Spring Training '25

Thursday, February 20, Noon – 1 pm
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.

March Case: Screwworms in Costa Rica
Friday, March 7, 8:15 – 8:45 a.m. • Presenter: Judy Batker, DVM
CE Credits: .6 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

During the March case presentation, Dr. Judy Batker will discuss the screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) cases she’s seen while traveling to Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica with the Equitarian Initiative. Dr. Batker will present effective prevention and treatment methods, location availability of these methods, and the prevalence of the screwworm in various regions.

Monday, March 24, 12-1 p.m.
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.

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.

January Case: Cow Show Coronavirus Cluster Infections
CE Credits: .6 scientific • Cost included in membership; $140 for nonmembers

Sharing knowledge and experiences from cases is an excellent way to give back to our profession, and here is your opportunity! Through a collaborative relationship between field veterinarians at WVDL, UW SVM, and EMRI Green Health Services in Hyderabad, India, we bring you regular monthly virtual case rounds. Have a cool case to present? Email keith.poulsen@wisc.edu or rmbreuer@wisc.edu.

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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