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Conference Programme Timetable

22 October 201023 October 2010
Clinical Programme 1 Clinical Programme 2 Clinical Programme 3 Business Programme
09.00 - 10.00

The role of the neuro exam in a high tech world - is it really worth the bother?

 

Rick LeCouteur - BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, (Neurology), DECVN

09.15 - 10.15

Radiology vs ultrasonography - which is the best to use and when?

Pete Mantis; DVM DipECVDI FHEA MRCVS

09.30 - 10.30

Diagnosing and managing mast cell tumours in the 21st century – what are the options?

Susan North; BSc (Hons), BSc (Hons), PhD, DVM, DipACVIM, Dip ACVR  Dip ECVIM-CA, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Oncology, European Specialist in Internal Medical Oncology

Sponsored by PFIZER
PFIZER
09.30 - 10.20

The Times They Are a ’Changin’ - communicating change to the practice team

Alan Robinson, Owner Vet Focus

Code: AR BF

10.15 - 11.15

Why do cats do it? The challenge of diagnosing and managing inappropriate elimination in cats.

Sarah Heath - BVSc DipECVBM–CA CCAB MRCVS

10.30 - 11.30

Management of cardiac arrhythmias – when should I worry?

Adrian Boswood; MA VetMB MRCVS DVC

10.45 - 11.45

Canine and feline obesity – is it really an issue?

Alex German; BVSc PhD CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Sponsored by ROYAL CANIN
ROYAL CANIN
10.30 - 11.20

Making the most of your first impression - make the phone ring and Love the telephone !!!!

Alison Lambert, Partner - Onswitch Ltd

Code: AL1 BF

11.45 - 12.45

Thoracic radiology – making sense of the shadows

Pete Mantis DVM DipECVDI FHEA MRCVS

12.00 - 13.00

Feline lower urinary tract disease in the 21st century - what we know now that we didn't know then.

Danielle Gunn-Moore BSc BVM&S PhD MACVSc MRCVS

Sponsored by CEVA - FELIWAY
CEVA - FELIWAY
12.15 - 13.15

How do we diagnose heart failure and why is it important? 

Adrian Boswood; MA VetMB MRCVS DVC

Sponsored by CEVA - Prilactone
CEVA - Prilactone
11.35 - 12.25

Top ten tax saving tips and much more!

Riz Akhtar, Owner - RA Accountants LLP

Code: RA BF

13.00 - 14.00

Extractions without the stress!

Lisa Milella BVSc MRCVS BVDA - President, RVS


Sponsored by PFIZER
PFIZER
13.00 - 14.00

Break

13.00 - 14.00

Break

13.05 - 14.00

New ideas for improving your profitability and efficiency 

Panel Lecture

Code: PA BF

14.00 - 15.00

Tip of the iceberg -  the role of gut bacteria in health and disease

Alex German BVSc PhD CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS


14.10 - 15.10

Look here! How to maximise the value of an exploratory laparotomy

Stephen Baines; MA VetMB PhD CertVR CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

13.45 - 14.45

Tumours of the nasal cavity  - diagnostic and management challenges

Susan North; BSc (Hons), PhD, DVM, DipACVIM, Dip ACVR  Dip ECVIM-CA, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Oncology, European Specialist in Internal Medical Oncology

14.15 - 15.05

Make the appointment  

Alison Lambert, Partner - Onswitch Ltd

Code: AL2 BF

15.35 - 16.35

The challenge of diagnosing and managing feline pancreatitis

 Danielle Gunn-Moore BSc BVM&S PhD MACVSc MRCVS


 

15.40 - 16.40

The chronically itchy dog owned by the financially challenged client – what are the options?

Anke Hendricks DrMedVet CertVD DipECVD FHEA MRCVS

15.00 - 16.00

Why do dogs do it? Aggressive dogs – can they be safely managed?

Sarah Heath - BVSc DipECVBM–CA CCAB MRCVS

Sponsored by PFIZER
PFIZER
15.30 - 16.20

Increase your client numbers and satisfaction using adapted diagnostic skills 

Philip Lowndes, Director - Zealworks Ltd

Code: PL BF

16.50 - 17.50

Can bad ears come good? Practical tips for managing chronic otitis.

Anke Hendricks DrMedVet CertVD DipECVD FHEA MRCVS


Sponsored by VIRBAC
VIRBAC

16.55 - 17.55

Seizure management in dogs and cats - what to do when phenobarbitone fails

Rick LeCouteur - BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, (Neurology), DECVN

Sponsored by Epiphen
Epiphen
16.15 - 17.15

Don’t just look! Dos and don’ts of biopsying the abdominal organs .

Stephen Baines; MA VetMB PhD CertVR CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

16.30 - 17.15

Possible Solutions for the Future of Small Animal Practice

Adi Nell, Senior Partner - Medivet Woodstock

Code: AN BF

Clinical Programme 1 Clinical Programme 2 Clinical Programme 3 Business Programme
09.00 - 09.50

Diagnosing and managing hyperadrenocorticism in the 21st century

David Church; BVSc PhD MACVSc MRCVS

09.15 - 10.05

The problem with reptiles – common clinical problems in tortoises, snakes and lizards and how to deal with them

Simon Girling; BVMS (Hons) DZooMed CBiol MSB MRCVS

09.30 - 10.20

Don't forget to breathe - management of the dyspnoeic cat

Dan Chan; DVM, Diplomate ACVECC, Diplomate ACVN, MRCVS

09.00 - 09.50

Protecting your revenues from long term medications

Mark Moran, Director, Vets in Business Limited

Code: MM BS

10.00 - 10.50

Cats and bugs - diagnosis and management of important and emerging bacterial diseases

Danielle Gunn-Moore BSc BVM&S PhD MACVSc MRCVS

10.20 - 11.10

The complicated diabetic - what are the options?

David Church; BVSc PhD MACVSc MRCVS

Sponsored by PFIZER
PFIZER
10.35 - 11.25

Shearing injuries in cats – how to help rather than hinder recovery

James Grierson; BVetMed CertVR CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

Sponsored by NOVARTIS
NOVARTIS
10.00 - 10.50

3 simple steps to make your reception a professional and profitable retail environment

Tim Puddle, Managing Director of Smart

Code: TP BS

11.30 - 12.20

The problem with rabbits – common clinical problems in rabbits and how to deal with them

Simon Girling; BVMS (Hons) DZooMed CBiol MSB MRCVS

Sponsored by SUPREME
SUPREME
12.00 - 12.50

TPLO, TTA, TTO, TWO – Solving the cruciate conundrum

James Grierson; BVetMed CertVR CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

Sponsored by
11.40 - 12.30

Recurrent conjunctivitis – are cats small dogs?

Elaine Holt; DVM , DipACVO, MRCVS

11.30 - 12.20

How to increase your revenues and make your practice more effective

Panel Lecture

Code: PL BS

12.35 - 13.35

Dentistry is not just an old age problem

Lisa Miella

Sponsored by
12.35 - 13.35

12.35 - 13.35

13.45 - 14.35

The price is right – How to set fees to achieve practice objectives

John Sheridan

Code: JS BS

13.50 - 14.40

Neurology the fun way: Video case presentations

Rick LeCouteur - BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, (Neurology), DECVN

13.50 - 14.40

The problem with guinea pigs and other rodents – common clinical problems in pet rodents and how to deal with them

 Simon Girling; BVMS (Hons) DZooMed CBiol MSB MRCVS

Sponsored by SUPREME
SUPREME
13.30 - 14.20

Diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease in the 21st century

Karin Allenspach; Dr med vet FVH ECVIM-CA PhD

15.00 - 15.50

HR - I Can Manage!

Julie Miller, Head of HR - Companion Care (Services) Ltd

Code: JM BS

14.50 - 15.40

Interpreting the numbers - what do changes in liver enzymes really mean?

Jill Maddison; BVSc, PhD, FACVSc, MRCVS

15.05 - 15.55

Ophthalmic emergencies - the cloudy eye.  When to treat and when to refer?

Elaine Holt; DVM , DipACVO, MRCVS

14.35 - 15.25

Tail pull injuries in cats – is time really the great healer?

James Grierson; BVetMed CertVR CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

16.00 - 16.45

The Practice website – how to get yours to really perform

Mark Johnston, Managing Director Vetstream

Code: MJ BS

16.00 - 16.50

Use and misuse of glucocorticoids in neurology/neurosurgery

Rick LeCouteur; BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, (Neurology), DECVN

16.05 - 16.55

The problem with birds – common clinical problems with parrots and budgies and how to tell with them

Simon Girling; BVMS (Hons) DZooMed CBiol MSB MRCVS

15.40 - 16.30

Probiotics in dogs and cats – do they really work?

Karin Allenspach; Dr med vet FVH ECVIM-CA PhD

Sponsored by PROTEXIN
PROTEXIN