Veterinary Medicine.
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2017 KVMA Convention February 3-5, 2017 | Manhattan, Kansas
GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome! You are invited to participate in the premiere gathering for Kansas veterinary professionals. The KVMA Convention had a rich history of providing excellent continuing education and fellowship before discontinuing in the early 2000’s. The KVMA Executive Board is bringing the convention back. The convention will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan (410 S. 3rd Street). The location is familiar to many with plenty of meeting space, convenient parking and easy access. You will enjoy this meeting for quality KVMA continuing education, fun and fellowship!
REGISTRATION
Registration is required for admission to the meeting. Your 3-day registration includes all educational sessions, poster session, career fair, access to the Trade Show, all refreshment breaks, and lunches. Early-bird registration deadline is Friday, January 27, 2017 to receive the advance registration rate. Registrations received by fax, e-mail or on-line after this date must include an additional $50 late fee. Checks should be made payable to the KVMA. Payment will also be accepted by Visa, Master Card and Discover. You may register online at www.ksvma.org. NEW! Proceedings will be available for download prior to the meeting. Information on printing your speaker notes will be provided in advance. There will be a $40 charge for printed proceedings.
4 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
1. Online - visit www.ksvma.org 2. By fax - Fax registration form to 785-234-2930 3. By calling - Call the KVMA office to register by phone at 785-234-0461 4. By mail - Send registration form to KVMA, 816 SW Tyler St, Topeka, KS 66612 Registrations should be postmarked by January 27, 2017. After that date, you must register on site. The Registration Desk will be located in the foyer of the Hilton Garden Inn. Registration hours will be as follows:
PROCEEDINGS NOTES
Speaker notes will be made available in advance of the meeting via e-mail for registrants. When you receive your registration confirmation, there will be instructions included on how to access the notes in advance of the meeting. If you wish to purchase a printed copy, the cost will be $40. You may pick up your proceedings at the Registration Desk at the meeting.
CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES
Friday, February 3, 2017 - 10 am - 6 pm Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 7 am - 5 pm Sunday, February 5, 2017 - 7 am - 1 pm
Changes in your registration may be made with the KVMA office until January 27, 2017. Cancellation of meeting registration must be made in writing and received no later than January 27, 2017 to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after January 27, 2017 or for “no shows”.
NAME BADGES | MEAL TICKETS
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Name badges will be required for participation in all sessions, poster session, career fair and exhibit viewing. Meal tickets will be required, and will be collected, for each meal during the meeting. Please indicate on the Registration Form which meals you plan to attend, or no reservation will be made for you for that meal.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Hilton Garden Inn is the headquarters for the KVMA Convention. The hotel is located at 410 S. 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS, 66502. The group rate for rooms is $109. To ensure availability at this rate, make your reservation no later than January 20, 2017. To make reservations, call 785-532-9116 and mention the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association meeting.
The Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners requires a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education annually to renew licenses. KVMA Convention attendees will be able to obtain a maximum of 20 hours of CE credits per person out of a total offering of 40 credit hours: Friday (6.5), Saturday (8), Sunday (5.5). A CE certificate will be available at the conclusion of each day.
PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE Dr. Nicole Born Dr. Nathan Boyer Dr. Kevin Cooper Dr. Drew Crisler Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek Dr. Kris Harris Dr. Todd Knappenberger Dr. Brady Luke Megan Kilgore, KVMA Staff
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 11:30 AM (1.0) - LUNCH AND LEARN, BALLROOM
SMALL ANIMAL
FOOD ANIMAL
Flint Hills/Kings
Konza Prairie
1:00 pm (1.0)
Update on Diagnosis and Management of Demodicosis Dr. James Noxon, Iowa State University
Using the Immune System to Maximize Health and Performance (Part I) Dr. Victor Cortese, Zoetis
2:00 pm (1.0)
Update on the Management of Atopic Dermatitis Dr. James Noxon, Iowa State University
Using the Immune System to Maximize Health and Performance (Part II) Dr. Victor Cortese, Zoetis
KANSAS VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
POSTER SESSION An exhibition of veterinary medical research by students, faculty and industry partners.
TAKE A BREAK. VISIT THE EXHIBITS 3:30 pm (1.0)
4:30 pm (1.0)
Really Important Things to Know About Managing Otitis Externa (Part I) Dr. James Noxon, Iowa State University Really Important Things to Know About Managing Otitis Externa (Part II) Dr. James Noxon, Iowa State University TAKE A BREAK. VISIT THE EXHIBITS
RESEARCH POSTER SESSION 6:00 pm (1.5)
Invited Talks: Poster Presentations
Using the Immune System to Maximize Health and Performance (Part III) Dr. Victor Cortese, Zoetis Digital Dermatitis in Feedlot Cattle Dr. Jan Shearer, Iowa State University
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (0.5)
Invited Talks: 5 minute presentations from selected posters
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (1.0)
Poster Review and Reception
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association invites you to participate in a poster session. This event is aimed at fostering relationships between students, faculty, industry and practitioners. We invite you to see the talent within veterinary medicine and future of the profession. For Poster Submissions, contact: Megan at 785-234-0461 or megan@kansasag.org
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1.0) - REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
SMALL ANIMAL
FOOD ANIMAL
Flint Hills/Kings
Konza Prairie
8:00 am (1.0)
Eyelid Surgeries: Tips and Tricks for Your Practice Dr. Jane Ashley Huey, Memphis Veterinary Specialists
Toe Lesions in Feedlot Cattle Dr. Jan Shearer, Iowa State University
9:00 am (1.0)
Ocular Diseases Specific to Certain Breeds Dr. Jane Ashley Huey, Memphis Veterinary Specialists
Lameness Disorders in Cow/Calf and Feedlot Cattle Dr. Jan Shearer, Iowa State University
SMALL ANIMAL 2:00 pm (1.0)
Interpreting the Neurophthalmic Exam and Neurological Ocular Diseases Dr. Jane Ashley Huey, Memphis Veterinary Specialists
Increasing Beef Production Efficiency Dr. Rick Funston, University of Nebraska
TAKE A LUNCH BREAK 11:30 am (1.0)
1:00 pm (1.0)
Dr. Tad Coles - Personal Wellbeing - Create Your Own Resilience
Flint Hills/Kings
Konza Prairie
Vision and Pupils: Neuro-Ophthalmology for the General Practitioner Dr. Fred Wininger, Veterinary Specialty Services
Importance of Early Conception in the Breeding Season and Factors Influencing Dr. Rick Funston, University of Nebraska
Flint Hills/Kings
Konza Prairie
Current Trends in Seizure Management Dr. Fred Wininger, Veterinary Specialty Services
Fetal Programming in Beef Production Systems Dr. Rick Funston, University of Nebraska
TAKE A BREAK. VISIT THE EXHIBITS 3:30 pm (1.0)
The Gate Game: Lesion Localization Dr. Fred Wininger, Veterinary Specialty Services
The Good of Immunology: How to use the immune system to our advantage (Part I) Dr. Chris Chase, South Dakota State University
4:30 pm (1.0)
The Acute Paraplegic Patient Dr. Fred Wininger, Veterinary Specialty Services
The Good of Immunology: How to use the immune system to our advantage (Part II) Dr. Chris Chase, South Dakota State University
TAKE A BREAK. VISIT THE EXHIBITS 10:30 am (1.0)
FOOD ANIMAL
TRADE SHOW RECEPTION AND CAREER FAIR
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017
MARKETING PARTNERS (as of December 21, 2017)
SMALL ANIMAL
FOOD ANIMAL
Flint Hills/Kings
Konza Prairie
8:00 am (1.0)
Understanding and Treating Litter Box Problems Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, Animal Behavior Consultants
Immunology - the Bad and Ugly: When it comes to immunity can we have too much of a good thing? Dr. Chris Chase, South Dakota State University
9:00 am (1.0)
Dogs Who Can’t Be Left Alone: Separation anxiety problems Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, Animal Behavior Consultants
Bovine Trace Mineral Considerations: Deficiencies, Toxicities, Diagnostics and Treatment (Part I) Dr. Steve Ensley, Iowa State University
BREAK IN BALLROOM 10:15 am (1.0)
Walking the Dog: Solutions for Reactive Dogs on Lead Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, Animal Behavior Consultants
Bovine Trace Mineral Considerations: Deficiencies, Toxicities, Diagnostics and Treatment (Part II) Dr. Steve Ensley, Iowa State University
11:15 am (1.0)
How Dangerous is He? Assessing the risk of injury by aggressive dogs Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, Animal Behavior Consultants
Urea, Rumensin, and Ergot Toxicity Dr. Steve Ensley, Iowa State University
JOIN US FOR A LIGHT LUNCH BEFORE YOU LEAVE 12:15 pm (1.0)
Special Guest Speaker - Dr. Dan Thomson
KVMA appreciates the marketing investment that our partners make in the association’s convention. This investment enables us to maintain reasonable registration fees while delivering nationally recognized speakers at a comfortable venue. Please thank them for their generous support.
School:
Year of Grad:
$100
KVMA Life Members
$150
$400
$100
Veterinary Technician
$150
$100
Exp. Date: Signature:
SATURDAY LUNCH SATURDAY CAREER FAIR
If you wish to purchase a printed copy, the cost will be $40. You may pick up your proceedings at the Registration Desk at the meeting. $40
PRINTED PROCEEDINGS
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$75
$125
$75
CVV Code:
$125
$200
$125
By 1/27/17
Discover
$125
$175
$125
After 1/27/17
After 1/27/17
$175
$250
$175
Consent to Use Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the KVMA Convention and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to KVMA’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 efforts and materials, and audiotapes of such events and activies unless written request is received by the KVMA office.
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1-Day Sunday
1-Day Saturday
1-Day Friday
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This registration fee includes all educational sessions, poster session, career fair, access to the Trade Show, all breaks and meals. (NOTE: IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE MEALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE, PLEASE INDICATE BELOW WHICH MEALS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.) Non-member KVMA Member
SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION
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Guest Registration for Meeting: $50
GUEST REGISTRATION
Pre-registration deadline is January 27, 2017. If postmarked or faxed after this, add $50 to registration fee. Registrations at the door will also be assessed a $50 late fee.
FRIDAY LUNCH & LEARN
YOU MUST HAVE TICKETS TO ATTEND COMPLIMENTARY MEALS AND EVENTS. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH MEALS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND SO THAT PROPER COUNTS MAY BE DETERMINED. Yes, I will attend No, I will not attend
EVENT TICKETS FOR VETERINARIANS
$50
KVTA Member
Veterinary Student $25 $25 (complimentary registration for student poster presenters)
$350
Non-member
This registration fee includes all educational sessions, poster session, career fair, access to the Trade Show, all breaks and meals. (NOTE: IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE MEALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE, PLEASE INDICATE BELOW WHICH MEALS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.) By 1/27/17 After 1/27/17 KVMA Member $195 $245
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HILTON GARDEN INN MANHATTAN | FEBRUARY 3-5, 2017
2016 KVMA Convention Veterinarian & Guest Registration
816 SW Tyler St. Topeka, Kansas 66612
2017 KVMA Convention February 3-5, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan