VETS @ VORTEX

Thursday, May 8, Noon – 1 pm
CE Credits: 1.2 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

The ability to spot toxic plants in a pasture is a critical step in keeping animals healthy. In this interactive discussion, Dr. Mary Smith will highlight the impact poisonous plants can have on livestock and how to best treat patients who have eaten toxic levels of these problem plants. Recognizing the potential for toxicity is vital to helping your clients effectively manage their pastures and ensure a longer grazing period. Toxicity cases will be discussed to help attendees learn how to quickly identify signs of poisoning and create action plans to remove toxic plants from pastures.

Tuesday, May 20, Noon – 1 pm
CE Credits: 1.2 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

Join us for an insightful overview of chronic pain management focusing on the latest advancements available for dogs and cats. This session will cover the physiology of chronic pain, traditional and emerging pharmacological treatments, and innovative non-pharmacological therapies. Learn how to recognize chronic pain in pets, explore multimodal management strategies, and review real-life case studies. Enhance your practice with the newest knowledge and improve quality of life for your patients. Sponsored by BMO.

CE Credits: .6 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

Judy Batker, DVM, of Country View Equine Clinic discusses the screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) cases she’s seen while traveling to Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica with the Equitarian Initiative. She presents effective prevention and treatment methods, location availability of these methods, and the prevalence of the screwworm in various regions.

CE Credits: 1.2 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

All pets need proper nutrition, but educating owners can feel overwhelming. Many veterinary teams hesitate due to time constraints or concerns about controversy. This session will build confidence in delivering nutrition recommendations at every visit. Attendees will learn to engage clients in meaningful discussions, navigate diet trends, implement practical nutrition tools, and strengthen communication to support pet health. Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

CE Credits: 1.2 non-scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

From your day-to-day practice-owner point-of-view, your business may be thriving. However, determining overall performance versus industry standards can be a challenge. In this presentation, we’ll discuss the latest financial benchmarks for equine practices, including profit margins, labor costs, and revenue growth. Join the conversation to discover new ways to efficiently manage your practice and effectively measure your success. Sponsored by Wisconsin Horse Council.

CE Credits: 1.2 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

H5N1 has been detected in cats consuming raw milk. This high-priority webinar covers feline diagnosis and management, biosecurity for clinics, and the risk of wild bird introductions on farms. We’ll also discuss the national milk testing strategy and its veterinary implications, along with updates on poultry and dairy infections across multiple states.

CE Credits: 1.2 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

Explore the latest advancements in bull breeding soundness exams, including updates in technology and evidence-based practices. This session delves into morphologic assessments, helping practitioners identify and interpret common physical abnormalities in bulls. Sponsored by Lane Manufacturing Inc

CE Credits: 1.2 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

As backyard poultry ownership becomes more popular, owners are looking for more effective ways to keep their flocks healthy. That means more veterinarians need to be capable of providing client education and veterinary care. In this interactive webinar discussion, you’ll learn about common backyard poultry, their care, differential diagnoses, and treatment options. Get the expert insight you need to keep poultry feeling healthy and happy.

CE Credits: 1.2 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

The equine microbiome is a fascinating and fast-moving area of scientific research. Equine practitioners are constantly bombarded by horse owners with questions and concerns and feed companies with sales pitches and products. This discussion grounds us in understanding the equine microbiome and presents new research on its role in equine health and performance. Sponsored by Wisconsin Horse Council and Purina Animal Nutrition

The CDC announced that it has substantially revised its new rule on dog importation to the U.S. as it relates to dogs from rabies-free and low-risk dog rabies countries. The new importation requirements are meant to prevent a reintroduction of canine rabies into the country. For more information, including AVMA FAQs, visit our Clinic Resources page and click on the Dog Importation Resources tab.

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