Breakout Sessions

Sunday Conference Sessions

Small Animal

Animal Abuse: The Link to Human Interpersonal Violence - Dr. Nancy Bradley-Siemens, Midwestern University
Kansas State Animal Cruelty Statutes and Mandatory Reporting: A Review - Dr. Nancy Bradley Siemens, Midwestern University
Emergency Medicine in the Field and Shelter - Approach and Diagnostics - Dr. Rachael Kreisler, Midwestern University
Emergency Medicine in the Field and Shelter - Treatment - Dr. Rachael Kreisler, Midwestern University
A Practicing Veterinarian's Approach to Chronic Pain Management in Dogs and Cats - Dr. Neala Boyer, Kansas State University
Dental Nerve Blocks - Dr. Marjory Artzer, Kansas State University

Food Animal

Why worry here about diseases over there? - Dr. Ken Burton, Biosecurity Research Institute
Using Data to Investigate Outbreaks - Dr. Natalia Cernicchiaro, Kansas State University
State's Response Plan to an Outbreak - Dr. Justin Smith, Kansas Department of Agriculture
Secure Beef Supply - Dr. Mike Sanderson, Kansas State University
Differential Diagnosis of Common Diseases - Dr. Matt Miesner, Kansas State University
Differential Diagnosis of Trans Boundary Diseases - Dr. Jerome Nietfeld and Dr. Derek Mosier, Kansas State University
Global Movement of Transbounday Animal Diseases - Dr. Lina Mur, Kansas State University
Movement of Endemic Diseases - Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek, Kansas State University
Clinical Diagnostic Interpretation - Dr. Bob Larson, Kansas State University

Veterinary Technician

Wound Management - Dr. Warren Beard, Kansas State University
Teaching Clients How to Read Pet Food Labels and Calculating Dietary Needs - Dr. Sue Nelson, Kansas State University
Urine Sediment with Case Samples - Dr. Brandy Kastl, Kansas State University
Blood Smears - Dr. Yvonne Wikander, Kansas State University

Monday Conference Sessions

Small Animal

Forensic Experts: Training and Working Collaboration - Dr. Nancy Bradley-Siemens, Midwestern University
Working with Law Enforcement and Testifying in Court - Dr. Nancy Bradley-Siemens, Midwestern University
Overview of Types of Animal Abuse - Dr. Nancy Bradley-Siemens, Midwestern University
Common and Emerging Diseases in Shelter Dogs - What do you need to know? - Dr. Rachael Kreisler, Midwestern University
Common and Emerging Diseases in Shelter Cats - What do you need to know? - Dr. Rachael Kreisler, Midwestern University
Epidemic Management and Mitigation - Dr. Rachael Kreisler, Midwestern University
Lifelong Management of Hip Dysplasia - Dr. Jim Roush, Kansas State University

Food Animal

Bovine Lameness - Dr. Manuel Chamorro and Dr. Emily Reppert, Kansas State University
Calf Ranch Medicine and Management - Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, Cattle Empire
Defining Welfare Issues in Cattle Feeding Systems - Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, Cattle Empire
Toxicology Case Reports - Dr. Tim Evans, University of Missouri
Toxicology Considerations for Reproduction - Dr. Tim Evans, University of Missouri
Evolving Role of Genomics in Today's Cowherd - Dr. Dan Moser, Angus Genetics, Inc.
Practical Application of Genomics by Bovine Practitioners - Dr. Dan Moser, Angus Genetics, Inc.

Equine

Techniques in Equine Dermatology - Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston, Louisiana State University
Sacroids - Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston, Louisiana State University
Parasitic Skin Disease in the Horse - Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston, Louisiana State University
Fungal Skin Disease in the Horse - Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston, Louisiana State University
Allergic Skin Disease in the Horse - Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston, Louisiana State University
Therapeutic Options for Dermatologic Prolems in the Horse - Dr. Cherie Pucheu-Haston, Louisiana State University
Update on Equine Strangles: Pathogensesis sequellae and Prevention - Dr. Laurie Beard, Kansas State University

Tuesday Conference Sessions

Small Animal

Regional Anesthesia in Small Animals - Dr. David Rankin, Kansas State University
Complicated Corneal Uclers: Why isn't it Healing as Expected?! - Dr. Jessica Meekins, Kansas State University
Cancer Vaccines - Dr. Sabina Sheppard, Kansas State University
What's New in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Lymphoma? - Dr. Mary Lynn Higginbotham, Kansas State University

Food Animal

A Survey of Recommended Practices made by Veterinarians to Cow-Calf Operations - Dr. AJ Tarpoff, Kansas State University
Antibiotic Use Policies and Regulations - Dr. Mike Apley, Kansas State University
Clinical Diagnostics - New Tools and Perspectives - Dr. Brad White, Kansas State University
Nutritional Development of Beef Heifers - Dr. Bob Larson, Kansas State University

Practice Management

Improving Practice Profitability - Dr. Byron Farquer, Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc.
What's it Worth? Practice Valuation Essentials - Dr. Byron Farquer, Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc.
8 Steps of a Successful Practice Sale - Dr. Byron Farquer, Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc.
Veterinary Real Estate: Buy it or Lease it? - Dr. Byron Farquer, Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc.