2024 Virginia Veterinary Conference Registration Brochure

Virginia Veterinary Conference

February 22-24, 2024 | Roanoke, VA Earn up to 15 CE hours in Small Animal I & II, Equine, Food Animal, Public Practice & Technician sessions.

Friends,

A LETTER

from the Conference Chair

I hope you all are having an enjoyable and productive early winter. Though it seems as if we were just sweltering in the summer heat, we will soon be seeking the crackling warmth of the fireplaces at the historic Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center again for some well-deserved socialization amid exciting educational opportunities. Every February, I look forward to networking with comrades from across the state, and eagerly anticipate exciting visitors from all around the Commonwealth. While catching up with familiar faces is always a blast, meeting and greeting new faces in veterinary medicine is equally gratifying. Whether you are considering first-time participation or are a perennial attendee, please join us at the annual Virginia Veterinary Conference, February 22-24, 2024.

We will get things started on Thursday at 5:30pm with a welcome reception featuring meet and greet opportunities with students from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Tasty hors d’oeuvres and your choice of refreshing beverage will be available, along with good conversation and reminiscing ad libitum.

On Friday morning we welcome D.G. Pugh M.S., D.V.M., to deliver our keynote address “Finding Purpose & Wellness in the Many Careers in Veterinary Medicine.” Dr. Pugh is a Diplomate of ACT, ACVIM (Nutrition) and AVCM (Parasitology). He has owned and worked in private practice, as well as industry and consulting and served as director of the State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab system in Alabama. He also boasts an extensive career in academia having served on the faculty at both the University of Georgia and Auburn University. Those of you who have heard Dr. Pugh speak before will recall how entertaining and provocative his lectures are. For those who have not, buckle up for what is sure to be an intriguing session worth the morning rise.

Friday and Saturday, multiple hours of quality CE will be offered in food animal, equine, public corporate, small animal, and LVT tracks. We are pleased to be bringing back a complementary medicine track again this year! Please browse the brochure to familiarize yourself with our exciting lineup.

The exhibit hall will be open Friday at 7:30am and again Saturday morning until around 1:30pm. The hall is your source for feed, fodder and sustenance of all sorts throughout the conference with breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily. While foraging, please take advantage of the opportunity to visit with our gracious sponsors and exhibitors. It’s both rewarding and humbling to realize the ever evolving and sundry ways they can assist us in practice. Putting on the conference would not be possible without their support.

Accordingly, everyone is invited to the exhibitor appreciation reception on Friday evening at 5:00pm for exhibit perusal with drinks.

Immediately following at 5:45pm, the 2024 Virginia Veterinary Awards will be presented. Stay for this special occasion and help us recognize our colleagues and partners that have dedicated so much of their remarkable abilities and precious time to our beloved profession.

I hope you will agree with me that this conference is a great value that the VVMA provides to its members. Thank you for continuing to be a supportive member of our organization and veterinary community.

I look forward to seeing you soon,

Nathaniel Burke, MS, DVM

Nathaniel Burke, M.S., D.V.M | VVMA President-Elect & 2024 VVC Chair

Thank you to our Conference Sponsors!

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CONFERENCE DETAILS

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS | 7 HOURS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 8 HOURS

If you attend the full conference on Friday & Saturday, you may earn the necessary 15 hours to renew your Virginia license. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine what is acceptable as continuing education in your state.

EXHIBIT HALL

By visiting the exhibit hall, participating exhibitors and sponsors will provide you with relevant information on the latest veterinary products, services and information for you to take home to your practice. Exhibitor hours will be 7:30am-5:30pm on Friday and 7:30am-1:30pm on Saturday.

PROCEEDINGS Speaker proceedings will be posted online and available at least two weeks prior to the conference. Registrants will receive an email with instructions and details on where they can access the proceedings.

3 WAYS TO REGISTER

Online | Visit www.vvma.org/vvc-attendees Fax | 804-346-2655 Mail | Enclose registration form & mail to: VVMA, 3801 Westerre Parkway, Suite D, Henrico, VA 23233 Please make checks payable to VVMA. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express By registering for the Virginia Veterinary Conference, you are consenting that your name, email and mailing address may be given to conference exhibitors, sponsors and other affiliates for their use as a follow-up tool.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Online speaker proceedings; available to download from the VVMA website in February Thursday reception Open access to CE sessions Open access to exhibit hall Continental breakfasts, breaks and lunches Friday evening reception & Virginia Veterinary Awards ceremony

REFUND POLICY

ACCOMODATIONS If you need reasonable accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the VVMA office at 804-346-2611.

MOTHER'S ROOM AVAILABLE A private room will be available at the Hotel Roanoke for nursing/pumping mothers.

NO REFUNDS AFTER JANUARY 31, 2024 If you cancel before January 31, a $75 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. The conference will allow registrants to transfer their registration to another person's name, with no administrative fee.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE

SPOUSES & GUESTS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024

Register your spouse/guest if they would like to attend continental breakfasts, breaks and lunches during the conference. Guests may attend the Thursday and Friday receptions, free of charge.

Registrations postmarked, received by fax or online after this date will be charged the late rate. Onsite/ Walk-in registrants will be charged the late rate, plus $20.00.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center is offering a conference rate of $154 single/double per night, plus applicable taxes & fees. Please make your room reservation before January 31, 2024*. Hotel reservations are to be made directly with the Hotel Roanoke by calling 540-985-5900 or online at www.vvma.org/vvc-attendees

*ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO SELL OUT BEFORE THE CUT OFF DATE! To avoid a penalty/fee, cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to check-in date

SPEAKER INFORMATION

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

VALVT SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION: WWW.VVMA.ORG/VVC

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Friday Highlights

Small Animal I

Small Animal II

7:30am | Registration & Continental Breakfast

7:30am-5:40pm Exhibit Hall Hours

8:15-9:05am

8:00-8:15am

8:00-8:15am

AVMA Update

AVMA Update

8:15-9:05am

8:15-9:05am

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Finding Purpose & Wellness in Careers in Veterinary Medicine D.G. Pugh MS, DVM, DACT, DACVIM (Nutrition), DAVCM (Parasitology)

Keynote Session

9:30am-5:00pm Educational Sessions

9:05-9:30am | Break in Exhibit Hall

12:30-1:30pm Past Officers' Lunch

5:00-5:40pm

9:30am

9:30am

Virginia Board of Vet Med: 2024 Updates Leslie Knachel, MPH

Common Surgeries for Private Practice Dr. Geoff Campbell

Exhibitor Appreciation Reception

5:45-6:45pm

10:20-10:40am | Break in Exhibit Hall

Virginia Veterinary Awards Ceremony

Complementary Medicine

10:40am

10:40am

The Infamous Elevated ALP Dr. Vincent Ziglioli

Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis in Dogs Drs. Brian Neumann & Courtney Pierce

11:30-11:40am | Break in Exhibit Hall

11:40am

11:40am

11:40am

Acupuncture: History & Applications Dr. Mitch McKee

Update on Management and Treatment of Hyperadrenocorticism Dr. Vincent Ziglioli

Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis in Cats Drs. Brian Neumann & Courtney Pierce

12:30-1:50pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall

1:50pm

1:50pm

1:50pm Acupoints, Meridians & Methods Dr. Mitch McKee

Anesthesia Considerations for Diabetic Patients Dr. Li-Jen Chang

A Comprehensive Approach to Osteoarthritis Management Dr. Preston Stubbs

2:40-2:50pm | Break in Exhibit Hall

2:50pm

2:50pm

Five Element Theory & Clinical Applications Dr. Mitch McKee

Practical Orthopedics for the General Practitioner: Part 1 Dr. Preston Stubbs

2:50pm Commonly Seen Cardiac Arrythmias and Treatments during General Anesthesia Dr. Li-Jen Chang

3:45-4:10pm | Break in Exhibit Hall

4:10pm

4:10pm

4:10pm

Herbal Medicine in Small Animal Practice Dr. Mitch McKee

Practical Orthopedics for the General Practitioner: Part 2 w/ Surgical Updates Dr. Preston Stubbbs

Basic Local Anesthesia Techniques for Dogs and Cats Dr. Li-Jen Chang

5:00-5:40pm | Exhibitor Appreciation Reception

5:45-6:45pm | Virginia Veterinary Awards

SCHEDULE Equine

Public Practice

Food Animal

7:30am | Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00-8:15am

8:00-8:15am

8:00-8:15am

AVMA Update

AVMA Update

AVMA Update

8:15-9:05am

8:15-9:05am

8:15-9:05am

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Finding Purpose & Wellness in the Many Careers in Veterinary Medicine D.G. Pugh MS, DVM, DACT, DACVIM (Nutrition), DAVCM (Parasitology)

9:05-9:30am | Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30am

9:30am

Findings From Your Oral Exam: What's Next?

Dr. Claudia True

Poultry Biosecurity Principles Drs. Jessica Walters & Hailey Quercia

10:20-10:30am | Break in Exhibit Hall

10:30am

10:30am

10:30am

Tips for Successful Dental Radiography Dr. Claudia True

Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Dr. Dan Hadacek

Nutrition & Parasite Control in Small Ruminants Dr. David Pugh

11:30am-12:45pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:45pm

12:45pm

12:45pm

Topic TBA Dr. Katherine Burke Johnson

Important Diseases of Virginia‘s Wildlife Dr. John Tracey

Diet, Reproduction & Pregnancy Loss in Small Ruminants Dr. David Pugh

1:35-1:45pm | Break in Exhibit Hall

1:45pm Common Hoof Issues with Donkeys Travis Burns

1:45pm

1:45pm

Career Paths in Public Practice Dr. Arial Gupton

External Parasite Control in Cattle Dr. David Pugh

2:35-3:00pm | Break in Exhibit Hall

3:00pm

3:00pm Donkey, Mule, and Draft Horse Nutrition & Feeding Dr. David Pugh

News Hour Panel Dr. Karen Becker (USDA), Dr. Charlie Broaddus (VDACS), Dr. Laura Hungerford (VM-CVM), Leslie Knachel, MPH (BoVM), Dr. Tracy Woodall (VDH), Dr. John Tracey (DWR)

3:00pm A Practical Approach to Common Causes of Lameness in Beef Cattle Dr. Hollie Schramm

3:50-4:10pm | Break in Exhibit Hall

4:10pm

4:10pm

4:10pm

Donkey and Mule Herd Health & Practice Dr. David Pugh

USDA - Module 5: Vesicular Diseases Dr. Sarah Firebaugh

Surgical Conditions of the Bovine Foot Dr. Hollie Schramm

5:00-5:40pm | Exhibitor Appreciation Reception

5:45-6:45pm | Virginia Veterinary Awards

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Complementary Medicine

Small Animal I

Small Animal II

7:00 am | Fellowship Breakfast & 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:00am | Fellowship Breakfast & 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:00am

8:00am

8:00am

Integrative Veterinary Medicine: Principles & Practices Dr. Mitch McKee

Diagnostic Workup for the Oncology Patient: How to Diagnose & Stage Common Cancers Dr. Conor McNeill

Intro to Rehabilitation Therapy for the Companion Animal Dr. Britt Carr-Benson

8:55-9:15 am | Break in Exhibit Hall

9:15am

9:15am

9:15am

Integrative Approach to Eye Problems Dr. Mitch McKee

Oncology Emergencies in the Clinic Dr. Conor McNeill

Iliopsoas Tendinopathy in the Canine Dr. Britt Carr-Benson

10:10am

10:10am

Paraneoplastic Conditions: When Cancer Reaches Out Beyond the Primary Tumor Dr. Conor McNeill

Regenerative Medicine: Where is the Evidence?

Dr. Britt Carr-Benson

10:10am Integrative Approach to Ear Problems Dr. Mitch McKee

11:05-11:20 am | Break in Exhibit Hall

11:20am Integrative Approach to Osteoarthritis Dr. Mitch McKee

11:20am

11:20am

Applications of Interventional Radiology in 2024 Dr. Justin Ganjei

Intro to Senior Dog Care Programs Dr. Monica Tarantino

12:10-1:20 pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall

Saturday

Highlights

1:20pm

1:20pm

Percutaneous Transjugular Coil Embolization for Intrahepatic Shunts & Transarterial Emboliation for Neoplasia Dr. Justin Ganjei

Bringing Sanity to Senior Dog Senility - An Update on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Dr. Monica Tarantino

2:10-2:20 pm | Break

7:00-8:00am Fellowship Breakfast

2:20pm

2:20pm

Otitis Dr. Erin Aufox

Bridging the Gap: How to More Effectively Communicate with Senior Dog Pet Parents Dr. Monica Tarantino

7:30am-1:30pm Exhibit Hall Hours

3:10-3:20pm | Break

8:00am-5:00pm Educational Sessions

8 HOURS OF CE credits

3:20pm

3:20pm

Dermatology: Food Allergies Dr. Erin Aufox

Backyard Poultry Clinical Skills Dr. Rebecca Perelman

4:10-5:00pm 4:10-5:00pm Anti Pruritic Medication Review Dr. Erin Aufox

Common Backyard Poultry Cases Dr. Rebecca Perelman

SCHEDULE Equine

Food Animal

7:00am | Fellowship Breakfast & 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:00am

8:00am

Being the Change: Sustainability Efforts in Equine Practice Dr. Amy Grice

New Concepts on Hyperketonemia Dr. Luciano Caixeta

8:55-9:15am | Break in Exhibit Hall

9:15am Creating a Healthy Practice Culture Dr. Amy Grice

10:10am Effective Mentoring Dr. Amy Grice

9:00am Hypocalcemia Revisited Dr. Luciano Caixeta

9:50-10:10am | Break in Exhibit Hall

10:10am Dry-off is More Than Just Dry Cow Therapy Dr. Luciano Caixeta

11:05-11:20am | Break in Exhibit Hall

11:00am

11:20am

News Hour Panel Dr. Karen Becker (USDA), Dr. Charlie Broaddus (VDACS), TBA (VA-MD CVM), Dr. Jody Kull (Penn State)

New Ideas for Emergency Service Dr. Amy Grice

Many thanks to the planning committee members and partnering organizations who have helped in the planning of this conference!

11:50-12:30pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall 12:10-1:20pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:30pm Food Animal Academy Business Meeting

1:20pm How to Assist on an Equine Seizure Case Dr. Jen LaPlume

1:30pm When Pinkeye Vaccination Doesn’t Work Dr. Jason Anderson

Break 11:05-11:202:10-2:20pm am | Break|in Exhibit Hall

2:20pm

2:20pm

Equine Estrous Cycle Manipulation Dr. Becky Funk

Coronavirus and Histophilus somni: “New” Old Pathogens Dr. Jason Anderson

3:10-3:20pm | Break

3:10-3:30pm | Break

3:20pm

3:30pm

Management of Equine Endometritis Dr. Becky Funk

Trace Minerals in Cattle Reproduction and Immune Function Dr. Jerry Rusch

4:10-5:00pm

4:20-5:10pm

Equine Pregnancy Diagnosis Dr. Becky Funk

Megaspheri Elsdenii and It’s Effect on Cattle Health Dr. Jerry Rusch

PASSENGER RAIL RETURNS TO ROANOKE! If you do not want to fight the Washington, DC traffic, consider taking the train. Learn more about Amtrak Virginia by scanning the QR code:

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2024 EXHIBITORS (AT TIME OF PRINT)

Absolute Anesthesia American Regent Animal Health Axiota Banfield Pet Hospital BEMER Group Best Pet Rx Blue Buffalo Blue Ridge Imaging Technologies Boehringer Ingelheim Chi University Christian Veterinary Mission Coastal Animal Referral Emergency Dechra Veterinary Products Eagle's Nest Animal Hospital Eastern VetPath Elanco Hill's Pet Nutrition IDEXX In Memoriam Pet Services Jorgensen Laboratories Karl Storz Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine LINKBANK Merchant Preferred Zero Merck Animal Health Movora

MWI Animal Health Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. Ocu-GLO by Animal Necessity Penn Veterinary Supply PNC Bank Probo Veterinary Purple Moon Herbs and Studies RLArchitecture, PLLC Rose Micro Solutions Schultz Technology Simmons Mid-Atlantic Sterling Point Advisors Summit Veterinary Care Trans Ova Genetics Trupanion Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital and Referral Center Vaxxinova/Newport Labs Vetcor Veterinary Surgical Centers - VSC VetEvolve Virbac Animal Health Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Virginia Veterinary Specialists Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Weave Wedgewood Pharmacy Wells Fargo NA Zarasyl Zoetis

2024 VVC Registration Form

Multiple VVMA members attending from the same practice? After one member pays the full conference rate, other members may deduct $34 from their full conference registration rate!

Refunds/Substitutions: NO registration refunds will be issued after January 31, 2024. If you cancel before January 31, a $75 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. We do allow registrants to transfer their registration to another person's name, free of charge.

Please list dietary restrictions: ________________________________________

Fee on or before 01/31/2024

Fee after 01/31/2024

Fee for Walk-Ins 02/22-02/24

Total

Virginia VMA

VA Association of Equine Practitioners

VA Academy of Food Animal Practitioners

I am not a member of any of the listed associations

Member: Full Conference

$329

$419

$439

Member: Full Conference Retired or 2023 Graduate

$295

$385

$405

Member: One Day ____Friday or ____Saturday

$209

$245

$265

Non-Member: Full Conference

$455

$520

$545

Non-Member: One Day ____Friday or ____Saturday

$259

$299

$319

DVM Student Current members of the VVMA Student Chapter at VMCVM are FREE!

$20

$25

$30

Spouse/Guest Meals Friday & Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Breaks in the Exhibit Hall

$170

$170

$170

Registration Types:

Please circle which association(s) West Virginia VMA you are an active member of: Maryland VMA

Check if you will be attending: Both events are free for conference registrants and their guest(s)

_____ Thursday Reception _____ Friday Awards Ceremony

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PLEASE CHECK ALL SESSIONS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: FRIDAY: ___SMALL ANIMAL I

___EQUINE ___SMALL ANIMAL II ___FOOD ANIMAL ___PUBLIC PRACTICE ___COMP. MED.

SATURDAY: ___SMALL ANIMAL I

___SMALL ANIMAL II ___COMP. MED.

___EQUINE ___FOOD ANIMAL

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