AVA Annual Conference

30 AVA Annual Conference | 2018 Conference Handbook | #AVAConference Pleanary Doors 1 & 8 Mezzanine M3 Mezzanine M4 Mezzanine M1 Small Animal Behaviour Business Equine 8.00-9.00 Transfusion based laboratory testing Different methods and the importance of blood typing, crossmatching, and Coombs testing Karen Jackson Helping those in need: behavioural care for rescue, shelter and newly adopted dogs How to support the behavioural needs of dogs in rescue organisations, animal shelters and in their new homes Trepheena Hunter Making vet care easy to use. Simplify the processes and employ better people Convenience is king - owners and smallholders want local excellence, and without it they'll go elsewhere Alison Lambert Endocrine laminitis Current concepts related to the pathophysiology of endocrinopathic laminitis including the hyperinsulinaemic model and naturally occurring cases Cathy McGowan 9.00-10.00 Blood products and their uses Whole blood can be split into components, each with a specific use, ensuring efficient use of blood donations Karen Jackson Raising a sane dog: importance of optimal socialisation Starting right with puppies Therese de Porter Fix the little stuff that makes the big stuff happen... The devil really is in the detail - recommendation comes from the attention you pay to the little things Alison Lambert Back on their feet again: Management of endocrine laminitis Management of naturally occurring endocrine laminitis Cathy McGowan 10.00-10.30 Small Animal Behaviour/Welfare Business Equine 10.30-11.30 Diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated polyarthritis Diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated polyarthritis in both dogs and cats Andrew Mackin Managing the behaviour of dogs and cats to improve their welfare The time of using physical or psychological punishment is long gone and no longer acceptable to pet owners as the pet’s welfare is paramount Kersti Seksel Navicular Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Review clinical diagnosis, radiological findings and practical treatment strategies for navicular disease with a focus on the sport horse Brad Dowling 11.30-12.30 Fever Of Unknown Origin Practical approach to challenging fever of unknown origin cases in dogs and cats Andrew Mackin Just because it works doesn't mean it's right: The ethics of training animals Training involves the shaping of animal responses to meet certain outcomes - how welfare friendly are different training techniques? Nat Waran Tendinopathies diagnosis and treatment Review the clinical presentation, ultrasonographic findings and therapies for tendinopathies affecting the digital tendon sheath in horses Brad Dowling 12.30-1.30 1:30-2:30 Small Animal/ Welfare/UPAV Dentistry/Behaviour Business Equine 2.30-3.30 To close your eyes does not ease another's pain: the problem with assessing pain Since animals have no recognisable verbal means of communication, there is the possibility that animal pain may be under-estimated Nat Waran Anaesthetic free dentistry: two views, one issue Anaesthestic free dentistry has crept into world and is bad for teeth. But what about for the psychology of the animal? Tara Cashman & Jacqui Ley Panel Discussion: Technology, what’s emerging and where are we a headed Keeping up to date with technology in 2018 is almost a full-time role in itself - a panel of experts in their fields share new developments that consider concepts for veterinary business into the future Panel Techniques for regional antimicrobial delivery in clinical practice This presentation will review clinical diagnosis, radiological findings and practical treatment strategies for navicular disease with a focus on the sport horse Brad Dowling 3.30-4.00 Small Animal Behaviour sponsored by Vetoquinol Business Equine 4:00-5:00 Practical blood transfusion in the dog Practitioner-oriented approach to blood transfusion in the dog Andrew Mackin Anxiety and epilepsy: An Update Anaesthestic free dentistry has crept into the world and is bad for teeth. But what about for the psychology of the animal? Jacqui Ley Hoof capsule distortion and its effect on internal structures How conformation, environment and management practices affect the hoof capsule and how they predispose horses to various lesions/pathologies Craig Jones 5:00-6:00 How to monitor dogs on immune-suppressive drugs - Anything new? Review of common immune suppressive treatments, adverse effects and new monitoring methods Julien Dandrieux Alleviating canine fears & phobias of thunderstorms Evaluating, diagnosing, managing and treating thunderstorm related distress in dogs Theresa DePorter Applying support and reducing stresses in the Acute/Chronic laminitic hoof Various methods of stabilising PIII and reducing mechanical stresses on the hoof capsule/internal structures in the laminitic horse Craig Jones 6.00-7.00 Wednesday 16 May 2018 Afternoon Tea Happy Hour Morning Tea Lunch Plenary - The science of high performance thinking: Thrive by design Jennifer Brockis The Hub Do you have a burning question that you would like to ask an industry leader that you haven't had a chance to do yet. Come to the HUB and ask your questions in small informal group discussions. You get to learn from each other and our leaders. Topics ranging from pet insurance to HR, marketing and how to deal with 'millennials'. Check out the VBG facebook page and the VBG room at the conference for topics Practice management: Connecting all the dots Practice managers are often the glue that pulls everything together from practice owners' expectations to that of the vets, animals, team and clients. Join us for a facilitated open discussion exclusively for senior nurses, practice and business managers Panel