THURSDAY
SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SMALL RUMINANT PORCINE  
9-10:15am Update on Tickborne Diseases in MN Basics to Critical Care:  Handling the Exotic Companion Mammal Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure - How Much is Enough ?  The State of the Profession  5 Year Review of Emergency Cases Admitted to the U of MN large Animal Hospital Round Table Discussion and Case Presentations
  Dr. Barb Greig Dr. Angela Lennox Dr. Dennis Chew Fritz Wood Dr. Susan McClanahan
  9:00 -10:00 am SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000 SPONSORED BY HILLS PET NUTRITION & PETS BEST INSURANCE CO. SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $1000 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $500
  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000
  Canine and Feline Cloning:  Where do we Stand?
  Dr. Peggy Root-Kustritz
  10:00 - 10:30 am
Break 10:30-11:00 break          
             
10:45-noon CPCR an Update of Techniques to Save Patients Common Ferret Woes Hypercalcemia - What's New and Why You Should Care What we Know about Professional Fees  5 Year Review of Emergency Cases Admitted to the U of MN large Animal Hospital
  Dr. Jane Quandt Dr. Angela Lennox Dr. Dennis Chew Fritz Wood Dr. Susan McClanahan
  11:00 - 12:00 noon SPONSORED BY HILLS PET NUTRITION & PETS BEST INSURANCE CO.
 
Lunch        
        INDUSTRIAL
2-3:15pm Immunosuppressive Drugs for use in Dogs and Cats Comparing Elective Neutering Techniques in Exotic Companion Mammals Increasing Your Success in Diagnosis and Management of Idiopathic/Interstitial Cystitis Attributes of High-Performing Practices  Breeding Soundness Examination in Small Ruminants Responsibility in Animal Research Facilities
  Dr. Rita Miller Dr. Angela Lennox Dr. Dennis Chew Fritz Wood Dr. Juan Romano Dr. Deborah Sime
  2:00 - 2:30 pm SPONSORED BY HILLS PET NUTRITION & PETS BEST INSURANCE CO. SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $1000 2:00-2:30 pm
  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $1000
  Cutting Edge Technology - Measuring Tissue Oxygenation in Dogs Considerations for Successful IACUC Submissions    
  Dr. Kelly Hall Dr. Barbarah Stickney
  2:30 - 3:00 pm 2:30 - 3:00 pm
  Arthroscopy vs. Arthrotomy?  Evidence of an Improved Treatment Option
  Dr. Mike Conzemius
  3:30 - 4:00 pm
Break 3:30 - 4:00 pm    
        3:00 - 3:30 pm Break
3:45-5pm Intrluminal Stenting for Therapy of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry Urinary Incontinence - Fixing the Dripping in Dogs Capturing Everyday Opportunities  Breeding Soundness Examination in Small Ruminants Starting a DPF Swine Facility to Support Xenotransplantation
  Dr. Greg Anderson Dr. Angela Lennox Dr. Dennis Chew Fritz Wood Dr. Juan Romano Dr. Adrienne Schucker
  4:00 - 5:00 pm SPONSORED BY HILLS PET NUTRITION & PETS BEST INSURANCE CO. 3:30 - 4:30 pm
 
  4:30-5pm Questions
 
 
  FRIDAY
 
  SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III PRACTICE MANAGEMENT BOVINE EQUINE
9-10:15am The Complete Hematological Evaluation of the Dog and the Cat  Imaging the Patient with Hepatobiliary Disease A Survey of Veterinary Ethics and its "Logical Geography" Leadership for the Veterinary Team: Generations, Motivations and Frustrations-Part 1 Practice Management for the Large and Mixed Animal Practitioner Integrating the Lameness Examination with Diagnostic Imaging in Practice
  Dr. Rick Alleman Dr. Dan Feeney and Dr. Laura Crews  Dr. Bernie Rollin Ernie Ward Dr. David Horn Dr. Mark Martinelli
  SPONSORED BY IDEXX SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000 SPONSORED BY IDEXX SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000
 
Break      
       
10:45-noon Hematology Case Challenges Imaging the Problem Coughing Patient A Survey of Veterinary Ethics and its "Logical Geography" Leadership for the Veterinary Team: Generations, Motivations and Frustrations-Part 2 Practice Management for the Large and Mixed Animal Practitioner Lameness of the Foot and Lower Limb
  Dr. Rick Alleman Dr. Dan Feeny Dr. Bernie Rollin Ernie Ward Dr. David Horn Dr. Mark Martinelli
  SPONSORED BY IDEXX SPONSORED BY IDEXX
 
Lunch      
       
2-3:15pm Sample Collection, Slide Preparation and Systematic Interpretation of Cytology Specimens from Tissue Masses Imaging Approaches and Difficult Lameness Emerging Societal Ethics for Animals and its Impact on Veterinary Medicine Get the Best and Make Them Better! Hiring and Staff Performance Evaluation Strategies Practice Management for the Large and Mixed Animal Practitioner Lamesness Associated with the Topline and Hind Limbs
  Dr. Rick Alleman Dr. Laura Ziegler Dr. Bernie Rollin Ernie Ward Dr. David Horn Dr. Mark Martinelli
  SPONSORED BY IDEXX SPONSORED BY IDEXX
 
Break      
       
3:45-5pm Cytology Case Challenges Teleradiology and Outpatient Referral Advanced Imaging Emerging Societal Ethics for Animals and its Impact on Veterinary Medicine The Challenge of Change: Improve Your Practice, Your Life and Your Health Practice Management for the Large and Mixed Animal Practitioner Discussion of Lameness Cases in Panel Format
  Dr. Rick Alleman Dr. Travis Saveraid Dr. Bernie Rollin Ernie Ward Dr. David Horn Dr. Mark Martinelli
  SPONSORED BY IDEXX SPONSORED BY IDEXX
 
 
  SATURDAY
 
  SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III PRACTICE MANAGEMENT BOVINE PUBLIC HEALTH
9-10:15am News in Lymphoma Management Periparturient Problems in the Bitch and Queen Geriatric Medicine:  Liver and Pancreas Communication Skills for the Veterinary Team: How We Say It Matters-Part 1 Developing Effecacious and Science Based T. Protocols for the Large Animal Practitioner MBAH Updates
  Dr. Barbara Kitchell Dr. Autumn Davidson Dr. Johnny Hoskins Ernie Ward Dr. Sarah Wagner Dr. Bill Hartmann
  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $2000 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $1500 SPONSORED BY IDEXX SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $1000 9:00-9:30 am
  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE $1000
  Hot Topics in Foodborne Disease in Minnesota
  Dr. Kirk Smith
  9:30-10:15 am
Break        
         
10:45-noon Hope for Hemangiosarcoma Medical & Surgical Management of Dystocia  Geriatric Medicine:  Urinary System Communication Skills for the Veterinary Team: How We Say It Matters-Part 2 Developing Effecacious and Science Based Tx. Protocols for the Large Animal Practitioner Organic Foods…Are They Safe?
  Dr. Barbara Kitchell Dr. Autumn Davidson Dr. Johnny Hoskins Ernie Ward Dr. Sarah Wagner Dr. Jeff Bender
  SPONSORED BY IDEXX 10:45 - 11:00
  Drug Residue Avoidance:  Practitioner Survey Results
  Dr. Lori Weddle-Schott Trends in Severe Weather and its Consequences
  11:30 - 12:00 noon Dr. Mark Seeley
  11:05 - 12:00 noon
 
Lunch MVMA Awards. Keynote Speaker: Wes Jamison. "Animal Welfare and Animal People: Who, exactly, is the MVMA  
     
2-3:15pm Osteosarcoma Update Clinical Management of the Neonate Geriatric Medicine:  GI Tract Creating the Ideal Veterinary Appointment: Steps for Daily Success Avoiding Injuries And Nagging Health Issues for the Large Animal Practitioner Update on Tickborne Diseases
  Dr. Barbara Kitchell Dr. Autumn Davidson Dr. Johnny Hoskins Part 1 of 2 – Staff Assignments and Appointment Design Debbie Beatty Ms. Melissa Kemperman
  Ernie Ward 2:00 - 2:45 pm
  SPONSORED BY IDEXX
  Lyme Disease Study
  Ms. Sara B. Jacobsen 
  2:45 - 3:15 pm
Break      
       
3:45-5pm Practical Chemotherapy Myths in Small Animal Reproduction Geriatric Medicine:  Endocrine Problems Creating the Ideal Veterinary Appointment: Steps for Daily Success Reproduction Updates for the Dairy Practitioner Etiology and Consequences  of Injuries to Veterinary Technicians
  Dr. Barbara Kitchell Dr. Autumn Davidson Dr. Johnny Hoskins Part 2 of 2 – Performing Examinations, Discharge and Follow-up Care Dr. Jerry Olson Dr. Leslie Nordgren
  Ernie Ward 3:45 - 4:30 pm
  SPONSORED BY IDEXX
  Human Behavior and Disease Risk at Petting Zoos
  Dr. Stephan Singleton
  4:30 - 5:00 pm