Oregon Veterinary Conference
Friday - Sunday, March 5 - 7, 2010
CH2M Hill Alumni Center & LaSells Stewart Center
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
What's New
- Proceedings Available For Download/Printing
- The 10th Annual Oregon Veterinary Conference will be March 11 - 13, 2011. See you then!
Brochure & Registration Forms
OVMA members receive a 30% discount on OVC registration fees! Not a member? Apply online and submit dues payment with your OVC registration. Check out the other benefits of OVMA membership.
You will need the free Adobe Reader to open and print the brochure and registration forms. You can also save the registration form to your hard drive, fill it out, and return it by mail, fax or e-mail.
Proceedings
In an effort to be responsible toward our environment, as well as to increase the quality and timeliness of the resources provided to you, we are reducing the amount of paper used at our conference. Therefore, we will not be providing printed proceedings this year.
Please print the proceedings for the sessions you plan to attend and bring them with you to the conference.
CE Form
You will receive your CE form at the conference.
Speakers & Topics
For full topic descriptions, please see the conference brochure, available above.
Companion Animal
Dr. Wendy Baltzer: Osteoarthritis
Dr. Dawn Boothe: Antimicrobial Resistance and Its Avoidance, NSAIDs: Meet the Coxes, Nutraceuticals, What’s New in Small Animal Drug Therapy?
Dr. Leah Cohn: Therapy of Bacterial Pneumonia, White Pleural Effusion: Pyothorax & Chylothorax, Infectious Rhinitis: What Bugs? What Drugs?, Inhalant Delivery of Medications, Approach to Dyspneic Dogs, Tracheal Collapse, Respiratory Case Challenges: Cats and Dogs
Dr. Helio de Morais: Canine & Feline Influenza
Dr. Richard Ford (sponsored by Merial): Vaccines & Vaccinations: Issues & Controversies, Infectious Disease Update, FeLV/IV, FIP: More Complex Than We Thought, Feline Viral Upper Respiratory Infection, Tick-borne Disease, Diagnostic Dilemmas of the Upper Respiratory Tract
Dr. David Sisson: Update on Canine Cardiomyopathies
Equine
Dr. Christopher Cebra: Glucose, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Analysis in Horses Referred for Colic Signs
Dr. Caryn Plummer: Corneal Ulcers, Ocular Trauma: More Than Just a Scratch, Ocular & Periocular Neoplasia: SCC & Beyond, Pre-Purchase Examinations: The Eyes Have It
Dr. John Schlipf: Update on Diagnosis & Treatment of Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
Dr. Stephanie Valberg: Clinical Evaluation of Muscle Disorders, Extertional Rhabdomyolsis: It Is Not Just Tying Up Anymore, Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy, Emerging Muscle Disease, Genetic Diseases
Dr. Katja Zellmer: The Use of Tiludronate in Horses
Food Animal
Dr. Hernan Montilla: PCR-Based Trich Testing of Oregon Cattle
Dr. Jim Reynolds: Humane Considerations on US Dairies
Dr. Dan Scruggs (sponsored by Pfizer): Laboratory Diagnostics in Bovine Respiratory Disease Investigations, Case Studies: Bovine Respiratory Disease
Dr. Robert VanSaun: Prevention of Metabolic Disease in Cattle, Nutritional Diagnostics and Diagnostic Techniques for Nutritional Monitoring in Dairy and Beef Cattle, General Mineral Nutrition With an Economic Perspective
Dr. Aurora Villarroel: Experience with the AfiMilk System at the OSU Dairy Research Center
Dr. Julie Weikel: Trich Diagnosis & Regulation Update, Sampling Techniques for Trich–Certification Opportunity
Technicians & Assistants
Dr. Mark Burgess: Practical Handling & Procedures on Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents
Dr. John Feleciano: X-Ray Hazards & Film Techniques, Hands-Off Animal Positioning: Live Demonstration (with Amber Martin CVT)
Dr. Richard Ford (sponsored by Merial): Vaccines & Vaccinations: What Every Technician Should Know, Infectious Diseases: Testing & Interpretation
Dr. Kelly Moffat: Hints for Handling the Aggressive Animal in Everyday Appointments; Fears, Phobias, & Anxieties; Treating Nuisance Behavior in Our Pets; Behavioral Medicine in Practice, Behavior Modification Techniques & Related Psychopharmacology
Dr. Heidi Shafford: Key Features of Anesthetic Medications, Critical Care for Anesthesia Equipment, Recognizing & Treating Respiratory Complications, Recognizing & Treating Cardiovascular Complications, Multimodal Pain Management, Anesthesia for the Young & the Old
Practice Leadership
Lori Makinen ED & Dr. Mark McConnell: Veterinary Examining Board: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Shannon Pigott, CVPM: The Wellness Paradigm, Understanding Clients in Order to Increase Pet Wellness, Insulating Your Pharmacy Business from External Competitive Forces, To Coach or Train? The Performance Improvement Question, Your Personal Coach: One Hour for the Rest of Your Life
Healthcare Team
Shawn McVey MA, MSW: Body Language: What You Say When You Aren’t Talking, Elephant in the Living Room: Tough Conversations at Work, Stress Management & Toxic Work, Teamwork & Veterinary Service, Service Magic: Focusing on the Client, Maintaining Service Through Change & Growth, Money & Medicine: Getting Clients to Accept Your Fees
Animal Welfare
Keith Dane (HSUS) & Dr. Scott Palmer (sponsored by the Oregon Animal Health Foundation): Unwanted Horses/Slaughter
Sponsors
Lanyards Dr. Richard Ford
Animal Welfare Track FA/MA Practitioners' Breakfast/Dr. Dan Scruggs
Travel, Lodging, & Parking
LaSells Stewart Center and the CH2M Hill Alumni Center are located at the corner of 26th Street and Western Boulevard on the Oregon State University campus. Due to many concurrent events at OSU in early March, we recommend you make lodging reservations as soon as possible.
99W North or South
Drive Highway 99W into Corvallis, which turns into 3rd Street (North) and 4th Street (South). Turn West on Western Blvd. and drive to 26th St. The CH2M Hill Alumni Center is on the Northeast corner of 26th St. and Western Blvd.
I-5 North and South
Turn West on Highway 34 and drive 10 miles toward Corvallis. 1) Turn on Highway 34 toward Reser Stadium/Oregon Coast on the bypass around Corvallis. Turn Right (North) onto 26th Street, go one block north to Western Blvd. and 26th St. -OR- 2) Drive into Corvallis across the Bridge and turn left (South) onto 4th Street. Take 4th Street south until Western Blvd. Turn right (West) onto Western Blvd. The CH2M Hill Alumni Center is on the Northeast corner of 26th St. and Western Blvd.
Parking Garage
The parking garage at the intersection of Washington Way and 26th Street can be accessed from 26th just north of the Alumni Center. Parking is $7 CASH ONLY Monday - Friday. No charge on Saturday or Sunday. Pay at kiosks on each floor or purchase your pass ahead of time through the OSU Web site.
Stadium Lot
Parking is also available in the Reser Stadium lot. Parking is $7 CASH ONLY Monday - Friday. No charge on Saturday or Sunday. Pay at kiosks in the lot or purchase your pass ahead of time through the OSU Web site.
Lodging
More lodging options available in the brochure or the travel and lodging document.
Hilton Garden Inn (Host Hotel)
(541) 752-5000
2500 SW Western Blvd.
Reservation Code: OVC10
$105 singles and doubles, triples $115, quads $125, plus tax
Amenities: Across the street from the conference. Restaurant, pool, fitness center, business center.
Note: Reservation deadline is February 13, 2010. After this date, rooms are first-come, first-served.
Salbasgeon Suites
(541) 753-4320 or (800) 965-8808
1730 NW 9th St.
Reservation Code: OVC10
$85 single, kind or double queens, plus tax
Amenities: Full hot breakfast buffet, 7 - 9 am. Full restaurant and lounge nearby. All suites, which include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and free internet browser hardware. Largest pool, spa and workout facilities in Corvallis area.
Note: Reservation deadline is February 14, 2010. After this date, rooms are first-come, first-served.
Best Western Grand Manor
(541) 758-8571
925 NW Garfield
Reservation Code: OVC10
$84.99 king single - $89.99 queen double, plus tax
Amenities: Hot breakfast 6 - 9 am weekdays, 7 - 10 am weekends. Free high-speed wireless internet, refrigerator, coffee maker in all rooms and suites. Close to aquatic center and shopping center.
Childcare Providers
For a list of childcare providers in the Corvallis area, please contact the Corvallis Tourism Board at (800) 334-8188.
Events
Exhibit Marketplace
Visit the Exhibit Marketplace to check out the allied industry display of equipment, products, and services.
Awards Luncheon
Join us for Saturday's awards luncheon (11:30 am - 1:15 pm), where the OVMA Awards of Excellence will be presented and a new inductee into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ will be honored.
Mardi Gras Party and Exhibitors' Reception
Have fun with your friends and colleagues at Friday night's Mardi Gras party and reception from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Exhibit Marketplace.
Silent Auction to Benefit Oregon Animal Health Foundation
Bid on great prizes in the silent auction to benefit the Oregon Animal Health Foundation. Donations of silent auction items gratefully accepted. Contact us for more information or to let us know you will be bringing an item for the auction.
Food & Mixed Animal Practitioners’ Breakfast
Saturday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am. Sponsored by Pfizer. Sign up on the registration form.
SCAVMA Benefit Dinner
The OSU SCAVMA will be holding its first annual dinner on Saturday evening to encourage interaction between veterinary students and veterinarians, and will be open not only to veterinarians attending the OVC, but also to CVM alumni and area practitioners. This is a come-as-you-are event held in Room 109 of the Memorial Union Building on the OSU campus, which is just a couple of blocks from the OVC. The event will begin at 6:00 pm, and veterinarians are encouraged to bring friends and family. Entertainment will be provided, and there will also be a no-host bar. Come and join us for what is sure to be a fun event! Please purchase tickets in advance with your registration and consider sponsoring a veterinary student’s attendance as well. Tickets are $30 each.
OVMA Business Forum
On Sunday morning, grab a cup of coffee while you learn about the status of your association and the current issues facing the veterinary profession.
Exhibit Marketplace & Sponsorship Opportunities
The Exhibit Marketplace is sold out. To be put on the waiting list, please contact us.
Please read the Exhibitor Prospectus for important show information and requirements.
Sponsorship opportunities will also be available. Our sponsors receive verbal recognition, signage, company logo slide (if provided), as well as recognition in OVC proceedings and in pre-meeting promotions on the OVMA’s Web site and publications.
Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ & OVMA Awards of Excellence
The Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ awards (sponsored by the Oregon Animal Health Foundation) and the OVMA Awards of Excellence will be presented at a luncheon ceremony held Saturday, March 6, 2010 during the Oregon Veterinary Conference.
OVMA members may nominate a worthy colleague or animal for any of these awards. The forms below are fillable. Save the file to your computer, fill it out and e-mail it back to us with any additional documentation as required, or print the form out and return it to us by mail or fax. Nominations are due by January 31, 2010.
Veterinary Student Interviews
We provide the opportunity for veterinarians to interview senior students for prospective employment. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity, please return the form to the OVMA office by February 20, 2010.
About the OVC
The Oregon Veterinary Conference is a cooperative effort of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University with the goal of providing meaningful continuing education to Northwest veterinarians, practice managers, and paraprofessionals.