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MICHIGAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ●+ MSU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

MICHIGAN VETERINARY CONFERENCE • JANUARY 29–31, 2016 • LANSING CENTER, LANSING

CE

150HOURS

LEARN

from leading speakers.

DISCOVER new ways

of practicing. ENGAGE with

colleagues and content leaders to

share new ideas. EXPLORE key

concepts to implement back at

the offi ce. REJUVENATE

your creativity!

Conference Offi ce

locationThe conference office and the registration area are located

in the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

48933, 1st level, facing Michigan Avenue.

hoursFriday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am–5:15 pm

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am–5:15 pm

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am–11:00 am

Registration

If you preregister by January 11, we will send your MVC

badge and materials in advance. That means you will

have no waiting in line when you arrive! Just be sure to

bring your registration packet with you.

Conference Proceedings

Conference Proceedings are available at http://www.

michvma.org/?page=MVCProceedings2016.

, New MVC App!The MVC now has a free app!

Download Yapp on your phone and

go to MICHIGANVC, or log on to

http://my.yapp.us/MICHIGANVC.

Watch for additional details on the

new 2016 MVC app soon!

Certificates of Attendance

CE certificates will be included in

your on-site conference materi-

als. 15 CE hours are available per

attendee. Each 50-min. session

(including wet labs) = 1 CE credit.

Parking

■ Radisson Hotel overnight guests may use the valet

parking provided for hotel guests at $16.00/night.

■ Lansing Center parking: Enter from southbound Cedar

Street. Cost: $6.00/day. No in/out privileges.

■ Ramp north of Radisson Hotel: Enter from the le� lane

of Grand Avenue (one-way north). Pedway to Radisson

and Lansing Center is on the 3rd level. Monday–Friday

$1.00/half-hour with a maximum of $10.00/day. Satur-

day & Sunday fl at fee of $6.00/day. No in/out privileges.

Refund Policy

Refunds, less $50.00, will be made for cancellations

received before January 10, 2016.

Accommodations for the Disabled

The MVC is committed to providing equal opportunity

for participation in all programs, services, and activities.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be

requested by calling the MVMA at (517) 347-4710, or by

emailing mvma@michvma.org, and must be received by

January 9.

Consent to Use Photographic Images

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the

MVC constitutes an agreement by the registrant to MVC’s

use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the

registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs,

videos, electronic reproductions, marketing eff orts and

materials, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

MVC 2017 Mark your calendars !

Next year’s MVC will be held

on January 27–29, 2017. For

a more detailed description

of some of this year’s pre-

sentations, visit the website

at http://www.michvma.org/?page=MVC

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general information

2016 michigan veterinary conference

1

at a glance

Thursday, January 28VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE SETUP Hall A 3:00 pm–06:00 pm

Friday, January 29REGISTRATION 7:30 am–05:15 pm

VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE SETUP Hall A 7:00 am–08:00 am

VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE OPEN Hall A 8:00 am–06:30 pm

Breakfast Pastries & Coff ee Hall A 8:00 am–09:00 am

Coff ee/Tea Hall A 9:00 am–12:00 pm

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 9:00 am–12:20 pm

Employment Interviews (see page 15 for details) Radisson, 2nd Level 9 am–noon + 2–4 pm

MVMA Luncheon & Business Meeting Hall C 12:20 pm–01:40 pm

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 1:40 pm–05:00 pm

Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Hall A 3:00 pm / 6:00 pm

Coff ee/Tea/Lemonade Hall A 1:00 pm–05:00 pm

Reception Hall A 5:00 pm–06:30 pm

Large Animal & Equine Practitioners’ Reception Rooms 102–104 6:30 pm–08:00 pm

Saturday, January 30REGISTRATION 8:00 am–05:15 pm

VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE OPEN Hall A 8:00 am–03:30 pm

Breakfast Pastries & Coff ee Hall A 8:00 am–09:00 am

Coff ee/Tea Hall A 9:00 am–12:00 pm

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 9:00 am–12:20 pm

Employment Interviews (see page 15 for details) Radisson, 2nd Level 9 am–noon + 2–4 pm

Buff et Luncheon & SCAVMA Silent Auction Hall C 12:20 pm–01:40 pm

MVMA President’s Luncheon (by invitation) Radisson, 2nd Level 12:30 pm–01:30 pm

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 1:40 pm–05:00 pm

Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Hall A 10:15 am / 3:00 pm

Coff ee/Tea/Lemonade Hall A 1:00 pm–03:30 pm

MSU·CVM Celebration Radisson, Capitol Ballroom 5:00 pm–08:00 pm

Sunday, January 31REGISTRATION 8:30 am–10:00 am

Breakfast Pastries & Coff ee All meeting rooms 8:00 am–09:00 am

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 9:00 am–11:50 am

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exhibitors & exhibit hall

Veterinary Practice Solutions MarketplaceFriday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am–6:30 pm

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am–3:30 pm

Conference badges are required to enter the exhibit hall

(Lansing Center, Hall A) and educational sessions. At

least a one-day registration is required to enter the ex-

hibit hall on the day you wish to attend.

Abaxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

NEW EXHIBITOR! Advantage Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

AKC Reunite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Animal Neurology Rehabilitation & ER Center . . . . . . . 46

Animal Rehabilitation Center of Michigan. . . . . . . . . . . 79

Animal Surgical Center of Michigan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

NEW EXHIBITOR! AVMA GHLIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bayer Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–48

Benz Microscope Optics Center, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 35–36

Boggs Specialties LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

CEVA Animal Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chester, Inc. Architectural Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cuattro Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Dechra Veterinary Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Elanco Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68–69

Elsevier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60–61

Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services . . . . . . . . 74

Futrell & Futrell Builders, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Henry Schein Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Heska Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Huntington Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

IDEXX Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Jorgensen Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

K-Laser USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

NEW EXHIBITOR! Lubrisyn Family of Products

and ReBorne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Luea Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Marshfi eld Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

NEW EXHIBITOR! Mass Mutual Michigan Metro . . . . . . . . . 53

Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72–73

Merial Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine . . . . . . . expert area

Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MSU Diagnostic Center for Population

& Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

MSU Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MWI Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 9

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Oakland Veterinary Referral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Partridge Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–41

Patterson Veterinary Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–18

Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets . . . 44

Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

PNC Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Radtech X-Ray, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ralph C. Wilson Agency, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37–38

Roadrunner Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Royal Canin USA, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

NEW EXHIBITOR! ServetUSA.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Simmons Great Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Total Practice Solutions Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Universal Imaging, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

New Exhibitor! VCA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Vetamac, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

VetCor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

VetMatrix an iMatrix Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Virbac Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Vortech Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Zoetis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15

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Lansing Center

333 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI

(517) 483-7438 (during conference only)

Radisson Hotel

111 Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI

(517) 482-0188

conference maps

VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE

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8:00–9:00 BREAKFAST PASTRIES & COFFEE • Hall A / VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE

COMPANION ANIMAL

MSU Residents

BANQUET ROOM 8

COMPANION ANIMAL

Soft Tissue Surgery

BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3

COMPANION ANIMAL

Behavior

BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7

Emerging Animal Health & DiseaseBANQUET ROOM 2

Nontraditional

ROOM 101

9:00–9:50HOW SAFE IS ANESTHESIA FOR DOGS & CATS?Dr. Kirk Munoz

INTESTINAL ANASTOMOSIS: TIPS TO MAKE IT EASIERDr. Howard Seim III

MEDTRONIC �COVIDIEN�

READING BODY LANGUAGE & ASSESSING PATIENT COMFORT IN THE CLINICDr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

PRACTICAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR NON�CORE PET VACCINES, PART 1Dr. David Hustead

RABBIT ANESTHESIA &ANALGESIADr. Darryl Heard

10:25–11:15IMAGING THE LAME PATIENT: REVIEW OF RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE & COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASESDr. Krystina Stadler

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CANINE CYSTIC & URETHRAL CALCULIDr. Howard Seim III

MEDTRONIC �COVIDIEN�

LOW�STRESS HANDLING & QUICK TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR ROUTINE CLINICAL SITUATIONS, PART 1Dr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

PRACTICAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR NON�CORE PET VACCINES, PART 2Dr. David Hustead

AVIAN ANESTHESIADr. Darryl Heard

11:30–12:20PRIMARY HYPER�ALDOSTERONISM IN THE CAT: DON’T LET IT CON YOU!Dr. Caitlin Pohlit

SURGERY OF THE CANINE & FELINE URETHRADr. Howard Seim III

MEDTRONIC �COVIDIEN�

LOW�STRESS HANDLING & QUICK TRAINING SLUTIONS FOR ROUTINE CLINICAL SITUATIONS, PART 2Dr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

PROTOCOLS AND FAQs ON VACCINE USE & MISUSEDr. David Hustead

FISH & AMPHIBIAN ANESTHESIA & ANALGESIADr. Darryl Heard

12:20–1:40 MVMA LUNCHEON • Hall C • Admission by badge

COMPANION ANIMAL

MSU Residents

BANQUET ROOM 8

COMPANION ANIMAL

Soft Tissue Surgery

BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3

COMPANION ANIMAL

Behavior

BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7

Emerging Animal Health & DiseaseBANQUET ROOM 2

Nontraditional

ROOM 101

1:40–2:30EARLIER SURGICAL INTERVENTION FOR CHRONIC OTITIS EXTERNA IN THE COCKER SPANIELDr. Krista Gazzola

SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF GDV: THE 15�MINUTE GASTROPEXYDr. Howard Seim III

FELINE INAPPROPRIATE ELIMINATION: UNRAVELING THE MYSTERYDr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

CRITICAL REVIEW OF LITERATURE/MEDICAL DECISION�MAKINGDr. David Hustead

REPTILE ANESTHESIA & ANALGESIADr. Darryl Heard

3:10–4:00FORELIMB LAMENESS & A REVIEW OF CANINE ELBOW DISEASEDr. Shane Andrews

�1� ANAL SACCULECTOMY: A NOVEL APPROACH

�2� THE 4�MINUTE SPLENECTOMY

Dr. Howard Seim III

CHILL OUT: INCORPORATING CONDITIONAL RELAXATION TECHNIQUES INTO BEHAVIORAL THERAPYDr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN FREE�RANGING DEER IN MICHIGANDrs. Steve Schmitt & Cheryl Collins

ANESTHESIA & RESTRAINT OF NORTH AMERICAN MAMMALSDr. Darryl Heard

4:10–5:00IMMUNE�MEDIATED HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA: UPDATE ON SPLENECTOMY AS A TREATMENTDr. Andrew Carver

�1� SURGICAL MGMT. OF BRACHYCEPHALIC SYNDROME

�2� WOUND MANAGEMENT SECRETS

Dr. Howard Seim III

RISK ASSESSMENT OF AGGRESSIVE PATIENTSDr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK IN THE U.S.Dr. Richard (Mick) Fulton

REMOTE INJECTION TECHNIQUESDr. Darryl Heard

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BREAKFAST PASTRIES & COFFEE • Hall A / VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE

Equine

BANQUET ROOM 6

Practice Management

ROOM 201

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 202 & 203

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 204 & 205

FOOD ANIMAL

Dairy Cattle

BANQUET ROOM 4

FOOD ANIMAL

Small Ruminants

ROOM 102

THERIOGENOLOGYDr. Amanda Ragon

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA

BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS, PART 1Wutchiett Tumblin & Assoc.Denise Tumblin & Mary Beth Sammon

CARECREDIT

BLOOD BANKINGJordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS ER

A CLOSER LOOK AT CANINE COMMUNICATIONMelissa Spooner, LVT, VTS, BS, KPA-CTP

FEDERAL REGULATORY UPDATEDr. John Hallberg

STATE VETERINARIAN UPDATEDr. James Averill

ZOETIS

UPDATE ON SMALL RUMINANT UROLITHIASISDr. Andrew Niehaus

EQUINE CRYPTORCHIDISM: SHOULD I CUT THIS CRYPTORCHID IN THE FIELD?Dr. P. O. Eric Mueller

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA

BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS, PART 2Wutchiett Tumblin & Assoc.Denise Tumblin & Mary Beth Sammon

CARECREDIT

DEALING WITH THE DIFFICULT DOCTORJordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS ER

LOOK, MOM: NO HANDS! HOW TO TRAIN WITH FORCE�FREE METHODSMelissa Spooner, LVT, VTS, BS, KPA-CTP

KEY CONCEPTS OF REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY & ENDOCRINOLOGY OF DAIRY CATTLEDrs. Richard Pursley & Paul Fricke

ZOETIS

COMMON SURGICAL TECHNIQUES IN CAMELIDSDr. Andrew Niehaus

MANAGEMENT OF EQUINE DISTAL LIMB WOUNDS: PRACTICE BUILDER VS. NON�PRACTICE BUILDER WOUNDSDr. P. O. Eric Mueller

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA

WHAT’S YOUR PRACTICE WORTH?, PART 1Wutchiett Tumblin & Assoc.Denise Tumblin & Mary Beth Sammon

CARECREDIT

INTRO TO CENTRAL LINESJordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS ER

WHAT IS SOCIALIZATION ANYWAY?Melissa Spooner, LVT, VTS, BS, KPA-CTP

STRATEGIES/FERTILITY PROGRAMS FOR SUBMITTING COWS FOR 1ST ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATIONDrs. Richard Pursley & Paul Fricke

ZOETIS

PERI�SURGICAL TECHNIQUES IN CAMELIDSDr. Andrew Niehaus

MVMA LUNCHEON • Hall C • Admission by badge

Equine

BANQUET ROOM 6

Practice Management

ROOM 201

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 202 & 203

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 204 & 205

FOOD ANIMAL

Dairy Cattle

BANQUET ROOM 4

FOOD ANIMAL

Small Ruminants

ROOM 102

MANAGEMENT OF EQUINE SKIN TUMORS: PRACTICE BUILDER VS. NON�PRACTICE BUILDER TUMORSDr. P. O. Eric Mueller

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA

WHAT’S YOUR PRACTICE WORTH?, PART 2Wutchiett Tumblin & Assoc.Denise Tumblin & Mary Beth Sammon

CARECREDIT

NURSING CARE IN THE ICUJordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS ER

HERP BLERP: WHAT IS METABOLIC BONE DISEASE?Nicole Harchuk, LVT

FACTORS AFFECTING PREGNANCY LOSS/NON�PREGNANCY DIAGNOSIS/FERTILITY PROGRAMS FOR COWS DIAGNOSED NON�PREGNANTDrs. Richard Pursley & Paul Fricke ZOETIS

DENTAL DISEASE IN CAMELIDSDr. Andrew Niehaus

RECTAL EXAMINATION: WHAT AM I REALLY FEELING? A LAPAROSCOPIC PERSPECTIVEDr. P. O. Eric Mueller

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA

IT’S TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT THE BUDGETWutchiett Tumblin & Assoc.Denise Tumblin & Mary Beth Sammon

CARECREDIT

INFECTION CONTROL PROTOCOLSJordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS ER

PUZZLING PARROTS: PREVENTING UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIORSNicole Harchuk, LVT

DEVELOPING A REPRODUCTIVE MGMT. PLAN THAT BEST SUITS THE PRODUCER’S NEEDS & CIRCUMSTANCESDrs. Richard Pursley & Paul Fricke

ZOETIS

TEASER PREPARATIONS IN SMALL RUMINANTSDr. Andrew Niehaus

RECENT ADVANCES & PROGNOSIS ASSOCIATED WITH SURGICAL DISEASES OF THE EQUINE ACUTE ABDOMENDr. P. O. Eric Mueller

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA

WHAT WellMP PAY: ARE YOU IN THE BALLPARK?Wutchiett Tumblin & Assoc.Denise Tumblin & Mary Beth Sammon

CARECREDIT

COMPONENT THERAPY & TRANSFUSION REACTIONS IN THE ICUJordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS ER

UNCURLING THE CAPTIVATING CRITTER: HEDGEHOGS & SUGAR GLIDERSNicole Harchuk, LVT

GENOMICS IN REPRODUCTIONDr. Dan Weigle

ZOETIS

BACKYARD SWINE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWDr. Madonna Gemus-Benjamin

VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE RECEPTION • Hall A

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15HOURS OF CE

AVAILABLE

EACH 50�MIN. SESSION

= 1 CE CREDIT, INCLUDING

WET LABS

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8:00–9:00 BREAKFAST PASTRIES & COFFEE • Hall A / VETERINARY PRACTICE SOLUTIONS MARKETPLACE

COMPANION ANIMAL

Behavior

BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7

COMPANION ANIMAL

Dermatology

BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3

GENERAL SESSION

Practical AnimalBehavior & WelfareBANQUET ROOM 8

Equine

BANQUET ROOM 6

Staff DevelopmentROOM 201

9:00–9:50AGE�RELATED BEHAVIOR CHANGES OF DOGS & CATSDr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

DIAGNOSIS & MGMT. OF OTITIS EXTERNA IN THE REAL WORLD: HOW TO PREVENT OTITIS EXTERNA, PART 1Dr. Paul Bloom

DECHRA

ASSESSING ACUTE PAIN IN CATSDr. Sheilah Robertson

MERIAL LTD

A PAIN IN THE HOOF: UPDATE ON TREATMENT OF PALMAR HEEL PAIN IN THE HORSEDr. Jane Manfredi

MRI & SURGICAL EVALUATION OF LAMENESS LOCALIZED TO THE EQUINE DIGITDr. Tara Shearer

ARE YOU REALLY MARKETING YOUR PRACTICE?Dr. Chrstopher Gray, Kristen Flory, Emily Lenhard

10:25–11:15IMPACT OF FAMILY DYNAMICS ON BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT & TREATMENTDr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

DIAGNOSIS & MGMT. OF OTITIS EXTERNA IN THE REAL WORLD: HOW TO PREVENT OTITIS EXTERNA, PART 2Dr. Paul Bloom

DECHRA

ASSESSING & MANAGING CHRONIC PAIN IN CATSDr. Sheilah Robertson

MERIAL LTD

THE EFFECT OF HETASTARCH COMPARED WITH PLASMA ON OUTCOME IN HORSE WITH GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASEDr. Jamie Kopper

UPDATE ON DIAGNOSING EQUINE ENDOCRINE DISORDERS: UTILIZING CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TESTS & EXPLORING FUTURE DIRECTIONSDr. Elizabeth (Lisa) Tadros

STRATEGY & TACTICS: IS THERE A MAGIC BULLET?Dr. Chrstopher Gray, Kristen Flory, Emily Lenhard

11:30–12:20MULTI�CAT HOUSEHOLDS: IDENTIFYING & ADDRESSING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS BEFORE THE FUR STARTS FLYINGDr. Christopher Pachel

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

WHAT’S NEW IN THE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF CANINE DEMODICOSISDr. Paul Bloom

DECHRA

QUALITY�OF�LIFE ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO INFORM END�OF�LIFE DECISION MAKING IN ZOO ANIMAL PATIENTSDr. Ann Duncan

MERIAL LTD

EXAMINATION OF THE HORSE EYEDr. Dennis E. Brooks

ZOETIS

CRAFTING A SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN: CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT IS GOLDDr. Chrstopher Gray, Kristen Flory, Emily Lenhard

12:20–1:40 LUNCHEON & SCAVMA SILENT AUCTION • Hall C • Admission by badge

COMPANION ANIMAL

Concise & “How I Treat . . .” SessionsBANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7

COMPANION ANIMAL

Dermatology

BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3

GENERAL SESSION

Practical AnimalBehavior & WelfareBANQUET ROOM 8

Equine

BANQUET ROOM 6

Staff DevelopmentROOM 201

1:40–2:303 NEUROLOGY TOPICS �15 MIN. EACH�Dr. Joshua Gehrke

IT’S NOT ALLERGIES: IT’S CANINE ATOPIC DERMATITIS � THE NEW PARADIGM, PART 1Dr. Paul Bloom

DECHRA

DAIRY COWS’ WELFARE IN AUTOMATIC MILKING SYSTEMSMelissa Eischler, BA, BA, MS

MERIAL LTD

THERAPY OF SUPERFICIAL CORNEAL ULCERS IN THE HORSEDr. Dennis E. Brooks

ZOETIS

GETTING PETS TO THE VET: BARRIERS TO VETERINARY CARE FOR THE CATDr. Theresa DePorter

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

3:10–4:003 CARDIOLOGY TOPICS �15 MIN. EACH�Dr. Augusta Pelosi

IT’S NOT ALLERGIES: IT’S CANINE ATOPIC DERMATITIS � THE NEW PARADIGM, PART 2Dr. Paul Bloom

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PEDIATRIC SPAY/NEUTER TECHNIQUESDr. Philip Bushby

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THERAPY OF DEEP & MELTING ULCERS IN THE HORSEDr. Dennis E. Brooks

ZOETIS

GETTING PETS TO THE VET: EMPATHY & IDENTIFYING SYMPTOMS OF FELINE DISTRESSDr. Theresa DePorter

CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH

4:10–5:003 SOFT TISSUE SURGERY TOPICS�15 MIN. EACH�Dr. Laura Nelson

MRSA, MRSP, MRSS: ANTIBIOTIC USE IN SMALL ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY � WHAT SHOULD WE BE USING TO PREVENT THESE INFECTIONS?Dr. Paul Bloom

DECHRA

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS ABOUT PEDIATRIC SPAY/NEUTERDr. Philip Bushby

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NONULCERATIVE KERATITIS IN THE HORSEDr. Dennis E. Brooks

ZOETIS

GETTING PETS TO THE VET: PHEROMONES, NUTRA CEUTICALS & MEDICATIONS FOR REDUCING FELINE DISTRESSDr. Theresa DePorter

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Emerging Animal Health & DiseaseBANQUET ROOM 2

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 202 & 203

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 204 & 205

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ROOM 101

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GLOBALIZATION: HOW IT’S IMPACTING DISEASE MOVEMENT & EMERGENCYDr. Corrie Brown

MAXIMIZING RECOVERY AFTER CPR: THE REASSESSMENT CAMPAIGN ON VETERNARY RESUSCITATIONDr. Adam Lancaster

SO YOU’RE GOING TO BREED YOUR DOG? PRE�TESTING TECH DUTIES, HOW & WHENBrenda Marsiglio, Drs. Leeah Chew & John Wilson

BASIC FISH & AMPHIBIAN MEDICINEDr. Kurt Sladky

BOVINE VIRUS DIAGNOSIS: SAMPLES & TEST OF CHOICEDr. Sanjay Kapil

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

LONG�RANGE: WHY THE COW?Dr. Tom Van Dyke

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TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES, PART 1Dr. Corrie Brown

THE ACT OF TRIAGE & INITIAL STABILIZATIONDr. Adam Lancaster

NOW YOUR FEMALE HAS BEEN BRED: CARE DURING PREGNANCY, C�SECTIONS & PUPPY CAREBrenda Marsiglio, Drs. Leeah Chew & John Wilson

EXOTIC PET E.R.Dr. Kurt Sladky

BOVINE CORONAVIRUSDr. Sanjay Kapil

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

HISTORY OF DEWORMING AND WHERE WE ARE NOWDr. Tom Van Dyke

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TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES, PART 2Dr. Corrie Brown

ENDPOINTS OF RESUSCITATIONDr. Adam Lancaster

MYTHS & OLD WIVES’ TALES OF BREEDING: TECH INTERACTION WITH CLIENTSBrenda Marsiglio, Drs. Leeah Chew & John Wilson

AVIAN ER: BASIC TRIAGE & MANAGEMENT OF AVIAN EMERGENCIESDr. Kurt Sladky

BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEADr. Sanjay Kapil

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

LONG RANGE AND RESISTANCEDr. Tom Van Dyke

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LUNCHEON & SCAVMA SILENT AUCTION • Hall C • Admission by badge

Emerging Animal Health & DiseaseBANQUET ROOM 2

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 202 & 203

Veterinary Technology

ROOMS 204 & 205

Nontraditional

ROOM 101

FOOD ANIMAL

Dairy Cattle

BANQUET ROOM 4

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ROOM 102

GLOBAL WARMING & DISEASES?Dr. Corrie Brown

ENDOCRINE EMERGENCIESDr. Adam Lancaster

WHAT IS PHYSICAL REHABILITATION & WHAT IT IS NOTDr. Sarah Shull

INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF PSITTACINES: BACTERIA, FUNGI & VIRUSES, OH MY!Dr. Mark Mitchell

MASTERING THE CHALLENGE OF A BOVINE ABORTION WORK�UPDr. Dalen Agnew

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

FOOT TRIMMING SEMINAR, PART 1Karl Burgi

EMERGING ZOONOSES, PART 1Dr. Corrie Brown

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: THE I’S & O’S OF TBIDr. Adam Lancaster

HOW TO INCORPORATE REHABILITATION IN YOUR PRACTICE FOR $50 OR LESSDr. Sarah Shull

COMMON DISEASES OF CHELONIANS: OPENING PANDORA’S SHELLDr. Mark Mitchell

THE VETERINARIAN’S ROLE TO ASSIST DAIRY PRODUCERS TO COMPLETE THEIR ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMDr. Steven R. Edwards

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

FOOT TRIMMING SEMINAR, PART 2Karl Burgi

EMERGING ZOONOSES, PART 2Dr. Corrie Brown

STOMACH ACHE: CLINICAL APPROACH TO THE ACUTE ABDOMENDr. Adam Lancaster

STOP, COLLABORATE & LISTENJordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS, ER; Melissa Spooner, LVT, VTS, BS, KPA-CTP

WHAT’S YOUR DIAGNOSIS? INTERACTIVE BIRD & REPTILE CASESDr. Mark Mitchell

�� BANQUET ROOM 4 ��

PERSPECTIVES & PUDDING STONES: A VIEW OF VETERNARY MEDICINEDr. Michael Bolton

MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

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COMPANION ANIMAL

Parasitology

BANQUET ROOM 5

COMPANION ANIMAL

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BANQUET ROOM 7

Veterinary Technology

BANQUET ROOM 8

9:00–9:50TICKS & TICK�BORNE DISEASE: COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOUDr. Chris Adolph

ZOETIS

CANINE COPPER�ASSOCIATED HEPATITIS: ETIOLOGY & COMPARATIVE ASPECTSDr. Daniel Langlois

NESTLÉ PURINA PET CARE

USING YOUR BEHAVIOR STYLE TO MAXIMIZE WORK RELATIONSHIPSDawn Hecker

10:00–10:50CANINE HEARTWORM DISEASE: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAINDr. Chris Adolph

ZOETIS

CANINE COPPER�ASSOCIATED HEPATITIS: DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENTDr. Daniel Langlois

NESTLÉ PURINA PET CARE

TOWARD A MORE MOVING WORK ENVIRONMENTDawn Hecker

11:00–11:50ECONOMICS OF ECTOPARASITICIDES IN PRACTICEDr. Chris Adolph

ZOETIS

FELINE LIVER DISEASEDr. Daniel Langlois

NESTLÉ PURINA PET CARE

FEEDBACK THAT WORKSDawn Hecker

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Rehabilitation

MSU VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER

Equine Ophthalmology Wet Lab

MSU McPHAIL EQUINE PERFORMANCE CENTER

9:00–12:00REHABILITATIONDr. Sarah Shull

Veterinary technicians only.

Limited to 25 participants.

Fee = $25.

A unique opportunity to explore the fi eld of physical rehabilitation in a hands-on small group setting. This wet lab will focus on practical applications of various rehabilitation modalities using common cases seen in practice. We will have dogs to work with to learn basic therapeutic exercises and demonstrate various tools such as the underwater treadmill, a therapeutic laser, compression icing, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, among others.

EQUINE OPHTHALMOLOGY WET LABDr. Dennis E. Brooks

Limited to 16 participants.

Attendance at lectures is recommended.

Fee = $100

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■ MARCH 9, 2016: Emergency and Critical Care (Melissa Holahan,

DVM, Dipl. ACVECC)

■ OCTOBER 5, 2016: Genetics (Danika Bannasch, DVM, PhD)

■ NOVEMBER 2, 2016: Dental (Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC)

■ DECEMBER 7, 2016: Feline Medicine (William Ray Folger, DVM,

MS, ABVP Feline)

■ MARCH 8, 2017: Renal (Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA)

MVMA Equine Practice CE Programstentative topics & speakers

■ FEBRUARY 10, 2016: Body Language (Jan Hargraves)

■ MARCH 9, 2016: Respiratory (speaker TBD)

MVMA Great Lakes Veterinary ConferenceJULY 17�19, 2016 • GRAND HOTEL, MACKINAC ISLAND

tentative topics & speakers

■ TOXICOLOGY (Tina Wisner, DVM), sponsored by Hartville Pet

Insurance Group

■ DENTISTRY (James Moore, DVM), sponsored by Merial, Ltd.

■ PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (speaker TBD)

MVMA Animal Welfare ConferenceNOVEMBER 21, 2016 @ 9 AM�4:30 PM • MSU PAVILION

. For all conferences, contact MVMA at mvma@michvma.

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the veterinary practice solutions marketplace

Grand Hotel Drawing

Visit the exhibits on Saturday to win a two-

night stay at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac

Island. Drawing held at 3:00 pm on Saturday.

Thank you, Grand Hotel!

msu veterinary medical center

Expert Updates & Open Questions

What’s puzzling you? Five times a day for two days our

specialists will deliver 10-minute talks about a topic in

their specialty area right in the EXPO area. Then, they

will answer questions on any topic in the specialty for 30

minutes. Please bring your questions. We want to partner

with you to fi nd the solution!

Andrew Armstrong, DVM, Resident, Small Animal

Orthopedic Surgery

Stephan Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine),

Assistant Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine

Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS, Assistant Professor,

Large Animal Surgery

Laura Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVS, Associate Professor,

Small Animal So� Tissue Surgery

Jennifer Roberts, DVM, DACT, Assistant Professor,

Large Animal Medicine

Sarah Shull, DVM, Assistant Professor, Small Animal

Rehabilitation

Paulo Vilar, DVM MS, DACVIM (Oncology), Assistant

Professor, Oncology

General Information

The Expo Hall is the place to learn, explore, network and

take a break during the 2016 MVC. More than 100 booths

fi ll the large hall with products and information selected

just for you. Make sure to visit the hall on Friday at ev-

ery major break to meet our exciting vendors and enter

drawing for prizes provided by our MVC exhibitors. Prizes

will include gi� cards, valuable medical supplies, and

much more! Enter using the raffl e ticket you received in

your registration packet at the MVMA display table lo-

cated in the expo hall.

Dropping your ticket at the MVMA booth also means

you’re entered in the raffl e to win a two-night stay at the

Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! The drawing will take

place on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. For all the raffl e drawings

you must be present to win.

You don’t have to wait until you get to the Lansing

Center to start exploring the expo hall. Visit the MVC web-

site at http://www.michvma.org/?page=MVC to view a list

of exhibitors and an online fl oorplan to review booth in-

formation and product categories, then put together your

own plan to explore the Expo Hall!

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❋ Guest/Spouse Program

F R I D A Y

Breakfast Pastries & Coffee8:00 AM�9:00 AM • HALL A �EXHIBIT HALL�

Stop by and meet our Veterinary Practice Solutions Mar-

ketplace (EXPO HALL) exhibitors.

MVMA Luncheon & Business Meeting12:20 PM�1:40 PM • LANSING CENTER, HALL C

All CE conference attendees and students are invited. Ad-

mission by badge.

Prize Drawings3:00 PM & 6:00 PM • HALL A

Be sure to be present in the Veterinary Solutions Market-

place (EXPO HALL) to win exciting prizes!

Veterinary Practice Solutions Marketplace Reception❋ 5:00 PM�6:30 PM • LANSING CENTER, HALL A

All registrants welcome. Stop by for light snacks, beer,

wine, and bottled water to chat with exhibitors and dis-

cover solutions for your business. Admission by badge.

Sponsored by the 2016 MVC exhibitors.

Large-Animal & Equine Practitioners’ Reception6:30 PM�8:00 PM • LANSING CENTER, ROOMS 102�104

Stop by and connect with your colleagues. Equine, food

animal, mixed animal, Practice-based Ambulatory Pro-

gram faculty, LCS faculty, and DVM students are invited.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Co-sponsored by the

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and Kinetic

Tech.

S A T U R D A Y

Breakfast Pastries & Coffee8:00 AM�9:00 AM • HALL A �EXHIBIT HALL�

Stop by and meet our Veterinary Practice Solutions Mar-

ketplace (EXPO HALL) exhibitors.

Buffet Luncheon & SCAVMA Silent Auction ❋ 12:20 PM�1:40 PM • LANSING CENTER, HALL C

All conference attendees are welcome. The Student

Chapter of the AVMA will host a silent auction during the

lunch hour. Funds raised will benefi t students wishing

to attend the SAVMA symposium. Items to be auctioned

off include gi� cards, small electronics, textbooks, arts,

cra� s, and luxury items. For more information on how to

donate goods for the auction, contact Catie Gammon at

gammonca@msu.edu.

Prize Drawings10:15 AM & 3:00 PM • HALL A

Be sure to be present in the Veterinary Solutions Market-

place (EXPO HALL) to win exciting prizes!

MSU·CVM Celebration❋ 5:00 PM�8:00 PM • RADISSON HOTEL CAPITOL BALLROOM

All conference attendees are invited to this high-energy

celebration hosted by MSU·CVM. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres,

drinks, and a spectacular band playing all of your favorite

music. The event starts at 5:00 with college updates at

5:30 and music at 6:00. You won’t want to miss it! RSVP

to alumni@cvm.msu.edu. There is no charge to attend!

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speakersAdolph, Chris, DVM, Zoetis

Agnew, Dalen, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Diagnostic Center

for Population and Animal Health*

Andrews, Shane, DVM, Department of Small Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Averill, James, DVM, PhD, State Veterinarian of

Michigan and Director, Animal Industry Division,

MDARD

Bloom, Paul, DVM, DACVD, DABVP, Allergy, Skin and

Ear Clinic

Bolton, Michael, DVM, MS, Merck Animal Health

Brooks, Dennis E., DVM, PhD, DACVO, Professor

Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the University of

Florida

Brown, Corrie, DVM, PhD, DACVP, University of

Georgia, Department of Pathology

Burgi, Karl, Dairyland Hoof Care Institute and Sure Step

Consulting

Bushby, Philip, DVM, MS, DACVS, Mississippi State

University College of Veterinary Medicine

Carver, Andrew, DVM, Department of Small Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Chew, Leeah, DVM, Wilson Animal Hospital

Collins, Cheryl, DVM, Michigan Department of

Agriculture and Rural Development

DePorter, Theresa, BS, DVM, MRCVS, DECAWBM,

DACVB, Oakland Veterinary Referral Services,

Behavior Department

Duncan, Ann, DVM, Detroit Zoological Society

Edwards, Steven R., DVM, DABVP, Lakeview Animal

Clinic

Elischer, Melissa, BA, BA, MS, Michigan State

University Extension

Flory, Kristen, BS, MA, Director of CVM Marketing and

Communications*

Fricke, Paul, PhD, Department of Dairy Science,

University of Wisconsin

Fulton, Richard (Mick), DVM, PhD, Diagnostic Center

for Population and Animal Health*

Gehrke, Joshua, DVM, DACVIM, Department of Small

Animal Clinical Sciences*

Gemus-Benjamin, Madonna, DVM Department of

Large Animal Clinical Sciences*

Gazzola, Krista, DVM, Department of Small Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Gray, Christopher, VetMB, MA, MBA, MRCVS, Director

of the Veterinary Medical Center*

Hallberg, John, DVM, PhD, Zoetis

Harchuk, Nicole, ASSOC, AGS, Warren Woods

Veterinary Hospital

Heard, Darryl, BSc, BVMS, PhD, DACZM, University of

Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

Hecker, Dawn L., BS, MA, Consultant

Hustead, David, DVM, MPH, Boehringer Ingelheim

Vetmedica, Inc.

Kapil, Sanjay, DVM, PhD, DACVM, Kapil Scientifi que

Karalunas, Jordin, LVT, VTS, CWR, Oakland Veterinary

Referral Services

Kopper, Jamie, DVM, Department of Large Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Lancaster, Adam, DVM, DACVECC, Blue Pearl

Veterinary Partners

Langlois, Daniel, DVM, DACVIM, MSU College of

Veterinary Medicine

Lenhard, Emily, BA, Communications Manager*

Manfredi, Jane, DVM, Department of Large Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Marsiglio, Brenda, LVT, Wilson Animal Hospital

Munoz, Kirk, DVM, Department of Small Animal Clinical

Sciences*

Mitchell, Mark, DVM, MS, PhD, University of Illinois

Mueller, P.O. Eric, DVM, PhD, DACVS, University of

Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Munoz, Kirk, DVM, Department of Small Animal Clinical

Sciences*

Nelson, Laura, DVM, DACVS, Department of Small

Animal Clinical Sciences*

Niehaus, Andrew, DVM, MS, DACVS, The Ohio State

University

Pachel, Christopher, DVM, DACVB, Animal Behavior

Clinic

Pelosi, Augusta, DVM, DACVS, DACIM, Department of

Small Animal Clinical Sciences*

Pohlit, Caitlin, DVM, Department of Small Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Pursley, Richard, BD, MS, PhD, Department of Animal

Science*

Ragon, Amanda, DVM, DACT, Equine Fertility

Specialties, PLLC

Robertson, Sheilah, BVSC, PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA,

DACAW, Department of Small Animal Clinical

Sciences*

Sammon, Mary Beth, BA, Wutchiett Tumblin and

Associates

Schmitt, Steve, DVM, Michigan Department of Natural

Resources

Seim III, Howard, DVM, DACVS, Colorado State

University

Shearer, Tara, DVM, Department of Large Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Shull, Sarah, DVM, CCRT, Department of Small Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Sladky, Kurt, MS, DVM, DACZM, DECZM, University of

Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

Spooner, Melissa, LVT, VTS, BS, KPA-CTP, Leader Dogs

for the Blind

Stadler, Krystina, DVM, Department of Small Animal

Clinical Sciences*

Tadros, Elizabeth (Lisa), DVM, PhD, DACVIM,

Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health*

Tumblin, Denise, BA, CPA, Wutchiett Tumblin and

Associates

Van Dyke, Thomas R., DVM, Merial LTD

Weigle, Daniel, PhD, Zoetis

Wilson, John, DVM, Wilson Animal Hospital

*Michigan State University

Registration DeadlineRegistration must be received by January 11, 2016. A� er January 11,

the on-site rate will apply. MVMA will mail your registration materials in

advance if you pre register by January 11. That means you will have no waiting in line when you arrive! Just watch for your registration packet

in the mail and be sure to bring it with you when you come to the MVC.

JANUARY 29�31, 2016 • LANSING, MICHIGAN

Save time & money! Register online @ michvma.org� BY MAIL OR FAX: PRE-REGISTER & SAVE $50.00–$70.00

� ONLINE: PRE-REGISTER & SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $10

� SEPARATE FORM: Please submit a separate form for each person

registering. (Exception: signifi cant other/guest.)

� PAYMENT for entire amount must accompany the form.

� I.D. BADGES: All attendees must wear their own conference identification

badge. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are prohibited.

� REFUNDS, less $50.00, will be made for cancellations received before

January 11, 2016. MVC regrets that no refunds will be issued for later

cancellations or no-shows.

� SPECIAL ASSISTANCE requests should be submitted by January 11, 2016.

Call MVMA at (517) 347-4710.

registrant first name registrant last name

� CHECK ONE:□ Veterinarian □ LVT □ Non-veterinarian offi ce staff

name of practice /company

� CONTACT INFORMATION:We will use this address to mail your registration materials if you register

by January 11. We will not mail to addresses outside the U.S., these packets

will be available for pickup at the MVC.

e-mail confirmation address (mvma will only send e-mail confirmations!)

daytime telephone

street address

city / state / zip

% ' please check box if address is new so we may update your records.

REGISTRATION: ENTIRE CONFERENCE (choose one)

MVMA or other State VMA member . . . . . . . . . . . . $339 . . . . . . $409 $ ____________

MVMA member: 2015 graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219 . . . . . . $289 $ ____________

MVMA life member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169 . . . . . . $239 $ ____________

Non-member veterinarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $449 . . . . . . $519 $ ____________

Licensed Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239 . . . . . . $309 $ ____________

Non-licensed office staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239 . . . . . . $309 $ ____________

Veterinary Staff Affi liate Member*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $209 . . . . . . $279 $ ____________

ONE�DAY REGISTRATION (choose one)

MVMA or other State VMA member . . . . . . . . . . . . $239 . . . . . . $289 $ ____________

Non-member veterinarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299 . . . . . . $349 $ ____________

Licensed Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179 . . . . . . $229 $ ____________

Non-licensed office staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179 . . . . . . $229 $ ____________

Veterinary Staff Affi liate Member*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169 . . . . . . $219 $ ____________

� CHECK DAY: □ Friday □ Saturday □ Sunday (call the MVMA offi ce for special Sunday rate)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER / GUEST REGISTRATION

Social events only (no seminars) @ $59.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ____________

Includes exhibitors’ reception, exhibit hall access, MSU·CVM reception,

and lunches.

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WET LABS

You must be a paid registrant for the conference on the day you are attending

the wet lab, and for the wet lab you wish to attend.

veterinarians only□ Equine Ophthalmology

(16 participants; fee = $100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________

veterinary technicians only□ Rehabilitation

(25 participants; fee = $25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________

TOTAL CONFERENCE FEES

� Make check payable to: “Michigan Veterinary Conference (MVC)”

� Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted:

name on card (print)

credit card number exp. date

signature cvv # (security code)

� Send payment with this form to the MVC. Make a copy for your records.

� mail to: Michigan Veterinary Conference, 2144 Commons Pkwy., Okemos, MI 48864-3986

� fax to: (517) 347-4666.

*You must be an MVMA affi liate member, not just work for an MVMA veterinarian member.

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General Information

For the 2016 MVC, please make your hotel reservations online or by phone with the conference hotels directly. Visit www.

lansing.org/mvc or phone the hotel at the number listed below and be certain to mention the special housing code for

discounted rates. For visitor information, please call the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) 252-6746

between 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. E.S.T. We hope you fi nd this custom website to be very useful as you plan your visit to Michigan’s

Capitol City for the 2016 Michigan Veterinary Conference. We look forward to welcoming you!

Radisson Hotel Lansing �HEADQUARTER HOTEL�

$124.95 + TAX (based on 1–4 person occupancy)

HOUSING CODE �ONLINE ONLY�: MVMA16

111 N. GRAND AVE., LANSING, MI 48933

TEL �517� 482�0188 / TOLL�FREE �800� 333�3333 / FAX �517� 487�6646

The Radisson Hotel Lansing is located in the heart of the entertainment,

business, and government districts of Michigan’s Capitol City. Adjacent

to the Lansing Convention Center and one block east of the State Capi-

tol, we are within walking distance to several area attractions, shop-

ping, and night life activities. Features include: complimentary airport

transportation, concierge level, wireless high-speed Internet access,

executive fi tness center with indoor lap pool, 24-hour business center,

Capitol City Grille Restaurant & Lounge. Valet parking is available for

$16 per vehicle, per night. All reservations must be accompanied by

a fi rst night room deposit paid by check or major credit card within

fourteen (14) days of reservation. Hotel will not hold any reservations

unless secured by one of the above methods. Early departures will be

billed for the unused night. Cancellations will be permitted outside of

seven (7) days prior to arrival; cancellations received within seven (7)

days of arrival will forfeit one (1) night room and tax. The discounted

room rate will be available until Friday, January 8, 2016 or until the

room block is sold out.

East Lansing Marriott @ University Place

$132.00 + TAX (based on 1–4 person occupancy)

HOUSING CODE: MVMMVMA

300 M.A.C. AVE., EAST LANSING, MI 48823

TEL �517� 337�4440 / TOLL�FREE �800� 646�4678 / FAX �517� 337�5001

The perfect mix of business and pleasure . . . 180 guest rooms designed

for the business traveler, executive lounge with concierge services, high-

speed Internet access, complimentary airport shuttle service, covered

parking on premise, experienced and professional features include:

award-winning Bistro 43 restaurant, room service, 24-hour exercise

facility, indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna. located in the heart of down-

town East Lansing, we are one block north of Michigan State University

and within walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants and shops.

The discounted room rate will be available until Friday, January 8, 2016

or until the room block is sold out.

Hyatt Place Lansing / Eastwood Towne Center

$124.00 + TAX (based on 1–4 person occupancy)

HOUSING CODE: G�MVA2

2401 SHOWTIME DR., LANSING, MI 48912

TEL �517� 679�7600 / TOLL�FREE �888� 492�8847 / FAX �517� 679�7601

Whether you’re here for just one night or joining us for an extended stay,

enjoy the comfort and convenience of our new Hyatt Place Lansing/East-

wood Towne Center. We are located in Eastwood Towne Center which

means it’s just a short walk to great shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Our Gallery lobby off ers plenty of inviting spaces to slip off to read or

gather as a group. In the morning, you can experience the convenience

of our complimentary hot breakfast daily with our a.m. Kitchen Skillet™.

Also in our Gallery you’ll fi nd the 24/7 Gallery Menu & Market and the

Coff ee to Cocktails Bar. Enjoy the diff erence of satisfaction served fresh

and on your time. Here you’ll never have to settle for anything less than a

freshly made meal, an ice-cold beverage, a selection of specialty bever-

ages made with Starbucks® espresso roast, or a delightful bite of your

favorite dessert. Hyatt Place . . . Welcome to a Diff erent Place! The dis-

counted room rate will be available until Monday, December 28, 2015 or

until the room block is sold out.

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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employment interviewswebsitehttps://wapp.cvm.msu.edu/MvcInterviews/

whereLansing Radisson Hotel, 2nd Level, Regency Rooms I & II

whenFriday, January 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am–noon / 2–4 pm

Saturday, January 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am–noon / 2–4 pm

employersGo to https://wapp.cvm.msu.edu/MvcInterviews/ to reg-

ister. Practitioners can view and print a list of their in-

terviewees by logging onto the website, using the same

log-in and password that you created at your initial reg-

istration for job interviews. If you registered in 2015 for

the MVC interviews, you are in the system and only have

to log back in. Instructions will be provided if you have

forgotten your log-in or password.

intervieweesMSU-CVM Senior veterinary and veterinary technology

students, as well as associates and technicians in prac-

tice, may sign up any time between December 1 and Jan-

uary 27. Go to https://wapp.cvm.msu.edu/MvcInterviews/

to register. Those registered to interview may want to

check the web page periodically as new job postings

will be entered throughout the months of December and

January.

frequently asked questions■ Can I interview even if I’m not registered for the

MVC? Yes, you can. Go to the website above to register.

You will be prompted to pay a fee via credit card: MVMA

members pay $25 and non-members pay $50.

■ Am I able to view and print the list of individu-als that I’ll be interviewing? Yes, any time before

the registration deadline on January 27, log on to the

website to view and print the list of people who have

signed up to interview with you. You’ll need to use the

same log-in and password that you created for your

initial registration for job interviews.

■ Can I solicit additional interviews from people I meet on site at the Radisson? Yes, if individuals

are interested, and you’ve paid your registration fee to

conduct interviews, you can conduct an impromptu in-

terview.

■ Can I send a representative from my practice in-stead of attending myself? Yes, you can send some-

one in your place to conduct interviews, as long as the

registration fee is paid.

■ Where will interviews be held this year? MVC job

interviews will be held at the Radisson Hotel, Regency

Rooms I and II. Individuals who are being interviewed

and interviewers should sign in at the registration table

and plan to meet near there. Space for the interviews

is available on a fi rst-come/fi rst-served basis. Besides

the rooms, there are also chairs and couches in the

reception area that you may use.

■ Will everybody be interviewing in the same room?

Interviews will be conducted in draped-off cubicles

(two chairs and a table will be provided), arranged

throughout Regency Rooms I and II in the Radisson;

there are also chairs and couches in the reception area

if the meeting rooms get full.

■ What time should I arrive for my interviews? We

recommend that interviewers and interviewees arrive

at least 5 minutes before their scheduled interview,

and make sure to sign in at the registration table.

■ How will I fi nd my interviewee? Staff at the registra-

tion table will be available to help connect interviewers

with prospective interviewees.

■ Should I send my résumé to each practitioner I am interviewing with, before I interview? Absolutely!

Send your resume as soon as you register for an in-

terview slot. It will help your interviewer fi nd you if you

also send a digital photo (we suggest a close-up head-

and-shoulder shot).

more informationCoordination of employment interviews is

conducted through the Offi ce of Academic

Programs and Student Services, College

of Veterinary Medicine, MSU. If you have

additional questions, call (517) 432-7772.

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Executive Committee

Karlene Belyea, MBA Co-chair

MICHIGAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Edmund RosserJr., DVM, DACVDCo-chair

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Paul Mesack, DVMMICHIGAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

REPRESENTATIVE

Hanna LeestmaMSU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

COLLEGE ALUMNI COORDINATOR

mvc committee members

Program Committees & Staff

companion animalStephan Carey, DVM, PhD

Frank Carmona, DVM, Chair

Dave Durham, DVM

Robert Sanders, DVM, MS, DACVIM

William Schall, DVM, MA, DACVIM

Dave Whitten, DVM

emerging animal health & diseaseNancy Barr, DVM, Chair

Cherie Collins, DVM

Richard (Mick) Fulton, DVM, PhD

James A. Kober, DVM

equineJeff Bunn, DVM,

Judy Marteniuk, DVM

Evan Moore, DVM

Ann Rashmir, DVM, MS, ACVS, Chair

food animalKent Ames, DVM

Krista Cook, DVM

Adam Dorr, DVM

Steven R. Edwards, DVM, DABVP, Chair

nontraditional animalTara Myers Harrison, DVM, MPVM, DACZM, Chair

Melissa Joy McNally, DVM

Jane Merrills, DVM, DABVP

Mary Seager, DVM

James Sikarskie, DVM, MS, DACZM

practice management & staff developmentChristopher Gray, VetMB, MA, MBA, MRCVS

Donna Harris-Kober, DVM, MBA

Kiirsti Sharp

Jim Thompson

veterinary technologyLynn Ball, LVT

Jean Beemsterboer, LVT

Sara Hill, LVT

Lori Renda-Francis, LVT

support staffSheri Fandel, MVMA

Kara Henrys, MVMA

Jan Hodge, MVMA

Jeanne Walser, MSU·CVM

Other Area Attractions

Planning on bringing your family to the conference? Below is a sample of area attractions and events. Call for hours

and/or more information. And for up-to-date information on scheduled events, visit the Greater Lansing Convention and

Visitors Bureau’s website at www.lansing.org.

Abrams Planetarium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (517) 355-4672

Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 884-3900

Impression 5 Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485-8116

Lansing Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374-6400

Michigan Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-3559

MSU Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2370

MSU sports schedules/ticket availability . . . . . 355-1610

Potter Park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483-4222

R. E. Olds Transportation Museum . . . . . . . . . . 372-0422

State Capitol Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-2353

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432-2000 or 800-WHARTON

■ Radisson Hotel

■ Lansing Center

■ Parking

1 City Hall

2 Michigan Library & Historical Center

3 Lansing Public Library

4 City Market

5 Lansing Community College

6 Impression 5 Museum

7 Riverwalk Theatre

8 Lugnuts Stadium

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michigan veterinary medical association

2144 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864

tel (517) 347-4710

fax (517) 347-4666

e-mail mvma@michvma.org

web michvma.org

Karlene Belyea, MBA, Chief Executive Offi cer

Sheri Fandel, Director of Operations

Kara Henrys, Director of Member Services

Jan Hodge, Coordinator of Administrative Services

msu college of veterinary medicineprofessional programs mvc support office

784 Wilson Road, Room F101, East Lansing, MI 48824

tel (517) 355-6510

fax (517) 432-7788

e-mail walserje@cvm.msu.edu

web http://cvm.msu.edu/mvc

Edmund J. Rosser Jr., DVM, Diplomate ACVD,

MVC Coordinator

Jeanne Walser, MVC Speaker Coordinator

michigan veterinary conference

Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

2144 Commons Parkway

Okemos, MI 48864

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U.S. Postage

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p r e s e n t e r s

platinum

Merial LTDsponsoring Saturday Food Animal Beef and Practical

Animal Behavior & Welfare sessions; sponsoring Dr.

Tom Van Dyke; supporting the Equine Ophthalmology

Wet Lab

Zoetissponsoring all Friday Food Animal Dairy sessions;

sponsoring Drs. Dennis Brooks and Christopher

Adolf; and general sponsorship

gold

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.general sponsor and sponsoring Friday’s Equine

sessions

CareCreditsupporting Denise Tumblin and Mary Beth Sammon

CEVA Animal Healthsponsoring Drs. Christopher Pachel and Theresa

DePorter

Merck Animal Healthsponsoring all Saturday Food Animal Dairy sessions

silver

Dechra Veterinary Productssponsoring Dr. Paul Bloom

Kinetic Techsupporting the Large Animal & Equine

Practitioners’ Reception

Medtronicsponsoring Dr. Howard Seim III

Nestlé Purina PetCaresponsoring Dr. Daniel Langlois

bronze

Animal Neurology, Rehab & ER Centergeneral sponsor