Wednesday, September 9th

• 9:00am - 4:00pm       Ultrasound Wet Labs (Add-On Events)
• 9:00am - 12:00pm     Basic Soft Tissue Ultrasound Course (Sponsored by Advanced Ultrasound) - $400/attendee
  • Build confidence in abdominal ultrasound with this hands-on introductory course for veterinarians. Participants will learn the fundamentals of ultrasound physics, knobology, scanning techniques, image optimization, and basic abdominal evaluation while gaining extensive hands-on experience focused on recognizing normal anatomy.  Learning objectives:  identify and evaluate the "Big 5" abdominal organs, perform a basic FAST exam, achieve optimal image quality and proper scanning technique
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm     Lunch Provided for paid ultrasound wet lab attendees (Sponsored by Advanced Ultrasound)
• 1:00pm - 4:00pm       Advanced Soft Tissue Ultrasound Course (Sponsored by Advanced Ultrasound) - $400/attendee
  • Participants will learn advanced soft tissue ultrasound techniques.  Pre-course videos on ultrasound physics and artifacts are provided to enhance the live learning experience.  Learning objectives:  color Doppler usage for diagnostic imaging, hepatobiliary system imaging and diagnosis, achieve optimal image quality and proper scanning technique.
• NOTE:  These labs will be held offsite at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Veterinary Technology Facility
• Discount for signing up for both Basic and Advanced - $750/attendee

Thursday, September 10th

• 10:00am - 6:30pm   Sign-In/Information - (Must sign in to get CE credit)
• 12:00pm - 12:50pm     Trent Hightower, JD - The State of Veterinary Medicine in Texas
  • This session will provide a full recap of veterinary medicine in the 2025 legislative session, where topics such as a fully virtual VCPR, facilities licensure, and major funding initiatives took center stage.  This session will also discuss interim rule-making by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) and preview the hot topics likely to surface when the legislature reconvenes in January 2027.
•   12:50pm - 1:00pm     BREAK
•   1:00pm -  1:50pm     Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD - Expanding the modern toolkit:  A comprehensive portfolio approach to canine atopy - (Sponsored by Elanco)
  
  • This session will address the chronic nature of atopy and the clinical necessity of a flexible, multimodal approach, including an in-depth review of the novel anti-IL-31 monoclonal antibody and its role in achieving rapid and sustained control of pruritus, as well as practical strategies for combining biologics with traditional therapies to advance the standard of care for atopic patients.
•   1:50pm -  2:40pm    Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD - Otitis Externa:  5 Common Reasons Treatments Fail - (Sponsored by Elanco)  
  
  • Otitis externa is a common condition seen in veterinary practice, but despite best efforts, treatment failures are not uncommon.  This session will focus on the five most common reasons otitis externa treatments fail and how to overcome them.
•   2:40pm -  3:00pm      VENDOR BREAK
•   3:00pm - 3:50 pm      Speaker TBA - Real Time Ultrasound Display for Telemedicine and Specialist Assisted Diagnostic Ultrasound - (Sponsored by Advanced Ultrasound)
  
  • This presentation demonstrates a live telemedicine ultrasound workflow using a training phantom.  A remote specialist joins via Zoom to guide a practitioner step-by-step through a real-time scan, illustraing how expert support can be delivered from anywhere.  Advanced Ultrasound provides and operates the ultrasound system onsite, ensuring a seamless, hands-on demonstration of the technology and collaboration in action. 
• 3:50pm -  4:00pm      BREAK
• 4:00pm -  4:50pm      Wayne Crouch, DVM -  New World Screwworm Update from Texas Animal Health Commission
  • This session will cover general information about the New World Screwworm (NWS), clinical signs associated with infestations, protocols for reporting suspected cases, and information about sample collection and submission.  Current federal and state eradication efforts will be discussed, and a current situation report will be provided.  Good management practices for prevention and treatment options will be addressed in detail.
•   4:50pm -  5:00pm      BREAK                                  
  
•   5:00pm -  5:50pm      Patricia Burbano, DVM - The Next-Generation of Treatment for Allergic Dermatitis (Sponsored by Merck)
  • This presentation reviews historical and current therapeutic options for treatment of allergic dermatitis in dogs with a special focus on a new second-generation Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor.
•   5:50pm -  6:40pm       Patricia Burbano, DVM - Introducing a Quantum Leap:  BRAVECTO® Quantum (Sponsored by Merck)
  • BRAVECTO® Quantum (fluralaner for extended-release injectable suspension) is a new product for dogs that kills fleas and ticks for up to 12 months.  This presentation covers the latest trends, product efficacy, and how this new solution helps close compliance gaps with canine patients.  A must attend for anyone focused on advanced disease prevention in veterinary care.
•  6:40pm - 10:00pm      Family time - (Dinner is on your own)

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

Friday, September 11th

•  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 - Nutrition Topic TBA - (Sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition)
  
  • TBA
•  12:50pm - 1:00pm    BREAK
• 1:00pm -  1:50pm      Ronald Tyler Jr., DVM, MS - Flea Borne Diseases
  • This presentation will review human diseases transmitted by fleas (flea-borne typhus, plague, tungiasis, etc.), with a heavy focus on flea-borne typhus.
•   1:50pm -  2:10pm      VENDOR BREAK
•   2:10pm -  3:00pm      Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Updates on Disorders of the Esophagus
  • This session will provide an update on the important esophageal disorders encountered in clinical practice, including megaesophagus, esophagitis, and esophageal foreign bodies.  Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophagitis are underdiagnosed, and clinical awareness will be emphasized.
•   3:00pm -  3:50pm      Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Acute and Chronic Vomiting in Dogs and Cats - Diagnostic Approach (Part 1) - (Sponsored by VCA)
  
  • Review of diagnostic strategy, importance of obtaining a thorough and accurate history, and best tests and when they should be performed.  Many case examples are illustrated to highlight important clinical points.
•   3:50pm - 4:10 pm        VENDOR BREAK
•   4:10pm -  5:00pm     Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Acute and Chronic Vomiting in Dogs and Cats - Diagnostic Approach (Part 2) -  (Sponsored by VCA)
  • Continuation of Part 1
•   5:00pm -  5:50pm      Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Management for Acute and Chronic Vomiting in Dogs and Cats
  
  • This session includes an update on general antiemetic therapy and the management of vomiting in patients with Helicobacter gastritis, cats with chronic kidney disease, and those with acute pancreatitis.
•   7:00pm - 9:00pm       Family BBQ Dinner - (Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition)
                                                  

 Please watch for location changes due to inclement weather

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

Saturday, September 12th

• 7:00am - 12:00pm       Family time - (Breakfast and Lunch is on your own)   
• 10:00am - 7:00pm       Sign-In, sign-out, and information (Must sign in to get CE credit)
• 12:00pm - 12:50pm    Scholarship presentation and 911 Tribute
  
• 12:50pm - 1:00pm       BREAK
• 1:00pm -  1:50pm        Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP - The Evolution of Veterinary Drug Compounding:  Where are we now and what should you know? (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim)
  • The path followed by veterinary compounding has been circuitous and often difficult to follow.  This has led to misunderstandings and potential misuse.  While a compounded animal drug can be critically important to some patients, it can nonetheless increase the risk of adversity.  This session will focus on the role that the compounding of animal drugs should have in the provision of safe and effective drug therapy.
• 1:50pm - 2:40pm         Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP - The Evolution of Veterinary Drug Compounding:  Where are we now and what should you know? (Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim) 
  • The path followed by veterinary compounding has been circuitous and often difficult to follow.  This has led to misunderstandings and potential misuse.  While a compounded animal drug can be critically important to some patients, it can nonetheless increase the risk of adversity.  This session will focus on the role that the compounding of animal drugs should have in the provision of safe and effective drug therapy.
• 2:40pm -  3:00pm        VENDOR BREAK 
• 3:00pm -  3:50pm        Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Gastric Hypomotility in Dogs - More Common Than You May Think
  • Gastric Hypomotility can cause a variety of issues, including vomiting, abdominal discomfort/bloating, and intermittent inappetence.  This disorder tends to be underdiagnosed in clinical practice.  This session will review presenting signs, diagnostic strategy, and management options.  Clinical case examples will be presented.

• 3:50pm - 4:40pm         Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Acute and Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats (Sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories)
  • This session will include an emphasis on diagnosis and management of Giardia, Tritrichomonas blagburni in cats, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (more common in cats than we once thought).  Current recommendations for management of acute nonspecific diarrhea will be emphasized, focusing more on nutritional strategies and limiting the use of antibiotics (e.g., metronidazole).  Indications for and selection of probiotics will also be discussed. 
• 4:40pm -  4:50pm        BREAK 
• 4:50pm -  5:40pm        Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Intestinal Lymphoma in Cats (Sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories)
  • Biopsy is very important.  Many cats with intestinal lymphoma can be managed for an appreciable period of time.  Accurate diagnosis is essential (IBD vs. lymphoma, which is it?).
• 5:40pm -  6:30pm        Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) - Use of Flexible GI Endoscopy in Clinical Practice
  • GI endoscopy is a very useful minimally invasive technique for any small animal practice.  This session reviews the many clinical indications for performing endoscopic exams, selection of an endoscope and instruments for performing biopsies and foreign body retrieval, and case examples.  Endoscopy is an excellent way to remove GI foreign bodies (esophageal and gastric).  In fact with experience and availability of proper instrumentation, 85-90% of gastric foreign bodies can be successfully removed via endoscopy.  For veterinarians who don't intent to purchase an endoscope for their practice, this session will illustrate reasons you would want to recommend referral for your patients to practices that do offer endoscopy services.
• 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 13th

• 8:00am - 11:00am        Sign in, sign out, and information (Must sign in to get CE credit)
• 7:00am -   8:00am        Eye Opener Breakfast for participants and prepaid guests
• 8:00am -   9:00am        Mike Tacker - Opioid Abuse, Controlled Substance Diversion, Inventory, and Security
  • This 2-hour opioid course complies with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) continuing education requirement Sec. 801.307 (a-1).  This 2-hour session includes discussion on opioid abuse trends, diversion of controlled drug trends, inventory of controlled drug compliance, security of controlled drug compliance, record keeping, state regulations compliance, federal regulations compliance, and board inspections.
• 9:00am - 10:00am        Mike Tacker - Opioid Abuse, Controlled Substance Diversion, Inventory, and Security
  • This 2-hour opioid course complies with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) continuing education requirement Sec. 801.307 (a-1).  This 2-hour session includes discussion on opioid abuse trends, diversion of controlled drug trends, inventory of controlled drug compliance, security of controlled drug compliance, record keeping, state regulations compliance, federal regulations compliance, and board inspections.                                                                        
    

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