6:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Registration
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
6:45 – 8:00 AM – Breakfast Buffet
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
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7:00 AM – Rise and Shine Session
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
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Topic TBA
Presented by: Robert Rust, DVM
Session Description TBA
Sponsored by Cambridge Technologies
8:00 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Evolving Approaches to Pancreatitis: Diagnosis and Management
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Pancreatitis is an important, potentially fatal, condition of dogs, that is not well understood. Common risk factors are listed; however, most cases are likely idiopathic. And while diagnostic strategies for canine pancreatitis have improved over the last two decades, successful treatments are still relatively limited. Aggressive supportive care is usually recommended to manage acute severe pancreatitis; dogs with chronic pancreatitis or mild to moderate acute pancreatitis may be managed at home. Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic canine pancreatitis will be reviewed, including novel, investigational treatments.
Sponsored by IDEXX
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Presented by: Kenneth Olson, PhD
Session Description TBA
9:00 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Adrenal Disease: Giving Clarity to Confusion
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Adrenal disease can be challenging not only in diagnosis (test selection and interpretation) but also in both acute and long-term treatment and monitoring. This talk will cover Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, and other adrenal gland diseases with an emphasis on diagnosis, monitoring, and updated treatment recommendations.
Sponsored by IDEXX
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Presented by: Kenneth Olson, PhD
Session Description TBA
10:00 – 10:30 AM – Break
10:30 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Advancing Endocrine: When One Test Doesn’t Have All the Answers
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
This talk will review current recommendations for diagnosing endocrine disease; which patients, which tests, and how to interpret results. The importance of understanding prevalence, pre-test probability of disease, and assessing and managing comorbidities will be covered. Updated treatment recommendations for the most common endocrine disorders will be discussed.
Sponsored by IDEXX
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Presented by: Kenneth Olson, PhD
Session Description TBA
11:30 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Don’t Pass on Proteinuria: The ABCs of UPC and More
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Proteinuria is a common in dogs and cats. This talk will provide practitioners with a practical stepwise approach to diagnosing and treating proteinuria. Guidelines for classifying proteinuria and assessing potential causes and complications such as hypertension will be reviewed. The importance of urine protein to creatinine ratio in quantifying protein loss along with appropriate sample type will be addressed. Updated treatment and monitoring guidelines will be reviewed.
Sponsored by IDEXX
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Beef Cattle Nutrition
Presented by: Kenneth Olson, PhD
Session Description TBA
6:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Registration
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
7:00 AM – Membership Meeting Breakfast
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
8:00 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Matters of the Heart: A Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Cardiac Disease
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
This talk will provide practical recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of common cardiac conditions in dogs and cats. A streamlined approach focusing on key findings from the history and physical examination, NTproBNP, and thoracic radiographs will be provided. Current treatment recommendations for nonclinical patients, acute congestive heart failure, and long-term care and monitoring will be discussed.
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
The Role of Histopathology in Ruminant Diagnostics
Presented by: Matthew Hille, DVM, PhD
Even in the age of molecular diagnostics, histopathology is a valuable (and sometimes underutilized) tool in the diagnostic process. We will discuss diseases where histopathology can be particularly valuable to the clinician for ruminant disease management in the field with a focus on cattle. Tissue sampling, tissue handling and fixation, and interpretation of histopathology reports will also be discussed.
9:00 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Electrolytes: Practical Tips for Better Outcomes
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
This talk will highlight importance and practical interpretation of electrolytes as part of the biochemistry panel. We’ll cover the common abnormalities and provide updates on treatment, monitoring, and follow up using a case-based approach. Current recommendations on resuscitative fluid therapy will also be covered as these patients are prime candidates for electrolyte abnormalities.
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Gross Pathology and Diagnosis of Select Diseases of Cattle
Presented by: Matthew Hille, DVM, PhD
A review of important gross lesions (and non-lesions) of common or particularly important diseases of cattle. Where applicable, we will discuss appropriate tissue sampling, testing assays, and submission tips to increase the likelihood of a definitive diagnosis.
10:00 – 10:30 AM – Break
10:30 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Where ER Meets CBC: Rapid Assessment for the Sick Patient
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
All veterinary practices encounter emergency patients. This talk focuses on the value of hematology in the initial assessment and ongoing management of emergent or critical patients. All components of hematology will be covered including quick assessment tests packed cell volume and total solids (PCV/TS), the CBC report, analyzer graphics, and peripheral blood film review. Diagnostic tips and current treatment recommendations for common hematologic problems will be provided.
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Sometimes Zebras Make the Hoofbeats: NVDC Cases That Didn’t Read the Book
Presented by: Matthew Hille, DVM, PhD
We will walk through the diagnostic process of a number of interesting and unique food animal cases submitted to the NVDC in recent years.
11:30 AM – Educational Sessions
Small Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Preanesthetic Evaluation: What to Look for and When to Put the Brakes On
Presented by: William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Preanesthetic evaluation is important for optimizing good outcomes in pets undergoing general anesthesia. Current recommendations for patient assessment and management throughout the preanesthetic period will be covered. Key components of the history and physical examination along with appropriate laboratory assessment as aids in determining anesthetic risk will be reviewed. Guidance on determining when to proceed and when to postpone general anesthesia will be provided along with a general discussion of safe anesthetic protocols.
Large Animal Track
Lodge at Deadwood Conference Center
Room: TBD
Pinkeye: Fundamentals and Research Update
Presented by: Dustin Loy, DVM, PhD, DACVM
We will review new diagnostic technologies (sequencing/MALDI) in the context of bovine pinkeye. Additionally, we will update new findings on Moraxella genomics, including discovery of 2 genotypes and new testing, new data on eye patches, and other emerging research and findings in this area.