FASAVA Congress 2017: Full Schedule

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6:45am AEST

Boehringer Ingelheim breakfast session

“Current concepts in managing canine oral health”
Presented by
Brook A. Niemiec DVM Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College, Diplomate, European Veterinary Dental College Fellow, Academy of Veterinary Dentistry

Registered breakfast attendees only

Sponsors

Professor, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine

Stanley L. Marks BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology), DACVNProfessor of Internal MedicineDr. Stan Marks graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He... Read More →

Sponsors

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Prime Sponsor

Friday August 11, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

8:15am AEST

Do dogs have strokes? Cerebrovascular disorders

A cerebrovascular disorder may be defined as any abnormality of the brain that results from a pathological process compromising its blood supply.
Pathological processes of the blood vessel include occlusion of the lumen by a thrombus or embolus, rupture of the blood vessel wall, lesion or altered permeability of the vessel wall, and increased viscosity (or other changes) in the quality of the blood.
Cerebrovascular accident or CVA (also known as "stroke") is the most common clinical presentation of cerebrovascular disease in dogs, and is defined as a sudden onset of non-convulsive and non-progressive focal brain signs secondary to cerebrovascular disease. By convention, these clinical signs must remain for more than 24 hours to qualify for a diagnosis of CVA, which usually is associated with permanent brain damage.
Should the clinical signs resolve within 24 hours, the episode is called a transient ischaemic attack or TIA.
This lecture will summarise the Causes and Pathophysiology of "stroke" in dogs. Emphasis will be on Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment, of these commonly occuring conditions.

Speakers

Friday August 11, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 5

Neurology

9:10am AEST

Treatment of mammary cancer in dogs

Mammary tumours are one of the most common neoplasms in intact female dogs and approximately half of the tumours are malignant. Despite prognostic factors being well described, the best, most appropriate treatments beyond surgery are still uncertain. In human patients with breast cancer the beneficial effect of chemotherapy on survival times is well described; however, few similar studies exist in dogs. This session will explore the prognostic factors for dogs with mammary carcinomas, and evaluate the most recent studies regarding the benefit or otherwise for chemotherapy.

Speakers

Tony Moore

Co-Director, Veterinary Oncology Consultants

Antony Stewart Moore BVSc, MVScDiplomate - ACVIM (Oncology)Member of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary ScientistsRegistered Specialist in Veterinary Oncology in NSW, AustraliaTony received his veterinary degree in 1981, and a master’s degree in feline haematology... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 7

Oncology

9:10am AEST

Urinary tract surgery: From dribbly bums to blocked bladders

This session will look at common lower urinary tract conditions and diseases. It will include tips on the diagnosis of urinary incontinence and some of the newer techniques used to mange these at times challenging conidions. The lecture will also touch on managment of urethral obstructions secondary to urolithiasis and techniques to avoid urethral surgery. The lecture will also look at ways surgery can help manage recurrent lower urinary tract infections in dogs. Yes you medicine folk, surgery is sometimes the answer.

Speakers

Andrew Marchevsky

Small Animal Specialist Hospital

Andrew is a 1988 Sydney University graduate who did his specialist surgical training at Melbourne and Murdoch Universities during the 90s. A surgical specialist since 1999, he has a wealth of experience in soft tissue, neurological and orthopaedic surgery with, when push comes to... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 6

Surgery

10:00am AEST

Morning tea

Friday August 11, 2017 10:00am - 10:40am AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

10:40am AEST

Congress opening ceremony

Friday August 11, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Arena 1

Congress session

11:35am AEST

Management of incidental heart murmurs in cats

The management of incidental heart murmurs in cats will be discussed, using signalment profiling with 3 case examples (kitten, young adult cat, geriatric cat).

Speakers

Niek Beijerink

Associate Professor, University of Sydney

Friday August 11, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central B/C

Cardiorespiratory

11:35am AEST

To extract or not to extract

This session will review the non extraction options for periodontal disease, malocclusions and endodontic disease.

Speakers

Ruth Barthel

Owner, Grass Lake Animal Hospital

Dr Ruth Barthel is a 1981 graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry in 1996 and a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College in 2010. She presently practices general medicine and dentistry... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 8

Dentistry

11:35am AEST

Helpful hints in small animal emergencies: A plethora of tips and guidelines to aid decisions on the run

This pot-pourris explores a selection of insights or retrospective clear-sightedness of situations encountered in small animal practice, with emphasis of the emergency/critical patient that presents acutely and demands immediate attention.
The ten golden rules of emergency medicine explain it all and using them empowers the emergency clinician in avoiding mistakes in management. Adherence to the Rule of 20 for in-hospital care of the critical patient has been proven to markedly improves outcomes.
Common pitfalls to avoid with routine procedures and routine veterinary medications will be highlighted, with scientific evidence emerging to explain some catastrophes that have been previously baffling.
Clinical considerations not to be forgotten for certain symptoms and presentations avoid embarrassment later – it’s never happened to me, only to a friend of a friend!
The treatment and differentiation of hypoglycaemia deserves special rumination and there are situations where we can enhance the effect of glucose therapy.
Post-trauma complications often don’t become evident for 24 or more hours. Monitoring these patients can be a challenge; the judicial use of old modalities like radiography and newer techniques such as FAST scans with ultrasound enhance sound management – “you see only what you look for; you recognise only what you know"                                                                                                                             Practical interpretation of an ECG tracing can guide therapy in the tachycardic critical patient and will feature in this collection.                                                                                                                                      Pointers in demarking abdominal effusions – haemorrhage, septic effusions, uroperitoneum, bile peritonitis to name some – will complete this erudition.

Speakers

Terry King

Veterinary Specialist Services

Friday August 11, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central A

Emergency

11:35am AEST

Reptile anaesthesia: Cardiorespiratory anatomy, physiology and clinical management

A summary of the anatomy and physiology of the reptile cardiorespiratory system and how this impacts our ability to manage anaesthesia effectively in practice.

Speakers

Tegan Stephens

UPAV Committee, The Bird & Exotic Veterinarian

Dr Tegan Stephens graduated in 2009 from Sydney University and has worked since this time at the Bird & Exotics Veterinarian in Waterloo NSW.She is now hospital director, and is a member of the medicine and surgery of unusual pets chapter of the ANZCVS, and is a committee member of... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 9

Exotics (UPAV)

11:35am AEST

The chronic vomiting cat

Chronic vomiting in cats is a common complaint. A simplified approach to vomiting will be presented covering dietary, infectious and inflammatory conditions responsible for vomiting.

Speakers

David Twedt

Professor, Clorado State University

Friday August 11, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

11:35am AEST

Motor unit disease: Myopathies, the oft forgotten and misdiagnosed

Diseases of skeletal muscle are uncommon in dogs and cats but the clinical signs are often incorrectly attributed to an orthopaedic, spinal cord or peripheral nerve abnormality and myopathy is often overlooked in the workup of animals with exercise intolerance, weakness, stiffness, lameness, pain or muscle atrophy. The clinical signs seen may be nonspecific and episodic in presentation. Generalised myopathies usually present clinically as muscle weakness and exercise intolerance. Animals may have difficulty getting up and sit or lie down quickly on exertion. Muscle strength may return with rest and clinically myopathies can be very difficult to distinguish from junctionpathies and polyneuropathies and, in some cases, polyarthropathy. Some animals show a stiff stilted or bunny hopping gait. Muscle tone may be increased rather than decreased. Muscle mass may be reduced or may, in some diseases, be increased. An abnormal gait or posture may be seen associated with muscle contractures. Conditions causing rhabdomyolysis may result in swollen painful muscles, “cramping” weakness or acute collapse.
Muscle diseases may be due to genetic, metabolic, infectious or immune mediated disorders and may be confined to one muscle or muscle group, for example masticatory muscle myositis, or may be generalised.
Clinical presentation, approach to investigation and a discussion of the causes and treatment of muscle diseases will be discussed using case examples.

Speakers

Georgina Child

Friday August 11, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 5

Neurology

11:35am AEST

Canine lymphoma: New perspectives on treatment

Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers seen in dogs in clinical veterinary practice, and a plethora of information exists as to the prognostic factors; but when evaluating dogs with this disease, what emphasis should you place on staging, cytopathology or histopathology, lymphoma grade and immunotyping? Do the results make any difference at all to how you treat these patients? They should! This session will discuss the best approaches to patients with lymphoma, and how the results of your tests can guide treatment of the most commonly seen; diffuse large B-cell lymphoma as well as less common entities including indolent lymphomas and T-cell lymphoma.

Speakers

Tony Moore

Co-Director, Veterinary Oncology Consultants

Friday August 11, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 7

Oncology

11:35am AEST

Which liver lobe is that? The dos and don'ts of hepatobiliary surgery

Liver surgery can be complex, difficult and fraught with the potential for life threatening complications- Scared you off? Well there certainly are some liver surgeries best left to specialists (you do not want to be launching into a large right sided liver tumour.) There are however certain techniques that can help your patients. Knowing your anatomy is important, so there will be a bit on that, before discussing meaningful liver biopsies (ie get enough so the pathologist won't start with "this small fragment of liver with crush artefact......."!), safe liver resections ( ie which lobes and how), hepatobiliary bypass (permanent and temporary) and cholecystectomy.

Speakers

Andrew Marchevsky

Using data from over 4000 samples collected in a 10 year longitudinal study, this talk will cover the diagnostic, therapeutic and public health dilemmas of avian chlamydiosis.

Speakers

Alexandera Rosenwax

Bird & Exotics Vet Green Square

Alex Rosenwax undertook his veterinary studies with the specific aim of working with birds and exotics. He is the owner of a purpose built six vet all-bird & exotics veterinary service based in Waterloo, Sydney which sees referrals as well as primary accession cases. He has been author... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Room 9

Exotics (UPAV)

1:25pm AEST

Roadmap to chronic refractory diarrhea in dogs and cats

Chronic refractory diarrhea is one of the most common and frustrating maladies facing general practitioners today. These cases require a rational approach that incorporates the patient's signalment, history, physical examination findings, and a keen awareness of the limitations and benefits of diagnostic tests and procedures for patients with GI disease. This case-based presentation will highlight the critical review of laboratory tests, including the incorporation of PCR-based fecal testing, diagnostic imaging, and interpretation of GI biopsies. Management strategies including dietary therapy, immunotherapy, antimicrobial therapy, and probiotic therapy will also be highlighted.

Speakers

Stanley Marks

Professor, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine

Friday August 11, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

1:25pm AEST

Seizures and epilepsy I: Diagnostic approach

Seizure disorders occur frequently in dogs and cats. Estimates of seizure incidence during a lifetime vary from 0.5% to 5.7% of all dogs, and from 0.5% to 1.0% of all cats. Discussion of seizure disorders of all types must precede consideration of the clinical management of epilepsy. Such a broad approach is necessary because dogs and cats with a seizure disorder frequently have similar histories and clinical signs despite a wide variety of underlying causes of cerebral dysfunction (including epilepsy). Similarities in clinical histories of dogs or cats with a seizure disorder reflect the similar pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie seizure disorders of all types.

This lecture will include a discussion of the Definitions of Terms used in the discussion of seizures and epilepsy, the Classification of Seizures, the Causes of Seizures, and the Diagnostic Approach to an animal with a Seizure Disorder.

Speakers

Richard LeCouteur

Friday August 11, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Room 5

Neurology

1:25pm AEST

Speakers

Loic Legendre

Dr. Legendre is a member of both the American and the European Veterinary Dental Colleges. He also hold a Zoo and Wildlife Dentistry Certificate from the AVDC. Dr. Legendre now works in Vancouver, BC, in a Veterinary Dental Referral Centre. He shares the work with two other boarded... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 8

Dentistry

2:20pm AEST

Emergency approach to the acute abdomen

Diagnosis and successful treatment of the patient with an acute abdomen is one of the greatest challenges in emergency and critical care. A meticulous and insightful physical examination, aggressive patient stabilization, rapid diagnosis and expedient identification of the surgical candidate are vital to ensure the best survival rates.

Speakers

Dez Hughes

Associate Professor and Service Head, Emergency and Critical Care, University of Melbourne

Friday August 11, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Central A

Emergency

2:20pm AEST

When the CAT meets unusual and avian pets: Computerized tomography as a diagnostic tool

This presentation will discuss the use of computerized axial tomography scans as a useful diagnostic tool for unusual/avian pets.

Speakers

Shangzhe Xie

Exotic Pets Referral Veterinarian/Surgical Coordinating Veterinarian, Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre

Shangz graduated from Murdoch University and has worked in Australia, New Zealand, USA and Singapore in a variety of practices including exotics-only, small animal (private, corporate and university-owned), emergency (corporate and university-owned) and specialist/referral practices... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 9

Exotics (UPAV)

2:20pm AEST

What’s the latest on canine hemorrhagic gastroenteritis?

Canine hemorrhagic gastroenteritis is a relatively common and frustrating syndrome that can be caused by a variety of infectious and non-infectious disorders. This case-based presentation will highlight a handful of clinical cases caused by different infectious agents with an emphasis on the diagnostic approach to hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, interpretation of fecal diarrhea panels, and the judicious implementation of antimicrobial therapy. Most affected dogs should not be managed with antimicrobials and the pros and cons for implementing antimicrobial therapy will also be highlighted.

Speakers

Stanley Marks

Professor, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine

Friday August 11, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

2:20pm AEST

Seizures and epilepsy II: Treatment and management update

Appropriate therapy for a seizure disorder depends on accurate determination of the cause of the seizures. Treatment with antiepileptic drugs (or AEDs) is indicated for animals with idiopathic epilepsy. Seizures resulting from a structural brain disorder (progressive intracranial disease) require additional therapy, depending on the cause of the disease (e.g., neoplasia or inflammation). AEDs usually are contraindicated for use in animals with extracranial causes of seizures, where therapy should be directed towards the primary cause of the seizures (e.g., hypoglycemia).
The efficacy of an AED depends on its serum concentration, because this determines its concentration in the brain. Therapeutic success can be achieved only when serum concentrations of a given AED are consistently maintained within a therapeutic range. Therefore, AEDs that are eliminated slowly must be employed. The elimination half-lives of the various AEDs differ considerably between species. Few of the AEDs used for the treatment of epilepsy in people are suitable for use in dogs and cats. This is largely because of differences in pharmacokinetics of AEDs in animals and in humans. Some AEDs are metabolized so rapidly that it is not possible to reach consistently high serum concentrations, even with very high doses. For many AEDs, pharmacokinetic data and/or clinical experience are lacking in cats, a species that usually metabolize AEDs more slowly than dogs.
This lecture will review, contrast, and compare, the current AEDs available for use in cats and dogs. Recommendations for epilepsy management will be discussed. An approach to the management of status epilepticus will be included.

Speakers

Richard LeCouteur

Friday August 11, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 5

Neurology

2:20pm AEST

Treating cancer in pets: Medical and radiation oncology from a surgeon’s perspective

What tumours are best treated with chemotherapy and which ones can be cured with radiation? What are the side effects and how can these side effects be minimised, managed or even justified when treating animals with cancer? How much do treatments cost and what do I tell the owners of my patients when considering these treatment options. There is a fog surrounding the answers to these questions in the minds of many of us. Let us look at all these issues. Understanding how these treatments work is the first step to developing treatment option algorithms. It may not be as daunting as it first seems.

Speakers

Rod Straw

Director - Owner, BVSC

Friday August 11, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 7

Oncology

2:20pm AEST

Portosystemic shunts in cats: Are they different?

Increased frequency of drooling (ptyalism) among the clinical signs of cats affected with CPSS along with the presence of Copper coloured iris' are the two main differences cited for cats. In addition, cats often have less pronounced clinical pathological changes. Cats also have much more predictable shunt anatomy with predominantly left gastric vein shunts and occasionally splenocaval shunts present. Intrahepatic forms are extremely rare. Cats also seem to be more prone to post attenuation neurological complcations than dogs although, fortunately, if treated promptly, they respond well. This session will highlight the differences between cats and dogs with this disease but also point out some of the similarities regarding outcome.

Speakers

Daniel Brockman

Professor of Small Animal Surgery, Royal Veterinary College

Friday August 11, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

3:10pm AEST

Afternoon tea

Friday August 11, 2017 3:10pm - 3:50pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

3:50pm AEST

Diagnostic strategy in heart disease

This lecture will focus on the use of readily available diagnostic tools; their indication, appropriate application and accurate interpretation, in order to optimize the diagnostic yield for the general practitioner in their assessment of the cardiac patient.

Speakers

Fiona Meyers

Assoc. Prof. Fiona Meyers-Campbell BVSc(Hons) PhD MANZCVS Dip.ACVIM(Cardiology)Fiona graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Queensland in 1996 and then practiced in the United Kingdom and Australia for 2 years. In 2001, she completed her PhD and was... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Central B/C

Cardiorespiratory

3:50pm AEST

Mandibulectomies: Variations on a theme

Speakers

Loic Legendre

Friday August 11, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 8

Dentistry

3:50pm AEST

Common respiratory emergencies

When patients present in respiratory distress our response needs to be rapid, efficient and, above all, effective. Having a simple and logical diagnostic and treatment plan can improve our management of these extremely fragile patients.

Speakers

Co-Director, Veterinary Oncology Consultants

Friday August 11, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 7

Oncology

3:50pm AEST

Medial patella luxation

Patella luxation is a common, heritable condition of dogs and cats. Traditionally medial patella luxation in small breed dogs has been the most common syndrome, however medial and lateral luxation are increasingly seen in medium and large breed dogs. Bilateral disease is common in dogs as well as cats.

Diagnosis is usually not difficult with a thorough physical examination, however radiography is essential before considering treatment options.

In my opinion dogs and cats with lameness, pain or discomfort associated with medial patella luxation should have the condition corrected. Each time the patella luxates there is damage to the articular surface of the patella and medial femoral trochlear ridge.

Many techniques are published. In this lecture, we shall examine the more commonly used techniques and make recommendations for successful treatment. Prevention of complications is the key to success. By combining several techniques, we hope to avoid disasters. Philip Moses will give you the benefit of his many years of surgical practice – and hopefully how to avoid complications – he has seen them all !

Speakers

Phil Moses

Director, Veterinary Specialist Services

Graduated from the University of Sydney in 1986 and worked in cattle practice in western NSW and then mixed practices until cured of the desire to become a large animal practitioner. Moved to the UK in 1990 and began the long road to small animal surgical specialisation. Completed... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

4:45pm AEST

Optimising management of congestive heart failure in practice

When congestive heart failure is managed well, quality of life is preserved and life-expectancy is optimized. Long-term management of the congestive patient can be readily achieved in the general practice setting and delegates will be equipped with the skills to make appropriate therapeutic decisions and effectively address common complications.

Speakers

Fiona Meyers

Friday August 11, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Central B/C

Cardiorespiratory

4:45pm AEST

Commonly seen malocclusions and treatment options

Malocclusions can be due to traumatic, nutritional, metabolic or inherited causes. This lecture will discuss some of the more common dental malocclusions including linguoversion (lingually displaced) mandibular canines due to a class 2 malocclusions (mandibular distocclusion) and mesioversion (lance) maxillary canines that occurs in certain breeds of dog and cat.

Speakers

Anthony Caiafa

Veterinary Dentist, James Cook University

Anthony graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1978. He worked in companion animal practice for 17 years, where he obtained memberships in both small animal surgery (1992) and veterinary dentistry (1993).He then returned to full time studies... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 8

Dentistry

4:45pm AEST

Monitoring the critical patient: What do you really need?

Treating patients with critical illness can be daunting in clinical practice. We will discuss the basics of patient monitoring, how and when they can be used most effectively and the amazing things we can do without requiring of lots of high-tech machines and all the bells and whistles.

Speakers

Co-Director, Veterinary Oncology Consultants

Friday August 11, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 7

Oncology

4:45pm AEST

Cruciate disease: Where is the evidence?

The canine and feline stifle joints are complex and, to be honest, not well designed. Two curved femoral condyles sitting atop a slightly convex tibial plateau interposed by menisci and constrained by muscles and ligaments was never going to be trouble free. In small animal practice stifle problems keep us very busy.
Cranial cruciate ligament disease is one of the more common causes of surgical lameness in dogs and cats. There are hundreds of DIFFERENT techniques published. Everyone who considers him or herself a surgeon has their own technique or their own modified version of someone else’s technique.
This lecture looks at the more common techniques then discusses the evidence (or lack thereof) behind them.
This lecture will not solve the problems of cruciate disease, but instead highlight the lack of good scientific evidence behind the techniques currently available.

Speakers

Phil Moses

Director, Veterinary Specialist Services

Friday August 11, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

5:35pm AEST

International Stand Up Dinner

Enjoy a range of international cuisines and local wines while you explore over 100 exhibition booths at the stand-up dinner.

Inclusive for full delegate registrations and accompanying guest registrations.

Sponsors

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Prime Sponsor

Friday August 11, 2017 5:35pm - 7:35pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

7:30pm AEST

UPAV Exotics Dinner and Unusual Quiz Night

This unique evening combines revelry, good food and wine, camaraderie, controversy and fun all in one night. Don’t miss out on this unique event hosted by the Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians (UPAV), a special Interest group of the AVA.

Exhibitors

Oxbow

Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health and Baraka Station products. Oxbow’s premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small animals are recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians worldwide. Baraka Station proudly... Read More →

Friday August 11, 2017 7:30pm - 10:30pm AEST
Foyer E

8:00pm AEST

ASAV Recent Graduate Dinner

We invite all FASAVA/ASAVA members who are 2014-2016 graduates to this very special evening. Share stories of your first years in practice in a welcoming environment.

Sponsors

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Prime Sponsor

Friday August 11, 2017 8:00pm - 10:30pm AEST
Central A

6:45am AEST

Hill’s Pet Nutrition breakfast session

“Giving cats with CKD a reason to jump for joy: the latest in kidney disease management”
Presented by
Dr Carolyn O'Brien BVSc(Hons) MVetClinStud FANZCVS, Registered Specialist in Feline Medicine, Melbourne Cat Referrals

Registered breakfast attendees only

Sponsors

Dr Neck is a small animal practitioner based in Perth with an active interest in Ferret medicine and general love of the AVA and UPAV. He has memberships to the Australian and New Zealand College in Small Animal Surgery, in Veterinary Radiology, and in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care... Read More →

Saturday August 12, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Foyer E

Exotics (UPAV)

9:10am AEST

Demystifying bacterial-associated diarrhea in dogs

Bacterial-associated diarrheas are relatively common in dogs; however, the role of bacteria in causing diarrhea can be confusing because pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria are often isolated from apparently healthy dogs, and the detection of pathogenic bacteria does not inherently denote a cause-and-effect phenomenon. This case-based presentation will highlight specific bacterial-associated diarrhea cases including Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., E. coli, and Clostridium perfringens, and will provide practical and relevant tips on the diagnostic approach to these cases as well as their management. Specific indications for incorporating antimicrobial therapy into the therapeutic regime of affected dogs will also be highlighted.

Speakers

Stanley Marks

Professor, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine

Saturday August 12, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

9:10am AEST

Shakes, tremors and twitches II: Update on therapy for movement disorders

Movement Disorders, or Paroxysmal Dyskinesias, are being described with increasing frequency in dogs, and may begin to fall into “groups” based on clinical signs, triggers, progression, duration, and frequency of episodes.
None of the canine disorders described seem to fit well into the human category of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, and sometimes triggers are hard to identify in dogs. As more syndromes are described, clinically useful categories of disease may start to be developed based on clinical presentation. However, with the rapid increase in our understanding of the genetic basis of canine neurologic disorders, it is reasonable to hope that these diseases will be classified according to their mutation, and the pathophysiologic mechanism underlying them, in the near future.
The goal for the control of tremors in small animals is to determine the etiology, remove any inciting cause (toxin or iatrogenic), and provide immediate and prolonged symptomatic relief for acquired diseases. A number of treatments for essential chronic tremor disorders have been proposed for people, with varying results.
This lecture will provide an update on the Diagnostic Approach and recommended Treatments for movement disorders in dogs.

Speakers

Veterinary Specialist Services

Saturday August 12, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

10:00am AEST

Morning tea

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:00am - 10:40am AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

10:40am AEST

Feline heart disease, hypertension and hyperthyroidism: Putting it all together

Understanding the interplay between heart disease, hypertension and hyperthyroidism in the feline patient can be challenging. This lecture aims to simplify the diagnostic approach when one or more of these commonly encountered conditions is suspected and provide direction for optimal clinical management.

Speakers

Fiona Meyers

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Central B/C

Cardiorespiratory

10:40am AEST

Does periodontal disease affect the rest of the body?

Although it is still difficult to prove a cause and effect relationship between periodontal disease and systemic illnesses, there are a growing number of human studies and a few veterinary studies, which are shedding more light on this possible link. This lecture will look at the current state of play in this fascinating field of periodontal medicine, thus allowing clinicians to more confidently discuss this complex topic with their clients.

Speakers

Anthony Caiafa

Veterinary Dentist, James Cook University

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

10:40am AEST

Management of small animal intoxications: What’s new, what’s old, what works

Most aspects of traditional decontamination have lost some favour in human medicine as a first line of defence with intoxications, as other modalities (haemodialysis, plasmaphoresis, mechanical ventilation, etc) & antidotes (fomepizole, digitoxin-specific Abs, 2-PAM) become more mainstream. Yet, the types of intoxications in small animals together with financial & other limitations make the continued use of emesis, gastric lavage and activated charcoal still warranted in veterinary toxicology. Even so, timing is crucial and there are indications and contraindications depending on the status of the patient and the type of intoxicant. Emetics used have a see-sawing history of favour & disfavour and there are toxin-specific scenarios that need to be considered. These factors will be explored to reflect current veterinary judgement.
The newest antidote, ILE (Intra-Lipid Emulsion) has received rave reviews for many intoxications and veterinary use has mirrored the enthusiastic acceptance of this remedy for all forms of poisonings. Time will tell if it truly is the silver bullet; in the meantime, consideration of the intoxicant, ILE’s mode of action (is it the lipid sink theory valid, or is it simply the increased intra-cellular calcium that protects cardiac myocytes?), and the degree and method of intoxication is prudent to help ensure an effective outcome. The current use of ILE will be detailed.
Old common intoxicants like the LAAC’s (Long-acting anticoagulant rodenticides) always make an interesting discussion as newer more potent agents with a sustained effect demand us to be more diligent in our therapies – some simple rules and tips enhance our chances enormously.
Of the newer emerging poisons, Xylitol, deserves special mention because of its rapidly increasing incidence of canine intoxication which isn’t likely to wane anytime soon because of its common use in human foods.

Speakers

Terry King

Veterinary Specialist Services

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Central A

Emergency

10:40am AEST

Melioidosis in captive Lumholtz’s tree kangaroos (Dendrolagus lumholtzi)

A small colony of captive Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos was diagnosed with suspected melioidosis. The presentation describes the history, clinicial presentation, pathology results and a discussion on health and disease, particularly melioidosis, in this speices in the wet tropics.

Speakers

Annabelle Olsson

Principal, Boongarry Veterinary Services

Annabelle graduated from Sydney Uni in 1985 and after working in mixed practice in Sydney, sailed into Cairns in 1989. She owns a dedicated avian, reptile, wildlife and exotics clinic servicing commercial, private, zoo and wildlife clients. She has a masters researching flying fox... Read More →

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Foyer E

Exotics (UPAV)

10:40am AEST

Emerging newer liver diseases

There are a number of liver conditions in the dog that are relatively newer disorders that the clinician should be aware of. Included in this discussion are biliary mucoceles, portal vein hypoplasia, ductal plate disorders and idiopathic vacuolar hepatopathies.

Speakers

David Twedt

Professor, Clorado State University

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

10:40am AEST

Mononeuropathies: The idiopathic and the bad

Mononeuropathies the idiopathic and the bad
Peripheral nerve abnormality (neuropathy) may involve one or multiple adjacent peripheral nerves (mononeuropathy or mononeuropathy multiplex) and may cause motor deficits, sensory deficits or both depending on the nerve or nerves affected and the cause. Any nerve may be affected. The clinical signs seen include lameness or paresis, reduced muscle tone, spinal reflex abnormality depending on nerve/s affected and denervation atrophy (rapid onset) . Sensory abnormalities including pain, allodynia (abnormal sensation), self trauma and anaesthesia (loss of pain sensation)may be seen associated with some neuropathies. Cranial nerve dysfunction is seen in specific neuropathies affecting these nerves.
Neuropathies may be the result of trauma, compression, ischaemia , inflammation , neoplasia or be idiopathic . Clinical presentation may be acute with severe dysfunction or may be slowly progressive over many months. The severity of clinical signs is not necessarily indicative of prognosis- either for return of function or likely progression. For some, early recognition is the key to successful treatment and for others time and supportive care is all that is required for recovery.
The clinical presentation associated with peripheral neuropathies, diagnostic considerations and recommendations will be discussed using case examples.

Speakers

Georgina Child

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 5

Neurology

10:40am AEST

Imaging the cancer patient: When is advanced imaging needed?

Imaging is a crucial step in the staging of veterinary oncology patients. The results can determine the type of treatment that is most appropriate for the individual patient and in some cases whether treatment is feasible. Advanced imaging has advantages but this comes at a cost, both financially and in some cases due to the requirement for anaesthesia or contrast agents, an increase in potential adverse effects. With the increasing availability of advanced imaging, deciding which patients will benefit is something that we all need to consider.
This session will cover the topic based on cases where advanced imaging is critical, those where it is very useful when available and the cases where it adds little. The balance between risk and benefit is the determining factor as to how strongly this is recommended. The type of advanced imaging used will also vary with the site and what we are looking for in the patient. This presentation will focus on the use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Speakers

Peter Bennett

Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney

Dr Bennett is a graduate of the University of Melbourne. After time in general practice he completed residency training in small animal medicine in 1999 and then joined the faculty of Purdue University in Indiana where he was trained in oncology. He is a Fellow of the Australian... Read More →

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 7

Oncology

10:40am AEST

TPLO, TTA, MMTTA, CBLO, TTO, ECCR, TR: Alphabet soup? Or is there a correct stifle stablisation for you?

There are sooo many techniques available now to manage dogs with cranial cruciate ligament ruptures, it is sometimes difficult to provide owners and even yourself with a sensible, defensible recommendation as to the best technique for their pets and your patients. This presentation will examine some of the commonly performed techniques, compare the literature and try to come up with a practical set of guidlines to suit your practice, your patients and their owners' budgets.

Speakers

Andrew Marchevsky

Small Animal Specialist Hospital

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 6

Surgery

10:40am AEST

Advanced nursing care of the surgical cancer patient

Surgery remains the mainstay for the treatment of most solid cancers. Almost all cancer patients will have some form of surgery whether it is biopsy only or definitive resection. The event or events of surgery for the cancer sufferer have to be carefully planned, expertly executed and painstakingly followed up. Veterinary nurses play crucial roles during every step.
My fantastic surgical nursing team have provided me input from their hands-on experience working with surgical cancer patients every day. This has allowed me to deliver this session from the nurse perspective and I will use case examples.

**Nurse Congress Proceedings will be available on a USB in your congress bag

Speakers

Rod Straw

Director - Owner, BVSC

Saturday August 12, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

11:35am AEST

Challenging cardiac case studies

Using case examples, this lecture will cover some of the common and not-so-common challenges faced in general practice in management of cardiac patients and how to approach these challenging scenarios most appropriately to optimize patient outcome.

Speakers

Fiona Meyers

Saturday August 12, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central B/C

Cardiorespiratory

11:35am AEST

Maxillectomies: Variations on another theme

Speakers

Loic Legendre

Saturday August 12, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

11:35am AEST

Cats are not small dogs: How cats handle their critical diseases

The cat is a unique creature who seems to do things differently to what we expect or want, and the same goes for their response to diseases. Although they share many disease with their canine cousins, they often are affected in different ways, and many times they present dissimilarly; certainly their defence mechanisms behave in a disparate fashion to the dog. Many medications have exclusive uses in the cat, and there are many drugs for which cats have increased susceptibility, hence caution in their use is paramount – these will be discussed.
Transfusion therapy underlines major differences between the dog and cat, with felines having just three major blood groupings – A, B, AB. That being so, most cats have naturally occurring antibodies against foreign RBC, therefore must be crossmatched prior to transfusions – there are no universal donors – as giving a cat an incompatible transfusion can be fatal. Further, in 2007 there was identified a novel RBC Ag (Mik Ag), an alloantibody that’s not identified during traditional Ab blood typing, which helped explain why it is in the patient’s interest to type-specific cross-match. Curiously, Xenotransfusion (giving dog’s blood to cats) has received positive prominence where compatible feline blood is unobtainable, transfusion with canine blood may be considered as a life-saving procedure – benefits, although profound, are very short-lived (<4 days), and any repeated infusion with canine blood >4-6 days after the first transfusion causes anaphylaxis (frequently fatal).
As a case example, in acute urethral obstruction, both cats & dogs present as acute emergencies with similar organ system derangements, notably azotaemia and hyperkalaemia. However the cat doesn’t often show the classic ECG changes that we have learnt from the textbooks with increasing levels of serum potassium. This condition highlights how we must tailor our treatment and monitoring to allow for the idiosyncrasies of the feline patient.
Sepsis is another disease where the cat seems to process and manifest in a disparate fashion to the dog. Distributive shock in the feline is likely to be associated with bradycardia, and a septic cat is more likely to present pale & hypodynamic (hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension)

Speakers

Terry King

Veterinary Specialist Services

Saturday August 12, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central A

Emergency

11:35am AEST

A practical guide to the bloated rabbit: Diagnosis and management of small intestinal obstruction (bloat) in rabbits

Inappetent rabbits present to veterinary clinics daily. As our understanding of rabbit medicine improves we are able to separate out those with gut stasis, caecal problems, systemic problems and bloat, allowing us to treat more accurately and with better results. Bloat is easy to misdiagnose as gut stasis but the problem is often more acute and life threatening requiring different treatment. Understanding of the disease process and how to clinically assess a rabbit will assist a general practitioner in making a correct diagnosis. Discussion will include readily available (and achievable in practice) diagnostic procedures (blood tests, radiographs and clinical examination) as well as a discussion of management options including medical and surgical, and when each option might be appropriate. Case examples of medical and surgical management (successful and unsuccessful) will be presented.

Speakers

Lizzie Selby

Warranwood Veterinary Clinic

Lizzie has a strong interest in all unusual pets with a particular passion for small mammals. She currently works at Warranwood Veterinary Centre and The Rabbit Doctors and sees 90% exotic patients as a primary and referral veterinarian.

Saturday August 12, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Foyer E

Exotics (UPAV)

11:35am AEST

Feline liver diseases and triaditis syndrome

This presentation will cover the diagnosis and treatment of common feline liver diseases. Feline triaditis syndrome (cholangitis, pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease) is more common than you may think. Diagnostic clues and the current thoughts on management will be presented.

Speakers

David Twedt

Professor, Clorado State University

Saturday August 12, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

11:35am AEST

My approach to the patient presenting with spinal cord disease

Spinal cord disease is common in dogs (a little less so in cats) and can be caused by abnormality of the surrounding tissue including vertebrae, intervertebral discs, tumour, haematoma or infection compressing the spinal cord or can occur as a result of abnormalities of the meninges or disease of the spinal cord itself. All may be focal, multifocal or more diffuse depending on disease process.
Early diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord disease is usually associated with a better prognosis and the early diagnosis and consideration of surgical options is critical for some (any cause of spinal cord compression - especially IV disc extrusion). “Seeing how things go” with empiric treatment is not appropriate for many spinal cord diseases. However, in some instances treatment can be instituted on a best guess based on clinical presentation. The prognosis associated with various neurologic diseases should also be considered prior to embarking on often expensive diagnostic testing however severe neurologic abnormality is not necessarily associated with the poorest prognosis.
Identification and localization of spinal cord abnormality is the first step. The likely causes should be considered prior to undertaking further diagnostic tests or treatment and this list may be narrowed based on signalment and likelihood of a particular diagnosis but in most cases it is not possible to identify a cause just based on neurologic findings. Radiography, advanced imaging (myelography, CT or MRI), serology and/or CSF analysis may be required to arrive at a more definitive diagnosis and enable appropriate treatment.
The indications for diagnostic testing, advantages, disadvantages and the likely information to be gained from these tests will be discussed.

Speakers

Director of Education, Vet Education Pty Ltd

BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Stud MACVSc (Vet. Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine of Dogs) Following graduation from Massey University in 1992, Philip worked for 7 years in small animal private practice before undertaking a residency in veterinary emergency and critical care at the University... Read More →

Saturday August 12, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

12:25pm AEST

Lunch

Saturday August 12, 2017 12:25pm - 1:25pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

1:25pm AEST

Pulmonary hypertension: Recognition and management

Definitive diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (PH) is obtained when a mean pulmonary artery pressure exceeding 25 mm Hg is detected during cardiac catheterization. However, with the advancement, techniques in Doppler echocardiography increased pressure with the pulmonary arterial system can be demonstrated with less invasive means. In veterinary medicine, PH can complicate a variety of commonly encountered cardiopulmonary conditions, and early recognition will aid in management of disease.

Speakers

Lynelle Johnson

Professor, University of California

Saturday August 12, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Central B/C

Cardiorespiratory

1:25pm AEST

Flap design: A tension releasing process

Speakers

Loic Legendre

Saturday August 12, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

1:25pm AEST

New concepts in fluid therapy: How to feel comfortable NOT using colloids

Given the current weight of evidence, colloids may well fail an overall cost/benefit analysis in our patients. Treating a low albumin/total solids/COP seems to be of much lesser importance and may actually be futile or harmful. Can we smile confidently in the face of hypoalbuminemia? We will exercise our brains with some in depth pathophysiology that will (hopefully) leave us all feeling much more comfortable Just Saying No! to colloids. Most of the time.

Speakers

Dez Hughes

Associate Professor and Service Head, Emergency and Critical Care, University of Melbourne

Saturday August 12, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Central A

Emergency

1:25pm AEST

An update on Macrorhabdus ornithogaster

Macrorhabdus ornithogaster is a yeast that grows only at the isthmus of the ventriculus and proventriculus in birds. It causes proventriculitis, vomiting, diarrhoea and chronic wasting disease in a wide variety of species. A range of treatment protocols have been suggested, many of which have very little success in eliminating the infection. This talk will summarise our current knowledge and examine a variety of novel treatment modalities.

Speakers

Hamish Baron

Resident Veterinarian, Univeristy of Sydney

Hamish Baron is a resident in avian medicine at the Avian Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital at the University of Sydney. Passionate about all things birds, he is currently undertaking a research masters degree examining macrorhabdus ornithogaster in an attempt to improve treatment... Read More →

Saturday August 12, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Foyer E

Exotics (UPAV)

1:25pm AEST

Probiotics: What’s the evidence for their benefit in diarrheic dogs and cats?

There is increasing evidence documenting the benefits of probiotic therapy for diarrheic dogs and cats, and this seminar will provide a comprehensive overview highlighting the rational selection of probiotics, with an emphasis on the quality of the manufacturer, bacterial strains, and number of CFUs (colony forming units). This seminar will also review specific studies that have been published in the peer-reviewed literature, while discussing the strengths and limitations of each study. Finally, the seminar will highlight other methods for modulating the intestinal microbiome, including the advent of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and intestinal parasites.

Speakers

Stanley Marks

Professor, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine

Saturday August 12, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Arena 1

Gastroenterology

1:25pm AEST

Inflammatory CNS diseases of dogs: GME, NME, or NE?

Inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) diseases are a group of sporadic inflammatory diseases that affect the brain and/or spinal cord of dogs in the absence of an infectious cause (ie, pathogen-free).
Based on histopathological findings, 3 distinct forms of inflammatory CNS disease have been identified in dogs:
a. Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME): Canine GME is the current term for an idiopathic CNS disease (most likely first described in 1936). GME still attracts a confusing and lengthy number of synonyms reflecting changes only in immunologic terminology (eg, inflammatory reticulosis, lympho-reticulosis, neoplastic reticulosis).
b. Necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME): Canine NME was originally recognized in dogs in the U.S. in the 1970’s as a breed-specific disease of pug dogs (colloquially known as “pug dog encephalitis”). Since 1989, based on morphologically defined lesion patterns and histology, NME has been recognized in other small-breed dogs, including Maltese, Chihuahua, Pekinese, Boston terrier, Shih Tzu, Coton de Tulear, and Papillon.
c. Necrotizing encephalitis (NE): Canine NE was first described in 1993 in Yorkshire terriers and has been reported in other breeds, including French bulldogs. This lecture will summarise the Diagnosis and Management of these common CNS disorders of dogs.

Speakers

School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland

Rebekah graduated from The University of Queensland (UQ) in 1993, taking her first position within the School of Veterinary Science shortly thereafter. Rebekah is an experienced Veterinary Technical Officer, qualified Veterinary Nurse and Workplace Trainer and Assessor. She has a... Read More →

Saturday August 12, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

2:20pm AEST

Plenary: From frocks to crocs: One vet’s journey - Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition

Growing up in bushland on the upper North Shore of Sydney was the beginning of a lifelong obsession with all creatures great and small. From the hallowed halls firstly of a Methodist Ladies College and then Sydney University, life took a series of unplanned and unexpected turns from working in zoos, rural practice and even sailing the Australian coastline. Then in the late '80s I arrived in Cairns for a two week locum and the rest, as the saying goes, is history. In the intervening years I have co-founded the first wildlife rehabilitation group in the region, become involved in indigenous animal health programmes throughout Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait islands, raised six children, chased cassowaries and crocodiles all over the Cape and found time in between to gain two higher degrees and dual College membership as well as running a busy avian, reptile, wildlife and exotics practice, which extends throughout the region. In my spare time I teach courses in animal health, wildlife medicine and rehabilitation and drugs and poisons legislation. I have been fortunate enough to consult throughout the Asia Pacific region for species as diverse as macaques, tigers and other big cats, and crocodiles. My career highlight is undoubtedly being asked to give a series of lectures on wildlife medicine and conservation biology to a large group of international veterinarians on tour in Galapagos. My life motto is to not take oneself too seriously, so this session will hopefully present an entertaining view of one vet's journey to the wilds of frontier land.

Speakers

Annabelle Olsson

“First do no harm”. We will discuss the analgesics available in veterinary practice, why some are better than others in emergency patients and the best way to mix and match medications to get an analgesic regime suitable for each individual patient.

Speakers

Sarah Haldane

Saturday August 12, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Central A

Emergency

3:50pm AEST

Avian paediatrics

The time between hatch to fledging in young birds is a stressful time for both veterinarian and patient. So many things can go wrong in such a small patient! Crop stasis, stunting, limb deformities, infectious diseases and other problems will be discussed using common sense, logical approaches to diagnosing them, and how to treat them.

Speakers

Dr Robert Doneley

a Professor and Head of the Avian and Exotic Pet Service, University of Queensland

Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney

Saturday August 12, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 7

Oncology

3:50pm AEST

Hip luxation: Key strategies for effective treatment (and errors to avoid)

The coxofemoral joint is the most commonly luxated joint in small animal practice. Hip luxation accounts for 90% of luxations in cats and dogs. The most common cause is trauma – automobile or falling from a height. The extent of soft tissue damage varies and is significant prognostically.
We will look at physical examination and differentiating between the various types of luxation. Radiographic assessment is examined. We will then look at techniques for closed reduction. Closed reduction may be successful in approximately 50% of cases, though recurrence is common.
Open reduction may be necessary if closed reduction is unsuccessful. Many techniques are described. As with many surgical procedures the plethora of published techniques suggests that there is no single technique that will resolve all cases.
This lecture examines the more commonly used techniques and we make suggestions that may be useful in helping to avoid recurrence as well as long term osteoarthritis.

Speakers

Phil Moses

Director, Veterinary Specialist Services

Saturday August 12, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

3:50pm AEST

Advanced resuscitation: More than just fluid therapy

The sickest patients require a multi-faceted approach to resuscitation. This may include novel approaches to fluid therapy, cardiovascular support, and oxygen delivery. In this lecture Dr Webster will walk through the decision making process for resuscitation of patients with GDV, severe haemorrhage, and septic shock. The focus will be on selection of an appropriate strategy for each patient, how to perform the procedures, and how to monitor the results.

**Nurse Congress Proceedings will be available on a USB in your congress bag

Speakers

Robert Webster

Animal Emergency Service

Speakers

Phil Moses

Director, Veterinary Specialist Services

Saturday August 12, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

4:45pm AEST

ICU nursing: The ins and outs of the job

Nursing in an ICU setting can be daunting due to the wide variety of illnesses our patients present with. While the ICU can be a high stress environment with constantly changing scenarios, being able to balance patient care, time management and people management is a huge part of the job. This lecture focuses on tips to improve patient care and job satisfaction for any nurse but with emphasis on the ICU nurse.

**Nurse Congress Proceedings will be available on a USB in your congress bag

Speakers

Lisa Partel

Nurse Trainer, University of Sydney Teaching Hospital

Lisa has worked as a veterinary nurse for the last 15 years, starting out in general practice where she obtained her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing. She moved on after 6 years to work in a specialist referral hospital in Brisbane where she worked in all aspects of referral medicine... Read More →

Saturday August 12, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

5:45pm AEST

Australiana Night - Aussie Party Night

Join us on the ultimate Australiana Experience at the Paradise Country Australiana Night.

This once in a lifetime evening includes bus transfers to and from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, a welcome campfire with billy tea, meet and greet with some iconic Australian furry friends, a full buffet dinner and drinks in the open air farmhouse restaurant and some true-blue Australian entertainment. Numbers are limited so do not miss out on this uniquely Australian experience.

Buses depart Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre at 5.45pm with arrival back at Convention Centre by 10.15pm.

Sponsors

Boehringher Ingelheim

Silver Sponsor

Saturday August 12, 2017 5:45pm - 10:15pm AEST
Paradise Country

6:30am AEST

Dermcare Scrub Run

The Dermcare Scrub Run is an annual charity fun run for vets. Join us at sunrise for a run along the stunning shoreline of the Gold Coast, followed by breakfast, where you can socialise with other vets from all over Asia. There is an option for everyone, regardless of your fitness level, with both a 5km run and a 2.5km walk. Funds raised will go to the Soi Dog Foundation, a charity that rescues and cares for thousands of street dogs in Thailand every year.

Sponsors

Dermcare

Gold Sponsor

Dermcare Vet was founded in 1981 by Professor Kenneth Mason (veterinary dermatologist) and remains 100% Australian owned, with distribution throughout Asia. Malaseb is sold under licence in the US and UK. Our high quality products and technical support help vets manage dermatology... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 6:30am - 8:00am AEST
Kurrawa Park, Gold Coast

6:45am AEST

Royal Canin breakfast session

"Food allergy in cats: when to suspect, and what's new for diagnosis?"
Presented by
Dr Linda Vogelnest BVSc (Hons) MACVS FANZCVS

Registered breakfast attendees only

Sponsors

Royal Canin

Gold Sponsor

ROYAL CANIN® is a global leader in pet health nutrition. Since its foundation in France in 1968, ROYAL CANIN® has maintained a unique philosophy of putting cats and dogs first through precise and individualised nutrition. Underpinned by science and observation, our innovative nutrition... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 6:45am - 8:00am AEST
Foyer E

8:15am AEST

Dental extractions in rabbits and rodents

Speakers

Loic Legendre

Sunday August 13, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

8:15am AEST

Is this dog atopic? Diagnosis of atopy

Atopy is a clinical diagnosis – so how do I get there, with which tests and how do I interpret these?

Speakers

Ralf Mueller

Professor for Veterinary Dermatology, LMU Munich, Germany

Ralf graduated and completed his doctoral thesis in Munich/Germany, and worked in large and small animal practice before completing a residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of California/Davis. In 1992 he moved to Melbourne to work with his partner and wife Dr. Sonya... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Room 5

Dermatology

8:15am AEST

Hyperadrenocorticism: How to optimise management

Speakers

Anita has been a veterinary nurse for over 20 years. Joining Veterinary Specialist Services in 2001 working as a medical and surgical nurse. For the last 10 years specializing as a surgical nurse. In 2013 Anita completed her Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care, recertified... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

9:10am AEST

Bone augmentation: Why and how

Speakers

Loic Legendre

Sunday August 13, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

9:10am AEST

Treatment of atopic dermatitis: What if glucocorticoids fail?

Which other medications are available? When and how do we use them? How do we get the owners to comply?

Speakers

Ralf Mueller

Professor for Veterinary Dermatology, LMU Munich, Germany

Sunday August 13, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 5

Dermatology

9:10am AEST

Hypoadrenocorticism: Diagnosis and management in 2017

Speakers

David Church

Sunday August 13, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Central A

Endocrinology

9:10am AEST

Adrenal disease in cats: Getting more than you bargained for

Tumours of the adrenal cortex of cats most commonly secrete cortisol or aldosterone. The clinical presentations for each are different and easy to distinguish. But, feline adrenal tumours can produce multiple hormones, including aldosterone and progesterone, or combinations of sex-steroid hormones, resulting in unusual signs. Syndromes associated with progesterone excess include aggression, diabetes mellitus and meningioma growth. In this talk, each syndrome will be illustrated with cases diagnosed and managed by the presenter.

Speakers

Vanessa Barrs

Head of Small Animal Medicine, University of Sydney

Sunday August 13, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Arena 1

Feline Medicine

9:10am AEST

Technical radiography: Excellence at every stage

Multiple choice question: Select the answer that best relates to this statement. Everyone has access to radiographs in practice - they are easily obtained and give you great information about the disease..

Answer:
a) all of the time: radiography is easy and I have a perfect interpretation every time, dog, cat or bird.
b) most of the time: if the patient lies still enough and I can find the heart in the thorax I think I am doing pretty well. Cats are hard.
c) some of the time: I try avoid x-raying the abdomen as it is murkey and grey and I find the lungs hard to read, but dog bones are easy!
d) none of the time: I haven't taken an x-ray in a while, its all way too hard.

Whatever your answer this presentation on what seems (on the surface) to be a mundane topic will change the way you you approach radiographs by showing you expert tips and tricks for improving the image. When the image is good, the pathology is clear (or clearer). And if its not obvious, at least with quality images you will be able to get a second opinion without fear!

Speakers

Zoe Lenard

Veterinary Radiologist, Veterinary Imaging Centre, Perth Vet Specialists

Sunday August 13, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

10:00am AEST

Morning tea

Sunday August 13, 2017 10:00am - 10:40am AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

10:40am AEST

Basic endodontic techniques

Discussion of variations on standard root canal treatment techniques. Case studies and clinical examples will be used to illustrate different instrumentation and obturation techniques used by the author.

Speakers

Curt Coffman

Managing Partner, Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists

Sunday August 13, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

10:40am AEST

MRSP in canine pyoderma: Challenges of diagnosis and treatment

Bacterial pyoderma was predictably responsive to empirical systemic antibiotics in most dogs for many years, although often recurrent unless the underlying primary disease was well managed. Now in many areas of the world including Australia, managing canine pyoderma is much more complex due to methicillin-resistance in causal staphylococcal pseudintermedius (MRSP), which is usually also associated with multi-drug resistance. This session will focus on how to accurately recognise pyoderma, how to know if poorly responsive pyoderma is due to MRSP, and treatment options for MRSP pyoderma.

Speakers

Linda Vogelnest

Veterinary Dermatologist, Small Animal Specialist Hospital

I graduated from University of Sydney in 1984, and my journey to becoming a Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology began from a background of over 10 years working in general practice, and an initial desire to understand skin disease better, and provide better outcomes for my patients... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 5

Dermatology

10:40am AEST

Hypercalcaemia in dogs and cats: Diagnosis and treatment

This session will provide a method to allow you to decide when the finding of hypercalcemia should be considered important now or if it is OK to be followed later. The importance for measurement of ionized calcium compared to total calcium will be emphasized. The diagnosis of hypercalcemia of malignancy, primary hyperparathyroidism, and hypervitaminosis-D will be discussed and an overview of idiopathic hypercalcemia in cats will be introduced. Emergency treatment for severe hypercalcemia using IV fluids, furosemide, calcitonin, and bisphosphonates will be reviewed.

Speakers

Dennis Chew

Dr. Chew is a 1972 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He did a one-year internship at South Weymouth Veterinary Associates and a two-year residency in internal medicine and nephrology at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. He became... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Central A

Endocrinology

10:40am AEST

Insights into feline mycobacterial infections

This talk covers all aspects of the various causes of both cutaneous and disseminated mycobacteriosis in cats world-wide. This session will inform attendees of the various clinical presentations, keys to diagnosis of these conditions and effective management, as well as addressing zoonotic issues for both veterinary staff and owners.

Speakers

Carolyn O'Brien

Specialist in Feline Medicine, Melbourne Cat Referrals

Carolyn is a registered specialist in feline medicine. She has completed a Masters degree in the epidemiology of cryptococcosis of dogs and cats, and is currently undertaking a PhD in mycobacterial infections. She is actively involved in clinical practice and also the teaching of... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Arena 1

Feline Medicine

10:40am AEST

Optimising image quality in digital imaging

Practically the entire veterinary profession has installed digital radiography now. (Ok, there are still practices using film, but they are slideing rapidly towards digital conversion in the near future). Running into veterinary colleagues and friends there is always someone talking about their new great system, how many megapixels it has and how fast the processing is. But if I asked you to name the brand of your system and list whether it is CR or DR, could you answer?

Do you even know what CR or DR is? Does it matter whether you know?

Everyone has a flash high-res camera in their phone these days, but the world is not full of amazing photographic images. Whilst you can put a post-processed filter across your photo to make it look like you really were alive in the '70's, there is only so much that the camoflage will help. The same applies to the digital radiograph - fiddling with the greyscale to improve your image is unlikely to create any massive diagnostic revelations.

What you really need are sensible tips for improving the digital image in the first place. Think of this session like a masterclass on MasterChef - you already know some stuff but you will learn a lot about improving your technique and feel really good about the results.

Speakers

Sunday August 13, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central A

Endocrinology

11:35am AEST

Feline geriatrics

Feline patients are living longer and mostly healthier lives. This session will cover key aspects of how to keep geriatric cats in top shape, including practice wellness programs, anaesthesia, juggling concurrent disease conditions, chronic pain management, nutrition as well as a host of specific problems of aging.

Speakers

Carolyn O'Brien

Specialist in Feline Medicine, Melbourne Cat Referrals

Sunday August 13, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Arena 1

Feline Medicine

11:35am AEST

Thoracic radiology: The pulmonary parenchyma

Radiology of the pulmonary parenchyma can be challenging but if you approach the interpretation of thoracic radiographs logically and with a strategy it can be very rewarding. During this session, Cathy will introduce her strategy for interpreting the pulmonary parenchmya. This session is intended to give you confidence in the interpretation of thoracic radiographs and hopefully "the love" of the thoracic radiograph.

Speakers

Cathy Beck

Associate Professor, University of Melbourne

Cathy graduated from the University of Sydney in 1992 and then spent 2 years working in mixed animal practice in Australia and the UK. Cathy returned to the University of Sydney in 1995 and completed a Mixed Animal Internship, gaining a Diploma of Veterinary Clinical Studies. It was... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 7

Imaging

11:35am AEST

Surgery of the eyelids and third eyelid

Many breeds, particularly large breed dogs have poor eyelid conformation.

Poor eyelid conformation can lead to chronic irritation, discomfort and poor vision.

Several surgical techniques for entropion, ectropion and overgrown palpebral fissures will be discussed.

Treatment of other eyelid abnormalities will also be covered including conditions and surgery involving the third eyelid.

Speakers

Anna Deykin

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre

Sunday August 13, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central B/C

Ophthalmology

11:35am AEST

Canine arthroscopy: Is it worth the effort?

A discussion of the value of arthroscopy in assessing and treating canine joint diseases.
Arthroscopy is now well established for the investigation and treatment of many joint conditions in dogs. A wide range of scoping equipment options are now available to the practitioner with improvements in optics and digital technology allowing exceptional image quality to be obtained. This lecture will review the techniques and advances in canine arthroscopic treatment for joint disease of the shoulder, elbow, stifle, hock and hip. It will cover the relevant equipment required to perform arthroscopy and review the procedures and value of arthroscopy for assessment and treatment of common joint disorder of the dog. A closer examination of the advantages of arthroscopy relative to other options for joint surgery will be had with consideration to the available literature. With increasing numbers of veterinarians performing stifle arthroscopy as part of the management for cranial cruciate ligament disease, focus will be given to the stifle and the role of arthroscopy in evaluating the cruciate ligament and in assessing the medial meniscus.

Speakers

Stephen Fearnside

Director, Surgical Specialist and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Small Animal Specialist Hospital

Sunday August 13, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

11:35am AEST

Hypotension and hypothermia under anaesthesia

Hypotension and hypothermia commonly occur in anaesthetised patients. Both of these abnormalities can have negative consequences for the patients during anaesthesia and can also affect post-operative recovery as well. Veterinary nurses and technicians thorough understanding of the causes and treatments of hypotension and hypothermia will allow them to respond accordingly to these abnormalities.

**Nurse Congress Proceedings will be available on a USB in your congress bag

Speakers

Tinika Gillespie

There are over two dozen causes of PU/PD - many are relatively easily diagnosed with history collection, physical examination and routine blood and urine tests. However when these tests provide no obvious clues we are left with a handful of differentials that can be challenging to diagnose and this group of diseases is the focus of this presentation.

Speakers

Darren Merrett

Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre

Darren has spent over 23 years in specialist clinical practice; on behalf of the Centre for Veterinary Education he has been a co-tutor for a internal medicine distance education for 20 years; in addition he has mentored and examined many, many veterinarians for the Australian and... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Central A

Endocrinology

1:25pm AEST

Dealing with dermatophytes

Dermatophytosis or ringworm is a common infection of young cats and often of great concern to cat-owners and to breeders. The aim of this talk is to equip you to be confident to accurately diagnose these infections in-house, effectively treat them using drugs for which you are aware of and comfortable with safety and toxicity profiles, and to provide accurate and up-to-date knowledge about the disease for cat-owners including zoonotic risks and effective environmental decontamination procedures.

Speakers

Vanessa Barrs

Head of Small Animal Medicine, University of Sydney

Sunday August 13, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Arena 1

Feline Medicine

1:25pm AEST

With the advent of mechanical ventilation we are able to treat respiratory compromised patients who previously we maybe could not treat. While we have much success within the ICU with mechanically ventilating patients, it is not a benign form of treatment and extreme care must be taken to help facilitate a successful outcome. Understanding the basics of the mechanics of ventilating and how to perform essential nursing care is discussed in this lecture with the aim to drastically reduce iatrogenic complications; which ultimately increases hospital time for the patient with the potential for a less favorable outcome.

**Nurse Congress Proceedings will be available on a USB in your congress bag

Speakers

Lisa Partel

Nurse Trainer, University of Sydney Teaching Hospital

Sunday August 13, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

2:20pm AEST

Feeding tubes

This session will review the placement and maintenance of nasoeosophageal, nasogastric, eosophageal and gastric feeding tubes.

Speakers

Ruth Barthel

Owner, Grass Lake Animal Hospital

Sunday August 13, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

2:20pm AEST

Pododermatitis in dogs and cats

Clinical diagnostic clues and updates in medical management, with special emphasis on interdigital dermatitis.

Speakers

Sonya Bettenay

Sunday August 13, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 5

Dermatology

2:20pm AEST

Canine hypothyroidism

Canine hypothyroidism is a considerable diagnostic challenge that often requires sifting the evidence from many sources and making a weighted judgement. We will explore the sources of evidence available to the clinician and discuss their interpretation.

Speakers

Darren Merrett

Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre

Sunday August 13, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Central A

Endocrinology

2:20pm AEST

Feline idiopathic cystitis: Urological, neurological or psychological?

Knowledge surrounding the aetiology of Feline Idiopathic Cystitis has significantly advanced in recent years; in most cases the condition is likely to be multifactorial and involving complex interactions between the urinary tract, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and central nervous system. This lecture will begin by summarising the most recent information regarding aetiopathogensis, and relating this to best practice management. Give the multi-factorial nature of the condition, effective management also needs to comprise a multi-modal approach including multi-modal environmental modification, addressing underlying stressors, increasing water intake, and analgesia in addition to potentially other pharmacological treatments. The lecture will go through the latest recommendations for managing these challenging cases, and have a particular focus on what constitutes stress in these cats, how do we recognise it, and how do we address it to achieve effective long term management.

Speakers

Andrea Harvey

Registered Specialist in Feline Medicine

Trish Farry

Trish Farry is an certified nurse with specialist qualifications in Emergency/Critical Care and Anaesthesia/Analgesia. She is an Associate Lecturer and clinical instructor in anaesthesia, within the School of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland, and co-coordinates... Read More →

Sunday August 13, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

3:10pm AEST

Afternoon tea

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:10pm - 3:50pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

3:50pm AEST

Dental homecare: Does it work and where is the evidence?

Homecare refers to those procedures that owners can perform at home to retard the accumulation of dental plaque (or calculus) and thus prevent or at least control periodontal disease.

Homecare is an integral part of the professional dental clean, because without it, the plaque and calculus will quickly reform. However, it seems like every few weeks, veterinarians as well as pet owners are offered a new home care product that makes claims about plaque and/or calculus reduction that doesn’t seem to be backed up with any strong evidence. Supermarkets are often filled with an array of homecare products which make all sorts of claims, with some of the claims being misleading.

This lecture will look at the types of homecare products available in the market today. An assessment of each homecare product will be made based on what evidence is available to back up any claims made.

Speakers

Anthony Caiafa

Veterinary Dentist, James Cook University

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

3:50pm AEST

All you wanted to know about dermatophytes

This lecture answers practical questions such as: use and interpretion of lab tests? How important is environmental management?

Speakers

Sonya Bettenay

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 5

Dermatology

3:50pm AEST

Diabetes mellitus: What’s new and important in 2017 Part I

Speakers

David Church

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Central A

Endocrinology

3:50pm AEST

Management of feline hyperthyroidism: What's new?

Hyperthyroidism is well recognised to be the most common feline endocrinopathy encountered in clinical practice. Whilst most practitioners have vast experience in treating these cases, recently new treatments and new insights into treatment have become available. Furthermore, although the majority of cases may be straightforward to diagnose and treat, there are also many cases that prove to be much more challenging. It is important that the clinician recognises the potential difficulties in management, and the complications that may arise, to enable owners to be well informed and involved in the decision making as to the most appropriate treatment option for their cat. Emerging evidence has also led to changes in some of the recommendations for the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism, and it is critical for practitioners to keep up to date. This lecture aims to give an update on new information published on the management of hyperthyroidism over the last couple of years and an evidenced based approach to best practice in managing this common disease.

Speakers

Andrea Harvey

Registered Specialist in Feline Medicine

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Arena 1

Feline Medicine

3:50pm AEST

Imaging round cell neoplasia in the cat: A close look at ultrasound

Lymphoma shows diversity in its morphology and behavior in the cat, despite being one of the most common cancers affecting this species. Imaging is required to assist with accurate staging of the disease and ultrasound using a high frequency transducer will allow staging of many forms of the disease. This presentation will focus on how round cell neoplasia (lymphoma and others) looks on ultraound in the cat, focussing mostly on the abdomen with some reference to the thorax.

Attendees will see an image-rich presentation that highlights the different appearances of lymphoma and learn about the speaker's approach to diagnostics for these cases.

In particular, a clear review of the latest imaging for intestinal lymphoma will be presented. Understanding the typical imaging appearance of high grade and low grade alimentary lymphoma will help clinicians to select the best sampling method (needle aspirates or biopsy). No imaging features of lymphoma are pathognomonic and the presentation will also discuss other differentials (neoplastic and non-neoplastic) that may appear similar to the imaging features of lymphoma.

Speakers

Zoe Lenard

Veterinary Radiologist, Veterinary Imaging Centre, Perth Vet Specialists

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 7

Imaging

3:50pm AEST

Breed approach to ophthalmology

There are now so many different breeds of dogs and many of them have inherited eye disease. This forms a large part of ophthalmology practice.

By knowing what conditions occur in what breeds, diagnosis of ophthalmic conditions can be much easier.

In this session, we will go through the common conditions that occur in different breeds.

Hereditability will be discussed and also the ACES eye scheme for examining pedigreed dogs for inherited eye conditions will be explained.

Speakers

Anna Deykin

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Central B/C

Ophthalmology

3:50pm AEST

New approaches and methods in external fixation for long bone fractures

The presentation will review concepts and methods of application of external fixation for the treatment of fractures. It will explore the evolution of these concepts with advances in technology and clinical practice. It will include a discussion of newer frame configurations including ring and hybrid ring frames.

Speakers

Jason Beck

Specialist Surgeon, Qld Veterinary Specialists

All aspects of small animal soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurosurgery

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

3:50pm AEST

What RECOVER has taught us

The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) was instigated to develop a set of clinical guidelines for the practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cats and dogs. A major factor cited for historically poor outcomes in CPR has been the lack of standardised training or guidelines. Over 1000 pieces of literature were appraised by more than 100 veterinary Specialists to establish consensus evidence-based guidelines for CPR in cats and dogs.

**Nurse Congress Proceedings will be available on a USB in your congress bag

Speakers

Trish Farry

Sunday August 13, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

4:45pm AEST

When should we use antimicrobials in dentistry?

Antimicrobial usage when dealing with periodontal disease and other oral pathology always raises much debate amongst the veterinary fraternity. This lecture will look at the aetiopathogenesis of common oral diseases with particular attention to periodontal disease and when it is considered appropriate to use antimicrobials during the medical/surgical management of these oral diseases.

Speakers

Anthony Caiafa

Veterinary Dentist, James Cook University

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

4:45pm AEST

Demodicosis in small animal practice

Have new diagnostic tests and treatments revolutionized the management of demodicosis? Will demodicosis become irrelevant?

Speakers

Ralf Mueller

Professor for Veterinary Dermatology, LMU Munich, Germany

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 5

Dermatology

4:45pm AEST

Diabetes mellitus: What’s new and important in 2017 Part II

Speakers

David Church

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Central A

Endocrinology

4:45pm AEST

Approach to the jaundiced cat

Jaundice is a relatively common presenting problem in clinical practice, but can be caused by a wide number of different diseases, that are often challenging to diagnose. Jaundiced cats are frequently very unwell and rapid decision making can be required to achieve the best outcome. A logical and systematic approach is needed to make the best diagnostic and therapeutic decisions, using techniques of both problem solving and pattern recognition. This lecture aims to discuss the differential diagnoses for jaundice, highlight how features of the signalment, history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging data can assist in refining those differentials, and provide a logical and practical approach that will enable practitioners to successfully manage even the most complex cases that present with jaundice.

Speakers

Andrea Harvey

Registered Specialist in Feline Medicine

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Arena 1

Feline Medicine

4:45pm AEST

CT of the feline head: Why we should skip radiography

The feline head is really, really complicated and radiography is a poor cousin to CT. This dynamic and case-based presentation will demonstrate why radiography is inferior and show plenty of examples of disease where CT markedly changed the approach to the case. We will cover nasal cavity disease, traumatic disease, neoplastic diseases, intracranial diseases, ear disease. We discuss a few importnat technical tips so that anyone with access to CT can get beautiful images. If you like cats and like CT, then this will be a really fun way to spend the end of your Sunday!

Speakers

Zoe Lenard

Veterinary Radiologist, Veterinary Imaging Centre, Perth Vet Specialists

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 7

Imaging

4:45pm AEST

My approach to non healing ulcers

When an ulcer hasn’t healed at the first recheck, there is a tendency to throw up our arms and become frustrated. However, a few golden rules can help us to see that ulcers within this group have actually helped us out in some ways by identifying themselves as “complicated ulcers” with only one of only 3 causes still possible in dogs and one of only 2 causes possible in cats . In this discussion we will go through these golden rules and provide a logical approach to turning these potentially frustrating cases into medical success stories.

Speakers

David Maggs

Professor, Comparative Ophthalmology, University of California Davis

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Central B/C

Ophthalmology

4:45pm AEST

Intervertebral disc disease: The best ways to diagnose and treat

This presentation will discuss the methods of diagnosing disc disease. This will include the: clinical signs; neurological examination and imaging methods. Including a comparison of plain radiographs, myelography, CT, CT myelography and high and low field MRI. The discussion of treatment will be limited to a discussion of conservative management and the indications for and the methods of surgical treatment of type 1 disc prolapse in the thoraco-lumbar spine.

Speakers

Jason Beck

Specialist Surgeon, Qld Veterinary Specialists

All aspects of small animal soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurosurgery

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

4:45pm AEST

The road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist

Due to a growing interest amongst veterinary technicians and nurses to attain an advanced level of knowledge, skills and certification in a particular field, the first veterinary technician specialist (VTS) academy was formed in 1996. In 2016 there are now 12 recognised specialist academies with over 750 technicians designated VTS’s. Each Academy develops pathways through application and examination in which a candidate must demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in order to be awarded the designation of Veterinary Technician Specialist.

**Nurse Congress Proceedings will be available on a USB in your congress bag

Speakers

Trish Farry

Sunday August 13, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 8

Veterinary nursing stream (VNCA)

7:00pm AEST

Gala Awards Dinner

Dress to impress as we honour the highest achievers of the small animal profession and celebrate the success of the 2017 FASAVA Congress. Includes 3 course sit down dinner, drinks and entertainment. An evening not to be missed.

Sponsors

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Prime Sponsor

Sunday August 13, 2017 7:00pm - 11:30pm AEST
Arena 2

8:15am AEST

Surgical management of palatal defects

This lecture will look at the surgical techniques that are currently available for the repair of acquired (traumatic) palatal defects. Two of the more common techniques for traumatic palatal defects such as Von Langenbeck’s palatoplasty and the overlapping flap technique will be discussed. The lecture will also look at some of the more advanced treatments that one can consider for larger palatal defects.

Speakers

Anthony Caiafa

Veterinary Dentist, James Cook University

Monday August 14, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

8:15am AEST

My clinical approach to the alopecic patient

Which clinical clues can help, which tests are essential and some new tips on management.

Speakers

Sonya Bettenay

Monday August 14, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Arena 1

Dermatology

8:15am AEST

Infectious causes of diarrhoea in cats: Diagnosis

In this session, we will use a case-based approach to lead into a discussion of the most common infectious causes of diarrhea in cats. Emphasis will be placed on optimal diagnostic procedures and treatments. Organisms discussed include Clostridium spp., Salmonella spp., Giardia spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Tritrichomonas blagburi (foetus), Cystoisospora spp., Toxocara cati, and more!

Speakers

Michael Lappin

Professor, Colorado State University

Monday August 14, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Central A

Urogenital

9:10am AEST

Haematology: Maximising the yield from the results

The session will cover the approach to interpreting the complete blood count - a commonly performed test, but also one that can cause some stress. This session will break down the interpretation into three parts - the red cells, white cells and platelets. Case examples will be used to illustrate the interpretation.

Speakers

Graham Swinney

Medical Affairs Veterinarian/Internal Medicine Consultant, IDEXX Laboratories

BVSc FANZCVS (Canine Medicine)Dr Graham Swinney is an Internal Medicine Consultant and Medical Affairs Veterinarian at IDEXX. Graham is a Canine Medicine Specialist and when not on the phone taking calls supporting veterinarians through cases, he is sharing his experience and expertise... Read More →

Monday August 14, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 5

Clinical pathology and principles of medicine

9:10am AEST

Prosthodontics II: Tooth preparation, crown fabrication and cementation

A discussion of clinical techniques and materials used in crown preparation, cementation and crown fabrication.

Speakers

Curt Coffman

Managing Partner, Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists

Monday August 14, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

9:10am AEST

Do dermatologists still use cortisone?

With all the new medications available – is cortisone obsolete? The practical and specific pros and cons will be discussed.

Speakers

Monday August 14, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Central A

Urogenital

10:00am AEST

Morning tea

Monday August 14, 2017 10:00am - 10:40am AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

10:40am AEST

We’re all teachers now I: Thinking and learning styles and their relevance to supporting students in practice

There is now a much greater involvement of private veterinary practices in the education of veterinary students - either through formal arrangements with veterinary schools or less formal work placements/extramural studies. As a result, many more veterinarians have an important role in the clinical and professional development of students. Yet few vets have had any formal training in teaching and learning theory and practice. As we have all experienced, every student is different - in their personality, their clinical interests and focus, their technical skills and their prior practical experiences. These differences are relatively easy to see and understand. What is perhaps less obvious is how they may differ in their learning styles and preferences and how this impacts, not just their approach to formal study, but also their approach to clinical reasoning and problem-solving and how they may react when in a stressful situation.

In this lecture, we will discuss the challenges that practices and students face in clinical placements and some strategies for overcoming these. We will in particular review how learning and thinking style differences can influence our own learning, behaviour and clinical thinking as well as that of our students. Recognising these differences can enrich the teaching and the learning experience, as well as help students, identify how they can strengthen their clinical reasoning skills. The lecture will help you understand yourself and others and will hopefully have resonance, not just in relation to teaching veterinary students, but also team dynamics and personal interactions.

Speakers

Jill Maddison

Professor of General Practice, The Royal Veterinary College

Professor of Feline Medicine, University of Sydney

Professor Jules Beatty graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London and worked for the RSPCA before completing a PhD and post-doctoral studies on the immune response to FIV and viral oncogenesis at the University of Glasgow. Jules is a Fellow of the Australia and New Zealand... Read More →

Monday August 14, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 7

Infectious disease

10:40am AEST

Surgical management of canine glaucoma

Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive retinal ganglion cell death and optic nerve degeneration and can be devastating for vision. Therapy can be medical and/or surgical and this lecture will discuss the surgical options for managing elevated intraocular pressure. This has typically been via destructive procedures which damage the ciliary body where aqueous is produced but which have ramifications to overall eye health. The other surgical approach involves placement of a device to allow aqueous to bypass the drainage angle. This lecture will discuss these surgeries and give an insight into modifications that have helped improve success rates to better inform you of the options for your patients.

Speakers

Mark Billson

Monday August 14, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Central B/C

Ophthalmology

10:40am AEST

Rehabilitation of the spinal patient

A discussion of the physical therapy and associated modalities for managing patients with spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a common and potentially devastating condition in veterinary patients. Whilst the ability to restore lost or damaged neurones remains the ultimate goal, surgical and medical advancements over recent decades have meant improvements in survival, function and quality of life for patients with spinal cord injury. Central to these advancements has been a greater understanding of rehabilitation and the role it plays in recovery after SCI. This lecture will review the common spinal conditions veterinarians are presented with in practice and the ways in which rehabilitation therapy is integrated into the management process. Therapy programmes are instituted based on the level, nature and severity of the injury, and once co-morbidities and required surgical treatments are addressed. Patients may be severely incapacitated and the process for recovery may take several weeks or months. Therapy involves integration of appropriate pain management, nursing care, physiotherapy and client communication and support. Managing such patients can be amongst the most rewarding experiences for the veterinarian and rehabilitation therapist.

Speakers

Stephen Fearnside

Director, Surgical Specialist and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Small Animal Specialist Hospital

Monday August 14, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 6

Surgery

10:40am AEST

Acute kidney injury: Not just dialysis

Acute kidney injury is often life-threatening and the prognosis can be poor. Renal replacement therapy (dialysis) can significantly improve the outcome of patients treated early where facilites and client financial capacity permit. However, most veterianrians are faced with managing these patients without the benefit of dialysis. Well managed fluid and electrolyte imbalances in patients with AKI can optimize the possibility of a positive outcome.

Speakers

David Senior

Veterinary Consultant

I graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1969 (BVSc) and after one year in a rotating clinical internship, worked in a predominantly dairy/beef practice in Alberta, Canada for four and a half years, then completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University... Read More →

Monday August 14, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Central A

Urogenital

11:35am AEST

Intraocular neoplasms are relatively uncommon in dogs and cats. However a tumour should be considered in an unexplained red or cloudy eye or in an eye presenting with glaucoma, particularly in breeds not predisposed to primary glaucoma. Tumours in the eye can originate from ocular tissues or be the result of metastasis from distant sites. This lecture will discuss the clinical signs which should alert you to the possible presence of neoplasia and options for treatment as well as prognosis.

Speakers

Mark Billson

Monday August 14, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central B/C

Ophthalmology

11:35am AEST

Advances in open wound management

A discussion on wound assessment and decision making for wound management.
Wounds may occur in many different scenarios in clinical practice and the steps involved in initial patient and wound management will vary considerably. Wounds need to be evaluated as part of a whole patient assessment. Initially, wound cleansing is performed along with application of a temporary wound dressing. Lavage is a very important component in the establishment of a healthy, clean wound. The choice of lavage fluid is an important consideration which will be discussed. Debridement is the process of removing devitalised tissue to convert the wound into one which is clean and sufficiently viable in order to achieve healing. The importance, timing and strategies for debridement of wounds is discussed. Dressings play an important role in the management of the open wound. They protect the wound from desiccation, self-trauma and environmental pathogens and contaminants, as well as providing greater support and warmth to the healing tissues. They also play a role in debridement and management wound exudates. The choice of dressings for the various stages of healing is an important consideration. A controversial and often misused treatment in the management of open wounds is the use of antimicrobial agents. Appropriate use of these agents will be discussed.

Speakers

Stephen Fearnside

Director, Surgical Specialist and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Small Animal Specialist Hospital

Monday August 14, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

11:35am AEST

Proteinuria: Manageable or a death sentence

With the current sensitive methods to measure protein in urine, studies indicate that even mild proteinuria may impact long-term survival in cats. Further, proteinuria has been implicated as a cause of progression of chronic kidney disease in both dogs and cats. Detection of proteinuria should trigger a sytematic investigation of the cause so that progressive renal damage is attenuated.

Speakers

David Senior

Veterinary Consultant

Monday August 14, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Central A

Urogenital

12:25pm AEST

Lunch

Monday August 14, 2017 12:25pm - 1:25pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

1:25pm AEST

What does a positive test mean?

We do routine tests every day in house (and at the laboratory). We get a positive test result and we accept it as being correct but should we? Using FIV and FeLV as examples, this session will help you know whether a positive test is really positive or a false positive

Speakers

Sue Foster

Adjunct Associate Professor, Small Animal Medicine, Sue Foster

Small animal medicine, particularly feline medicine, canine hyperadrenocorticism and clinical aspects of clinical pathology testing.

Monday August 14, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Room 5

Clinical pathology and principles of medicine

1:25pm AEST

Vital pulpotomy

Indications for vital pulp therapy will be reviewed. Proper techniques will be discussed.

Speakers

Ruth Barthel

Owner, Grass Lake Animal Hospital

Monday August 14, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

1:25pm AEST

The treatment of feline allergic dermatitis

Feline pruritus can be frustrating and cats tricky to manage – my approach to the medical management of feline allergies.

Speakers

Sonya Bettenay

Monday August 14, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Arena 1

Dermatology

1:25pm AEST

Diagnosing feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus infections

FeLV and FIV are important retrovirus infections of cats worldwide. Understanding the retrovirus status of our feline patients is important for individual health care and to prevent the spread of infection. Deciding which cats to test, which test to use and interpreting the results relies on an understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of FIV and FeLV as well as the performance and availability of different tests. An up-to-date guide to FIV and FeLV testing in practice will be presented.

Speakers

Veterinary Consultant

Monday August 14, 2017 1:25pm - 2:15pm AEST
Central A

Urogenital

2:20pm AEST

Practical urinalysis: Getting the most out of a seemingly easy test

Urinalysis is one of the tests that is performed most in small animal practice and yet it is rarely done well. This session gives clear tips on how to get the best out of this simple, in-house test. You may find yourself surprised by how many things you should consider when doing this test.

Speakers

Sue Foster

Adjunct Associate Professor, Small Animal Medicine, Sue Foster

Small animal medicine, particularly feline medicine, canine hyperadrenocorticism and clinical aspects of clinical pathology testing.

Monday August 14, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 5

Clinical pathology and principles of medicine

2:20pm AEST

Fracture repairs: Leaving a smaller footprint

Speakers

Loic Legendre

Monday August 14, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 9

Dentistry

2:20pm AEST

Adverse food reactions: What has changed?

What do we know about causes? Which tests are useful today and why? How do we manage those patients?

Speakers

Ralf Mueller

Professor for Veterinary Dermatology, LMU Munich, Germany

Monday August 14, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Arena 1

Dermatology

2:20pm AEST

Bugs and drugs: Understanding rational antibacterial therapy

Antibacterial drugs can be life-saving and are essential tools in the fight against disease. However, their widespread use in humans and animals in the past eight decades has resulted in increasing levels of bacterial resistance which is threatening their efficacy and forcing us to contemplate whether a post-antibiotic world is a real possibility. The focus on using antibacterials wisely and well has never been more important for our own health and that of our pets and patients. In this lecture we will discuss what drugs are effective against which bugs, when and where antibiotics are indicated and very importantly, when they are not, how we can choose appropriate drugs even if the results of culture and susceptibility are not available, and how we reduce the risk that the treatment we prescribe will encourage the development of resistance.

Speakers

Jill Maddison

Professor of General Practice, The Royal Veterinary College

Monday August 14, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 7

Infectious disease

2:20pm AEST

Eye problems in older dogs and cats

Our patients are living longer and this now means that we are seeing more degenerative problems in older dogs & cats. In this presentation Robin from Animal Eye Care in Melbourne will discuss some of these ageing changes that we now see more commonly.
Most old dogs over the age of 10 will develop normal lens ageing - senile nuclear sclerosis. When does this cause a problem? Many older dogs also develop corneal lipidosis, and as they age the lipid can calcify and then become fragile. In these cases deep corneal ulcers can suddenly develop. This can be avoided by treating these dogs with Optimmune. If you see copious purulent discharge in olcer cats you should be thinking of entropion. This is now a common problem in older cats. The surgical management of age related entropion will be covered. Also older cats are more predisposed to iris pigment changes, these need to be carefully managed and evaluated.

Speakers

Robin Stanley

Veterinary Eye Specialist, Animal Eye Care - Melbourne

Monday August 14, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Central B/C

Ophthalmology

2:20pm AEST

Pelvic fractures: Surgical management

This will build on the previous presentation. It will review the indications for pelvic fracture repair and discuss the current concepts and methods in repairing the main categories of surgical fractures. This will involve a discussion of the surgical approaches and fixation methods for: sacro-iliac luxations, ilial shaft fractures and acetabular fractures. Postoperative management will also be discussed.

Speakers

Jason Beck

Specialist Surgeon, Qld Veterinary Specialists

All aspects of small animal soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurosurgery

Monday August 14, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 6

Surgery

2:20pm AEST

Incontinence: From wet to dry

With knowledge of the anatomical and neurological causes of incontinence, diagnosis very often can be achieved through signalement, clinical history, physical (including neurological) examination and direct observation. Imaging is often necessary and in specific instances, urodynamic studies are helpful. Many incontinent female dogs can be managed medically. Incontinence in male dogs is less successful although recent advances in medical management and implanted devices have proven effective.

Speakers

David Senior

Veterinary Consultant

Monday August 14, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Central A

Urogenital

3:10pm AEST

Afternoon tea

Monday August 14, 2017 3:10pm - 3:50pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

Session break

3:50pm AEST

The diagnostic dilemma of hepatic and pancreatic disease: What do the numbers really mean?

At what level does an increased ALT or ALP unequivocally indicate liver disease? When are bile acids useful and when are they not? What does a positive PLI really mean? Do the results mean the same in dogs and cats – if not, why not?
Liver and pancreatic enzymes and other diagnostic parameters used to assess the hepatobiliary system are commonly measured by veterinarians on unwell patients, prior to anaesthesia or as a general metabolic profile for geriatric animals. Yet deciding exactly what the results mean and what they confirm or rule out can be difficult. During this lecture, I will discuss my top tips for interpreting clin path results related to the liver and pancreas.

Speakers

Jill Maddison

Professor of General Practice, The Royal Veterinary College

Monday August 14, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 5

Clinical pathology and principles of medicine

3:50pm AEST

TMJ: Imaging, pathology and treatment

Speakers

Monday August 14, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Central A

Urogenital

4:45pm AEST

Closing ceremony

Monday August 14, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Arena 1

Congress session

5:30pm AEST

Farewell Drinks

Following the closing ceremony, join us for our final farewell drinks in the foyer to say goodbye to colleagues and friends

Sponsors

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Monday August 14, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm AEST
Foyer E

8:00am AEST

Dental Symposium

Tuesday August 15, 2017 8:00am - 8:30am AEST
Room 6

8:15am AEST

Clinical case studies of canine odontogenic cysts

Discussion of three clinical cases of different canine odontogenic cysts, their aetiology, treatment and outcomes

Speakers

Crystal Loh

Senior Veterinary Partner, CAREVETS HAMILTON SOUTH

Dr. Crystal C. Loh, BSc, DVM, MANZCVS Crystal graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada in 2007 and completed a rotating internship at the University of Tennessee in 2008 before working in general practice in New Zealand. She obtained her membership in Small Animal Dentistry... Read More →

Tuesday August 15, 2017 8:15am - 9:05am AEST
Room 6

9:10am AEST

Exotic endodontics and prosthodontics

Standard root canals in lion, tiger, bear, red panda, mountain lion, and clouded leopard. Crowns on a clouded leopard. Surgical root canal in a lion.
With complicated crown fractures in large exotic carnivores, endodontically preserving teeth is much preferred as well as being easier for both patient and veterinarian. There are various ways to instrument, obturate, and restore teeth with a standard root canal. This lecture will cover various methods to access, instrument, lubricate, sterilize, and dry the pulp cavities. Instrumenting with hand files and Light Speed rotary instruments will be shown on canine teeth and incisors. Paper points can be attached to 60mm Hedstrom files and/or pipe cleaners can be used to dry the pup cavities. Obturation with AH Plus and gutta percha, GuttaFlo 2 and gutta percha are common methods. Intermediate restoration with a glass ionomer followed with a flowable composite to complete the restoration. Standard root canals will be shown in a lion, mountain lion, red panda, and tiger.
With some of these patients the fractures are chronic and the apex has been destroyed or they are immature with an open apex, therefore standard and surgical root canal will be required to preserve a tooth. These procedures will be shown on a young male lion with a mandibular canine tooth fracture. The diseased apex was removed, the periapical region debrided, and the apex was sealed with MTA.
If an animal continues to damage its teeth in its living enclosure metal crowns can be placed on vital or endodontically treated teeth. A clouded leopard with complicated crown/ crown root fractures of all four canine teeth has an extraction, three standard root canals, and two base metal crowns.

Speakers

Barron Hall

Owner, Animal Dental Clinic

Dr. Barron Hall is from Columbus, OH. He is a 1993 Graduate of The Ohio State University - College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College and owns Animal Dental Clinic in Vienna, VA. Dr. Hall is a long time supporter of the Peter Emily... Read More →

Tuesday August 15, 2017 9:10am - 10:00am AEST
Room 6

10:00am AEST

Morning Tea

Tuesday August 15, 2017 10:00am - 10:40am AEST
Exhibition Hall

10:40am AEST

Feline chronic gingivostomatitis: What we know and what we can do about it

This presentation will include a discussion of potential causes, treatment options, and current research on feline chronic gingivostomatitis.

Speakers

Milinda Lommer

Dr. Milinda Lommer earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with Phi Zeta honors from U.C. Davis' School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. Following a 1-year internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Lommer returned to U.C. Davis, where she became the first veterinarian... Read More →

Tuesday August 15, 2017 10:40am - 11:30am AEST
Room 6

11:35am AEST

Paedodontics: Juvenile dentistry for general practice.

It is common for young animals to be presented to the veterinary clinic in their first year of life for general health checks. Assessment of the oral cavity during these visits is important as it allows any oral pathology to be identified and treated early, minimising the likelihood of permanent disease or discomfort. General practitioners should feel comfortable in recognising normal deciduous dentition and the developmental changes that occur in the first year of life.
Common juvenile dental conditions include malocclusion, eruption failure, crown fractures, and persistent deciduous teeth. Approach to treatment is similar to adult dentistry but greater care and attention to detail is required. Radiography is critical to assessment and successful treatment. Juvenile dentistry is a part of good general practice.

Speakers

Tara Cashman

veterinarian, AVA Regions

My unofficial professional history – like all vets it began with a veterinary degree to which I have added some extra letters after my name correlating to some seriously long hours, doing some crazy things! Taking opportunity, often when one door closes, means I have had the opportunity... Read More →

Tuesday August 15, 2017 11:35am - 12:25pm AEST
Room 6

12:25pm AEST

Lunch

Tuesday August 15, 2017 12:25pm - 1:25pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

1:25pm AEST

Feline oral swellings and growths

Swellings and growths of the oral cavity are common in feline patients. Etiologies of oral swellings and masses will be presented and the process in the oral examination of patients, awake and anesthetized and the diagnostic tools available to help characterize lesions will be discussed.

Speakers

Angelica Bebel

DVM, Resident, West Coast Veterinary Dental Services

Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Angelica Bebel began her veterinary career as a Registered Animal Health Technician in 2004. In 2014, she graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Canada and returned to Vancouver, where she worked... Read More →

Tuesday August 15, 2017 1:25pm - 1:50pm AEST
Room 6

1:50pm AEST

Case report: An odontogenic mass in a 10 year old feline patient

Odontogenic cysts are uncommon in dogs and cats. This presentation discusses the incidental finding of a cyst-like structure in the right caudal maxilla of a 10 year old, male, domestic shorthair feline patient and outlines the diagnostic workup and treatment plan undertaken for this patient.

Speakers

Angelica Bebel

DVM, Resident, West Coast Veterinary Dental Services

Tuesday August 15, 2017 1:50pm - 2:40pm AEST
Room 6

2:20pm AEST

Senior dental care: They’re not too old!

Senior pets often have extensive dental problems, and with appropriate anesthetic protocols and patient management, you can provide excellent dental care.
While many of the problems encountered may be found throughout a pet's life (periodontal disease, broken teeth, tooth resorptions), some conditions are found more frequently in older pets (neoplasia). The need for care is sometimes overlooked until it is quite severe, and potentially having an influence on systemic health. Sometimes the delay in getting appropriate care may stem from concerns of placing a mature, senior or geriatric pet under general anaesthesia for complete therapy.
This lecture will cover some of the basic tenets of ageing and dental care in dogs and cats, discussing specific areas of oral and dental disease that are seen more commonly in older pets. Specific concerns of anaesthetic risks due to health concerns will also be addressed, as well as standards of care for monitoring and patient care. With good planning and risk management, many senior patients can greatly benefit from optimal oral care to improve their quality of life.

Speakers

Heidi Lobprise

Main Street Veterinary Dental Clinic

Dr. Heidi Lobprise, Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College, graduated from Texas A & M University with her DVM in 1983. She worked in private practice in the Dallas area for nearly 20 years, and completed a residency in veterinary dentistry with the guidance of Dr... Read More →

Tuesday August 15, 2017 2:20pm - 3:10pm AEST
Room 6

3:10pm AEST

Afternoon tea

Tuesday August 15, 2017 3:10pm - 3:50pm AEST
Exhibition Hall

3:50pm AEST

Practical periodontal therapy

How to treat a variety of periodontal disease lesions in your practice for your patient’s optimal dental health.
This lecture will cover the aspects of the extent and type of attachment loss on, and the relative importance of, the tooth. Strategic teeth such as canines and carnassial teeth often deserve special consideration while less strategic teeth however, particularly those adjacent to the larger ones, may be selected for extraction to allow better access to their neighbour for more effective treatment. A treatment algorithm will help determine an appropriate treatment, from non-surgical methods to surgical periodontal therapy with flap design, implementation and closure. Concepts of repair, regeneration (periodontal; guided tissue), new attachment and re-attachment will be discussed, as well as the phases of periodontal therapy.
The discussion will end with the issue of whether certain procedures are appropriate for individual patients. In comparison to humans, a shorter lifespan and the emphasis of function over aesthetics should make us questions if a procedure that might be possible to perform would be best for our patients.

Speakers

Heidi Lobprise

Main Street Veterinary Dental Clinic

Tuesday August 15, 2017 3:50pm - 4:40pm AEST
Room 6

4:45pm AEST

Ask a guru-panel discussion

Tuesday August 15, 2017 4:45pm - 5:35pm AEST
Room 6