Thursday, September 4th

• 10:00am - 6:30pm   Sign-In/Information - (Must sign-in to get CE credit)
• 12:00pm - 12:50pm     Trent Hightower, JD - Update on the 89th Legislative Session
  
  • The Texas Legislature wrapped up its 89th session in June, with topics like a fully-virtual VCPR, facilities licensure, and funding for the major veterinary priorities taking center stage.  Hear an update on new laws that were passed and other legislation that was considered by the legislature this session.  This session will also discuss the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) progress in its ongoing attachment to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as that arrangement approaches the halfway mark.
•   12:50pm - 1:00pm     BREAK
•   1:00pm -  1:50pm     Kristy Knowles, DVM - Introducing a Quantum Leap:  BRAVECTO Quantum - (Sponsored by Merck)
  
  • How does pet owner compliance impact protection?  Improve protection through improved compliance.  The importance of year-round protection.  Efficacy against fleas and ticks.  Proven safety in multiple studies.  Using Bravecto Quantum in your clinic.
•   1:50pm -  2:40pm    Kristy Knowles, DVM - Nobivac NXT FeLV:  The next generation of non-adjuvanted protection - (Sponsored by Merck)  
  
  • FeLV overview, diagnostics, management, and prevention.
•   2:40pm -  3:00pm      VENDOR BREAK
•   3:00pm - 3:50 pm       Bert Dodd, DVM, DAVDC  -  Equipment and Supplies needed for General Practice - (Sponsored by Virbac)
  
  • This session will provide a brief overview of the basic dental equipment, supplies, and home care products needed in everyday practice.      
    
•   3:50pm -  4:40pm      Bert Dodd, DVM, DAVDC -  Periodontal Disease in Pets and People - (Sponsored by Virbac)
  
  • A comparative look at periodontal disease in pets and human counterparts.
•   4:40pm -  4:50pm      BREAK                                  
  
•   4:50pm -  5:40pm       Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM - Leptospirosis:  More Common Than You Think - (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)
  • A serious disease that can kill dogs and cause illness in people, leptospirosis is found in many areas of North America, including locations you might not suspect.  This program will review hotspots of canine leptospirosis and the most important Leptospira spp. serovars in the United States.  Frequently asked questions about canine leptospirosis, including those related to signalment changes, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, vaccination, diagnostic assays, and titer interpretation, will be answered.  The diagnosis of canine leptospirosis, preferred antibiotic treatment, and other treatment concerns will also be covered.
•   5:40pm -  6:30pm       Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM - Leptospirosis:  More Common Than You Think - (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)
  • A serious disease that can kill dogs and cause illness in people, leptospirosis is found in many areas of North America, including locations you might not suspect.  This program will review hotspots of canine leptospirosis and the most important Leptospira spp. serovars in the United States.  Frequently asked questions about canine leptospirosis, including those related to signalment changes, clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, vaccination, diagnostic assays, and titer interpretation, will be answered.  The diagnosis of canine leptospirosis, preferred antibiotic treatment, and other treatment concerns will also be covered.
•  6:30pm - 7:45pm       Welcome Reception - (Sponsored by VCA)
•  7:45pm - 10:00pm      Family time - (Dinner is on your own)

*** Exhibitor Booths are Open 11:00am - 6:00pm Thursday and Friday***

Friday, September 5th

•  7:00am - 12:00pm       Family time - (Breakfast and Lunch is on your own)   
•  10:00am - 6:30pm       Sign-In/Information - (Must sign-in to get CE credit)
•   12:00pm-12:50pm     Maj Angarano, DVM, PhD - Nutritional Management of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Degenerative Joint Disease - (Sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition)
  
  • Learn about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) and Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) and the impact these disease processes can have on our pets. This presentation provides clinical signs, tips for diagnosing, and touches on potential treatment modalities. This presentation also discusses numerous research studies and the insights gained from results. Learn how early intervention and nutrition can help improve the lives of aging pets!
•   1:00pm -  1:50pm      Ronald Tyler Jr., DVM, MS - Rabies Prevention in South Texas
  • This presentation will review the history of rabies, describe the disease caused by the rabies virus, discuss post-exposure risk-assessments and prophylaxis guidelines, and finally summarize Texas rabies surveillance data.
•   1:50pm -  2:10pm      VENDOR BREAK
•   2:10pm -  3:00pm      Chris Jones, DVM, DACVIM - The Exocrine Pancreas:  Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis; Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
  • We will discuss the functions of the exocrine pancreas, protective mechanisms against pancreatitis, and a breakdown of these processes leading to acute pancreatitis.  We will then review the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and finally treatment of this disorder.  As time allows, we will also discuss chronic pancreatitis and the diagnosis and management of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
•   3:00pm -  3:50pm      Chris Jones, DVM, DACVIM - The Exocrine Pancreas:  Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis; Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
  
  • We will discuss the functions of the exocrine pancreas, protective mechanisms against pancreatitis, and a breakdown of these processes leading to acute pancreatitis.  We will then review the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis and finally treatment of this disorder.  As time allows, we will also discuss chronic pancreatitis and the diagnosis and management of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
•   3:50pm - 4:10 pm        VENDOR BREAK
•   4:10pm -  5:00pm      Bert Dodd, DVM, DAVDC - Dental Case Reviews - (Sponsored by Virbac)
  
  • Review of dental cases and the importance of intraoral radiography.
•   5:00pm -  5:50pm      Bert Dodd, DVM, DAVDC - Dental Case Reviews - (Sponsored by Virbac)
  
  • Review of dental cases and the importance of intraoral radiography.
•   7:00pm - 9:00pm       Family BBQ Dinner In the Plaza - (Sponsored by Hill's)
                                                  

 Please watch for location changes due to inclement weather

*** Exhibitor Booths are Open 11:00am - 6:00pm Thursday and Friday***

Saturday, September 6th

• Breakfast is on your own   
• 10:00am - 7:00pm       Sign-In, sign-out, and information
• 11:30am -  1:00pm      Deli Buffet for participants and prepaid guests - (Sponsored by Elanco)
• 12:00pm - 12:50pm    Scholarship presentation and 911 Tribute
  
• 12:50pm - 1:00pm       TTU SVM Update - Walker Brooks, DVM
• 1:00pm -  1:50pm        Chris Jones, DVM, DACVIM - Chronic vomiting:  Is it IBD? - (Sponsor by Hills Pet Nutrition)
  
  • We will discuss the diagnostic workup for the chronic vomiting patient.  Following this discussion, we will define inflammatory bowel disease and current thoughts on its cause.  We will also discuss the diagnosis of IBD and end with a discussion on treatment options.
• 1:50pm - 2:40pm         Chris Jones, DVM, DACVIM - Chronic vomiting:  Is it IBD? - (Sponsor by Hills Pet Nutrition)
  
  • We will discuss the diagnostic workup for the chronic vomiting patient.  Following this discussion, we will define inflammatory bowel disease and current thoughts on its cause.  We will also discuss the diagnosis of IBD and end with a discussion on treatment options.
• 2:40pm -  3:00pm        VENDOR BREAK 
• 3:00pm -  3:50pm        Lore Haug, DVM, DACVB - What's pestering my pet?  Modern behavior assessment for dogs and cats.  (Sponsored by VCA)
  • There is a large amount of folklore and mythology in animal behavior especially surrounding dogs and cats.  Historically, behavior issues were viewed through this faulty lens.    Today's behavior world is vastly different and there is extensive scientific knowledge regarding normal and abnormal animal behavior.  There also is a vast body of research on how learning principles shape and influence normal and abnormal behavior.  This lecture gives the practitioner an overview of the current science of behavior change.  The information here should help the practitioner evaluate patients in a systematic manner and use principles based in science rather than pop folklore.   Using principles like applied behavior analysis can help practitioners evaluate behavior concerns and start intervention even if their behavioral knowledge is not extensive.

• 3:50pm - 4:40pm         Lore Haug, DVM, DACVB - What's pestering my pet?  Modern behavior assessment for dogs and cats.  (Sponsored by VCA)
  
  • There is a large amount of folklore and mythology in animal behavior especially surrounding dogs and cats.  Historically, behavior issues were viewed through this faulty lens.    Today's behavior world is vastly different and there is extensive scientific knowledge regarding normal and abnormal animal behavior.  There also is a vast body of research on how learning principles shape and influence normal and abnormal behavior.  This lecture gives the practitioner an overview of the current science of behavior change.  The information here should help the practitioner evaluate patients in a systematic manner and use principles based in science rather than pop folklore.   Using principles like applied behavior analysis can help practitioners evaluate behavior concerns and start intervention even if their behavioral knowledge is not extensive.
• 4:40pm -  4:50pm        BREAK 
• 4:50pm -  6:00pm        Lance M. Roasa, DVM, MS, JD - Ask a Lawyer Anything
  • Attendees are encouraged to ask any and all legal questions they have in this interactive question and answer session.
• 7:00pm - 10:00pm       Family Beach Social            

                                                  Please watch for location changes due to inclement weather
                                                   ***Exhibitor Booths are Open 11:00am - 7:00pm***

Sunday, September 7th

• 8:00am - 11:00am        Sign in, sign out, and information
• 7:00am -   8:00am        Eye Opener Breakfast for participants and prepaid guests
• 8:00am -   9:00am        Lance M. Roasa, DVM, MS, JD - Opioid 411
  
  • This course fulfills mandates in states that mandate continuing education in opioids and controlled substances.  It provides learners with a broad range of expert-level knowledge on subjects including federal controlled substance laws, best practices for prescribing and management of controlled substances including benzodiazepine and opioid medications, use of electronic PDMPs, dispensing controlled substances, recognition of substance abuse, signs of opioid abuse, addiction and diversion, opioid use and dependency in office staff, clients and co-workers, use, misuse, documentation, safeguarding and monitoring controlled substances, controlled substance diversion, inventory and security, treatment of chronic pain, and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.
• 9:00am - 10:00am        Lance M. Roasa, DVM, MS, JD - Opioid 411
  • This course fulfills mandates in states that mandate continuing education in opioids and controlled substances.  It provides learners with a broad range of expert-level knowledge on subjects including federal controlled substance laws, best practices for prescribing and management of controlled substances including benzodiazepine and opioid medications, use of electronic PDMPs, dispensing controlled substances, recognition of substance abuse, signs of opioid abuse, addiction and diversion, opioid use and dependency in office staff, clients and co-workers, use, misuse, documentation, safeguarding and monitoring controlled substances, controlled substance diversion, inventory and security, treatment of chronic pain, and controlled substance prescribing for chronic pain management.                                                                         
    

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