"A dog named Bean - A tail of survival and hope."

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Podium Room 4 - Please note there is only capacity for 80 delegates for this session. Delegates will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

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"Tips to Evaluating and Treating the Meniscus"

Podium Room 2

"Dealing with the Dogma? The Grand Challenge of treating Neurological Disorders in Cats and Dogs"

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Neurology and neurosurgery are recognized specialties in veterinary medicine, having many overlaps with other disciplines, including internal medicine, surgery, imaging, and pathology.  Numerous neurological disorders are recognized and diagnosed in veterinary practices worldwide.  An increasing knowledge base in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery has resulted in high expectations from practitioners and animals owners to develop and receive specialized care.  This need is partially reflected by a constant increase of veterinary neurology publications, and the fast growing specialist colleges in Australia, Europe and the United States. In the last several years, Diplomates of the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Neurology have instituted multi-center studies to enhance the power of clinical research, find more evidence-based treatment methods, formulate consensus, and improve undergraduate and postgraduate training in veterinary neurology.  This lecture will examine the current evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of commonly seen neurological disorders, including epilepsy and intervertebral disc disease, and will review the effects of genetic testing on the management of these conditions.

Podium Room 2

"Essential tips to improve your orthopedic examination"

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​The most important diagnostic test for lameness assessment is the orthopedic examination. Executing an accurate exam requires a combination of experience, finesse, and knowledge. The purpose of this session is to cover some essential tips that should make an immediate impact for assessing dogs and cats with orthopedic disease. Important concepts such as appropriate restraint and palpation techniques will be discussed. Certain uncommon but potentially useful maneuvers will also be covered. There will be a strong emphasis on concepts that are not well covered in most contemporary textbooks.

Podium Room 2

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"Drip, Drip, Drip... Urinary incontinence in dogs and its management."

Podium Room 2

"Surgical site infections – prevention, recognition, and management"

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Surgical site infections are inevitable in any practice routinely offering surgery. Unfortunately, these infections are becoming more problematic due to the development of antibiotic resistance, as well as an increasing array of surgical options in companion animals. In this talk, key concepts on preventing, recognising, and managing surgical site infection will be reviewed. Topics covered will include an update on common emerging pathogens, best practice guidelines, and responsible antibiotic usage.

Podium Room 2

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