Winter Meeting January 20-22, 2017

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association

General Information

WELCOME The Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association invites you to attend the 2017 Winter Meeting, January 20—22, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

REGISTRATION Registration is required for admission to the LVMA’s Winter Meeting (fee information is listed on the registration form on the next page). Please complete the enclosed registration form and return to the LVMA (Mail: 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; Fax: (225) 408-4422; Or register online at www.lvma.org). The deadline for early registration is December 10, 2016. If your registration is postmarked after that date, or if you register onsite, please add $25.00. MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express are accepted. Please do not send cash through the mail. If registering on-site and paying with cash, please bring exact change.

Registration and check-in will be held at the Crowne Plaza: Thursday, January 19 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. Friday, January 20 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21 7:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22 7:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m.

Full Registration for Veterinarians and Veterinarian Students All veterinarian CE sessions (22 hours) Continental Breakfasts (3 days) Admission to Exhibit Area

LAVT/NSU Technician Program Registration On Saturday and Sunday the Louisiana Association of Veterinary

Technicians (LAVT) in conjunction with the Northwestern State

University present a Veterinary Technician Program that is held in

conjunction with the LVMA meeting. Registration fee includes:

Veterinary Technician Program (11 hours)

Saturday and Sunday Continental Breakfasts

Admission to the Exhibit Area

Technician Luncheon

Veterinarian Spouse/Guest Registration Spouses or Guests of veterinarians may register for the following:

Auxiliary Tour and Lunch (must RSVP to attend)

Continental Breakfasts

Admission to Exhibit Area

LSU Faculty Registration Admission to all CE sessions but NO credit will be received

Continental Breakfasts

Admission to Exhibit Area

OTHER STAFF REGISTRATION Office mangers, technician students, and other staff wishing to attend the Veterinary Technician Program (11 total hours) or the Practice Management Sessions (7 hours) should use the appropriate section of Veterinary Technicians and Other Staff Registration form.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at 4728 Constitution Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The special group rate is $105 per night for a standard room. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 678-4065 or online at www.crowneplaza.com/execcenterbtr. To ensure availability of sleeping rooms at the LVMA rate, make your reservations by December 19, 2016.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Cancellation requests must be received by the LVMA office by January 5, 2017 and will be subject to a $25.00 processing fee. If you need to cancel, please call the LVMA office at (225) 928-5862.

CONTINUING EDUCATION Attending the convention is a wonderful opportunity for veterinarians to receive the required 20 hours of continuing education credit. Continuing education proof of attendance forms will be available at the Winter Meeting. There is a different CE form for each day. It is your responsibility to pick up this document and mark which sessions you attend and the number of CE hours received. A tentative schedule is included within this brochure. *Schedule subject to change.

EXHIBIT PROGRAM The Exhibit Area will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20 and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 21. Continental breakfasts and refreshments will be served in the Exhibit Area. To qualify for the door prize drawings that will be held in the Exhibit Hall at 3:00 pm and during the Veterinarian Luncheon, have each exhibitor initial the Exhibitor Card in your registration packet and turn this card in at the registration desk prior to the start of the luncheon. Please be sure to visit with and thank each of our exhibitors and sponsors for their continued support of the LVMA.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS Continental breakfast will be served on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, and Sunday from 7:30 am to 8:00 am for registered attendees.

CHRISTIAN BREAKFAST The Christian Breakfast will take place on Saturday, January 21 from

7:00 am to 8:00 am. There will be a presentation from the LSU

Students sharing experiences from their mission trips as well as Dr.

Deb Mauterer. The price is $25.00 per plate.

BUSINESS MEETING & VETERINARIAN LUNCHEON The Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017. The purpose of this meeting is to inform you of the accomplishments made over the past year and the direction of the LVMA. The new LVMA officers and WJE trustees will also be installed and 2016 awards will be presented. To improve planning, ticket purchase is required to attend the Business Meeting and Luncheon. Cost is $5 for Veterinarians and $30 for all other attendees. Please select and pay for tickets on your registration form to attend.

Lecture notes will be provided to all registrants electronically. Printed notes booklets are available for an additional $20.00. …………………………………….…………..No. @ $20.00

Veterinarians, Spouses and/or Guests 2017 LVMA Winter Meeting Registration Form

January 20—22, 2017—Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA Instructions: Please type or print. Make your check payable to LVMA and mail with your registration form to: LVMA, 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, or fax this form with your credit card information to (225) 408-4422. The deadline for early registration is December 10, 2016. For registration postmarked after that date, please add $25 to the total fee. Requests for cancellations must be received by the LVMA office by January 5, 2017 and will be subject to a $25 processing fee. Please contact the LVMA at (225) 928-5862 or office@lvma.org if you have any questions.

Name Badge Nickname Clinic Phone Address City/State/Zip Email

Full Registration—Veterinarians: (Includes 22 possible hours of CE, Continental Breakfasts, Refreshment Breaks, and Admission to Exhibit Area. **Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon requires ticket purchase below.)

LVMA Member (Regular, Life, Honorary, Graduate and Associate)* …………………………………………………………………………..$275.00

Annual Membership Dues* …………………………………………………………………...$175.00 In-State or $125.00 Out-of-State

Out-of-State Veterinarian (member of any other state VMA) ………………………………………………………………………...$275.00

Non-Member (not a member of any state VMA, includes Membership Dues) ……………………………………………………..$450.00

LSU Faculty Registration: Includes admission to CE courses and Exhibit Area—No CE credit will be given, must purchase a ticket to attend the Business meeting and luncheon……………………………………………………………………………………… ………………...$0.00

Student Registration: Includes 22 possible hours of CE, Continental Breakfasts, & Admission to Exhibit Area………………...…..$0.00

Veterinarian Spouse/Guest Registration: Includes Continental Breakfasts, Refreshment Breaks, Auxiliary Tour (must RSVP for tour to the LVMA office), and Admission to Exhibit Area. Does not include admittance to CE programs or Business Meeting/Luncheon

Spouse/Guest (circle one) First and Last Name ………………….$65.00

Registration for One-Day Only Friday (Includes 10 possible CE Hours, Continental Breakfast, and Admission to Exhibit Area)

LVMA or other State VMA Member ..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….$150.00

Non-Member …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$225.00

Saturday (Includes 7 possible CE Hours, Continental Breakfast, and Admission to Exhibit Area. **Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon requires ticket purchase below.)

LVMA or other State VMA Member …..……………………………………………………………………...…………………………………………..$150.00

Non-Member ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...$225.00

Sunday (Includes 5 possible CE Hours, and Continental Breakfast)

LVMA or other State VMA Member ……………………………………………...………………………………………………………….$125.00

Non-Member …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$200.00

ADDITIONAL SOCIAL TICKETS (Please write additional badge names on another sheet of paper)

Christian Breakfast …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…. No. _____@ $25.00

Auxiliary Tour Only First and Last Name No. _____@ $35.00

Business Meeting and Luncheon First/Last Name _________________________ No. _____@ $5.00 (Vets) OR No. _____@ $30.00 (other)

Add $25 if postmarked after December 10, 2016………………………………………………………………………………………………..$25.00 TOTAL PAYMENT METHOD Check Enclosed VISA MasterCard American Express Discover

Name on Credit Card

Credit Card No. Exp. Date Amount to be Charged

Signature

*Veterinarians who have not paid 2017 dues must pay membership dues to attend the full convention. Anyone requiring special assistance in order to participate should contact the LVMA office at (225) 928-5862 by January 2, 2017.

Veterinary Technicians and Other Staff 2017 LVMA & LAVT/NSU Winter Meeting Registration

January 20—22, 2017—Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA

Instructions: Please type or print. Make your check payable to LVMA and mail with your registration form to: LVMA, 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, or fax this form with your credit card information to (225) 408-4422. The deadline for early registration is December 10, 2016. For registration postmarked after that date, please add $25 to the total fee. Requests for cancellations must be received by the LVMA office by January 5, 2017 and will be subject to a $25 processing fee. Please contact the LVMA at (225) 928-5862 or office@lvma.org if you have any questions.

Name Badge Nickname

Clinic/School Phone Email

Address City/State/Zip

LAVT/NSU Technician Program Registration

Saturday and Sunday Technician Program: Includes Saturday and Sunday Technician Program, Continental Breakfast, Technician Luncheon and Admission to Exhibit Area

Veterinary Technician ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...$125.00

Student Technician ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$0.00

Other Staff ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….$125.00

Saturday only Technician Program: Includes 7 possible CE Hours, Continental Breakfast, Technician Luncheon and Admission to Exhibit Area

Veterinary Technician ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$75.00

Student Technician ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….$0.00

Other Staff …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...$75.00

Sunday only Technician Program: Includes 4 possible CE Hours and Continental Breakfast.

Veterinary Technician …………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………… $50.00

Student Technician...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….$0.00

Other Staff ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...$50.00

LVMA Practice Management Registration Saturday Practice Management Program: Includes Saturday Practice Management Program, Continental Breakfast and Admission to Exhibit Area

Saturday only Practice Management Program: Includes Continental Breakfast and 7 possible CE Hours

Office Managers, Other Staff, Veterinary Technicians …………………………………………………………………………..$75.00 SOCIAL TICKETS (Please write additional badge names on another sheet of paper)

Christian Breakfast First and Last Name No. @ $25.00 Add $25 if postmarked after December 10, 2016…………………………………………………………………………………………………$25.00 TOTAL

PAYMENT METHOD Check Enclosed VISA MasterCard American Express Discover Name on Credit Card Amount to be Charged Credit Card No. Exp. Date CVV: Signature

Anyone requiring special assistance in order to participate should contact the LVMA office at (225) 928-5862 or office@lvma.org by January 2, 2017.

COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL II COMPANION ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL

7:00 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration and Exhibits

8:00 am - 8:50 am

8:00—8:50 am Sandy Merchant

Non-Atopic, Non-Flea Allergic Dermatitis– What’s left to Worry

About?

8:00—8:50 am Ronald Koh

Applications of Therapeutic Laser in Your Daily Practice

8:00—8:50 am Commissioner Mike Strain

State of Louisiana Agriculture

9:00 am - 9:50 am

9:00—9:50 am Diane Stacy

Updates on Louisiana State Disease Programs

9:50 am - 10:30 am Refreshments in Exhibit Hall

10:30 am - 11:20 am

10:30 —11:20 am Nicholas Parente

Clinical Approach to Proteinuria and Glomerular Disease

10:30 —11:20 am Larry McCaskill

The Validation of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) in the Treatment of Canine Paralysis with

Clinical Results

10:30 —11:20 am Frank Andrews

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: Update on Diagnosis and

Management

1:30—2:20 pm Stephen Lemarie

Updates on Dermatological Therapies

1:30—2:20 pm Robby Porter

Progressive Therapeutic Exercise for the Small Animal Patient

1:30—2:20 pm Frank Andrews

Update on Equine Respiratory Disease: Prevention is Key!

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm

2:30—3:20 pm

Stephen Lemarie Updates on Dermatological

Therapies

2:30 am—3:20 pm

Carlos Pinto Update on Hormonal Therapy in Canine Reproductive Health and

Disease

2:30—3:20 pm Robby Porter

Neurologic Recovery… and Why Aquatic Therapy is Not Enough

2:30—3:20 pm Ann Chapman

Equine Cushing’s– PPID: What’s New?

4:50 pm - 5:40 pm

FRIDAY | January 20, 2017

***6:40 pm—8:30 pm Evening Session with John Mauterer, DVM, Diplomate ACVS***

Orthopedic Case Studies: What Could Go Wrong?

Challenging Neurologic Cases

4:50—5:40 pm Jayme Looper

Advancing Cancer Care and Minimizing Side Effects

10:30-11:20 pm Nathalie Rademacher

Tips for Easier Diagnosis of Intestinal Obstruction in Small

Animals

11:30—12:20 pm Nathalie Rademacher

Radiographic Abnormality or Normal Variant?

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm Refreshments in Exhibit Hall

12:20 pm—1:30 pm Lunch on your own for attendees. Committee Meetings and Luncheon

4:50—5:40 pm Jennifer Lang

Soft Tissue Surgery

9:00—9:50 am Osteo-Arthritis: Thinking Beyond NSAIDs: AN Integrative Approach

11:30 —12:20 pm Frank Andrews

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome: What about Supplements?

4:50—5:40 pm Cynthia Benbow

Integrative Veterinary Medicine and Your Practice

3:50 pm - 4:40 pm

11:30 am - 12:20 pm 11:30—12:20 pm

Larry McCaskill Clinical Case Studies

Demonstrating the Benefits of TCVM for Your Patients

9:00—9:50 am Michelle Woodward

Atopic Dermatitis– Old Problem, Newer Therapies

8:00—9:50 am Jorge Vila

Case Based Approach to Cardiac Emergencies

11:30—12:20 pm Nicholas Parente

Clinical Approach to Pro-teinuria and Glomerular

3:50—4:40 pm Jennifer Lang

Soft Tissue Surgery

3:50—4:40 pm Hannah Green

Healing with Food in TCVM

3:50—4:40 pm Charles McCauley

Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Lameness in

Foals

1:30—2:20 pm

3:50—4:40 pm Tom Tully

Pain Management of Exotic Animal Patients with Case

1:30—2:20 pm Jenny Sones

Complicated Pregnancies: Practical Advice for Dystocia, Planned C-sections, and More

4:50-5:40 pm Colin Mitchell

Surgical Procedures to Improve Brood Mare

Fertility and Maintenance of Pregnancy

Merck Animal Health

COMPANION ANIMAL I COMPANION ANIMAL II PRACTICE

MANAGEMENT LARGE ANIMAL LAVT/NSU

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

7:00 am—8:00 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

7:00 am—8:00 am Christian Breakfast

7:00 am—3:30 pm Exhibits Open

7:00 am—5:00 pm Registration

8:00 am—8:50 am

8:00—8:50 am Robert Hancock

Hyperbaric Medicine in Veterinary Patients

8:00—8:50 am Jamie Schorling

Canine Orbital Disease - a case based practical Approach

8:00—8:50 am Harold Newcomb

Cattle Parasitology for the Practicing Veterinarian

7:30-9:00 am Registration

9:00 am—9:50 am

9:50 am—10:45 am Refreshments in Exhibit Hall

9:30 am—2:30 pm Auxiliary Tour

10:45 am—11:35 am

11:35 am—12:00 pm Refreshments in Exhibit Hall

12:00—12:50 pm

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Business Meeting and Veterinarian Luncheon

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

1:30—2:20 pm Gary Balsamo

Regulatory Update

1:30—2:20 pm Gabe Van Brunt

The Secrets Behind Detecting Ocular Emergencies

1:30—2:20 pm Julie Willoz

Recognition and Motivation for Employee Engagement

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm

3:30 pm - 4:20 pm

5:30 pm—6:30 pm Speed Networking

6:45 pm—9:00 pm LSU SVM Reception at Sullivan’s

9:00—9:50 am Robert Hancock

Diving into Regenerative Medicine using PRP in the

Orthopedic/Sports

2:30—3:20 pm Roberto Palomares

Effect of Trace Minerals on the Immune Response

following BRD Vaccination

3:30—4:20 pm Christine Navarre

The New Veterinary Feed Directive Rules

4:30—5:20 pm Christine Navarre

Judicious Use of Drugs in Food Animals

9:00—9:50 am Amanda Adkins

Reptile Care– An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a

Pound of Care

10:00—10:50 am Ronald Koh

How to Use Integrative Medicine to Improve

Patient Outcomes

10:50—11:30 am Refreshments in Exhibit Hall

11:30—12:00 pm LAVT Meeting with

Refreshments

1:30—2:20 pm Jacques Fuselier

Investigating Bovine Abortion

1:00—1:50 pm Robert Hancock

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Veterinary

2:00—2:30 pm Exhibit Hall Break

2:30—3:20 pm Julie Ann Smith

Anesthesia: Myths and Misconceptions

2:30—3:20 pm Gabe Van Brunt

Conquering Cataracts

10:45 am—11:35 am Renee Carter

Tips and Strategies for Managing Canine and

Feline Glaucoma

10:45 —11:35 am Brenda Tassava

“Thank You for Firing Me!”

10:45—11:35 am Jacques Fuselier

Review of Bovine Abortion

SATURDAY | January 21, 2017

8:00—9:50 am Brenda Tassava

Enhancing and Improving Client and Patient Care with New Technologies

4:30—5:20 pm Julie Willoz

Conducting Effective Employee Appraisals

4:30—5:20 pm Meredith Mouney

Yet Another Red Eye

4:30—5:20 pm Katie Mullins

Osteoarthritis Management

9:00—9:50 am Harold Newcomb

Resistance & Immunology of GI Parasites

3:30—5:20 pm Adam Foret and Jarod Williams

Minimally Invasive Procedures

5:30 pm—6:30 pm Student LAVT Business Meeting

3:30—4:20 pm Meredith Mouney

Canine Corneal Ulcers: From Simple and

Superficial to Purulent and Perforated

3:30—4:20 pm Julie Willoz

Fire Fighting Training for Leaders and Conflict

Resolution

3:30—4:20 pm Katie Mullins

Lumbosacral Disease

2:30—3:20 pm Julie Willoz

Extraordinary Service Essentials, the ABC's of

Service

2:30—3:20 pm Gary Balsamo

Update on Rabies in Louisiana and Nation

Wide

10:45 am—11:35 am Dena Ledato

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Lecture

Summary

9:00—9:50 am Jamie Schorling

Hot Topics in Veterinary Ophthalmology - an update on emerging

concepts and techniques

Whittington Veterinary

Clinic

LSU AgCenter

4:30 pm - 5:20 pm

Lunch & Learn

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee meetings are scheduled during lunch on Friday, January 20, 2017. Lunch will be provided for those committees that schedule a meeting in advance. If you are a member of a committee, please contact your committee chair or the LVMA office for more information.

AUXILIARY TOUR A fun-filled outing and lunch is being planned for Saturday, January 21 by the local committee. The tour cost is included in the auxiliary/spouse/guest registration fee. You must RSVP with the LVMA office to reserve your spot. Contact (225) 928-5862 or office@lvma.org for more information.

LSU SVM RECEPTION LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host a reception Saturday evening, January 21 at Sullivan’s. More information will be available soon.

AWARDS Everett D. Besch Service Award, Veterinarian of the Year, Pet of the Year, Salesperson of the Year and Support Person of the Year will be awarded on Saturday, January 21 during the Veterinarian Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza. These awards are to honor those who give above and beyond to the veterinary profession.

FRIDAY EVENING SESSION Don’t miss the Friday Evening Session on January 20 at 6:40 pm with John Mauterer, DVM, Diplomate ACVS—Orthopedic Case Studies: What Could Go Wrong? Challenging Neurologic Cases

CONVENTION COMMITTEE John Mauterer, DVM—Companion Animal Chair/Practice Management

Dale Peyroux, DVM—Companion Animal/Practice Management Chair

Kirk Ryan, DVM—Companion Animal/Large Animal Chair

A. Jacques Fuselier, DVM—Large Animal

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COMPANION ANIMAL

LARGE ANIMAL

LAVT/NSU

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration

7:30 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 am - 8:50 am

8:00-8:50 am Julia Coutin Kirk Ryan

Hepatobiliary disease: medical and surgical considerations for treatment and diagnosis

9:00 am - 9:50 am

9:00-9:50 am Julia Coutin Kirk Ryan

Portosystemic shunts: surgical and internal medicine perspectives and updates

9:00-9:50 am Pam Mitchell

Updates on Management Canine Hypoadronocorticism

10:00 am - 10:50 am

10:00-10:50 am Jude Bordelon

Why We Do What We Do: The Science Behind Treatment of Intervertebral Disc Disease

11:00 am - 11:50 pm

11:00-11:50 am Jude Bordelon

Strategies, Tips, and Tricks for Surgical Closure of Challenging Wounds

12:00 pm—12:50 pm

SUNDAY | January 22, 2017

*Meeting Schedule Subject to Change

12:00—12:50 pm Britta Leise

Tips for Equine Laminitis Management

8:00-8:50 am Chance Armstrong

Managing Heat Stress in Louisiana Cattle

9:00-9:50 am Chance Armstrong

Hernias in Cattle: Diagnostic and Treatment Options

10:00-10:50 am Patricia Queiroz

Anesthesia & Analgesia in Farm Animals

11:00-11:50 am Carlos Pinto

Defining and Breeding the Problem Mare

10:00-10:50 am Pam Mitchell

Topical Therapy for Dermatitis, “Why Give a Poo about Shampoo”

11:00-11:50 am Pam Mitchell

“From Pain to Mobility”, Supporting the Senior Patient

8:00-8:50 am Pam Mitchell

Updates on Management Canine Hyperadrenocorticism

Gary Balsamo, DVM, PMH&TM Gary is the State Public Health Veterinarian and Assistant State Epidemiologist at the Louisiana Office of Public Health. Dr. Balsamo serves as chair of the Louisiana Animal Welfare Commission and as the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ representative on the Louisiana Environmental Education Commission. Dr. Balsamo is a 1981 graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and a 1999 graduate of the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Cynthia Benbow, D.V.M., C.V. A. Dr. Cynthia Benbow is CEO of Benbow Veterinary Services, LLC and a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist with 16 years of experience integrating alternative therapies into veterinary business models. A native of Metairie, Louisiana, Dr. Benbow is a 2000 graduate of Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Benbow also completed the Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians program at Colorado State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, and since then has also returned to CSU to assist with the course. Being a practicing veterinarian/acupuncturist is one thing, but owning a company and understanding how to successfully integrate alternative therapies into a business model is another. Dr. Benbow understands and explains the costs involved, potential profitability, and trade-offs of doing so. Jude Bordelon, DVM, MS Dr. Jude T. Bordelon grew up in the small town of Hessmer, LA. Growing up on a small farm and surrounded by a variety of farm animals and pets, he pursued his passion for science, medicine, and animals. The combination of his three areas of interest took him to LSU where he obtained both his undergraduate (’98) and Veterinary School (’02) degrees. After graduation, Dr. Bordelon relocated to Stillwater, OK to complete a grueling one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oklahoma State University. He remained at Oklahoma State to complete a rigorous three-year residency program in small animal surgery. He did so while pursuing his Masters of Science degree. After successful completion of his residency, he remained at Oklahoma as an associate professor in small animal surgery for two years. He later returned to Louisiana in 2008. Once back in his beloved home state he has thrived in both private practice and academic environments (LSU 2012-2013). Dr. Bordelon has special interests in innovative techniques involving orthopedics, neurosurgery, wound healing, reconstruction surgical techniques, minimally invasive fracture management (MIPO), and other minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has authored book chapters and scientific articles as well. Dr. Bordelon has presented lectures and laboratories at many local, state, regional, and national meetings. He is also is active member in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Orthopedic Society, Veterinary Wound Management Society (past-President), the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, as well as a variety other societies and organizations. Dr. Bordelon is extremely thankful to share his wonderful life with his amazing wife Pia Bordelon (a registered veterinary technician). Together they love spending time with their son and daughter Peter and Gwyneth. They also have a black lab, Gracie, a terrier mix Olive, and a cat, Oscar. In his free time, Dr. Bordelon enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, outdoor activities. He also loves following Louisiana collegiate baseball teams as well as Louisiana football at all levels. Renee Carter, DVM Dr. Renee Carter is a 2000 graduate of the LSU-SVM. After completing a rotating internship at LSU, she completed a four-year residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Wisconsin-

Madison. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Carter achieved board certification as a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology. She returned to her home state of Louisiana as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at LSU from 2006-2012. Following a successful career in private referral practice, Dr. Carter is now an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at LSU and actively involved with ophthalmology clinical service and teaching. Hanna B. Green, DVM, CVA Dr. Green is a Baton Rouge native who graduated from the LSU SVM in 2015. She obtained her CVA (certified veterinary acupuncturist) certification from The Chi Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine in 2015, and has since pursued advanced training in specialized acupuncture techniques as well as some herbal and food therapy training. She currently practices integrative medicine at Baton Rouge Veterinary Specialists as well as Sherwood South Animal Hospital. She is married to her husband and fellow veterinarian Dr. Brent D. Green with their two dogs and one cat. Ronald Koh, DVM Dr. Ronald Koh is an assistant professor at the Integrative Medicine & Rehabilitation Department at LSU Veterinary School. He received his veterinary degree in Taiwan and completed a specialty internship and Master’s program at University of Florida. He is certified in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, and rehabilitation. He is a candidate for the diplomate of American College of Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation. His clinical interests include using Chinese and integrative medicine and rehabilitation for pain management, neurological disorders, geriatric conditions, and hospice care. Dena Lodato, DVM, MS, DACVS Dena is originally from New Jersey but moved to Mississippi to attend vet school at MSU. Upon completion in 2008, she pursued a rotating internship at LSU. After LSU, Dena completed a surgical internship at the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center followed by a surgical residency at MSU. Since her residency, she has worked in NJ and MS, and joined South Paws Veterinary Specialists in Mandeville, LA in November 2015. Dr. Jayme Looper A native of Louisiana, Jayme Looper, DVM, DACVR (RO), received her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M and her DVM from LSU in 1997. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Florida, then spent several years in general practice in Denver, CO prior to her residency in radiation oncology. She completed her residency at North Carolina State University and was board certified in 2004. She was in private specialty practice in the Chicago area from 2004-2016. She returned home in 2016 and is happy to be back at LSU as an Associate Professor in Oncology. John Mauterer, DVM, Dipl. ACVS is a native of the City of New Orleans. He is a graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine 1987. In 1992, he completed his Residency in Small Animal Surgery at The Ohio State University. Upon completion Dr. Mauterer achieved Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He remained on faculty at The OSU for 2 years before going into private practice in Columbus Ohio. In 1998, he and his wife Deb founded the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, where they worked until 2010. From 2010 to 2012 Dr. Mauterer worked part-time as faculty at The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, while also establishing his traveling surgery service: Mobile Veterinary Surgical Services Inc. In September of 2012,

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Dr. John and Deb established the surgical services at The Baton Rouge Veterinary Specialists, where they are today. He lectures at national meetings and has written numerous articles and book chapters. He was co-inventor and patent holder of the non-endoscopic technique for gastrostomy tube placement. They now travel to Asia and Africa providing aid to areas in great need of veterinary services, as well as, serving regularly at the New Orleans Dream Center, providing veterinary services for the homeless and those in poverty. Dr. Mauterer serves on the Board of Advisors for Christian Veterinary Mission - USA. Also, he received the 2012 Dean Everett Besch, Distinguished Service Award from the LVMA and the 2012 Southwest Veterinary Symposium's Visionary Award for his professional, educational, and community service. Larry McCaskill, DVM Dr. Larry McCaskill graduated from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine May, 1981. His formal training in veterinary acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) began July, 2008 at Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reddick, FL. Following completion of this training course, he also completed an International Acupuncture Course with Professor Song Dalu, Nanjing China. He became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) in March 2009. He is also a Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH). He was the first veterinarian to open a veterinary acupuncture and Integrative medicine practice in the Baton Rouge. He is a member of the International Chi Institute Instructor staff for China. He enjoys mentoring, teaching and speaking internationally. Sandra Merchant, DVM Dr. Sandra Merchant is a veterinary dermatologist and a professor at LSU in the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. She joined the faculty in July 1988. She received her BS from Florida State University in 1979 and her DVM from the University of Florida in 1984. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Pamela S Mitchell, MS, DVM Native to New Orleans, over twenty years of experience as a veterinarian. Graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992, after achieving a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science. Experienced in companion animal clinical practice in general and emergency/critical care practices in South East LA. Experienced veterinary educator in academics, at LSU SVM, and animal health industry. Provides Continuing Education on Communication Skills and medical topics to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Passionately devoted patient advocate, devoted to strengthening and preserving human animal bond. Active in local, state and national organized veterinary medicine. Proud pet parent to two Standard Poodles, "Lafitte" and "Claiborne" Motto for pet parents is "If you are concerned, I am concerned" Dr. Meredith Mouney, DVM, MS, DACVO Dr. Meredith Mouney grew up on the lakefront in New Orleans and attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart class of 2002. She competed on the NCAA equestrian team at the University of Georgia where she attended college. She received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Louisiana State University in 2009 and went on to a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at the University of Georgia from 2009-2010. She completed a residency in veterinary ophthalmology and received a master’s degree at Purdue University from 2010-2013. During her training, Dr. Mouney authored multiple articles pertaining to veterinary ophthalmology. She became a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist in 2013 and is a current member of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Dr. Mouney rides hunter jumpers and loves her horse Owen, her two French bulldogs Ellenore and Pierre and her Labrador Mozelle. Dr. Mouney currently

works at Metairie Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialists. Kathleen B. Mullins, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Kathleen graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She completed a small animal internship at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. A residency in small animal surgery at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine was completed in 2010. She joined a private referral and emergency hospital in Alabama, during which time she achieved Board Certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 2014, she and her husband, Jason, moved to his hometown in Louisiana to take over the family farm. Dr. Mullins established Acadiana Veterinary Surgery as a mobile surgical service to provide the veterinarians and pet owners of Acadiana and surrounding areas with the expertise of a surgical specialist in the comfort of their local clinic. Surgical procedures include a full array of orthopedic, soft tissue, neurologic, and oncologic specialized procedures.

Nicholas Parente, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Dr. Nicholas Parente is an attending internist at MedVet Medical & Cancer Center for Pets in New Orleans. Dr. Parente received his Bachelor of Science degree from Long Island University at Southampton College and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at The Ohio State University followed by a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Michigan State University. Dr. Parente was in private practice in New York for 5 years until he joined MedVet in July of 2016. Dr. Parente’s clinical interests are quite varied, as is necessary of an internist in private practice, and enjoys sorting through the diagnostic dilemmas that each patient provides. Carlos Pinto, DVM, Ph.D Dr. Pinto is a diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology. He earned his veterinary degree in 1986 in Brazil, and completed a PhD (2001) and residency training in theriogenology at Louisiana State University. Previously serving on the faculty of the Ohio State University and North Carolina State University, Dr. Pinto has been on the faculty at LSU since 2013. Dr. Pinto’s clinical interests are in comparative theriogenology and assisted reproduction in equine, bovine and canine species. Robby Porter, DVM Robert J Porter, CCRP was one of the first people in the world to obtain his Certification in Canine Rehabilitation from the University of Tennessee. He has over 16 years of experience helping to rehabilitate small animals recovering from surgery and injury as well as facilitating conditioning programs for canine athletes. Robby spends most of his time in clinic at South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists but also travels often to teach his force free exercise program to veterinary professionals and canine performance trainers. Nathalie Rademacher, DVM A faculty member at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine since 2007, Dr. Rademacher is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Radiology. She is board certified by both the American College of Veterinary Radiology (2010) and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (2007). Jamie Schorling, DVM Dr. Jamie Schorling earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2003 from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State

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and Fisheries. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center of Boston, MA. Her combined Ophthalmology Residency and Masters of Science programs were completed at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. During her residency, Dr. Schorling gained extensive experience examining, treating, and performing surgeries on dogs, cats, horses, and various exotic species. She also completed several research projects involving instruments to test intraocular pressure in dogs and ophthalmic examinations in owls, small ruminants, and tortoises. Dr. Schorling has been a board certified member of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists since 2007. Dr. Schorling enjoys examining and treating all species, including wildlife and exotic pets. She feels that the most rewarding aspects of veterinary ophthalmology include being able to perform procedures to restore comfort and vision to animals when they are injured or visually impaired. In addition to extraocular, corneal, glaucoma, and cataract surgeries, Dr. Schorling is dedicated to working with clients to establish medical management plans for patients with chronic ocular diseases. She gives back to the community by participating in continuing education, teaching, and volunteer work. When she is not working, Dr. Schorling enjoys various outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. Jenny Sones , DVM A 2008 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Sones is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and an Assistant Professor at her alma mater. She earned a PhD in Molecular & Integrative Physiology at Cornell University in 2014 where she also completed residency training in 2015. Diane Stacy, DVM Diane Stacy is the Assistant State Veterinarian at the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) in the Veterinary Health Division. Dr. Stacy received her undergraduate degree from LSU and her DVM from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. Dr. Stacy owned two practices and worked as a mixed animal practitioner in Greenwell Springs and Baton Rouge for 22 years. She joined LDAF in 2004 in a dual appointment as Area Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) and State Homeland Security Program Coordinator and was appointed Assistant State Veterinarian in 2010. She has been trained at Plum Island Animal Disease Laboratory as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) and currently coordinates State/Federal livestock disease surveillance programs in Louisiana. Diane has been married to Mike Stacy, DVM for 27 years and they have two adult children, Jeffrey and Patricia. Mike Strain, DVM, Commissioner, La. Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry Commissioner, Mike Strain took the oath of office for his second four-year term as Louisiana's Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry on January 9, 2012. A native of Covington, Dr. Strain earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from LSU in 1983. In 1999, he was elected to the first of two terms as State Representative, where he served on the Agriculture Committee and chaired the Legislative Rural Caucus. He was twice named Legislator of the Year by the St. Tammany Parish Alliance for Good Government. In 2003, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine presented Strain its Distinguished Alumni Award. Strain was awarded the Future Farmers of America’s highest national award, the Honorary American Degree, in August 2009, and he was inducted into the LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction in May 2010. Strain was named Conservationist of the Year in January 2012. In January 2013, he was named Veterinarian of the Year by the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association. He recently completed terms as president of SUSTA (the Southern United States Trade Association) and SASDA (the Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture), and is the second vice president of NASDA (National Association of

State Departments of Agriculture). He is also the chair of the NASDA Animal and Plant Industries Committee and he holds a commission from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. Strain is married to Dr. Susan Searcy Strain of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and they have two adult children. from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1995 after serving in the US Navy. Robbie began his career in the animal health industry with IDEXX Laboratories. After a number of years as an in-clinic laboratory representative and earning the prestigious President’s Club Award, Robbie was then promoted to area instrument manager. He currently lives in South Louisiana with his wife and children. Tom Tully, DVM Dr. Thomas N. Tully, Jr. is a Professor of Zoological Medicine in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department at LSU and serves as Service Chief of the Zoological Medicine Service. A 1986 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Tully has written, edited, and served as co-editor and co-author of numerous books and book chapters in veterinary medicine -- most recently published in January 2016, Current Therapy in Exotic Pet Practice, (Mitchell and Tully). He is CoEditor-In-Chief of the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine.

Gabe Van Brunt, DVM, DACVO Gabe is a Louisiana native and grew up in his hometown of Mandeville, Louisiana. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Following internship, he completed an ACVO approved residency program at the Animal Ophthalmology Clinic in Dallas, Texas. After completion of the third year of residency, he took the ACVO Board certification exam and was awarded diplomate status by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. After working as an associate in Dallas, Dr. Van Brunt followed his dream of moving back home to Louisiana and establishing his Ophthalmology Referral Center, Southern Veterinary Eye Care, in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Van Brunt’s special interests are micro-incision cataract surgery, corneal repair and reconstruction, and Ahmed Valve implantation for treatment of glaucoma.

Jorge L. Vila DVM, MS, DAVIM Jorge L. Vila obtained his DVM from Louisiana State University in 2007. Following graduation, he completed a small animal rotating internship at Michigan State University in 2008 and practiced as an emergency clinician for a specialty hospital in Richmond Virginia until 2010. After returning to Louisiana, he obtained a Masters of Science degree in 2012 and completed a cardiology residency in 2015, both at Louisi-ana State University. He joined MedVet in 2015 where he serves as the Cardiologist for both MedVet New Orleans and MedVet Mande-ville. He has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of arrhythmias. He lives in Covington with his wife, daughter and their pets. Michelle Woodward, DVM Dr. Michelle Woodward received her veterinary degree from Uni-versity of Tennessee in 2009. She completed an internship in equine surgery and medicine in 2010 and a dermatology residency in 2014, both at Louisiana State University. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Woodward worked in private practice before returning to LSU as an Assistant Professor in 2016. She has a strong interest in small animal allergic disease and equine dermatology.

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