Saturday Lectures
A few talk descriptions are missing - we will update this page as we receive them!
All events are in Pacific Daylight Time.
A few talk descriptions are missing - we will update this page as we receive them!
All events are in Pacific Daylight Time.
Breakfast
Wegner Ground Level Hallway (By Registration) - 7:00-8:00am
Simple breakfast provided (think things you can buy at Costco for a large group on a student club budget - muffins, yogurt, granola, fruit, etc.).
Reptile Physical Exam Tips and Tricks - Dr. Paul Gibbons
Wegner G50 - 8:10-9:00am
In a mammal-dominated field, it can sometimes feel daunting to competently work with reptiles in the clinic. Even the basics of reptile medicine are glossed over or entirely overlooked in most veterinary curriculum. This topic will aim to fill those knowledge gaps and help you feel confident in your ability to see reptile patients out in the real world.
Medical Concerns in the Immobilization of Wildlife - Dr. Brian Joseph
Wegner G50 - 9:10-10:00am
Wildlife capture and immobilization poses a unique challenge in veterinary medicine: don't do more harm than good in individuals that we often understand very little about. This lecture will delve into the fine balance between increasing our knowledge and medical access to wildlife populations, without causing harm to the individuals that are immobilized.
Elasmobranch Medicine - Dr. Cassidy Soehnlein
Wegner G1 - 9:10-10:00am
This lecture provides a practical introduction to the clinical care of elasmobranchs, including species differences in physiology, stress response, and husbandry needs. It reviews approaches to restraint, anesthesia, physical examination, and diagnostic techniques, while highlighting the critical role of water quality, and nutrition in disease prevention. Common clinical presentations and disease processes in managed care populations of sharks and rays are discussed to support effective veterinary assessment and case management.
Diseases of Wild Ruminants - Dr. Kyle Taylor
Wegner G50 - 10:10-11:00am
Learn about the common diseases that plague North American ruminant species with some case-based fun!
Top 10 History Questions in Herp Medicine - Dr. David Balderrama
Wegner G1 - 10:10-11:00am
Veterinary students here at WSU are taught the ins and outs communicating with clients and gathering a thorough history on small and large animal patients... but what about reptilian and amphibian patients? Reptiles and amphibians live very unique lifestyles compared to mammals, and figuring out the right questions to ask a herp owner can seem daunting. Are you interested in seeing reptiles and amphibians after you graduate? Join Dr. Balderrama as he goes over 10 important history questions for every herp case that you see before beginning your physical exam.
IBD in Red Wolves - Dr. Kadie Anderson
Wegner G50 - 11:10-12:00pm
Red wolves are a critically endangered species of wolf native to Eastern parts of the US. Only a few wolves exist in the wild and their population rely on breeding programs at places like Northwest Trek Wildllife Park. Captive red wolves, however, often suffer from IBD. This lecture covers what we know about IBD in red wolves, how it differs from IBD seen in our domestic dogs, and what this means for the conservation of this species.
Application of Next-Generation Sequencing with Hybrid Capture to Track Spillover Events of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) into Wildlife and Livestock - Dr. Tom Waltzek
Wegner G1 - 11:10-12:00pm
Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b continue to have unprecedented
global impacts on wild birds and mammals, with especially significant mortality observed in colonial surface nesting seabirds and in some marine mammal species. In this presentation, Dr. Waltzek will describe an H5N1
HPAIV mass mortality event that affected Caspian terns, Glaucous-winged and Western gull hybrids, and
harbor seals on Rat Island, Washington, in the summer of 2023.
Lunch!
Vet Med Den (Wegner) - 12:00-1:00pm
Feast with us on Panda Express!
Veterinary Medicine in Free Ranging Ungulates - Dr. Kadie Anderson
Wegner G50 - 1:10-2:00pm
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park offers a unique and often challenging environment for zoo veterinarians. Captive ungulate species have a large space to roam and comingle, meaning that you sometimes have to get creative when you want to get your hands on an individual for veterinary care. This topic covers what lead veterinarian Dr. Kadie Anderson has learned about veterinary medicine for captive ungulates in a free range setting.
Venom, Spines, and Other Hazards of Aquatic Medicine - Thomas LeClair
Wegner G1 - 1:10-2:00pm
If you think becoming an aquatic veterinarian will save you from the perils that most other veterinarians face in their day-to-day, think again. Join us to learn from recent WSU grad and fish vet extraordinaire as we dive into the dangers of the deep.
Basic Penguin - Dr. Brian Joseph
Wegner G50 - 2:10-3:00pm
Penguins are charismatic animals inhabiting challenging environments. Keeping penguins healthy requires an understanding of their ecology, physiology, and learning from past experiences of their management. We will discuss environmental requirements, the most common diseases in zoological settings, and appropriate therapy.
Discernment and Elephant Tusk Fracture Management - Dr. Josie Rose
Wegner G1 - 2:10-3:00pm
A fractured tooth can be an emergency treatment for most animals, but what do you do when an animal the size of an elephant needs dental care? Join us as we learn from The Oregon Zoo's Dr. Rose how to spot and manage tusk fractures in elephants.
NETWORKING NIGHT - 7:00-9:00
Paradise Creek Brewery-Downtown Restaurant (245 SE Paradise St. Pullman, WA 99163)
Join us for some light appetizers and the opportunity to network with the people doing the work you want to do and with your like-minded peers. RESERVATION ONLY