2011 AVMA Convention Highlights
America's Center, St. Louis
Saturday, July 16
Special Events
7-9 a.m.
Opening Session
Hall 5, next to the Exhibit Hall
Kick off your convention with an entertaining opening session featuring special guests and exciting entertainment. Philippe Cousteau Jr., grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, will be speaking about the important environmental and human stories impacting our planet today. Philippe is the chief ocean correspondent for Discovery's Animal Planet and has recently signed on as a special correspondent for CNN International.
2-3 p.m.
Future Leaders Program Press Conference
AVMA Pavilion
AVMA President Dr. Larry Kornegay and Vice President Dr. Jan Strother will be on hand to announce the 10 veterinarians selected to participate in AVMA's inaugural Future Leaders Program. The program was created to develop volunteer leaders for the AVMA and other organized veterinary groups, with the goal of helping participants develop leadership and problem-solving skills related to organized veterinary medicine. One of the participants will be on hand and available to speak with the media.
Educational Sessions
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Our Oath in Action Volunteer Project
AVMA volunteers will be lending area animal shelters a helping hand by painting, cleaning and doing minor repairs. The volunteers are taking part in the Our Oath in Action project, a program of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, the AVMA's philanthropic arm.
9-9:50am
Toward a New Morality of Animal Welfare
J Bruce Nixon
Room 125
In any society, the way animals are treated by people reflects a common morality. In the last three decades, the use of animals in Western societies has become increasingly politicized. Ideologies of animal use and food choice have become a method for the individual to express ideas, identity, and moral\convictions.
9-9:50 a.m.
Practical Tips for Correcting Unruly Behaviors in Dogs
E'Lise Christensen Bell
Room 260
Why Should a Veterinarian Know the Basics of Treating Unruly Behaviors in Dogs? Some dogs have serious behavioral problems that pose safety and welfare issues for their families. But even very common, easily corrected unruly behaviors (jumping up, pulling on leash, barking, etc) can result in dissolution of the human-animal bond and lead to euthanasia or surrender.
9-9:50 a.m.
Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism
David R Franz
Room 124
Bioterrorism, against humans or animals, represents a threat of potentially enormous impact, but unknown likelihood. A reasonable way to think about these risks and threats is: Bioterrorism = Emerging Infectious Disease + Intent. Thinking about bioterrorism in that way allows us to reach an acceptable level of preparedness in the most cost effective manner…and every time we deal with a new emerging disease, it is likely that we improve our ability to identify, diagnose, respond to and recover from an intentional bioterror event.
9-9:50 a.m.
Multidisciplinary Response to the E. coli O104 Outbreak in Europe
Michael Cooper, Charles C Dodd
Room 121-122
The 2011 outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O104 in Europe has resulted in over 4,000 human illnesses, 890 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome, and 50 deaths. The US Army's Public Health Command Region-Europe (PHCR-Europe) immediately established a multidisciplinary advisory team to monitor and prevent E. coli O104 exposure in the European DoD population. This decentralized, interagency team, representing all European DoD organizations engaged German and European public health authorities, coordinated control measures, and communicated risk to military and civilian stakeholders across Europe.
10-10:50 a.m.
Surgery in Pet Fish
Robert S Hildreth
Room 163
This lecture will describe the common surgical procedures in pet fish, including preoperative evaluation, pre-op medication, and after-care.
10-10:50 a.m.
Understanding Animal Welfare Assessment
Gail C Golab
Room 125
Dr. Golab is director of AVMA's Animal Welfare Division.
10-10:50 a.m.
Outbreaks Associated With Animals in Public Settings
John R Dunn
Room 127
Certain venues encourage or permit the public to be in contact with animals. These settings include county or state fairs, petting zoos, and other diverse venues. Although human-animal contact has many benefits, human health problems are associated with these settings, including infectious diseases, exposure to rabies, and injuries. Infectious disease outbreaks have been caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella species, and numerous other pathogens. Such outbreaks have substantial medical, public health, legal, and economic effects. The presentation will discuss outbreaks and recommendations to minimize risks.
10-10:50 a.m.
Veterinary Drugs in Livestock: Analysis of Violative Levels at Slaughter
William James
Room 151
Incorrect or inappropriate use of veterinary drugs during livestock production can result in violative levels at the point of slaughter. The Food Safety and Inspection Service implements the National Residue Program. We identify the classes of livestock most commonly found to contain violative levels and the compounds most commonly found to be violative. The findings demonstrate the importance of the veterinarian's involvement in livestock production agriculture to protect public health.
11-11:50 a.m.
Animal Welfare Committee: Work in Progress
Julie D Dinnage
Room 125
The new approach to AVMA animal welfare policy development is guided by the AVMA's Animal Welfare Principles. Fundamental to the Principles are the beliefs that (1) responsible use of animals for human purposes, such as companionship, food, fiber, recreation, work, education, exhibition, and research conducted for the benefit of both humans and animals, is consistent with the Veterinarian's Oath and (2) that decisions regarding animal care, use, and welfare should balance scientific knowledge and professional judgment with consideration of ethical and societal values.
11-11:50 a.m.
Evil Cat Tricks: Tales and Treatments for Unruly Cats
Leslie L Cooper
Room 260
Those of us who live and work with cats can relate to the saying, 'Dogs have masters, cats have staff', but do we have to serve as minions to our feline Evil Overlords? It's not only house soiling and aggression problems that send cat owners to their veterinarians for answers. Let's explore (and hopefully defuse) some of those other 'evil cat tricks' that drive their humans crazy!
11-11:50 a.m.
Using AVMA Economic Data to Manage Your Practice More Profitably
Kevin J Dajka, Karen E Felsted, Allison J Shepherd
Room: 143
Now more than ever, a business must regularly measure the key metrics that define success. Comparing your practice to others can help you identify both the challenges and the opportunities in your practice. Attendees will learn practical tips that can inform decisions related to financial performance, compensation, and strategic planning, using data from the AVMA's Biennial Economic Survey and US Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook.
12-12:50 p.m.
Estate Planning Session -- Kids, Pets and Causes: The Top Things Veterinarians Need to Know About Estate Planning
Ronald Cepikoff, David C Rath, Joseph Ries, Daniel Wright
Room 143
1-1:25 p.m.
Animal Welfare and Public Policy: Mixing Oil and Water Effectively - National Advocacy
Whitney L Miller
Room 125
This session covers important national legislation currently before Congress related to animal welfare issues. The content, status, and consequences of the legislation is addressed.
1-1:50 p.m.
NCVEI Trends and Tools: Thriving in the Post-recession Economy Part 1
Karen E Felsted
Room 143
While the challenging economic times aren't over by a long shot, most practices are adjusting to a new way of doing business. The recession has taught us that we must focus on more sophisticated financial analysis, efficiency, and productivity and providing value to clients.
1-1:50 p.m.
Facebook Your Clinic: Using Social Media to Promote Your Practice
Ernie Ward
Room 145
Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are now a daily part of many of our lives. But what about our practices? How can these social media platforms benefit veterinarians? This lecture describes the ways you can employ social media to market your practice for the past five years. From Tweets, email reminders, and follow-ups to webchats, this lecture provides attendees with easy (and often free!) ideas to use technology to communicate with clients and potential clients.
1:25-1:50 p.m.
Animal Welfare and Public Policy: State Advocacy
Adrian Hochstadt
Room 125
2-2:50 pm
Toxicology of Crude Oil
Room 126
Robert H Poppenga
A total of 4,999 oil spills were reported between 1974 and 2008. These occurred as a result of oil loading, discharging (e.g., collisions and groundings) or bunkering, with only 0.6% considered to be "large" (> 700 tons) spills. Once crude oil is released into the environment, there are a number of processes that affect its distribution and fate. Physical, chemical and biological processes such as evaporation, dispersion, emulsification, microbial degradation, photo-oxidation and interaction with sediments reduces the concentrations of hydrocarbons in water and sediments and alters the chemical composition of the oil. These processes cause the oil to"weather".
2-2:50 p.m.
Animal Rabies Control: What's New?
Catherine M Brown
Rabies 127
This lecture provides an update on rabies epidemiology in different geographic areas of the US, discusses transmission, occurrence in vaccinated animals, surveillance and diagnostic testing, highlights gaps in our knowledge, and reviews measures that are recommended as part of a comprehensive rabies control program by the Rabies Compendium committee.
2-5:50 p.m.
Puppy Behavior
Theresa L DePorter, Kersti Seksel
Hall 1 - Lab 2
This lab will help participants recognize a puppy's body language, explain why socialization is essential, and help veterinarians teach their clients how to have a well-mannered and polite pet.
3-3:50 p.m.
Retirement and Adoption of Laboratory Animals
Angela N Morris
Room 125
Following their nutritional studies careers, many animals are great candidates for adoption. A successful adoption program includes diligent interviewing, animal selection, and follow-up. This discussion focuses on the current programs within Procter & Gamble Pet Care's Pet Health and Nutrition Center for dog and cat adoption preparation, adopter matching, and retirement.
3-3:50 p.m.
Treatment of Oiled Seabirds: Clinical and Pathophysiological Effects
Erica A Miller
Room 126
This presentation provides an overview of the external and internal effects of oil on birds. While the external effects are most obvious, the internal effects must be assessed and addressed accordingly for successful treatment. Depending on the type of oil and the species of birds involved, the clinical signs and pathology may vary considerably. Secondary problems from exposure and captivity may also arise. Common signs and treatments are discussed.
3-3:50 p.m.
Canine Diabetes: Pathogenesis and Diagnosis
Deborah S Greco
Room 274
This discussion of the pathogenesis and diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes mellitus in dogs focuses on the immune pathogenesis and genetic components of Type 1 DM in dogs.
3-3:50 p.m.
Veterinarian's Role in the Triangle of Care
Katherine Dobbs
Room 145
There is a Triangle of Care within veterinary medicine, where one point is the referring or general practitioner, another point is the emergency clinician or specialist, and the third point is the client or pet owner. In the middle of this triangle we have the patient, the beloved pet…and these relationships work in collaboration to keep that pet healthy and happy. Relating to this Triangle of Care, the AVMA Ethics and the AAHA Referral Guidelines can help us develop a Code of Conduct to help our teams within the referral practice deliver the type of communication and compassionate care that will help us build these relationships.
4-4:25 p.m.
Nontherapeutic Surgery From Neutering to Debarking: An Argument for Professional Choice
Roddy C Sharp
Room 125
Non therapeutic surgery is surgery to get a result that we humans desire that has little or no expedient value to the patient. Examples are spays, neuters, declawing, dewclaw removal, tail docking, debarking, ear cropping, and the like. There are others in the large animal arena as well. Some of these procedures are controversial (ear cropping, debarking, tail docking) others are not (spays and neuters) and may even be considered necessary in a world where people make the decisions.
4-4:50 p.m.
Low-stress Handling and Bite Prevention in the Small Animal Clinic
Meghan E Herron
Room 260
Aggression by animals in the veterinary context comes at a great cost. The effects range from practice economics to the delivery of medical care and patient wellness. Fractious animals require more handling time and frequently a greater number of staff, and often lead to human injury. Stress from handling is also likely to negatively impact the physical wellness and welfare of your patients. Techniques for implementing low-stress patient handling and staff injury prevention are discussed.
4-4:50 p.m.
Biosecurity for Beef Herds Part 1
Mel Pence
Room 161
The purpose of biosecurity in beef herds is to enable practitioners to assist their clients by increasing the income of the producer and decrease the suffering of cattle. BVD, neonatal diarrhea and Lepto is discussed as examples of how to approach biosecurity and biocontainment on beef production units.
5-5:50 p.m.
Panel: Animal Welfare Q&A
Julie D Dinnage, Gail C Golab, Adrian Hochstadt, Whitney L Miller, Angela N Morris, J Bruce Nixon (Moderator), James P Reynolds, Roddy C Sharp, Joseph H Snyder
Room 125
This session focuses on general Q&A revolving around improving welfare and enrichment of animals, specifically dogs & cats, in a kennel or cattery setting. Topics open for discussion include creativity in enrichment, definitions of socialization and exercise, and options for retirement and adoption programs. Idea sharing is encouraged.
5-5:50 p.m.
Utilizing Alternative Forms of Therapy in Veterinary Behavior
Lynne M Seibert
Room 260
Alternative therapies may be incorporated into the treatment approach for behavioral disorders, along with the more traditional approaches of behavior modification, environmental management. and/or psychoactive drugs. Studies and case histories involving the use of alternative forms of therapies in veterinary behavior will be reviewed, including dietary interventions, herbal remedies, aroma and pheromone therapy, and others.
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