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2010 Western Veterinary Conference
On the Road with Geni: February 2010, WVC, Las Vegas
(2/19/2010)
What do alligators, Japanese veterinarians and a fabulous view of the Las Vegas strip from the Foundation Room at the top of the Mandalay Bay have in common?
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2010 WVC continues to grow
(2/19/2010)
The 2010 82nd Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas continues to expand both in numbers of attendees and CE offerings for veterinarians.
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WVC Food Animal Incentive Award winners
(2/19/2010)
Five Food Animal Incentive Awards (FAIA) are given annually by the Western Veterinary Conference to veterinarians engaged in a university or private practice internship or residency (first year) in food animal medicine, surgery, production medicine, theriogenology, or epidemiology.
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Reduce weaning stress
(2/19/2010)
Weaning is a stressful period for feeder calves and this event typically results in reduced feed intake and a challenge to the immune system, says Brad White, DVM, MS, Kansas State University.
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Economic considerations of cow-calf diagnostics
(2/19/2010)
Use of diagnostic tests for biosecurity purposes for purchased cattle offers veterinarians a tool to reduce the risk of disease for our cow-calf clients, said Bob Larson, DVM, PhD, speaking at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference.
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Antimicrobial use in cattle
(2/19/2010)
Loren Schultz, DVM, MS, University of Missouri, says FDA approval of an antibiotic requires manufacturers to demonstrate that the drug is safe and efficacious for its intended purpose in its intended species.
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Cryptosporidiosis in dairy calves
(2/19/2010)
Cryptosporidium parvum is the pathogen most often diagnosed in preweaned scouring calves, says Daryl Nydam, DVM, PhD, Cornell University, speaking at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference.
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Measuring pain in cattle
(2/19/2010)
Administration of local anesthesia prior to castration and dehorning is legislated in several European countries, however, there are currently no analgesic drugs specifically approved for pain relief in livestock by the U.S Food and Drug Administration.
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Five routes of disease transmission
(2/19/2010)
Biological risk management (BRM) is important because of the interaction of people with animals, the animal health and economic consequences of allowing disease entry and spread, the rise in emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, increasing globalization, and the role of the veterinarian in BRM.
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Preventive strategies for ketosis
(2/19/2010)
Parturition and the onset of lactation challenges calcium and energy homeostasis in dairy cows predisposing them to periparturient disorders that affect health, production and reproductive performance says Carlos Risco, DVM, Dipl. ACT, University of Florida.
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Cattle examinations – start at a distance
(2/19/2010)
Allen Roussel, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ECBHM, Texas A&M University, believes that physical examination of cattle should begin with observation of the animal from a distance.
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Cattle lameness grading systems
(2/19/2010)
Assessment of the severity of cattle lameness is helpful to classify lameness and monitor responses to treatment, states David Anderson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Kansas State University.
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Diagnosing respiratory diseases
(2/19/2010)
Bob Glock, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, says upper respiratory disease in cattle can be just as problematic as lower respiratory disease or pneumonia.
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Hiring associates – what can/can’t you ask?
(2/19/2010)
A common problem area for veterinary practice owners and managers is the screening and interviewing process, says Edward J. Guiducci, JD, American Veterinary Medical Law Association.
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Plan ahead for WVC 2011
(2/19/2010)
It’s never too early to plan ahead for the 2011 Western Veterinary Conference that will be held February 20-25 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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