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2021 CONFERENCE PROGRAM

FEBRUARY 19-21, 2021

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 TVMA AWARD RECIPIENTS

LIFETIME ACHIEVMENTRebecca Gompf, DVM

DISTINGUISHED SERVICESusan Moon, DVM

YOUNG VETERINARIANJoanna Walsh, DVM

OUTSTANDING COMMERICAL REPRESENTATIVEHannah Harris with DRE Veterinary

LEGISLATOR OF THE YEARRepresentative Johnny Shaw

TENNESSEE ANIMAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEEBarnabas owner Candy Stooksbury

nominated by Drs. Joanne Hibbs and Lori Smith

Join us as TVMA recognizes those members who have gone above and beyond in the veterinary profession during our first Virtual TVMA Awards

Program to be held on Saturday, February 20th at 6pm.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

This Virtual Conference is designed to bring you an extraordinary opportunity for you to learn and receive top quality CE. By participating in the conference, you will be able to choose from over 100 hours of sessions and may earn up to 20 hours of continuing education credit.

As a registered attendee you will be allowed to view the live conference as well as the on-demand presentations until May 31, 2021. Once you have listened to the on demand lectures, you will be required to take a quiz of 5 questions per lecture hour and make at least 70% or above to receive CE. After you have finished viewing and taking the required quizzes, please email info@tvmanet.com to receive your CE certificate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Christian Veterinary Mission Virtual Gathering, Saturday, February 20, 2021 7:00am-8:00amChristian Veterinary Mission exists to share the love of Christ through veterinary medicine. Working in communities worldwide, CVM equips and encourages veterinary profes-sionals and students to build relationships with others through the use of veterinary knowledge and skills so that lives are transformed. We would love to connect with you! Please join us for our MCVC-CVM Fellowship Event through Zoom, Saturday, Feb 20th, from 7-8am Central Time: https://zoom.us/j/98085932997

Virtual Yoga CENTER YOUR BODY AND MIND, STRETCH THE POSSIBILITIESSaturday, February, 20 @7:00amSunday, February, 21 @7:00am Veterinarian and yoga instructor, Karin Collins will be presenting a yoga course geared toward veterinarians. On Saturday, Dr. Collins will be doing a 30-minute chair yoga that is suitable for any level or age group. On Sunday, Dr. Collins will increase the intensity but will provide modifications for those new to yoga. Please join in the fun while we work on both our physical and spiritual bodies.

TVMA Virtual Awards Presentation, Saturday, February 20, 2021 @6:00pm Join us as we honor the 2021 Award recipients on Saturday night. Program will also include our annual Business Meeting.

SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

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SPECIAL EVENTS

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Bruce AddisonAddison Biological Laboratory, Inc.507 North Cleveland AvenueFayette, MO 65248

Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVBUniversity of Tennessee CVM2407 River DriveKnoxville, TN 37919

Kate Baker, DVM, MS, DACVPVeterinary Cytology SchoolhouseCrestwood, KY 40014

Michaela Beasley, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVIM (Neurology)Mississippi State University CVM1207 Highway 182 W Suite DStarkville, MS 39759

Dawn Boothe, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCPAuburn University CVM1010 Wire Rd.Auburn, AL 36849

Megan Brashear, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC)Purdue University Veterinary Hospital625 Harrison StreetWest Lafayette, IN 4707

Christine Cocquyt, DVM, DACVIMTennessee Equine Hospital1508 Thompsons Station Rd W.Thompson's Station, TN 37179

Kathy Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFPCooney Animal Hospice Consulting/Cooney Holdings8466 Golden Fields LaneLoveland, CO 80538

Stephen Galloway, DVM, DAVDC (Eq)Animal Care Hosptial8565 US Hwy 64Somerville, TN 38068

Liberty Getman, DVM, DACVSTennessee Equine Hospital1508 Thompsons Station Rd W.Thompson's Station, TN 37174

Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, DACVOUniversity of Missouri-CVM900 East Campus DriveColumbia, MO 65251

Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PHD, DABVT, DABATVIN777 Covell BlvdDavis, CA 95616

Susanne Heartsill, DVMCeva Animal Health, LLC8735 Rosehill Road, Suite 300 Lenexa, KS 66215

Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIMOklahoma State University-CVM2115 W. Farm RoadStillwater, OK 74078

2021 MCVC SPEAKERS

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

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2021 MCVC SPEAKERS (CONTINUED)

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Drew Koch, DVM, MSNorth Carolina University CVM1060 William Moore DriveRaleigh, NC 27066

Colton McInturff, DVMColorado State University300 West Drake RoadFort Collins, CO 80523

Elizabeth Molinet, DVM-MPH CandidateUniversity of TN CVM2407 River DriveKnoxville, TN 37919

Katie Nash, BVSc, MS, DACVECCVetMED Emergency and Specialty Hospital20610 N. Cave Creek RoadPhoenix, AZ 85024

James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Iowa State University1800 Christensen DrAmes, IA 50011

Stephen Reed, DVMRood and Riddle Equine Hospital2150 Georgetown RoadLexington, KY 40511

Erin Robbins, LVTAuburn University1500 Wire RoadAuburn, AL 36849

Neal Sivula, DVM, PhD, FAAVA, MDivDancing Paws Animal Wellness Center4646 West Streetsboro RoadRichfield, OH 44286

Aaron Smiley, DVMNoblesville, IN 46060

Marcy Souza, DVM, MPH, MPPA, DABVP (Avian), DACVPMUniversity of TN-CVM2407 River Dr.Knoxville, TN 37996

Alyssa Stair, LVMTUniversity of TN-CVM2407 River Dr.Knoxville, TN 37996

Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM-ParasitAuburn University-CVM166 Greene HallAuburn, AL 36849

Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVDVeterinary Dentistry Education and Consulting Services, LLCP O Box 1441Ridgefield, WA 98642

Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPMThe Ohio State University CVM1920 Coffey RoadColumbus, OH 43210

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2021 MCVC SPEAKERS (CONTINUED)

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Jennifer Taintor, DVM, DACVIM-LA, DACVSMR-EqAuburn University CVM1500 Wire RoadAuburn, AL 36849

Jay Tischendorf, DVMAmerican Ecological Research Insti-tuteConroe, TX 77304

Karen Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVSUniversity of Tennessee CVM2407 River Road Dept. SACSKnoxville, TN 37996

Josh Vaisman, CCFP, MAPPCPFlourish Veterinary Consulting LLC10279 Dover StreetFirstone, CO 80504

Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, ACVSMRMichigan State University736 Wilson RoadEast Lansing, MI 48824

Robbie van Mullem3 Sided Media/Review Retrievers906 CM Fagan Dr. Suite A1Hammond, LA 70403

Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACVSMRCornell University CVM93 Campus RoadIthaca, NY 14853

Kimberly WallaceTN Board of Veterinary Medical Exam-iners665 Mainstream DriveNashville, TN 37243

Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIMUniversity of Georgia501 D.W. Brooks DriveAthens, GA 30602

Craig Webb, DVM, PhD, DACVIMColorado State University300 West Drake RoadFort Collins, CO 80523

Janet WoodsLeawood, KS 66206

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2021 MCVC PROGRAM GRID (PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

FRIDAY ~ FEBRUARY 19, 2021TOTAL CE HOURS: 7.0

PROGRAM INFORMATION

TIME SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

8:00am – 8:50am Cleaning Ears to Make a Difference!

Jim Noxon, DVM

Anaphylaxis: An Evidence-Based ApproachKatie Nash, BVSc

Seizures: Advancement in Maintenance and

Emergency TreatmentsMichaela Beasley, DVM

New Developments in Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis

- Moraxella bovoculi;

Epidemiology, Diagnostics and PathogenicityBruce Addison

Sponsored by Addison Biological Laboratory,

Inc.

The 4 P’s of Positive Leadership: A

Framework for Leading Thriving Veterinary

Teams Part IJosh Vaisman, CCFP

Sponsored by National Veterinary Associates

8:50am – 9:05am Break in Exhibit Hall

9:05am – 9:55am Topical Therapy for Otitis: Part I-Options/Choosing Wisely

Jim Noxon, DVM

Emergency Fundamentals for the General Practitioner

Katie Nash, BVSc

Down Dogs: Beyond IVDD, The Alphabet Soup of Neurologic Conditions

Michaela Beasley, DVM

BVD in Cow Calf Operations

Meredyth Jones, DVM

The 4 P’s of Positive Leadership: A

Framework for Leading Thriving Veterinary

Teams Part IIJosh Vaisman, CCFP

Sponsored by Patterson Vet Supply, Inc.

9:55am – 10:25am Break in Exhibit Hall

10:25am- 11:15am Topical Therapy for Otitis: Part II Maximizing the Benefits

of Topical TherapyJim Noxon, DVM

Animal Hospice in PracticeKathy Cooney, DVM

The Neurologic Feline: Cats Are Not Small Dogs?

Michaela Beasley, DVM

Field Survival Guide

Meredyth Jones, DVM

Rockstar Resilience Skills for the Veterinary

Professional Part I

Josh Vaisman, CCFP Sponsored by Patterson

Vet Supply, Inc.

11:15am – 11:30am Break in Exhibit Hall

11:30am – 12:20pm Common Problems in Feline OtologyJim Noxon, DVM

Euthanasia ReimaginedKathy Cooney, DVM

Urinary Retention and Relief in

Neurologic PatientsMichaela Beasley, DVM

Approach to the Down Beef Cow

Meredyth Jones, DVM

Rockstar Resilience Skills for the Veterinary

Professional Part II

Josh Vaisman, CCFP

12:20pm – 1:50pm Break in Exhibit Hall/Lunch

1:50pm – 2:40pm Keys to Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs

Jim Noxon, DVM

Designing a Hospice Care PlanKathy Cooney, DVM

Diabetes Mellitus Part ICynthia Ward, VMD

Small Ruminant Respiratory

DiseaseMeredyth Jones, DVM

Licensing in Tennessee: Hot Topics

Kimberly Wallace

2:40pm – 3:10pm Break in Exhibit Hall

3:10pm –4:00pm Cytology as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Dermatology

Jim Noxon, DVM

Eyelid Surgery - Some For You and Some for MeElizabeth Giuliano, DVM

Diabetes Mellitus Part IICynthia Ward, VMD

Neurologic Diseases in Sheep

and GoatsMeredyth Jones, DVM

5 Infectious Tools to Market Your Practice

Part IRobbie van Mullem

4:00pm – 4:30pm Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm – 5:20pm How to Make the Most Out of Your MicroscopeJim Noxon, DVM

Enucleation Surgery-Making it Better For You

and Your Patients Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM

What’s Up With Feline HyperthyroidismCynthia Ward, VMD

Top 10 Requests From Llama &

Alpaca OwnersMeredyth Jones, DVM

5 Infectious Tools to Market Your Practice

Part IIRobbie van Mullem

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

SATURDAY ~ FEBRUARY 20, 2021TOTAL CE HOURS: 7.0

SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

TIME SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

TECHNICIAN

7:00am-8:00am Veterinary Christian Mission Gathering

8:00am – 8:50am Cannabinology 101Joe Wakshlag, DVM

Clandestine Hidden Common Dental and

Oral Disease That May be Missed

Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM

Introduction to Acupuncture

Neal Sivula, DVM

Diagnostic Anesthesia in the Performance Horse: Making It All

Make SenseColton McInturff, DVM

50 Ways To Lose Your Practice!

How To Reduce Risk, Prevent Loss, Retain

Value & Make Money While Treating Your

PatientsJan Woods

Sponsored by Epicur Pharma

Top 5 Emergencies and What to Do

Part IMegan Brashear, RVT

8:50am – 9:05am Break in Exhibit Hall

9:05am – 9:55am Veterinary Medicine:

Cannabinoids and Clinical Utility

Joe Wakshlag, DVM

Step-by-Step Surgical Extractions in the Dog

Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM

Neurologic Effects of Acupuncture Neal Sivula, DVM

Tools for the Sports Medicine Clinician: Diagnostic Imaging

and Ultrasound Guided TechniquesColton McInturff, DVM

50 Ways To Lose Your Practice!

How To Reduce Risk, Prevent Loss, Retain

Value & Make Money While Treating Your Patients (Continued)

Jan WoodsSponsored by Epicur

Pharma

Top 5 Emergencies and What to Do

Part IIMegan Brashear, RVT

9:55am – 10:25am Break in Exhibit Hall

10:25am- 11:15am Nutritional Hepatology

Joe Wakshlag, DVM

Surgical Extraction of the Maxillary 4th Premolar and Canine

Tooth in the DogKevin Stepaniuk, DVM

Managing Poisoning Emergencies

Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM

An Update on Joint Therapy and

Rehabilitation in the Equine Athlete

Colton McInturff, DVM

Dealing With People You Can’t Stand: How

To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst

Jan WoodsSponsored by Epicur

Pharma

The Veterinary Anesthetist’s Guide

to ECG Basics Alyssa Stair, LVT

11:15am – 11:30am Break in Exhibit Hall

11:30am – 12:20pm Musculoskeletal Support of the Aging Canine

Joe Wakshlag, DVM

Recognition, Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Tooth

ResorptionKevin Stepaniuk, DVM

I Heard it on the Internet So it Must

Be TrueSharon Gwaltney-Brant,

DVM

Neonatal and Adult Equine

Musculoskeletal Injuries: Management

or Referral?Drew Koch, DVM

Dealing With People You Can’t Stand: How

To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst

(Continued)Jan Woods

Sponsored by Epicur Pharma

The Dentistry Technician: PreGame

Stephen Galloway, DVM

12:20pm – 1:50pm Break in Exhibit Hall/Lunch

1:50pm – 2:40pm More Than a Little Coughing:

Protecting Dogs and Communities From Canine Respiratory Disease Complex

Jason Stull, VMD

Inflammation in the Feline Oral Cavity-

They Are Not All the Same!

Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM

Hot TopicsSharon Gwaltney-Brant,

DVM

Nuclear Scintigraphy: When to Refer &

What You Can LearnLiberty Getman, DVM

Sponsored by TN Equine Hospital

Telemedicine-Your Professional Service

Has Value Aaron Smiley, DVM

The Dentistry Technician:

1st HalfStephen Galloway,

DVM

2:40pm – 3:10pm Break in Exhibit Hall

3:10pm –4:00pm Unraveling the Complexities

of Canine Leptospirosis:

From Diagnosis to Treatment and

PreventionJason Stull, VMD

Pathophysiology, Recognition,

Examination and Treatment of

Periodontal DiseaseKevin Stepaniuk, DVM

Common Hazards in Cats

Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM

A Practical Approach to Equine Asthma

Christine Cocquyt, DVM

Sponsored by TN Equine Hospital

Playing Nice in a Pretty Mean World:

Understanding Diversity, Equity,

and InclusionJay Tischendorf, DVM

Canine Heatstroke:

Keeping Your CoolMegan Brashear, RVT

4:00pm – 4:30pm Break in Exhibit Hall

4:30pm –5:20pm Veterinarians and One Health

(25 Minutes)Marcy Souza, DVM

COVID in Animals (25 Minutes)

Elizabeth Molinet, DVM-MPH candidate

Understanding Fractured Teeth and

the Appropriate Treatment

RecommendationsKevin Stepaniuk, DVM

Antidepressant Toxicosis

Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM

Update on Equine Neurology

Steve Reed, DVM

Sponsored byTN Equine Hospital

Playing Nice in a Pretty Mean World:

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion (Continued)

Jay Tischendorf, DVM

The Art of NursingMegan Brashear, RVT

6:00pm – 8:00pm TVMA Awards/Business Meeting

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

SUNDAY ~ FEBRUARY 21, 2021 TOTAL CE HOURS: 6.0

PROGRAM INFORMATION

TIME SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL TECHNICIAN

8:00am – 8:50am Canine Tick-Borne Infections: What’s

the LatestLindsay Starkey, DVMSponsored by Zoetis

Easy as 1, 2, Pee: Updates on Feline

House SoilingJulia Albright, DVM

Laryngeal Exams in Dogs With Laryngeal Collapse

or Paralysis Karen Tobias, DVM

Diagnostic Approach to Muscle Disorders

in the HorseStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky

Equine Research

Cytology of Inflammation and Infectious Disease

Kate Baker, DVM

8:50am – 9:05am Break in Exhibit Hall

9:05am – 9:55am Canine Heartworm Infections: What’s

the LatestLindsay Starkey, DVMSponsored by Zoetis

Top 10 Tips and Myths Debunked

Julie Albright, DVM

Timing of Gonadectomy: Controversies and

Comments Karen Tobias, DVM

Muscle Atrophy, Where Did It Go and Will It

Come Back?Stephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky

Equine Research

Cytology of Neoplasia: When Cells Go Rogue

Kate Baker, DVM

9:55am – 10:10am Break in Exhibit Hall

10:10am- 11:00am The Risk is Real! Update on Heartworm and Tick-Borne Infections in Cats

Lindsay Starkey, DVMSponsored by Zoetis

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow: A

Case-Based Approach to Separation Anxiety

Julie Albright, DVM

Urethral Surgery in Obstructed Dogs: Leave

No Stone Unturned Karen Tobias, DVM

Acute Treatment and Causes of Nonexertional

RhabdomyolysisStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky

Equine Research

Technicians Role in the Colic PatientErin Robbins, LVT

11:00am – 11:15am Break in Exhibit Hall

11:15am – 12:05pm Opioids as Analgesics: A Review of

Therapeutic UseDawn Boothe, DVM

SSRI? TCA? SNRI?: Making Sense of

Psychoactive Medication Alphabet Soup

Julia Albright, DVM

Introduction to Animal Chiropractic

Neal Sivula, DVM

Causes and Management of Exertional

RhabdomyolysisStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky

Equine Research

The Technicians Role in Lameness Evaluation of

the Equine AthleteJennifer Taintor, DVM

12:05pm – 1:35pm Break in Exhibit Hall/Lunch

1:35pm – 2:25pm Mitochondria 101: An Emerging Therapeutic

ChallengeDawn Boothe, DVM

Feline Gastroenterology: A Practical Pyramid

of PoopCraig Webb, DVM

Updates in Canine Mitral Valve Disease Part ISusanne Heartsill, DVM Sponsored by CEVA

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy and Myofibrillar MyopathyStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky

Equine Research

The Dentistry Technician: 2nd Half

Stephen Galloway, DVM

2:25pm – 2:40pm Break in Exhibit Hall

2:40pm –3:30pm NSAIDs: It’s Not Just About the Pain

Dawn Boothe, DVM

Feline Gastroenterology: Liver Lessons

Craig Webb, DVM

Updates in Canine Mitral Valve Disease Part II Susanne Heartsill, DVM

Sponsored by CEVA

Genetic Testing in Horses-What Tests Are

Available and How to Use Them

Stephanie Valberg, DVMSponsored by Kentucky

Equine Research

The Dentistry Technician: PostGame

Stephen Galloway, DVM

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

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2021 MCVC EXHIBITORS

Banfield Pet HospitalStandard Booth18101 SE 6th Way Vancouver, WA 98683360/450-9410 Phone

Products/Services At Banfield, we care about people and pets. Our mission is to revolutionize pet health and wellness, give back to our communities, and advance the veterinary profession — and that means you. Banfield started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive care for pets. Now we’re the largest general veterinary care practice in America, with more than 3,500 veterinarians at over 1,000 hospitals across the United States, including Puerto Rico. We care for more than 3 million pets every year.

Banfield is committed to quality veterinary care. We strive to be a productive part of the community we serve. And we’re dedicated to providing our associates with the tools, training, and support you need to excel and thrive.#BanfieldLife #bhere #banfieldhere

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal HealthStandard Booth3239 Satellite Blvd.Duluth, GA 30096888/637-4251 Phone

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health business unit is now the second largest animal health player in the world. We are committed to using that scale and our combined resources to lead the industry in improving animal health.We are passionate about animal health and recognize the critical importance of serving animal health needs globally, with a special focus on prevention. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier, too.

Christian Veterinary MissionStandard Booth 19303 Fremont Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98133206/546-7577 Phonewww.cvm.org

Christian Veterinary Mission exists to share the love of Christ through veterinary medicine. Working in communities worldwide, CVM equips and encourages veterinary professionals and students to build relationships with others through the use of veterinary knowledge and skills so that lives are transformed. We would love to connect with you! Click the link to get involved, ask for prayer, or just let us know you stopped by, and we'll enter you to win a $25 to a location of your choice, www.cvm.org/mcvc. Also, please join us for our MCVC-CVM Fellowship Event through Zoom, Saturday, Feb 20th, from 7-8am Central Time: https://zoom.us/j/98085932997

Community Veterinary PartnersPremium Booth 1801 Market Street, Suite 1300Philadelphia, PA 19103267/764-5731 Phone

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) embraces people are at the heart of delivering our mission of bringing joy to families by providing the best care possible to the pets they love. The vision for each hospital that joins the CVP community is to build upon what the hospital owner has built by enabling their strong culture and identities to persevere, paving the way for exceptional people to carry on their legacies. We support this by investing in and partnering with leading hospitals, nurturing the development of the best people, and allowing our veterinarians to make the medical treatment decisions for each pet at the hospital level.

CovetrusStandard Booth 400 Metro Place NorthDublin, OH 43017614/659-1828 Phone

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive new health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Epicur PharmaStandard Booth8000 Commerce Pkwy, Ste 600Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054888-508-5032 Phone

Epicur Pharma is a mini-manufacturer, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. As an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, Epicur Pharma follows cGMP which are the same rules and regulations as the pharmaceutical companies. Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded.

Be sure to request Epicur Pharma products to get true quality that is backed by FDA oversight! Epicur products will be distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from its outsourcing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.Standard Booth P.O. Box 148Topeka, KS 66601785/368-5095 Phonewww.hillsvet.com

From their days as puppies and kittens to their years as senior dogs and cats, our biology-based nutrition stays a step ahead for differences you can see, feel and trust.

KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy AmericaStandard Booth 7171 Millcreek DriveMississauga, Ontario L5N3R3Canada905/816-4500 Phone

KARL STORZ Veterinary offers a wide range of rigid and flexible endoscopes, hand instruments, and video imaging systems for animals of all sizes. Our high resolution, versatile and compatible systems are available as portable units or as integrated operating systems, thus eliminating the need for multiple systems.

Nashville Veterinary AssociatesPremium Booth 29229 Canwood Street Suite 100Agoura Hills, CA540/360-8598 Phone

NVA has more than 1,000 partnerships in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Our veterinarians provide a full range of medical and surgical services, and our passionate, visionary local hospital and pet resort leaders embody NVA's unique entrepreneurial spirit. Our mission is to improve the comfort and wellbeing of pets by providing progressive and compassionate care and we are a community unified by the love of animals and the people who love them.

Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal EmergencyStandard Booth 2971 Sidco DriveNashville, TN 37204615/386-0107 Phone

Multi-specialty and 24/7 animal emergency hospital. Board-certified specialists in Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology and Surgery. Locations in Nashville and Clarksville.

Regenerative Medicine & LaserPremium Booth 6736 River Road Pike Nashville, TN 37209

I am the veterinary sales representative for Aesculight Co2 Surgical Lasers,

KLASER Class 4 Therapy Lasers, and RegenVET PRP-Stem Cell Processing here in the Southeast. If you have any questions on either please call or email anytime.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health Standard Booth P O Box 40267Nashville, TN 37204615/837-5120 Phone

This is a general Animal Health informational booth for veterinarians. Animals play many valuable roles in our lives as companions, entertainment and agricultural commodities. Protecting the health and economic viability of this important resource is a major focus of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Tennessee Veterinary Technicians AssociationStandard Booth 2407 River Dr. Knoxville, TN 37996

The Tennessee Veterinary Technicians Association (TVTA), established in the early 1970’s, has long been a promoter of the veterinary technician as an integral part of the veterinary health care team. We strive to be a part of the decision making process when it affects our members on the job or up on Capitol Hill.

The TVTA communicates with members by means of a quarterly newsletter and an interactive web site. We educate the veterinary community on the benefits of hiring a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician by sponsoring a booth at the Music City Conference and the UT Conference in Knoxville.

We also provide continuing education at a discounted cost to our members at our fall conferences, located in Martin (west TN) and in Pigeon Forge (East TN). Both licensed technicians and assistants are invited to join us for up to 12 credit hours of education.

Visbiome Vet - ExeGi PharmaStandard Booth 90 Church StreetRockville, MD 20850202/929-7545 Phone

Visbiome Vet is a high potency animal probiotic, powered by a proprietary eight strain probiotic blend, containing 112.5 billion live bacteria (CFUs) per dose. Visbiome Vet supports a normal inflammatory response in the GI tract, helps maintain proper gut flora and kidney function, and assists in reducing occasional loose stools due to environmental stress or dietary changes. Visbiome Vet is dispensed by veterinaries and veterinarian pharmacies.

2021 MCVC EXHIBITORS (CONTINUED)

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

2020-2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENTMatt Povlovich, DVM

PRESIDENT ELECTTai Federico, DVM

VICE PRESIDENT Bob Parker, DVM

SECRETARY-TREASURER Margaret (Midge) Phillips, DVM

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTDanny Walker, DVM

MEMBER-AT-LARGE / EAST TENNESSEERobert Monin, DVM

MEMBER-AT-LARGE / EAST TENNESSEEJoanne Hibbs, DVM

MEMBER-AT-LARGE / MIDDLE TENNESSEEBeau House, DVM

MEMBER-AT-LARGE / MIDDLE TENNESSEEJulie Buford, DVM

MEMBER-AT-LARGE / WEST TENNESSEELee Butler, DVM

MEMBER-AT-LARGE / WEST TENNESSEELauren Dabney, DVM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORHeather Vaughn

2020-2021 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

MCVC Program CommitteeSusan Moon, DVMMatt Lovell, DVMAmanda Waldon, LVTMandy Willis, DVM

C.A.I.T. LiaisonRandy Hammon, DVM

Delegate to AVMAAllan Holladay, DVM

Alternate Delegate to AVMASusan Moon, DVM

Large Animal Practitioners CouncilMandy Hagan Willis, DVM

LegislativeFrankie Locklar, DVM

Peer ReviewRandy Hammon, DVM TN-V-PAC Trustees ChairWalter Clark, DVM

TVMF Trustees ChairDanny Walker, DVM

Power of Ten Leadership AcademyJulie Buford, DVM

Public RelationsMary Chorney Carter, DVM

WellnessKarin Collins, DVM

DISCLAIMER

This annual meeting is sponsored by the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the only or the best methods appropriate for the medi-cal conditions being discussed, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the authors or presenters, which may be helpful to other healthcare professionals at arriving at their own conclusions and consequent application. Attendees participating in this medical education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities. The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association does not guarantee, warrant or endorse any commercial products or services.

A special thank you goes to this year’s

MCVC Program Committee

FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

THANK YOU to our 2021 SPONSORS!

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Music City Veterinary ConferenceFebruary 18 - February 20, 2022

Embassy Suites HotelNashville SE - Murfreesboro, TN

Tennessee Veterinary Medical AssociationP.O. Box 803Fayetteville, TN 37334Phone: 931/438-0070 • Fax: 931/433-6289www.tvmanet.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NEXT TVMA MEETING!