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In this educational presentation, we will introduce the concept of procedural sedation in veterinary practice. This includes a review of the basic physiology behind sedation in dogs, commonly-used sedatives, and the use of a reversal agent. Lastly, we will discuss a novel sedative, a combination of the alpha-2-agonist, medetomidine, with the peripheral alpha-2 antagonist, vatinoxan – and how it can improve your clinical practice.

One Technician/Practice Manager may accompany a Veterinarian.
07:00 PM EDT

RACE# 27059-918761
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

Topical therapy is the treatment of choice for most cases of otitis. Higher concentrations of medication are achieved through topical administration compared to systemic routes. Topical therapy also delivers the medication directly to the affected area. With resistant bacteria constantly on the rise, it is essential to be judicious about the use of antibiotics in cases of skin and ear infections. Learn the importance of working up cases of straightforward and difficult otitis. Also, how product selection is key for the cases you see today and in the future.

RACE# 27059-1317086
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

07:00 PM EDT

Veterinarians and Technicians are invited.

Veterinary Dentist - Dr Jan Bellows - will go over 50 hacks, tips and tricks to improve your dental offerings in general practice. These will include some common practices for dental examinations, dental cleanings, tips to increase client compliance.

07:00 PM EDT

RACE# 27059-1119786
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

Veterinarians and Technicians are invited.

In this presentation, the primary focus will be on the early diagnosis and treatment of skin and subcutaneous masses. Attendees will be encouraged to overcome any frustration resulting from doing aspirates, non-diagnostic samples, or seemingly untreatable tumors. New guidelines for the timely diagnosis of lumps and bumps in patients will be discussed. The importance of early diagnosis will be emphasized, as the majority of skin and subcutaneous tumors can be successfully cured with surgery alone, so it's important not to wait. Techniques for enhancing cytology proficiency will be explored, and the presentation will include an interactive session where real-life cytology case examples will be examined, enabling attendees to determine the tissue of origin and distinguish between benign and malignant masses. As advocates of the 'Why Wait? Aspirate' cancer awareness program, the aim is to empower attendees to adopt a proactive approach with the motto 'See Something, Do Something'

08:00 PM EDT

RACE# 27059-1267612
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

Veterinarians and Technicians are invited.

The presenter reviews equine osteoarthritis (OA) and chondroprotective therapies. Focus areas include basic anatomy of the joint, articular cartilage composition and function, pathophysiology of OA including histologic progression, and types of chondroprotective therapies. The types of therapies discussed will include Hyaluronate Sodium (HA), Glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG), Pentosan Polysulfate (PPS) and regenerative autologous blood products currently indicated for OA and/or degenerative joint disease in horses. Additionally a meta-analysis of current research with regard to equine OA treatments will be analyzed.

06:30 PM EDT

RACE# 27059-1077078
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

Veterinarians only, please, as seating is limited.

The presenter reviews equine osteoarthritis (OA) and chondroprotective therapies. Focus areas include basic anatomy of the joint, articular cartilage composition and function, pathophysiology of OA including histologic progression, and types of chondroprotective therapies. The types of therapies discussed will include Hyaluronate Sodium (HA), Glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG), Pentosan Polysulfate (PPS) and regenerative autologous blood products currently indicated for OA and/or degenerative joint disease in horses. Additionally a meta-analysis of current research with regard to equine OA treatments will be analyzed.

05:30 PM PDT

RACE# 27059-1077078
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

One Technician/Practice Manager may accompany a Veterinarian. We will have an exotic animal experience following our CE talk. Plan an additional hour for an experience with a handler and her ambassador animals.

Canine otitis externa is one of the most frequently encountered conditions in small animal veterinary practice. This presentation explores the causes of canine otitis externa including the predisposing, secondary, primary and perpetuating factors, the importance of otic cytology, and the essential treatment modalities to help ensure clinical resolution. The development of a long-term maintenance cleaning and allergy management plan will also be discussed.

07:00 PM EDT

RACE# 27059-963682
1 RACE-Approved Credit Hour

Veterinarian and Technician members and non-members of Blue Ridge VMA & VALVT are invited.

Procedural sedation is often an underutilized tool for small practitioners. This educational program will demystify the concept of procedural sedation and its use in dogs. Detailed information on a novel sedative, a combination of the alpha-2-agonist, medetomidine, with the peripheral alpha-2 antagonist, vatinoxan will be provided. Real-world cases highlighting the use of this sedative will demonstrate how to leverage procedural sedation in your clinic.

6:30 PM CST

1 RACE-Approved Credit  
RACE# 27059-1093960

Veterinarians, Technicians, and Practice Managers are invited.