October 17-19
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Alpharetta, GA
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20+ CE Hours

Friday, October 17

= Ticket required
6:30 am – 4:20 pm
REGISTRATION & BADGE PICKUP
6:30 am – 7:30 am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (provided)
7:30 am – 9:10 am
Emergency Management: How Law Enforcement, Veterinarians, Animals Control, Rescuers and Volunteers Can Work Together During a Disaster
Various Speakers
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Opening Session
8:00 – 10:00 am
LECTURE - Getting Started: Image Optimization and Hepatobiliary Ultrasound
by Mark Howes, DVM, DACVR
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Basic Ultrasound Wet Lab
9:10 am - 9:35 am
Break / Visit the Exhibit Hall
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Foundational Understanding of AI
Don Riddick, Esq.
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Veterinary Technology and Innovation
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Animal Sheltering 101: Best Practices for Maintaining a Clean, Disease-Resistant Shelter and Managing Rabies Prevention
Various
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Animal Law: Animal Sheltering
Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness: What We’ve Learned with Recent Disasters in NC, TN, GA, CA & TX and How We Can Do Better in the Future
Various
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Animal Law: Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness
Testifying at an Animal Crime Case: What You Need to Know to Do and Not to Do
Various
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Animal Law: Law Enforcement & Animal Services
9:35 am – 11:15 am
Surgical Extractions Made Easy; Regional Dental Nerve Blocks
by John Huff, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
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Dentistry
The Importance of the Intestinal Microbiome and Metabolome; Medical Poop - Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
Linda Toresson, PhD, DVM
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Gastroenterology
Small Ruminant & Camelid Health Management in 2025
Allen Cannedy, DVM
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Mixed Animal - Small Ruminants
Canine Chronic Bronchial Disorders; Feline Asthma
Stephan A. Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
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Respiratory/Pulmonary
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
LECTURE - Advancing: Spleen, Adrenal Glands, Vessels, and Lymph Nodes
by Mark Howes, DVM, DACVR
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Basic Ultrasound Wet Lab
10:20 am – 12:00 pm
The Future is Now: How Multi-Agent AI Will Power the Augmented Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Ravi Tolwani
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Veterinary Technology and Innovation
10:35 am – 11:35 am
Legislative Update with GA Lawmakers - Laws Passed in 2025 Session: What They Are and What They Mean for Your Community
Various
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Animal Law
11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Lunch / Visit the Exhibit Hall
12:40 pm – 1:40 pm
De-Escalation of Difficult Interactions: A Preventative Approach
Various
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Animal Law: Animal Sheltering
Animal Disaster Coordination: Enhancing Preparedness and Response For Animal Welfare Professionals
Various
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Animal Law: Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness
Law Enforcement & Animal Services: Mental Health Challenges: Addressing These in Your Daily Interactions
Various
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Animal Law: Law Enforcement & Animal Services
12:45 pm – 2:25 pm
Tooth Resorption; Dental Radiograph Interpretation
John Huff, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
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Dentistry
Non-Responsive Enteropathy - A Case-Based Approach to a Challenging Condition
Alternatives to Antibiotic Treatment in Chronic Diarrhea - Examples from the Real World
Linda Toresson, PhD, DVM
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Gastroenterology
Small Ruminant & Camelid Zoonotic Disease Control
Allen Cannedy, DVM
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Mixed Animal - Small Ruminants
Aerodigestive Disorders; Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Pathophysiology and Prevention
Stephan A. Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
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Respiratory/Pulmonary
1:00 pm – 2:40 pm
LEAP Session – Laws & Rules that Apply to AI and Telemedicine
Dr. Duffy Jones and Don Riddick
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Veterinary Technology and Innovation
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LAB - Abdominal Ultrasound on Identifying Major Abdominal Organs with Additional Smaller Organs per Student Experience
by Mark Howes, DVM, DACVR
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Basic Ultrasound Wet Lab
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Animal Sheltering 102: Comprehensive Insights into First Aid for Animal Care Professionals, Animal Nutrition, Intake Procedures for Cats and Dogs, Breed Identification and Behavior, and Essential Spaying, Neutering, Microchipping, and Adoption Processes
Various
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Animal Law: Animal Sheltering
POST Certification for Animal Control Officers: How the Only County in Georgia has POST Certified ACO Officers - The Pros, the Cons and How This Can Happen in Your County
Various
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Animal Law: Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness
Law Enforcement & Animal Services: New Ordinances in Your Community? Staying Up-to-Date and Enforcing These New Procedures
Various
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Animal Law: Law Enforcement & Animal Services
2:25 pm – 3:25 pm
Break / Visit the Exhibit Hall
3:10 pm – 4:40 pm
Impact of AI in Veterinary Oncology
Ben Lewis
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Veterinary Technology and Innovation
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Victoria Stilwell: Dogs and Training
Various
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Animal Law: Animal Sheltering
Pet Safety, Emergency Treatment for Service Animals or Pets/CPR
Various
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Animal Law: Law Enforcement & Animal Services
3:25 pm - 4:15 pm
Roadblocks in Veterinary Dentistry
John Huff, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
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Dentistry
Bile Acid Diarrhea in Dogs - Get to Know It to Treat It!
Linda Toresson, PhD, DVM
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Gastroenterology
Caring for Geriatric Small Ruminants & Camelids
Allen Cannedy, DVM
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Mixed Animal - Small Ruminants
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Outbreak Management
Stephan A. Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
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Respiratory/Pulmonary
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
LAB - Abdominal Ultrasound on Identifying Major Abdominal Organs with Additional Smaller Organs per Student Experience (continued)
by Mark Howes, DVM, DACVR
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Basic Ultrasound Wet Lab