangled Legal Web is Weed • Gail Golab, DVM This presentation will support attendees in acquiring a working knowledge of the current regulatory framework surrounding cannabis and its status in the practice of veterinary medicine at the federal and state levels.

11:00 - 11:50 a.m. • Cannabis/CBD Legalities Panel • Michael Boeger, Sean Edwards, JD, Gail Golab, DVM, David Gourley, DVM, Michael Pfander, DVM, and Dharati Szymanski, DVM Panel will discuss issues regarding therapeutic uses of cannabis and the federal and state legalities involving its use.

Soft Skills CE Sessions - (Picadilly Rm.) 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. • The Client-Animal-Veterinarian Bond: Imperative for Health • Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP Rapid changes in society and heavy reliance on ever emerging technologies make special challenges for helping professions such as veterinary medicine. In this presentation, the importance of human-animal and human-human bond that drives veterinary medical practice will be discussed. In particular, the presentation will address challenges associated with maintaining professional distance yet engaging effectively while treating animals that may be the lifeblood, or livelihood of clients. Some of these challenges include need for empathy, use of open communication strategies, importance of follow-through, ways to build client loyalty to the practice, and ways to recognize and address compassion fatigue. The importance of clear verbal and non-verbal communication will be discussed, as will ways to project to clients, ways in which practices embrace the human-animal and human-human bond.

9:00 - 9:50 a.m. • Expanding Small Animal Practice: TigerPlace, A Pet Encouraging Retirement Residence • Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP While the human animal bond has always been a foundation for small animal veterinary medicine, given the rapidly expanding population of adults over age 65, the bond is perhaps more central than ever to the success of small animal practices serving

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older clients. Pets remain as important to older adults as they are to younger counterparts, perhaps more important.

One focus of the field of successful aging hinges on the concept of aging-in-place. This concept has taken many forms but essentially means that older adults need not move from their homes as they need more assistance and eventually care.

This presentation will use the TigerPlace aging-in-place retirement residence as a case study to demonstrate ways in which small animal veterinary practices can expand their remit from the clinic to the community to assist this growing population of pet owners/clients.

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. & 11:00 - 11:50 a.m • Breaking the Cycle: Animal Abuse and Human Violence - Parts 1 & 2 • Zoe Agnew-Svoboda, DVM Not many are aware of the devastating connection between animal abuse and human violence, or those who are aware may be unsure of what to do when faced with this connection. With intervention through animal welfare agencies further animal abuse and human harm could be prevented. This training will cover statistics on human violence and animal abuse, give veterinary clinics and animal welfare organizations tools to talk with pet owners about domestic violence, resources in Missouri for domestic violence survivors and their pets, and ways to connect survivors to those resources.

Special Interest CE Sessions - (Parliament III Rm.) 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. • Licensing Board Forum This session will be an open forum for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. This question and answer session will be an opportunity for the Board and members of the profession to openly discuss the Missouri’s statute and rules.

9:00 - 9:50 a.m. • Rich Owner, Poor Owner: Maximizing Your Practice Value • Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA • Simmons Midwest In this session we will cover two real life case studies. One will cover the income and expenses of a poorly managed practice. The other will cover a well-managed practice. We will show you how a valuator approaches the valuation process and some of the common adjustments that are made to the tax return and P&L figures of the practice. Finally, we will show you how the profit of these two practices affects their value.

9:00 - 9:50 a.m. • Wet Lab: Certification for Avian Influenza Sampling and Salmonella Pullorum Whole Blood Plate Testing • Bill Pittenger (Parliament II Rm.) This workshop will describe the techniques for sampling poultry and waterfowl for avian influenza testing and Salmonella pullorum whole blood plate testing. Participants will be given the opportunity to sample live chickens and ducks to become certified in Missouri.

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Module 27: Bovine Trichomoniasis • Dane Henry, DVM • USDA Accreditation This module provides an overview of bovine trichomoniasis and its impact on the cattle industry. State testing and entry requirements are presented as well as how to properly collect, handle, package, and ship samples from bulls to a diagnostic laboratory for testing.

Resources are provided to develop a herd management plan to reduce the risk of introduction and spread on cattle operations.

11:00 - 11:50 a.m. • Wet Lab: Chronic Wasting Disease • Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM (Parliament II Rm.) This wetlab will demonstrate how to collect Chronic Wasting Disease samples from cervids.

Food Animal CE Sessions - (Windsor II Rm.) 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. • Trace Minerals In Cattle: Maternal Transfer, Fluctuations and Production Cycle Changes. • Lourens J. Havenga, BVSc This presentation covers the flow of trace minerals in the calf, cow, heifer and bull. With specific reference to how it changes during the reproduction cycle, when the most important risk time periods are and highlight some of the most important negative outcomes if the risk periods are not addressed. Practical veterinary interventions are also discussed.

9:00 - 9:50 a.m. • Overview to Brood Cow Nutrition • David Pugh, DVM We will discuss general feeding practices for broodcows, with emphasis on energy and protein intake.

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. • Feeding Cows to Maximize Immunity and Resistance to Internal Parasites, and an Overview to Mineral Feeding David Pugh, DVM This lecture will be devoted to feeding practices that are used to maximize vaccine effectiveness and control of internal Gastrointestinal parasites. Trace mineral nutrition will also be discussed.

11:00 - 11:50 a.m. • Management Practices to Minimize Internal and External Parasites • David Pugh, DVM We will discuss some management practices that are useful in control of some internal and external parasites. Emphasis ill be placed on control of flies and nematode parasites.

Equine CE Sessions - (Windsor I Rm.) - Dry Lab - Limited attendance with pre-registration required.

8:00 - 11:50 a.m • Podiatry Dr Lab • Amy Rucker, DVM & Joann Kramer, DVM, Roger Shaw, DVM, Randy Holthusen, Joe Moore & Dustyn Sears The Sunday Podiatry Lab is a case-based active participation event. A chronic lameness and laminitis case will be covered. If space allows, all MVMA attendees are invited to audit the lab at no charge, however participation will include a fee of $300. This fee will include the hoof model and shoe for each case.

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Continuing Education Speakers Pamela Adkins, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Pamela Adkins is an Assistant Professor of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine.

She attended veterinary school at The Ohio State University and then completed a residency in large animal internal medicine and a PhD at the University of Missouri. Her current appointment includes clinical work in the food animal hospital, teaching veterinary students, and research.

Current research interests include bovine infectious diseases, the impacts of heat stress on cattle, the microbiome of cattle, and the effects of antimicrobial usage.

Zoe Agnew-Svoboda

Zoe Agnew-Svoboda is the PAWS Place Program Coordinator for Rose Brooks Center. She began her career in animal welfare almost a decade ago and has been with Rose Brooks Center in her current role for 5 years. Before coming to Rose Brooks Center, she worked at prominent animal shelters in the Kansas City area in both management and animal care roles. While at Rose Brooks Center, Zoe gained experience advocating for domestic violence survivors in multiple settings as well as providing education to the community on the link between animal abuse and human violence, and how to safely house survivors and their pets. She is dedicated to sharing her experience working with the human/animal bond in hopes all shelters will be accessible to those in need.

Fairfield Bain, MBA, DVM, ACVIM, ACVP, ACVEC

Dr. Bain is a member of the Equine Veterinary Professional Services team at Merck Animal Health. He received his BS in Animal Science at North Carolina State University, then obtained his DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

He returned to NC State for a Large Animal Internship, then pursued a residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Florida, and a residency in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at Kansas State University. He is board-certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. His career has included time in private referral hospitals (Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Littleton Equine Medical Center, Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery) as well as University hospitals in the US (University of Pennsylvania, Washington State University) and Australia (University of Queensland). Prior to joining Merck Animal Health in April 2016, he was a Clinical Professor of Equine Internal Medicine at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is known for his work in diagnostic ultrasound, perinatology, neonatal intensive care, equine pathology and cytology, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. He also holds an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology.

Christopher Baines, PhD Dr. Chris Baines is an associate professor at the university of Missouri. He graduated with a BSc in Pharmacology from the University of Bath, Great Britain and did his subsequent PhD work in cardiac physiology at the University of South Alabama. He then did postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Rochester, University of Louisville, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. It was during this training that Dr. Baines developed and pursued an interest in the role of mitochondria in cardiomyocyte death and cardiac pathology. Dr. Baines has continued these research paths in his own lab at the University of Missouri, where his research is primarily aimed at identifying and characterizing novel mediators of mitochondrial-dependent cardiac cell death, with special with emphasis on programmed necrosis and how it contributes to cell death and disease.

Ann Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP Dr. Anne Barger is currently a clinical professor and section head at the University of Illinois. She joined the faculty in 2002.

Her research interests are focused on cytology as a diagnostic tool with an emphasis on osteosarcoma and immunocytochemical and cytochemical staining.

Rob Bertman, CFA, CFP Rob Bertman is a Senior Consultant at Student Loan Planner. He has personally worked with 700+ clients advising on more than $150,000,000 of student loans. Some say he’s the “Senior” Consultant not because of the number of people he’s helped or his expertise, but because Rob is the oldest person on the team :-) Rob is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Financial Planner (TM) with a background in family budgeting, financial planning and investment management. Rob lives in St Louis with his wife Anna and his 3 kids Charlie, George & Nina.

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Continuing Education Speakers Michael Boeger

Michael Boeger is the Administrator and Bureau Chief of the Missouri Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. He was formerly the lieutenant of investigations for a law enforcement agency, he was an investigator for the Missouri Department of Labor’s Fraud Unit for three years. He is currently in his 22nd year with the BNDD. He has been the administrator for the bureau for the past 11 years. Michael has published the educational handouts on the bureau’s website and he has served on 5 separate Governor’s Task Forces. He has promulgated regulations for the bureau and assisted in drafting legislation that has been enacted by five governors. He is assigned to the department’s emergency response center during declared states of emergency. Michael served as the Chairman for the Task Force on Misuse, Abuse and Diversion of Prescription Drugs. He is a member of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators and the National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities.

Bo Brock, DVM

Dr. Brock owns a thriving, multi-species veterinary clinic in Lamesa, Texas (population 9,207 and sometimes referred to as “the middle of nowhere”). He graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University and was voted equine practitioner of the year for the state of Texas in 2007. In addition to his veterinary practice and moonlighting as an author, Bo is an active public speaker and adjunct professor at Texas Tech University. He is also a columnist for “dvm360 Magazine” where he adds a little fresh humor to the serious field of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Brock is the winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award GOLD Winner in Humor for his book “Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere: Tales of Humor and Healing from Rural America”.

Karen Campbell-Motsinger, DVM, DACVIM, DACVD

K​ aren Campbell spent most of her summers as a child on her grandparents Guernsey dairy farm in Franklin County. She spent three summers prior to admission to veterinary school working for Dr. Joseph Swink, Jr., in Union, primarily helping with equine and farm animal calls. Following graduation from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Surgery and Medicine at Auburn University followed by a residency in Small Animal Medicine and a Master of Science in Clinical Pathology from the University of Georgia. Karen then joined the faculty at the University of Illinois where she also completed a residency in veterinary dermatology. She was the first individual to be board-certified by both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She is a past-president of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology and is currently chair of the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialists. She has authored or co-authored four textbooks including the 7th edition of Mueller and Kirk’s Small Animal Dermatology. Karen received the 2013 Award of Excellence from the American College of Veterinary Dermatology and the 2014 Alumna of the Year Award from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2016, she moved from Illinois to Franklin County and started work at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Health Center in Wentzville.

Lane Clarke, DVM, PhD

Dr. Clarke is a Professor of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Missouri. Dr. Clarke received a D.V.M. and a M.S. in Physiology from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. Following several years of equine practice, Dr. Clarke matriculated at North Carolina State University where he received a Ph.D. in gastrointestinal physiology in 1989 (R.A. Argenzio, mentor). In post-doctoral studies at the University of North Carolina Cystic Fibrosis Research Center, Dr. Clarke participated in original studies of airway and intestinal dysfunction in the first cystic fibrosis mouse model. At the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Clarke was appointed assistant professor in 1993 and rose through the ranks to full professor in 2007. He has served on the editorial board of the American Journal of Physiology, the NIH study section Clinical, Integrative and Molecular Gastroenterology and currently serves on the Research and Research Training Committee of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dr. Clarke’s research investigates abnormalities of acid-base transporters in cystic fibrosis and other genetic diseases as they relate to intestinal stem cell biology (ISCs) and differentiation of secretory cells.

Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, DVM Dr. Charlotte Clifford-Rathert is a 1992 graduate of the University Of Missouri College Of Veterinary Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science, in Animal Science from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1981. She practiced in a mixed animal practice in Central Missouri until joining Lincoln University in November 2007 as the Missouri State Small Ruminant Specialist with an extension/research appointment. Her research focused on the development of efficient and economical herd management practices (browsing and parasite management) and embryonic loss in goats. She is a contributor to the eXtension Goat Community of Practice (www.extension.org/goats ). In September 2015 she joined USDA APHIS Veterinary Services as a term VMO for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response Team being deployed to Indiana HPAI and Missouri LPAI in 2016; and assisted with the National Export and Import Services. In 2017 she accepted a permanent position with USDA APHIS VS serving the East Central Missouri district.

Leah Cohn, PhD, DVM

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Leah Cohn graduated from the University of Tennessee with both a BS in Animal Science and a DVM degree. She completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, followed by a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, at North Carolina State University. Dr. Cohn also earned a PhD degree in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology at NCSU. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship in Cell Biology, Dr. Cohn joined the faculty at the University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently a Professor of Veterinary Medicine, and serves as the Director of Graduate Studies and the Associate Department Chair in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Cohn has been very involved in her specialty college as well, serving a full term on the Board of Regents of the ACVIM including time as the President and Chairman of the Board. Her research interests are varied, but infectious and respiratory disease are particular favorites. Dr. Cohn has authored more than 125 scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, has written dozens of book chapters, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the textbook Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats.

Continuing Education Speakers Rachel Crackle

Rachel Crackel earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. She is currently combining her love of data and animals as a Technology Specialist with Patterson Veterinary. Rachel works with veterinarians and veterinary practice managers on utilizing their practice data and VetSuccess reporting to improve their business and patient outcomes.

Rachel resides in Effingham, IL with her husband, 2-year-old son and Boston Terrier (Ted) and cat (Henry).

Lauren Delaney, DVM

Dr. Lauren Delaney is a 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she worked as a veterinarian in the research field for 5 years, providing clinical veterinary care to a wide variety of species, performing surgeries, and supporting on-site investigators. She then transitioned to a study director role; designing experiments and reporting scientific data. In 2018, Dr. Delaney accepted a position at the MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. She enjoys her daily work promoting the lab and helping practitioners with their diagnostic needs.

Kevin Donnelly, DVM, ACVO

Kevin Donnelly is an assistant teaching professor at the University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine. He obtained his veterinary degree from the University of Missouri in 2010 and completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. He became board certified in veterinary ophthalmology in 2014 after completing a 3 year residency at the University of Missouri. Following residency, he started an ophthalmology service in a busy multi-specialty hospital in Oklahoma City, where he practiced for 3 years before returning to the University of Missouri and joining the faculty.

He has a particular interest in corneal wound healing and all surgical aspects of veterinary ophthalmology. He enjoys all outdoor activities and loves spending time with his wife, Lindsay and son, Dane.

Sean Edwards, JD

Sean Edwards is a partner with the law firm of Sanders Warren Russell & Scheer LLP in Kansas City. Sean concentrates his practice primarily on defending clients in significant property loss, injury, death and damages claims in the areas of professional liability as well as property and premises liability, with a focus on veterinary professional liability. Sean has successfully argued on behalf of veterinary clients before courts and professional licensing boards in both Missouri and Kansas. Sean also serves as legal counsel for the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.

Nikki Enderle, DVM

Dr. Nikki Enderle is a Veterinary Medical Officer with the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services who works with exporters to ship live animals and animal products internationally. Dr. Enderle knows that supporting international trade helps promote US products and drive our agricultural economy. She is also a trained Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician and has participated in the animal disease outbreak emergency response to Virulent Newcastle Disease in California.

Dr. Enderle holds a veterinary medicine degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia and a Master in Public Health degree from the University of Minnesota.

Tim Evans, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT, DABVT

Dr. Tim Evans is an Associate Professor in the MU Department of Veterinary Pathobiology and the Toxicology Section Head at the MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. He received his DVM from the University of California, Davis in 1982, and he earned both his MS (1996) and PhD (2002) from MIZZOU. Dr. Evans was recognized as a William T. Kemper Fellow for Excellence in Teaching in 2013. Dr. Evans and his wife, Debbie, reside in Columbia and are the parents of two emerging adults. Dr. Evans’ alter ego, THE ANTIDOTE, is the enemy of ALL things toxic.

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Continuing Education Speakers Brian Flesner, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Dr. Flesner has been an assistant professor at the University of Missouri for four years and is extensively involved in the vibrant clinical trials service at the MU Veterinary Health Center. The trials service sees hundreds of patients annually; notably, 70 dogs with osteosarcoma were enrolled in osteosarcoma specific clinical trials in the past four years. Dr. Flesner is currently site principal-investigator for several ongoing osteosarcoma studies, including three near completion National Cancer Institute COTC nationwide trials. Mizzou has been one of the top three enrolling institutions in the country in these trials over the past few years. Dr. Flesner previously performed a medical oncology residency at MU (2011-2014) and passed the ACVIM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) oncology specialty boards in June, 2014. He became faculty at Louisiana State University in 2014, before returning to Mizzou at the beginning of 2016. Besides studying osteosarcoma, Dr. Flesner’s research interests include chemotherapy mechanisms of action and toxicity, cancer-induced pain, and novel chemotherapeutic approaches to combat aggressive neoplasms.

David Galloway, DVM, DACVS-SA

Dr. Galloway is a retired U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officer and the Program Manager for the Veterinary Corps’ FYGVE Program.

First Year Graduate Veterinary Education is a one year internship that develops critical Veterinary Food Protection, Public Health, Clinical Medicine, and Leadership skills and knowledge in newly accessed Veterinary Corps Officers. Dr. David Galloway is responsible for FYGVE program standardization across its seven internship sites, curriculum development, and daily program administration and execution. In addition to managing the FYGVE program, Dr. Galloway provides surgical support and instruction at US Army veterinary facilities.

He is currently a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Residency Program Compliance Committee, and previously the Deputy Director for the ACVS Resident Credentialing Committee. Dr. Galloway has authored seventeen refereed journal publications, four book chapters, and given >30 invited presentations. He has served as an Adjunct Professor, teaching biomedical / life sciences and surgery classes, at Seoul National University (Korea), Campbell University (NC), Kansas State University (KS), and Barton County Community College (KS). Dr. Galloway completed his residency in small animal surgery and a Master of Science (Physiology) at Oklahoma State University, and achieved ACVS board certification in 2006. He is a 1986 graduate of the United States Military Academy and a 1995 graduate of the Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Earl Michael Gaughan, DVM

Dr. Earl Gaughan worked extensively in the veterinary field and classroom before joining the Merck Animal Health team as an equine professional services veterinarian in 2013. Dr. Gaughan worked for several equine practices, including Littleton Equine Medical Center where he was a clinical equine surgeon. He started his academic career at Kansas State University. During his 14 years at Kansas State, he served in many roles including the equine section head for the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Gaughan’s career path next took him to Auburn University, where he was a professor and equine section chief for the College of Veterinary Medicine. His most recent academic role was at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, where he served as a clinical professor.

Gaughan received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Georgia, and he completed his equine surgery residency at New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University. Gaughan has published many research articles and book chapters His areas of Interest include: sports medicine and lameness; young, growing horses; equine surgery; and Infectious disease, preventative care and vaccinology.

Gail C. Golab, PhD, DVM, MANZCVS (Animal Welfare), DACAW

Dr. Golab is Chief Veterinary Officer for the American Veterinary Medical Association, overseeing the association’s Animal and Public Health, Animal Welfare, and Global Outreach Divisions. Previously, Dr. Golab has served as Chief Advocacy and Public Policy Officer, as Director of the Animal Welfare Division, and in a variety of other roles in the AVMA’s Publications, Education and Research, and Communications Divisions.

Dr. Golab is best known for her more than 30 years of work in the human-animal interactions/animal welfare field that began as an undergraduate; transcends both professional degrees; has included opportunities for exposure to a variety of concerns affecting diverse species; and includes experience in research, policy development, and practical applications. Accordingly, she has served on advisory committees on the care and use of animals in agriculture, biomedical research, the pet industry, entertainment, transport, and human healthcare applications. She graduated with a PhD from Texas A&M University, a DVM from the University of Illinois, is certified as a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Animal Welfare), is a charter diplomate of the American College of Animal Welfare (an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty board), and a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice.

John Groves, DVM

Dr. John Groves earned a BS in Agriculture from the University of Missouri (’88), as well as his DVM Degree from University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (’92) where he earned the English Practitioner Award as the outstanding large animal veterinary school student. He is a graduate of the Beef Cattle Production Management Series from the University of Nebraska (‘04). He has presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners regarding the relationship between beef producers and veterinarians. He has been in private practice for 27 years, including 19 as the owner of Livestock Veterinary Services in Eldon, Missouri, which is in the central part of the state. Dr. Groves has specialized in beef cattle production medicine focusing on large, progressive stocker operations with emphasis in optimizing production efficiency in all phases of management. Also, Dr. Groves works with several key registered and commercial cow herds.

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Continuing Education Speakers Marcy Hammerle, DVM, DAVBP

Marcy Hammerle, DVM DABVP is a 2003 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She is the owner of The Pet Doctor, an AAHA accredited, three doctor small animal practice in O’Fallon, MO. Dr. Hammerle is the incoming President-Elect for the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. She is also a member of the AVMA, ABVP, AAHA and attends over 50 hours of medical and management continuing education yearly. In 2017, Dr. Hammerle also became certified in canine rehabilitation (CCRP).

Lourens J Havenga, BVSc

Dr. Havenga received his veterinary degree from the University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort), South Africa in 1995. Following two years in bovine practice in the United Kingdom, Dr Havenga returned to South Africa and joined the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Havenga was responsible for licensing several USA animal health products for different companies in South Africa.

Since 2005 he has been working exclusively on injectable trace minerals. This includes research projects, licensing and marketing. During 2009 he relocated to Colorado from where he manages the Multimin USA Inc. company.

Dr. Havenga has lead several university and private studies in the USA, generating data on the absorption, storage, function and effects on reproduction and immune function, following the use of injectable trace minerals.

Dane Henry, DVM Dr. Dane Henry is currently a Veterinary Medical Officer in central Missouri with USDA APHIS Veterinary Services. Dr. Henry attended Oklahoma State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990.

Dr. Henry practiced for 10 years in a predominately large, mixed animal practice in the Panhandle of Nebraska before he joined the State of Nebraska’s Bureau of Animal Industry as a Veterinary Field Officer serving Central and Western Nebraska counties to oversee livestock regulatory program activities. Dr. Henry has been involved with several regulatory disease control and eradication projects involving Tuberculosis, Chronic Wasting Disease and Scrapie. He was deployed to the Exotic Newcastle Disease Incident in California (2003) and to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak multiple times in 2015.

Bruce W. Hoffman, DVM

Dr. Hoffman is Senior Technical Consultant for U.S. Cattle West at Elanco Animal Health. Prior to his current role, he served as the Director of Global Cattle Vaccine and Technical Consultant for Elanco U.S. Beef and Feedlot Units. Bruce enjoys working with cattle vets and producers on ways to prevent and reduce disease and has a passion to improve consumer confidence in beef. He has presented to numerous groups on VFDs, respiratory disease, management over medicine, feeding the world and using social media to promote agriculture. Before joining Elanco, he focused on reducing BVD in cattle, held positions as staff veterinarian, feedlot consultant, cattle manager, and a general practitioner of veterinary medicine. He currently lives in Billings, MT with his wife Karla.

Matthew Hull, DVM

Dr. Matthew Hull joined the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 to begin a residency in small animal internal medicine. After obtaining his DVM from Kansas State University in 2017, he completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Purdue University and a small animal internal medicine specialty internship at the University of Illinois.

His primary interests are gastrointestinal and pancreatic disease, with an emphasis on the role of nutritional intervention, and he intends to pursue additional training in small animal clinical nutrition upon completion of his residency. In addition to his residency, he is also pursuing a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences with research aimed at evaluating the immunologic effects of Vitamin D in canine chronic enteropathy and utilizing immunologic assays to assess and predict the response to various dietary proteins in cases of food-responsive enteropathy. He is also in the process of publishing research validating methodology for the use of fine needle aspiration to quantify hepatic gene expression and a case report documenting a novel presentation of canine hypoaldosteronism effectively managed with desoxycorticosterone therapy.

Amber Ihrke, DVM

​ r. Amber Ihrke obtained her DVM at the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1996. She is currently the Medical Director at D Integrative Pet Care in Homer Glen, IL- a rehabilitation/sports Medicine specialty clinic. Dr. Ihrke is certified in canine rehabilitation, veterinary acupuncture, veterinary spinal manipulation, and veterinary pain management.

In 2017, she was accepted into the residency program of The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Ihrke is the current President of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and teaches veterinary rehabilitation and sports medicine at The Healing Oasis.

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Continuing Education Speakers Elizabeth Johnson , DVM

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson is the Assistant Director of Outreach and Engagement of the International Council for Veterinary Assessment, working closely with the CEO and staff to promote the mission of the organization to all stakeholders and playing an integral part in strategic outreach. Dr. Johnson is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson grew up riding horses and hiking in the mountains of east Tennessee. After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, she worked at a busy small animal practice outside Houston, Texas, before jumping back into the academic world and serving in a unique role as the first Assistant Dean of Student Success at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Johnson worked to promote individual student success and wellness initiatives for the CVM, as well as focus on early academic intervention and collaboration between academic counselors, mental health counselors, student tutors, and faculty advisors and course directors. Dr. Johnson also coordinated all NAVLE-related initiatives for the CVM, including the NAVLE Prep Rotation for clinical year students. Dr. Johnson enjoys staying involved with the Veterinary Leadership Initiative (VLI) and honing her communication and group facilitation skills. Dr. Johnson also works in veterinary hospice and end-of-life care in Atlanta.

Philip Johnson , DVM, DACVIM

Dr. Philip Johnson graduated with Honors from the University of Bristol (England) School of Veterinary Medicine in 1981 and worked in a private veterinary practice in the Bath/Bristol area of England for 3 years. Then he completed graduate studies and an equine medicine and surgery clinical residency at the University of Illinois. Dr. Johnson is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine as recognized by both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the European College of Equine Internal Medicine. He is a Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where he has been since 1991. Dr. Johnson’s research interests include equine clinical endocrinology, all aspects of laminitis, neonatology, and gastroenterology. He enjoys all aspects of the internal medicine discipline. Aside from the clinical, instructional, and scientific aspects of academic veterinary medicine, his interests include running, tennis, composing music, listening to music, art, hiking the wilderness, and literature.

Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP

Dr. Johnson completed her Associates Degree in nursing at Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL. She then completed her Baccalaureate Degree in nursing from the University of Dubuque, Iowa and her Masters of Philosophy from University of Edinburgh, Scotland (as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar). Subsequently she completed her Ph.D. in nursing at University of Iowa. Before moving to Missouri, she was a tenured nursing professor at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. She joined the faculty at University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing in 1999 as the Millsap Professor of Gerontological Nursing & Public Policy and shortly thereafter earned a joint appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine for her research on human-companion animal interaction. She retired on August 9, 2019 as a tenured Full Professor in both nursing and veterinary medicine. Her externally funded program of research addresses wellness in people undergoing transitions (e.g. relocation to supportive housing) with the benefits of human-companion animal interaction. Her research shows that companion animals may provide a unique source of social support and facilitate motivation for exercise and other wellness-promoting behaviors among people in transition, including older adults, military veterans, abused children, families of autistic children, and prison inmates.

Kevin Kline

Diversion Investigator Kevin Kline has been with the Drug Enforcement Administration for just over two years. Prior to joining the DEA, DI Kline worked for Express Scripts as a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Investigator.

As a Diversion Investigator, DI Kline handles a variety of cases, from regulatory work to ensure compliance with Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, to criminal cases involving the diversion of controlled substances outside of the closed system of distribution.

Joanne Kramer, DVM, ACVS

Dr. Joanne Kramer is an associate teaching professor at the University of Missouri. She is a board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Her goals include improving clinical learning, the development of improved methods of workplace based teaching through the use of informal learning, and integrating the use of models and simulation with real world learning,

Alison LaCarruba, DVM, ABVP (Equine)

​ r. LaCarrubba earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and veterinary degree from the University of MisD souri in 2001. She completed an equine rotating internship in 2002.

Dr. LaCarrubba became a diplomate of ABVP(Equine Practice) in 2009. Dr. LaCarrubba works with the equine ambulatory and internal medicine services at the VHC as an Associate Teaching Professor, with a special interest in equine dentistry.

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Continuing Education Speakers Tom Lenz, DVM, MS, DACT

Active in equine private practice, academia, and industry throughout his professional life, Dr. Lenz is a past President of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and has been a lifelong advocate for the health and welfare of the horse.

He graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1975, earned a Master of Science degree in Equine Reproduction from Texas A&M in 1988 and is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists (Animal Reproduction). He has been awarded both the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Alumnus of the Year Award and the University of Missouri’s Alumni Award. He speaks to equine, veterinary, agriculture and government groups throughout the country on equine welfare and has published numerous articles and book chapters on the subject. For his work in equine welfare, he received the AVMA’s 2010 Animal Welfare Award. He was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2018. Earlier this year he was honored by the American Horse Publications Association with their 2019 Equine Industry Vision Award.

Rose Massengill

Rose joined Veterinary Services in January of 2013 and has focused on implementation of Animal Disease Traceability. Currently, Rose serves as co-facilitator of a regional state/federal/industry Poultry Health Advisory committee, Public Information Officer on the Red National Incident Management Team and chair of the ADT working group. Rose completed a BS degree in Agriculture, Animal Science major at Missouri State University and postgraduate work at the University of Missouri and Saint Louis University. Previously in her 28 years with the Missouri Department of Agriculture Rose held positions as a Livestock Inspector, Animal Health Officer and Poultry Health and Improvement Program Coordinator and worked on brucellosis, tuberculosis, pullorum-typhoid, and Exotic Newcastle Disease eradication programs and implemented Avian Influenza surveillance programs in Missouri as well as serving on the committee that developed the NPIP avian influenza surveillance program.

Rose successfully managed several grants and cooperative agreements for disease surveillance and response, food safety and respiratory protection programs.

Ashley McCarty, BS

Ashley McCarty is serving her second term as a representative of agriculture, industry and mining on Missouri’s Clean Water Commission, housed in the Department of Natural Resources. She chairs the Commission, which oversees water quality regulations, permitting and financial assistance. In a professional capacity, Ashley serves as executive director of Missouri Farmers Care, a joint effort by Missouri’s agriculture community to stand together for the men and women who provide the food and jobs on which our community depends. Ashley came to Missouri Farmers Care after spending a decade working on behalf of Missouri corn farmers after beginning her career working for the director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Ashley is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.S. in Animal Science. Ashley spends much of her time with her three boys and, together with her husband, raises Red Angus cattle on their century family farm west of Kirksville, Mo.

Angela McCleary-Wheeler, PhD, DVM, ACVIM

Dr. Angela McCleary-Wheeler is a native of Blue Grass, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, and she was a small animal medicine and surgery intern at the University of Missouri from 2005-2006. Following her internship, she moved to North Carolina where she completed her medical oncology residency at North Carolina State University in 2009 and became board certified by the ACVIM in Oncology following her residency. As basic science and translational research was always a passion of hers, Dr. McCleary-Wheeler went on to earn her PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mayo Graduate School at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in 2014. During that time, her research focused on understanding epigenetic and transcriptional mechanisms involved with cancer development. She also was involved with the development of two clinical trials of novel therapies for human pancreatic cancer. Dr. McCleary-Wheeler was on faculty at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine prior to joining the faculty at the University of Missouri in 2018. She is excited to be a part of an outstanding veterinary oncology team at Mizzou. Her current research and clinical interests include understanding epigenetic mechanisms of lymphocyte biology and lymphoma as well as clinical trial development.

Richard Meadows, DVM, DABVP

Richard grew up around a mixed animal practice in Pampa, Texas and has been immersed in vet med ever since. As a veterinarian he has worked in dairy practice, done mixed animal relief work, owned a small animal practice, finished a Veterinary Clinical Pathology residency and a CDC sponsored Post Doc in a human medical school.

For the last 20 years he led the small animal community practice at the MU VHC dealing with dentistry, dermatology, parasitology, shelter medicine, etc. Hopefully he has actually taught several students and a few veterinarians something positive along the way. His current interests are his family ( especially his 3 grandchildren), his motorcycle and “Dad” jokes.

Cliff Miller, DVM

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Cliff Miller, DVM is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in Kansas City, he opened Green Hills Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in Moberly in 2003. He and his wife, Suzanne, live in Moberly with their three boys aged 12, 10, and 7. He is actively involved with a cow calf operation with his father. Dr. Miller is a member of the AVMA, MVMA, AABP, and AETA. His civic involvement includes the Moberly Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus Council 995, and local School Board. Dr. Miller has mentored countless veterinary students through preceptorships and enjoys teaching tomorrow’s veterinarians. He was instrumental in starting Moberly’s “HOUNDS” program which places unwanted dogs with offenders in Moberly’s prison for training and rehabilitation. Dr. Miller has served multiple terms on his district leadership and MVMA Past President, having been involved on the MVMA board in one capacity or another for over 10 years. He also serves as the chairman of the legislative committee for the MVMA and has been very active in state legislative issues that impact the veterinary profession and the animals we care for.

Continuing Education Speakers Peter Morresey, BVSc, MVM

​ r. Morresey graduated from Massey University in New Zealand. After 8 years mixed veterinary practice, he attended the D University of Florida for a Theriogenology residency, followed by a Large Animal internal medicine residency. He then became faculty at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, as a Field Service clinician. He is a Diplomate of both the American College of Theriogenologists and Veterinary Internal Medicine (Large Animal). Currently he is in private practice at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

His interests include general equine medicine, mare reproductive health, neonatal medicine, neurology and respiratory therapies.

Nicole Nichols, PhD, DVM

Dr. Nicole Nichols is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and an Investigator at the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Missouri. She received her PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Wright State University, and conducted her postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a researcher, Nichols investigates neuroplasticity: the ability of the brain to change throughout an organism’s lifespan. She works to better understand the mechanisms involved in these changes. Specifically, she investigates what happens when nerve cells involved in movement, called motor neurons, die — and how that, in turn, affects respiratory and swallowing dysfunction. Ultimately, her team is working to harness the central nervous system’s natural ability to develop neuroplasticity in order to combat diseases that can rob you of the bodily functions necessary for life including breathing and swallowing. Among other advances, Nichols’ findings are helping to enhance knowledge of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

She has written numerous articles, which have appeared in the Journal of Neuroscience, the Journal of Applied Physiology and other publications.

Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP

Dr. Gary D. Norsworthy has been in private practice for 47 years, 25 in small animal practice and 22 in feline practice. He is the owner of Alamo Feline Health Center in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to practice, he lectures frequently on feline diseases and is the editor and major author of seven feline textbooks, the most recent being The Feline Patient, 5th Edition, that published in 2018. His practice hosts externs from veterinary schools across North America and from other countries. He is a charter Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in the Feline Practice Category and an Adjunct Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University and the Western University of Health Sciences. He was chosen for the 2009 Practitioner of the Year Award in the Medical Specialist category by the Texas VMA and has received Speaker of the Year at several conferences. He is the only person to be Speaker of the Year two times each at the North American Veterinary Conference (now VMX) and the Western Veterinary Conference.

Brian Patrick, DVM

Dr. Patrick earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois in 1999. After graduation, he entered into mixed animal practice as an associate veterinarian in Waterloo, IL. Following this, he practiced small animal medicine and surgery for over 11 years in Collinsville IL. During his time in Collinsville, he moved from the role of associate veterinarian to Managing Veterinarian, in charge of both the medical and business direction of the hospital. He held this position for just short of five years before coming to Bayer as a Senior Technical Services Veterinarian.

While at Bayer, he participated in the Institute for Healthcare Communications’ five day training course in June of 2013, as well as Facilitation Training in Shawnee, KS. In both 2016 and 2017, he was awarded “Veterinarian of the Year” at Bayer Animal Health for his contributions to the veterinary team and Bayer Animal Health. He has presented information on numerous clinical, product related and communications/practice management topics to practitioners and technicians at VMA meetings, veterinary clinics and roundtables throughout the Midwest and Central Southern US.

Bill Pittenger, BS

Bill Pittenger is the Poultry Health Program Manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. Agriculture, majoring in Animal Sciences.

Bill has an extensive Avian background in commercial poultry, exotic birds (zoos) and native bird species.

David Pugh, MS, DVM, DACT, ACVN, ACVM

David Gartrell Pugh earned a BSA, a DVM, and an MS degrees from the University of Georgia, and a MAG from Auburn University. He received post-DVM training at Virginia Tech and Texas A & M University. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology, the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, and the American College of Veterinary Microbiology. Pugh was a large animal practitioner for 5 yrs. in Georgia, held faculty positions at the University of Georgia and Auburn University (Professor of Large Animal Medicine), was a Technical Services Veterinarian for Fort Dodge Animal Health, was the Project Veterinarian & Director of Operations for the AU Equine Source Plasma Project at Auburn University, and most recently, Director of the Alabama State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System. Pugh has received five university and five national awards for teaching, was the 2006 recipient of the UGA’s AM Mills Award for contributions to Veterinary Medicine, and was the UGA’s College of Vet Med’s Alumni of the Year for 2017. He has served on various committees for the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners, the Society for Theriogenology, the College of Theriogenology, the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, and the National Research Council, Nutrient Requirement Committee and the American Academy of Veterinary Parasitologists.

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Continuing Education Speakers Dave Pyburn, DVM

​ r. Dave Pyburn is the National Pork Board’s Senior Vice President of Science & Technology. He is responsible for assisting D with the development and coordination of programs, research and producer information related to food safety, swine health, production, animal welfare, and environment. His duties include representing the U.S. pork industry to domestic and international audiences, dealing with technical issues that could influence U.S. pork consumption or international trade, and program strategy for pork safety, quality and nutrition, and animal welfare program areas. Dr. Pyburn joined the National Pork Board in December 2013. Previously, he was the Senior Staff Veterinary Medical Officer for the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Swine Health Programs from 2000 to 2013. From 1997 to 2000 he was Director of Veterinary Science for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). Prior to the NPPC position, he spent three years in private veterinary practice in Iowa. Dr. Pyburn attended Drake University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He completed his veterinary medicine curriculum at Iowa State University.

Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM

Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer graduated from University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She worked for two years in a mixed animal practice in central Missouri. She started with the Missouri Department of Agriculture as the State Epidemiologist and District Veterinarian in August of 2018.

Her main focus is on the State Programs such as CWD, Johnes, Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, and Pseudorabies.

Amy Rucker, DVM

Amy Rucker, DVM, of MidWest Equine in Columbia, Missouri, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993.

After practicing in South Dakota, she returned home and established the Equine Ambulatory program at the UMC-Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Eventually she returned to private practice with an emphasis on diseases of the foot. Her mentor, Dr. Ric Redden, has been instrumental in her podiatry education. Amy’s work has been published in Equine Emergencies, Laminitis, Equine Podiatry, Veterinary Clinics of North America, Equine Veterinary Journal and Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. She has also presented discussions of lameness, shoeing strategies, laminitis and diagnostic imaging at multiple Bluegrass Laminitis Symposia, International Hoof Care Summits, and International Equine Conferences on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. Amy was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian’s Hall of Fame in 2012.

Carol Ryan, DVM

Dr. Carol Ryan graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1992. From that time she has been active in a mixed animal practice in Wentzville, Missouri. She and her husband are owners of a mixed animal practice in Elsberry, Missouri. She has been an active member in the St. Charles County Pork Producers and Cattlemen’s organizations. She is an active mentor with the 4-H youth participants at the county fairs with livestock. Dr Ryan has been a member of the AVMA, MVMA, MAVP, AAFP, and AAVSB RACE reviewer. She has served on the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board and is the 2019 MVMA President.

Martha Scharf, DVM, AVBP (Equine)

Martha Scharf is an equine ambulatory veterinarian at MU Equine Clinic, providing routine and emergency veterinary care to the horses of mid-Missouri. She grew up in St. Louis, riding and training hunter/jumpers. Since she moved to Columbia, MO for college, she has continued to ride recreationally, with a mix of jumping, eventing, and trail riding. She also serves as a faculty advisor for the vet school’s mascot mules, Tim and Terry, who have taught her the basics of driving and the intricacies of mules.

She graduated from the Mizzou Vet School in 2008 and completed a rotating equine internship during the following year.

Since then, she has been working as one of the equine ambulatory veterinarians and clinical instructors. In 2017, she achieved certification as a specialist in equine practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Following completion of a veterinary chiropractic course and certification by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 2018, she is now working to provide alternative diagnostic and treatment options for equine and small animal patients at the MU Veterinary Health Center.

Jean Schmidt, DVM

Dr. Schmidt grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and completed her undergraduate studies by receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry in 1993 from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. In 1997, Dr. Schmidt received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Schmidt fell in love with the midMissouri area and has made it her home for the past 22 years. Following graduation, she practiced emergency medicine in St. Louis while simultaneously working in both rural and suburban practices in the mid-Missouri area. Dr. Schmidt began her tenure with the Missouri Department of Agriculture in 2011 as the Program Veterinarian for the Animal Care Facilities Act Program.

She has gained vast experience in and completed multiple trainings in agriculture emergency management, becoming a great resource for the entire Animal Health Team. In 2019, her experience and leadership led her to be named Missouri’s Assistant State Veterinarian.

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Continuing Education Speakers Daniel Shaw, PhD, DVM

Dan Shaw grew up in Oregon and attended Oregon State University from 1971-1984 where he majored in Poultry Science. He graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University in 1978. After graduation, he worked in a mostly dairy practice in southeastern Minnesota for 3 years before entering residency training in Veterinary Pathology at the University of Pennsylvania from 1981-1984. He earned a PhD from the University of Missouri in 1987. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. He was on the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota from 1987-2000 where he worked in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in rotation with the other mammalian diagnosticians and handled most of the poultry cases. He was the director of the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University from 2000-2004. He joined the faculty at the University of Missouri in the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. There he handled the poultry case load and worked in rotation with the mammalian diagnosticians in the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. Dr. Shaw retired at the end of August 2019.

Matthew Silvius, DVM

As Independent Veterinary Network’s CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Matthew Silvius heads one of the nation’s leading virtual veterinary telemedicine companies. IVN’s Professional Services platform provides video, text and integrated data to IVN members.

Consumer Services are also available via VirtualVets.com, where pet owners connect via text or video with IVN’s contract practitioners. VirtualVets refers patients with clinical needs directly to IVN Members. Growing up on his family’s farm, and tending to animals, inspired Matt Silvius to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. His first paying job away from the farm was as a kennel assistant at Eagle Animal Hospital in the Kansas City area. He now co-owns the 7-DVM small animal practice and continues his 12-year practice, balancing his IVN executive role. Dr. Silvius’s undergraduate Biology degree is from Missouri Western State University. In 2007, he graduated magna cum laude as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, earning the Excellence in Dermatology academic award. Dr. Silvius is a board member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dave Smith, DVM, PHD, DACVPM

Dr. Smith is the Mikell and Mary Cheek Hall Davis Endowed Professor and Beef Program Leader at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a board-certified veterinary epidemiologist with interest in discovering how to improve the health, well-being, and productivity of cattle, while benefiting human and environmental health. Smith participates in a team with the goal of empowering veterinarians to use systems thinking to make better decisions and recommendations.

Smith is the team leader for a USDA /NIFA Center of Excellence in antimicrobial stewardship.

Steve Strubberg, DVM

Dr. Steve Strubberg was named the State Veterinarian of Missouri in April 2019. Strubberg grew up in Union, Missouri, with the intentions of becoming a physician. Driven by his love for science, the outdoors and animals, he soon discovered his passion lie in a different field. In 1989, Strubberg received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. Following graduation, he assumed ownership and operated Hermann Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in Hermann, Missouri, for nearly 30 years.

As Missouri’s State Veterinarian, his vision is to continue to advance animal agriculture within the state and provide health and care for each individual animal.

Strubberg currently resides on a beef cattle operation in Gasconade County and has a stepdaughter and two grandchildren.

Dharati Szymanski, MPH, DVM

Dharati Szymanski DVM, MPH serves in the AVMA’s Division of Animal and Public Health as the staff consultant to the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents, the Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee, the Council on Public Health and the Food Safety Advisory Committee. Dr. Szymanski’s portfolio includes cannabis, compounding, opioids, hazardous drug handling, prescription labels, veterinary products marketed as supplements and zoonotic disease.

Prior to her position at AVMA, Dharati served as a shelter veterinarian at the Dupage County Animal Care and Control Center and prior to that spent several years in companion animal private practice in the Chicago and Washington, D.C areas.

Leon Tu, DVM

A graduate of Amherst College (BA) and the University of California, Davis (DVM), Leon Tu completed a rotating small animal internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. He worked in emergency and high-volume spay/neuter settings prior to joining the MU faculty in 2017.

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Continuing Education Speakers Valerie Tynes, DVM, DACVB

Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is currently Immediate Past President of the College. She is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. Her special interests are the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets and zoo animals. She has been actively involved in the Fear Free initiative since its inception and serves on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva Animal Health in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist but continues to provide consulting services to zoos.

Keith VanHoy, MS, CPA

Keith VanHoy is a CPA with Stopp & VanHoy CPA firm and he works with veterinary practices to solve their financial and managerial challenges. He holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation and is also a member of CORE Veterinary Consulting, a consulting firm that works closely with veterinary practices that need managerial and operational assistance.

Dietrich Volkmann, DVM, DACT

Dr. Volkmann grew up on a beef cattle ranch in Namibia. He received his BVSc (DVM) degree from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 1983 and then remained there for a clinical assistantship in theriogenology (combination of residency and research training) which earned him the MMedVet (Gyn) degree in 1987. At rather short notice a scholarship for doctoral studies in Germany was withdrawn and resulted in his appointment as a lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He rose through the ranks in the Department of Reproduction and became a full professor and the department chair in 1996. After a period as visiting faculty at Cornell University in 1995 and obtaining board certification from the American College of Theriogenology in the same year he eventually relocated to Cornell University as an associate professor in 2000.

While his passion has always been comparative theriogenology, most of his research efforts were focused on equine and canine theriogenology. In 2005 Dr. Volkmann moved to the University of Pennsylvania (New Bolton Center) for one year and in 2006 became a full professor in the teaching track at the University of Missouri.

Bob Weaber, PhD

Bob Weaber, Ph.D., Professor, joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University in August of 2011 as Cow-Calf Extension Specialist and faculty coordinator of the K-State’s Purebred Unit. Weaber also serves on the faculty management team for K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. Dr. Weaber serves as central regional secretary of the Beef Improvement Federation, is a co-coordinator of the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium education programs. The focus of his extension and research programs have been to broaden the availability, use and understanding of genetic selection tools (Expected Progeny Differences, DNA markers and selection indexes) as well as performance data collection schemes implemented by cattle producers. Dr. Weaber grew up on a cow-calf operation in southern Colorado and went on to earn a BS in animal science followed by a Master of Agriculture degree in the Beef Industry Leadership Program at Colorado State University. He completed his doctoral studies in the Animal Breeding and Genetics Group at Cornell University.

Dawnetta Woodruff, DVM Dr. Dawnetta Woodruff graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. She started her veterinary career as a Mixed Animal Veterinarian. She also has experience as an Emergency Room Veterinarian and as a general Small Animal Practitioner. Throughout her veterinary career, she has focused on client education and the human-animal-bond. In mid-2012, Dr. Woodruff founded the St Louis Area branch of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In Home Euthanasia. As a hospice veterinarian, her goal is to help families though a difficult decision making process, guiding and supporting them along the way. She also enjoys speaking at local veterinary clinics, veterinary CE meetings, and public events. When she is not working, Dr. Woodruff enjoys nature photography, and spending time with her husband, 2 kids, and 3 dogs

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We’re gathering again in Missouri’s middle on January 21-24 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. for the 129th MVMA Annual Convention!

Get ready for the same great continuing education, product exhibits, fun and fellowship with friends... old and new.

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Many thanks to the following companies who, at press time, are registered exhibitors or sponsors for our 128th Annual Convention. Their support ensures an enjoyable and successful conference.

Partners For Progress Members Addison Biological Laboratory (Booths 26/27) Bayer HealthCare Animal Health (Booths 13/14) Boehringer Ingelheim (Booths 8/9) Covetrus (Booth 16/17) Elanco (Booths 70/71) Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. (Booths 4/5) MWI Animal Health/AmerisourceBergen (Booths 23/24) Patterson Veterinary (Booths 65/66) ProPartners Wealth/AVMA LIFE (Booths 68/69) Simmons Veterinary Practice Sales (Booth 3) Stopp & VanHoy CPAs (Booths 37/38) Zoetis Animal Health (Booths 1/2)

MVMA Affinity Programs NXGEN Payment Services (Booth 25) TheSocialDVM (Booth 6)

Associate Member Exhibitors American National Insurance Co. (Booth 21) Animal Care Services (Booth 67)

Non-Member Exhibitors Avid Identification Systems, Inc. (Booth 7) Banfield Pet Hospital (Booth 36) Blood Donor Dogs (Booth 44) Blue River PetCare (Booth 11) Christian Veterinary Mission (Booth 35) Companion Animal Health by LiteCure (Booth 12) Dechra Veterinary Products (Booth 31) Edward Jones / Beyond the Crown (Booth 30) IDEXX (Booth 22) KindredBio (Booth 72) Merck Animal Health (Booth 28) Midwest Veterinary Supply (Booth 59) Mission Veterinary Partners (Booth 57) Missouri Department of Agriculture (Booth 43) MU CVM Mule Club (Booth 42) MU Raptor Rehabilitation Project (Booth 51) Missouri Veterinary Technicians Association (Booth 40) MU Veterinary Health Center (Booth 61) MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab (Booth 60) Multi Radiance (Booth 55) Multimin USA (Booth 32) Nestle Purina Veterinary Diets (Booth 15) Pierce Design 1 (Booth 20) ReproScan (Booth 19) Royal Canin (Booth 48) Scratch Financial, Inc. (Booth 62) Shor-line (Booth 18) 31

Southern Sky Adventures (Booth 33) Total Practice Solutions Group (Booth 64) University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (Booths 46 & 47) USDA APHIS VS (Booth 41) U.S. Army Health Care Recruiting (Booth 54) Veterinary Products Distributor (Booths 49 & 50) VetMatrix (Booth 10) Virbac Animal Health (Booth 39) WEAVE (Booth 34) WPVS (Booth 29)

Thanks to the following addional sponsorships for helping make this convention possible.

Addison Biological Laboratories American Veterinary Medical Association Bayer Animal Health Boehringer Ingelheim Ceva Animal Health Companion Therapy Covetrus Dechra Elanco Greater Saint Louis Veterinary Medical Association Hill’s Pet Nutrition International Council for Veterinary Assessment KindredBio Lap of Love Lloyd Gloe, DVM Merck Animal Health Mo. Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Farmers Care Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Multimin USA MU-College of Veterinary Medicine MWI Animal Health/AmerisourceBergen Nanric National Pork Board Patterson Veterinary Pro Partners/AVMA LIFE Simmons & Associates Soft-Ride Stopp & VanHoy Student Loan Planner U.S. Army U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency Vettec Zoetis Animal Health

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2020 Board of Governors Dr. David Gourley, President • Dr. Marcy Hammerle, President-Elect • Dr. Ed Migneco, Vice President Dr. Shelia Taylor, Secretary/Treasurer • Dr. Carol Ryan, Board Chair

2020 Executive Board Dr. Sonia Serad-Wright Dr. Jessica Farris Northwest District Delegate Greater St. Louis District Delegate Dr. Jennifer McLain-Link Vacant North Central District Delegate East Central District Delegate Dr. Christopher Perry Dr. Julie King Northeast District Delegate Southwest District Delegate HOTEL BANQUET AND MEETING FACILITIES MAP Dr. Christi Belew Dr. Catherine Hicks Kansas City District Delegate Southeast District Delegate Dr. Chad McNeal Dr. Carol Ryan West Central District Delegate AVMA Delegate

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