Happenings: MVMA People and Events

Happenings... MVMA PEOPLE & EVENTS

Advance Your Knowlege, Network and Skills at the 131st Annual Convention

The MVMA Convention Planning Committee is encouraging you to “Stay In the Game” by advancing your knowledge and skills while networking with fellow members. This year’s meeting will be held January 26-29, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The convention will offer our members, their families, students and practice staff a weekend of the best in education, friendship and fun. As in past years, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire fourday event.Attend the days you want to attend! Thursday seminars include a variety of topics including Ophthalmology; recognition and management of equine malnourishment; various food-animal topics; pathology; feline and canine precision medicine, and more. In addition, there is Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Certification and the MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Seminar packed with short, informative presentations on a variety of subjects. Furthermore, Thursday is packed with committee meetings, and meetings of the MVMA Executive Board and the Foundation Board. Full registration (Thursday-Sunday) encompasses 24 contiguous CE hours across multiple tracks covering companion animal, food animal, equine, soft skills, special interest, practice management and labs. See the schedule of continuing education programs included in the convention registration booklet. Look for the registration booklet inside this issue of the Quarterly Magazine. Online convention information and

online registration is available at www.movmaconvention.com

At the convention, don’t forget to drop by the packed Exhibit Hall where over 60 vendors will show you the latest innovations and programs in veterinary medicine, and a chance of winning one or more of many door prizes and a Partners for Progress punch card prize valued at $500.

Win or lose, you don’t want to miss the fun and excitement at the Foundation Reception and Drawing. Admission is free to all (no purchase required) but Silent Auction and 50/50 participation is appreciated. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000 and many other cash prizes. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased through the registration form, on our website or by calling the office at 573-636-8737. You need not be present to win. The drawing will take place during the Reception. Support your Foundation by purchasing a ticket. Purchase a ticket by December 15 to be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing. During the same evening, the Foundation also holds a silent and a live auction. If you have items you wish to donate for this auction, it would be very much appreciated. Please call 573-636-8737 to make arrangements for pick-up or dropoff. Something special: On Saturday, MU-CVM early-career veterinarians are invited to a reception/forum to network and share experiences with each other. Later on Saturday, DVM students are invited to gather for a mixer to ask questions of early-career veterinarians. The MVMA holds its Annual General Membership Meeting and Breakfast on Saturday morning with additional continuing education workshops throughout the day. For Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff: Throughout the weekend, veterinary technicians will have the ability to attend the same continuing education sessions as veterinarians. Also, a technician/practice staff reception is planned for Saturday with lots of swag from Hill’s Pet Nutrition. On Friday, you’ll want to attend the Veterinary Business Management Association/MVMA Student-Vet Networking event (formerly called “Speednetworking”). CVM students and veterinarians meet and greet to match up for mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future postgraduation employment. An opportunity for an all-around win-win.

The MVMA welcomes Gary Pinkel as our keynote speaker at the General Membership Session Saturday morning. Gary Pinkel was born in Akron, Ohio — the same state he’d begin his coaching career two decades later. At Kent State, he played with Alabama head coach Nick Saban. His first head-coaching job was at the University of Toledo in 1991. There, he holds the record with the most wins in school history (73-37-3) and was voted MAC Coach of the Year in ’95. Pinkel’s next — and final stop — would be in Columbia, Missouri, where he took over a program with just one 10-win season in school history and two winning seasons in the previous 17 years. As the head coach at the University of Missouri from 2001-15, Pinkel led the Tigers to five 10-win or more seasons, ten winning seasons, and earned the most wins in MU history at 118-73. Since retirement, Pinkel heads up the GP M.A.D.E Foundation. The non-profit organization supports children battling leukemia or lymphoma; children facing physical challenges; and children working to overcome socioeconomic challenges. A photo opportunity and autograph session will be set up after his presentation.

Many MVMA members come to the MVMA Convention planning to “refill their bucket”. Not only can you expect this to happen during Coach Pinkel’s address but every year the Saturday evening’s events are the highlight of the weekend. Start out with an MVMA members reception where stories and laughter are shared across the room followed by the infamous MVMA Awards Ceremony where presentations are made to highlight some of the unsung heroes in the profession. Stick around after the awards ceremony for fellowship with family, friends, and colleagues. A meal is available with a pre-purchased ticket but not required for the awards presentations. Sunday continues with the MVMA/MU-CVM Breakfast With the College and another half-day of lectures and labs.

Gary Pinkel

MVMA Members Elect New Vice President; At-large Delegates

Matthew Silvius Kacie Ulhorn David Wilson Shelia Taylor Edward Migneco Lynn Martin Jason Nickell Sarah Reinkemeyer

On October 3, 2022, MVMA members elected David Wilson, DVM, Columbia, Mo., as vice-president of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Wilson will be officially installed during the association’s annual convention on January 28, 2023. Dr. David Wilson grew up on a mixed livestock and grain farm in LeRoy, Illinois. He graduated in 1984 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Wilson joined the Illinois Equine Center in Farmer City, Illinois and returned to the University of Illinois to complete an equine surgery residency and master’s degree. He subsequently joined the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery as a clinical instructor in equine surgery. In due course he became a full professor, section head of equine medicine and surgery, chair of the hospital advisory board, and hospital director of the MU Veterinary Health Center. Dr. Wilson retired from the University of Missouri in 2021 as an Emeritus Professor and continues to be involved as an Adjunct Professor with the MU Veterinary Health Center. He lives on a small farm near Columbia, MO with his spouse Chris, their 2 dogs, and 3 horses. Additional 2023 members of the Board of Governors include: Matthew Silvius DVM, president; , Kacie Ulhorn DVM, president-elect; Shelia Taylor, DVM, secretary/treasurer; and Edward Migneco, DVM, board chair. Members also elected three at-large delegates: Lynn Martin, DVM, Columbia, Mo.; Jason Nickell, DVM, Parkville, Mo. and Sarah Reinkemeyer, DVM, Koeltztown, Mo.

MVTRA Trail Ride Offered Great Weekend for Fun & Learning

From left: Drs. Rodney Chapman; Lynn Martin on Bruce Douglass’ mule, “Sheila”, and Ken Vroman. The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) celebrated their 11th annual continuing education and trail ride event October 7-9, 2022 at Panther Creek Campground, Tuscumbia, Mo. The group has met annually since 2012 during the fall of the year. Thanks to generous sponsorships from Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck, Zoetis, MWI Animal Health and Triple Crown over 45 veterinarians, practice staff and their families and guests enjoyed the weekend of trail riding, camping, campfire suppers and continuing education. Continuing education topics included: a live demonstration on “Burnout and Boundaries in Equine Practice” by Dr. Jamie Pribyl, Boehringer Ingelheim; “Monoclonal Antibodies For Pain of OA in Cats” by Pam Johnson; and “Common Equine Conditions: What diagnostic test do I need to submit?” by Dr. Lynn Martin, MU-CVM. Three hours of continuing education was approved for attendees by the MVMA Academy. The 2022/23 MVTRA officers include: Dr. Valerie Partch, President; Dr. Linda Lackman, Vice President; Dr. Laura Moon, Treasurer; and Continuing education sessions are Mrs. Julie Braun, Secretary. offered in addition to a great ride. A spring trail ride is planned for May 19-21, 2023 at Pine Crest Campground in Salem, Mo. The fall Veterinary Continuing Education Trail Ride will be held October 6-7, 2023 at Panther Creek Trail Rides in Tuscumbia, Mo.. Everyone is invited to saddle up and join in the fun and education. Join the MVTRA Facebook group: @Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association.