Otitis is the inflammation and/or infection of the ear, and it is a very frustrating disease for animals and pet-owners. Otitis is further characterized by the extent of disease present, and is generally categorized as pinnal dermatitis, otitis externa, otitis media, and otitis interna. All types of otitis are secondary to primary disease processes and…
Toxicities are commonly encountered in both the emergency room and general practice. This program will review the general approach to toxicities as well as treatment and monitoring of specific, commonly encountered toxins. Course Handout Course Details
The clinical utility of AFAST®, its target-organ approach, and its applied fluid scoring system may be applied to virtually all subsets of patients. The previously published T3 designation encompassed the traditional 3 subsets of Trauma, Triage (non-trauma), and Tracking (monitoring). Course Handout Course Details
This program will explore the basics of equine ophthalmology. Steps of ophthalmic examination and normal variances will be reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment of corneal ulcerations, neoplasia, and equine recurrent uveitis will be discussed. Course Handout Course Details
The clinical utility of AFAST®, its target-organ approach, and its applied fluid scoring system may be applied to virtually all subsets of patients. The previously published T3 designation encompassed the traditional 3 subsets of Trauma, Triage (non-trauma), and Tracking (monitoring). The “T3” designation was created for veterinarians to avoid the onslaught of confusing acronyms for…
A growing body of evidence supports the value of early enteric nutrition in the management of a variety of diseases. In response, veterinary technicians must become more comfortable with enteric feeding methods. This lecture reviews the indications for supplemental enteric nutrition, the commonly used feeding tubes, their placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Course Handout Course Details
We will review a novel tool in the clinician’s toolbox – liquid biopsy – a test that evaluates a blood sample for the presence of circulating tumor DNA which indicates the current presence of cancer in the body. Lecture Transcript Course Handout Course Details
This session reviews normal labor and how to identify when a dystocia is occurring in a ruminant, as well as when it is necessary to intervene to aid delivery of the calf. Proper handling and restraint, common malpositions, cesarean section, and fetotomy will be discussed. Course Handout Course Details
This session will review TFAST point-of -care ultrasound views. Dr. Lisciandro will discuss how to use TFAST techniques to diagnose pleural and pericardial effusion. Course Handout Course Details
This course reviews hemostasis and feline thromboembolic disease. Diagnostics, reperfusion injury, treatment, and prognosis will be discussed. Course Handout Course Details