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scientific programme
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stream details
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Day 1 - Thursday 21st August |
 Medicine – The morning session covers decision making and clinical problem solving in the abdomen. It will be very useful for the general practitioner. A discussion of management of acute pancreatitis is discussed followed by diagnostic approaches for liver problems and the respiratory tract. Gastrointestinal function testing and when to perform endoscopy of the GI tract complete this very practical first day of medicine.
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Surgery – this day promises a mixed menu of surgical delicacies. Starting with, the diagnosis and management of laryngeal paralysis and decision making in ear surgery. An update on portosytemic shunts and heart valve replacement in dogs, for the specialist.
Then the practical topic of biopsy techniques in laparotomy is followed by laparoscopy in private practice and minimally invasive surgery.
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Ophthalmology – starting with how to perform an ophthalmic examination this session continues in a most practical manner very suited to the general practitioner.
Topics include clinical work up of the blind patient, measurement of ocular pressure and how to manage corneal ulcers. The day concludes with feline ophthalmology and recent advances in ocular therapeutics.
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Management – maybe these are sessions that hold the greatest lessons for the veterinary profession. Everything from leadership skills, to work life balance, staff utilization, entrepreneurship, veterinary nursing and human resource management are covered An in-depth appreciation of these subjects will greatly enhance our lifestyle and the working environment that we provide.
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Pharmacology – How much science do we input into our daily therapeutic choices. If you are curious this session will give some answers. For instance what are the top ten potential drugs interactions, how do anti-tumour drugs work, what are the alternatives to nsaids, which analgesics should I use?. A state of the art presentation will be given on antioxidant deficiencies in hospitalized dogs and cats.
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Dentistry – this may be the most common presenting area of involvement in general practice.
Further knowledge will improve the service that we provide and enhance practice profits. Come and learn from two leaders in the field who cover topics such as oral examination and diagnostics, to establishing a dental practice in private practice, when to refer to the specialist and feline oral conditions.
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Genetics – An often overlooked topic - this will be a stimulating session, beginning with recent clinical advances in hereditary diseases relating to breeds and predispositions, followed by practical genetic testing and ending with genetic counselling.
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Oncology – an overview will be given of the advances in oncology including the treatment of haemangiosarcoma, lymphoma and histiocytic diseases. An overview will be given of feline oncology and of the advances in canine cancer diagnostics. A very practical session will be given on the approach to the staging of the cancer case.
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Animal Welfare – this subject which is so basic to our daily work is considered from a very practical practice perspective. For instance how does your practice measure up, how stressed are our patients and how do we deal with it, and are exotic pets an ethical and welfare dilemma. How can we enrich the environment in small animal practice. Then the welfare of working and sporting dogs is considered along with biting dogs.
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Day 2 - Friday 22nd August |
Medicine – Continuing from day one, the pancreas is further investigated looking at imaging and diagnosis. The approach to the dyspnoeic dog is considered before moving onto endocrinology. A state of the art presentation is given by a world leader on the subject, interpreting tests for thyroid disorders. The endocrine theme continues with endocrine predictors of mortality in critical canine illness, interpretation of tests for Cushing’s disease and ends with a discussion of hypercalcaemia. A WSAVA panel report is presented on GI standardisation.
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Surgery – The abdomen and the eye are the topics for this session. The morning is given to gastric dilation, its diagnosis, stabilization and treatment, Then intususception, ”French style” before a full exposé on cataract surgery including; operative techniques and complications. This session is a must if you are a cataract surgeon.
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Pathology – The practice laboratory is one of the important profit centres. This session is very suited to the general practitioner wanting to expand knowledge in this area. It begins with what to do when the lab is closed and then covers a case oriented approach to renal and hepatic disorders. The day closes with basic cytology of lumps and bumps followed by cytology of lymph nodes.
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Dermatology - Deer for dinner, yes this is a topic of discussion, looking at elimination diets. Enjoy this mixture of dermatological treasures. Demodicosis, intractable pododermatitis, inflammatory alopecia and autoimmune disease are the topics of the day. These are completed with a presentation on unusual endocrine diseases in dogs and cats and breed based skin diseases in the dog.
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Cardio-respiratory – For the beginner there is a session introducing electrocardiography. Cardiomyopathies feature alongside the treatment of mitral valve disease. There is an interesting presentation on prognostic variables in mitral valve disease followed by positive inotropes in management of canine heart failure.
The recognition and treatment of arrythmias closes the session.
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Management – The essentials for financial success - the morning session covers starting your own business, then assessing the financial indicators and ends with time management. In the afternoon managing other professionals, client compliance and business training are discussed. The session closes with tools for communication.
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Feline medicine – this is a broad and interesting session covering a wide range of topics. In the morning chronic bronchitis, icterus, gastrointestinal disease and IBD are covered. Followed in the afternoon by renal disease, idiopathic cystitis and decision making in feline cancer patients. An update on feline critical care closes the session.
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FECAVA Symposium – Suicide in the Veterinary Profession.
Unfortunately too many of us have knowledge of a colleague or collegues for whom the future seemed impossible. We attend these sessions looking for an understanding of suicide, how to recognize that we or a colleague needs help, some answers on what to do and a way forward. This will be a most informative and interesting session.
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Free Communications and Clinical Research Abstracts-
This is the first day of clinical research abstract presentations. Clinical researchers and veterinarians from all over the World will present new findings on diseases of small animals. A must attend for researchers, residents and those veterinarians wanting the most up to date information.
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Day 3 - Saturday 23rd August |
Medicine -
Morning lectures cover aspects of endocrinology and electrolyte disturbances in Addison’s disease, hypercalcaemia. Eosinophilic diseases of the dog are also discussed.In the afternoon lectures are about the lower urinary tract and GIT endoscopy.
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Surgery -
Test your French! This is a special surgery stream marking the fact that the Congress's second language is French. Pierre Barreau, Eric Monnet and Gilles Dupré give 7 lectures on a variety of soft tissue surgical subjects including; the gall bladder, laparoscopy for practitoners , and brachicephalic syndrome.
English-French simultaneous translation will be available in this stream.
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Exotics -
Start the day with two fascinating lectures of interest to vets, veterinary nurses and the general public: Vision in the animal kingdom and the impact of cats’ hunting.
During the rest of the day exotic species experts, Anne Meredith and Bairbre O Malley will update and refresh your knowledge of reptiles, avians, rabbits and rodents and how to triage wildlife.
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Neurology -
Speakers, Drs Platt and Penderis comprehensively cover the diagnosis and treatment options for diseases of the spinal cord, stroke, epilepsy and vestibular diseases in both the cat and the dog .A state of the art lecture will follow lunch .Dr Penderis will present a discussion on genetic advances in neurological disease diagnosis and management.
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Cardio-respiratory -
Irish graduates Brendan Corcoran and Lesley King who live and teach in the UK and USA give a comprehensive morning on cardiac and respiratory diseases, their diagnosis and treatment. These lectures are aimed at general practitoners and focus on basic and applicable information.
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Endocrinology -
The afternoon sessions are all about Diabetes in the cat and the dog. What’s new and what works.The old challenge of dealing with the persistent hyperglycemic treated diabetic will interest general practitoners and specialists.
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Dermatology -
Typical skin problems which confront vets every day in practice are presented in a logical easy to understand systematic approach. Pyoderma, ringworm, cat skin diagnostics, atopy and Malassezia are discussed by Drs Ihrke , Müeller and Bettenay.
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Emergency Medicine -
Lecturers in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care from across the globe; Australia, New Zealand, Chile and the USA come together to share their expertise with you. Emergency presentations on head trauma, respiratory disasters and burns are presented .Interesting and essential knowledge of aspects of critical care are addressed in Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome ( SIRS) and managing anaesthesia in the critical patient.
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Veterinary Nursing -
Two days on vet nursing starts with a presentation highlighting how veterinary nurses can deliver nursing care as part of an integrated plan designed by the whole veterinary professional team ensuring sick animals are managed to the highest standard .This theme is continued through the day in lectures on analgesia, anaesthesia, dentistry , ultrasound and emergency medicine, cat behaviour and exotics.
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NAVC Stream -
The North American Veterinary Conference sponsors a selection of International speakers who address a variety of relevant topics in a “How I treat…..” session. Not to be missed.
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Day 4 - Sunday 24th August |
Medicine -
Delegates starting up or refreshing their knowledge in companion animal practice can go to Sunday morning lectures and learn how to evaluate common but sometimes challenging medicine riddles such as dyspnoea or PU/PD in dogs. After coffee, the day is spent on Gastrointestinal disease as presented by Schoerman from South Africa and Simpson from the USA.
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Orthopaedic Surgery -
Shane Guerin from Ireland will get the day started with basic dilemmas facing the non orthopedic surgeon such as a luxated hip or a complex fracture and you have to sort it out! John Graham and Mark Glyde will continue the orthopaedic theme of giving practical lectures on common orthopaedic problems which are presented to practitonners such as cruciate injury ,spinal problems and humeral condylar fractures.
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Feline Medicine -
If you are faced with questions about fat cats, cats who pee around the house, cats who are FIV positive and cats who maybe do or don’t get pancreatitis this day is for you. Feline experts from round the globe discuss FLUTD, obesity, retroviral diseases, pancreatitis and an update on what is different about cats in critical care.
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Behaviour -
Well respected speakers Danielle Gunn Moore, Margie Scherk and Kevin Stafford pose ethical and controversial questions about old cats not coping , antibarking collars and are we really up to the mark in making recommendations about behavioural problems and end of life issues. Better than reading the Sunday papers!
After lunch we switch from behaviour to case studies on clinical decision making and fluid therapy . A good end of Congress Case Study session!
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Diagnostic Imaging -
A comprehensive day on radiographs and ultrasound -not to be missed by anybody in general practice .Drs Graham and McAllister take us through the art and science of radiology , and we get a taste of what CT and MRI can do for us in general practice .When to worry about fracture repair is something we all do in front of the X-ray screen.
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Veterinary Nursing -
All about the important role of the Veterinary Nurse in the Professional Team. Kate Hopper, a practical and academically acclaimed expert on Critical Care gives VNs tips on how to guide owners, vet nurse staff and vets through the beginning and ends of emergency/critical cases. Bairbre O’Malley who is well known in Ireland and the UK gives two excellent lectures on nursing of exotic species. Danielle Gunn Moore who is also known for her recognition of the importance of “whole team care” with cats discusses handling of fractious cats.
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Infectious Diseases -
Infectious diseases are providing new and important challenges fro all veterinarians. This day is very useful in updating understanding the old enemies such as Leptospiral, Babesial, Mycobacterial and feline viral infections and our newer world nosocomial and MRSA challenges. Not to be missed.
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Free Communications and Research Abstracts -
This is the second day of research abstracts. Don’t miss the newest of clinical research information.
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