CSU Annual Conference for Veterinarians

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Complimentary breakfast in the TMI Grand Event Hall

8:00 – 8:50 a.m. 

• Small Animal (1): Jenna Burton, DVM, MS, Dip ACVIM (Oncology): Cancer Screening in Dogs – Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Realities
• Small Animal (2): Eric Monnet, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DECVS: Laryngeal Paralysis 
• Equine: Lauren K. Luedke DVM, DACVS-LA: Dynamic Upper Airway Endoscopy in Equine Athletes
• Livestock/Production Animal: Jennifer Rawlinson, DVM, DAVDC, DAVDC-EQ: Making Porcine Dentistry Possible

9:00 – 9:50 a.m.

• Small Animal (1): Jacob Cawley, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology): From Crisis to Clarity: Transforming the Splenic Rapture Story
• Small Animal (2): Jeremy Bachtel, DVM, MS, DACVD: Zenrelia for Canine Allergy: What We Know So Far
• Equine: Jennifer Rawlinson, DVM, DAVDC, DAVDC-EQ: Maximizing Oral Exam & Imaging to Create Successful Extraction Treatment Plans
• Livestock/Production Animal: Kathy Whitman, DVM, MS, DABVP (Beef Cattle Practice): Disaster-associated Toxins in Livestock: Tips to Help Your Clients When They Call (Part 1 )

9:50 – 10:10 a.m.

Break in the TMI Grand Event Hall & Exhibit Time

10:10 – 11:00 a.m.

• Small Animal (1): Catriona MacPhail, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS: Bite Wounds – The Tip of the Iceberg
• Small Animal (2): João Brandão, LMV, MS, Dipl. ECZM (Avian), Dipl. ACZM: Introduction to Backyard Poultry 
• Equine: Emily Berryhill, DVM, DACVIM from UC Davis: Diving into the Details of Endocrine Disease Management
• Livestock/Production Animal: Kathy Whitman, DVM, MS, DABVP (Beef Cattle Practice): Disaster-associated Toxins in Livestock: Tips to Help Your Clients When They Call (Part 2 )

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  

Complimentary lunch in the TMI Grand Event Hall

1:00 – 1:50 p.m.

• Small Animal (1): Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR: Top Tips for Your Orthopedic Exam
• Small Animal (2): João Brandão, LMV, MS, Dipl. ECZM (Avian), Dipl. ACZM: Gastrointestinal Ileus in Rabbits 
• Equine: Emily Berryhill, DVM, DACVIM from UC Davis: Management of Common Skin Tumors
• Livestock/Production Animal: Maggie Baldwin, DVM & Eryn McGrath, DVM: Updates from the State Veterinarian’s Office on reportable diseases and regulatory issues

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

• Small Animal (1): Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR: What You Need to Know about Hip Dysplasia and OA in Dogs (and Cats!)
• Small Animal (2): Lance Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology): Recommended Approach to Asymptomatic Cats with Murmurs
• Equine: Emily Berryhill, DVM, DACVIM from UC Davis: Approach to the “ADR” Donkey
• Livestock/Production Animal: Richanne Lomkin, DVM, USDA APHIS Veterinary Service Veterinary Medical Office: Module 40 The Veterinarian’s Role in Preharvest Microbial Food Safety

2:50 – 3:10 p.m.

Break in the TMI Grand Event Hall & Exhibit Time

3:10 – 4:00 p.m.

• Small Animal (1): Kristin Zersen, DVM, MS, DACVECC: Managing Common Toxicities in the ER
• Small Animal (2): Lance Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology): Cardiology Case Studies: Dogs with Breathing Difficulty
• Equine: Anna Bracken, DVM, MS: Cabergoline – Pharmacokinetics and Effects on ACTH in Horses
• Livestock/Production Animal: Richanne Lomkin, DVM, USDA APHIS Veterinary Service Veterinary Medical Office: Module 41 New World Screwworm

4:10 – 5:00 p.m

• Small Animal (1): Kristin Zersen, DVM, MS, DACVECC: The Highs and Lows of Glucose – Managing Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia in the ER
• Small Animal (2): Samantha J.M. Evans, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVM: FIP Expert Updates: Diagnosing and Treating Feline Infectious Peritonitis in 2026
• Equine: Melinda R. Story, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR: CT and Associated Pathology of the Axial Skeleton
• Livestock/Production Animal: Jason Lombard, DVM, MS: Prevalence of BLV in Dairy Cattle in Colorado

5:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Break in the TMI Grand Event Hall & Exhibit Time

5:20 – 6:20 p.m.

Cocktail Hour: “You Can’t Spell Cocktail without AI” with Dr. Tracy Webb, DVM, PhD, CRB Specialist.

This talk will discuss important AI concepts, current uses, opportunities, and challenges to help veterinarians use it responsibly and manage risks.

 

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Complimentary breakfast in the TMI Grand Event Hall

8:00 – 8:50 a.m. 

• Small Animal (1): Amanda Cavanaugh, DVM, DACVECC: Innovative Approaches to the Brachycephalic Crisis
• Small Animal (2): Joe Wakshlag,  PhD, DVM, MS, ACVN, ACVSMR: What’s the latest on Cannabinoids in Vet Med?
• Equine: Carlos Carvajal de la Cerda, MVZ, CF: Practical Approach to the Everyday Podiatry Cases
• Livestock/Production Animal: Samantha Haw, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM): Are you kidding? Who’s pulling my leg? Small Ruminant Dystocia & Peri Parturient Disease

9:00 – 9:50 a.m.

• Small Animal (1): Kelly Hall, DVM, MS, DACVECC & Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC: When Every Second Counts: VetATLS Framework to the Acutely Injured Dog or Cat (Part 1)
• Small Animal (2): Kristen Weishaar, DVM, MS, DAVCIM (Oncology): Clinical Trials in Veterinary Medicine
• Equine: Chelsie Burden, DVM, MS, DACT: Strategies for Retained Fetal Membrane
• Livestock/Production Animal: Amy Franklin, DVM, MS: The Hive is Calling: Why Your Veterinary Skills are Needed for Honey Bees

9:50 – 10:10 a.m.

Break in the TMI Grand Event Hall & Exhibit Time

10:10 – 11:00 a.m.

• Small Animal (1): Kelly Hall, DVM, MS, DACVECC & Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC: When Every Second Counts: VetATLS Framework to the Acutely Injured Dog or Cat (Part 2)
• Small Animal (2): Tiffany Martin, DVM, MS, DACVR (RO): Radiation Treatment for Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)
• Equine: Chelsie Burden, DVM, MS, DACT: Clinical Applications for Assisted Reproductive Techniques in the Mare
• Livestock/Production Animal: Sarah Raabis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM): Insights into Immunomodulation for Bovine Respiratory Disease Management

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS: “The Veterinary Athlete: The Vetspan Blueprint for Career Durability”

Veterinary medicine demands athletic-level performance—long hours, repetitive work, sustained focus, and physical strain. This session reframes clinicians as Veterinary Athletes and introduces the Vetspan Blueprint: five pillars that reduce wear-and-tear, stabilize energy, improve recovery, and build capacity over time. You’ll leave with practical ergonomic principles, simple energy-stability tactics, and a 3×3 Daily Vet Blueprint you can apply on your next shift to support sustainable performance and long-term career durability.