Rescheduled for 2021
"At the beautiful Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino"
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On-Site Registration Will Open in 2021!
Rescheduled for 2021
At the beautiful Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana
Scheduled Speakers
Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVAA
Elise Lacher
David McCormick, MS, CVA, Veterinary Appraiser, Consultant & Broker
Ron Riegel, DVM
Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVS, Sponsored by Jorgenson
Stephanie Thomovsky DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRP
Sessions
Tentative Schedule
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Thursday, July 30, 2020Registration open 10am-6pmExhibitor set up 1pm-6pm, welcome to exhibit when setupLunch Session: |
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Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS |
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1:00 Leave Hotel 1:30 Herb walk: This medicinal herb walk is an easy stroll through native flora along a creek along the Campbell Woodland Nature Trail. We will discuss the plants and their medicine as well as their uses in pharmaceuticals. There will be time for questions and to walk on your own at the end of the structured walk. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. 3:30 Return to Hotel |
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Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVSSponsored by Jorgenson |
8:30-10am 10:15-11:30am 1-2:30pm 2:45-4:30pm |
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Stephanie Thomovsky |
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8:30-10am : Seizure Management Seizure management will be discussed including seizure scenarios. 10:15-11:30am : Traumatic Brain Injury Discussion of pathophysiology of head trauma including assessment, treatment and outcome 1-2:30pm : Did That Dog Just Go Down? Discussion of the most common causes of being acutely non ambulatory, what do do pre referral and following referral and indepth discussion of common causes of being acutely non ambulatory._ A discussion of commonly used physical rehabilitation techniques in down dogs will also be explored. 3-4pm : Cerebrovascular Accidents in Dogs Discussion of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis in strokes with comparison to humans |
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Welcome Reception on Thursday, July 30th at 5:30 - 6:00 pm, sponsored by
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Friday, July 31, 2020Registration Open 8amBreakfast Buffet 8amExhibit Hall Open at 8am-4:30pmLunch Session: 11:45am-12:45pmDavid Bradley, DVM, FASLMS presents Laser Therapy: What do we Really KnowOver lunch we will present what’s new and exciting in laser therapy and discuss the current research related to what works and why. Lecture details: The interest and enthusiasm regarding photobiomodulation are stronger than ever. This lecture will present the exciting new trends and potential uses for laser therapy. Both positive and negative studies will be reviewed to explain how to interpret the results and understand what really works and why. For those currently using lasers, it will help you better understand why you’re seeing the results you are producing. It will help you make adjustments to your protocols for those not responding. And it will help you expand the use of your laser to even more patients and conditions. For those not yet using laser therapy, it will help you make the decision whether this modality may be something worth adding to your practice or which patients may benefit from referral for laser therapy. It will also help you wade thru the marketing hype to make an informed decision as to which laser may be best for your practice. Sponsored by Summus |
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Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS |
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8:30-10:00 am “Simple” Herbal Extracts: An “Herbal Simple” is a single herb remedy, as opposed to a formula that contains multiple herbs to treat an ailment. Herbal Simples address specific medical conditions effectively. In this talk, many easy to use Herbal Simples will be discussed along with their corresponding disorders. 10:15-11:30 am A Sampling of Acupuncture: This talk will be a brief overarching introduction to acuponcture. It will cover a few useful points for a variety of chronic conditions, such as organ failure and arthritis. It will also teach resuscitation and sedation points. All these points can be used with acupressure by the untrained. 1-4:30 pm (there will be a break) Bee Medicine: From Honey to Venom Not only do bees keep our food chain intact through pollination, but they offer us a myriad of sources of medicine. Honey is used both internally for many conditions as well as a topical wound healer. Propolis, Pollen and Royal Jelly are all nourishing and medically active. Lately, there is burgeoning research on the use of bee venom for pain and conditions that are associated with pain, such as arthritis. In this lecture, we will discuss all these great medicines we obtain from bees. |
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Howard B. Seim III, DVM, DACVSSponsored by Jorgenson |
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Elise Lacher |
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8:30-10am 10:15-11:30am 1-2:30pm 2:45-4:30pm |
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Saturday, August 1, 2020Registration Open 8amBreakfast Buffet 8amExhibit Hall Open 8am-4pm
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Ron Riegel, DVM |
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Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVAA |
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David McCormick, MS, CVA, Veterinary Appraiser, Consultant & Broker |
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-- Is Your Practice Financially Healthy? (1hr) -- Diagnosing & Treating Practice Financial Diseases (2hr) -- Does Your Practice Have Value? (1hr or 2hr) -- Selling Your Practice - What you need to know (1hr) I incorporate examples and case studies into the sessions and provide do-it-yourself tips where appropriate. |
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Sunday, August 2, 2019 |
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Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVAA |
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Please Note The Following:
*Times and Presenters Subject to Change
* Please turn off or silence cell phones in sessions
On-Site Registration Will Open in 2021!
Speaker Bios...
Laurie Dohmen, VMD, MS
Growing up, Dr. Dohmen always wanted to be a veterinarian. All her schooling was in allopathic medicine, but she started feeling that there was something more. She began to use organic food and alternative medicine modalities for herself and her family. Her family thrived on this more wholistic lifestyle, and she realized that if these things were better for her family, they would be better for her patients also. Becoming disillusioned with some areas of western medicine, Dr. Dohmen began studying alternative modalities.
Dr. Dohmen has received advanced training in Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Bach Flower Essences, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda and most extensively Western Herbs. She has studied with Dr. Steve Marsden, Dr.Huisheng Xie, Registered Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, and many others. She received her Masters of Therapeutic Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2014. She now lectures regularly on Western Herbal Veterinary Medicine, and other wholistic topics. She is published frequently in journals such as JAHVMA and IVC (Integrative Veterinary Care Journal). She has written a hands-on course in Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine with Dr. Kris August that is an annual offering.
Dr. Dohmen is the Past President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association; as well as a member of American Herbalists Guild, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, American Holistic VMA and AVMA. She is on the Editorial Board of the AHVMA Journal. Dr. Dohmen lives on a 72 acre farm with her husband, 2 sons, and many four-legged animals. She has her own organic herb and vegetable gardens.
David
McCormick, MS, CVA, Veterinary Appraiser,
Consultant & Broker
David McCormick is a veterinary practice appraiser, broker and transaction specialist. Respected among veterinary colleagues as an expert in appraisals and brokerage, he helps current and future practice owners reach their goals. He teaches regionally, nationally and internationally on topics such as practice value & practice financial health, buying/selling a practice, exit planning and practice ownership issues. He operates Simmons Mid-Atlantic and Simmons Great Lakes with his partner and father, Larry McCormick, DVM, MBA, CBA.
David McCormick, MS, CVA Veterinary Appraiser, Consultant & Broker, "I help practice owners who want to improve their practice's financial health. I also work with veterinarians that are seeking a successful practice sale or purchase."
On-Site Registration Will Open in 2021!
Exhibitors At The Conference
Please visit these Exhibitors at the Conference to see the latest and best products and services for your veterinary practice:
3 Sided Media - Diamond Sponsor |
All Vet Imaging - Diamond Sponsor |
Christian Veterinary Mission |
givesmiles.us - Silver Sponsor |
Summus Medical Laser - Diamond Sponsor |
Kindred Bio - Gold Sponsor |
Natural Vet Companies/Vet Assured |
Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc - Bronze Sponsor |
PractiVet - Gold Sponsor |
Purple Moon Herbs and Studies - Silver Sponsor |
QuickPACS Technologies |
Rose Micro Solutions |
Rx Honing (Sharpening) Machine |
ServiceVet Technologies |
Southeast Medical Books |
Van Beek Natural Science |
Vet Kare Products |
Weave |
ZN Labs |
Click here to download the Bluegrass Veterinary Conference Exhibitor Contract
Conference Hotel Information
Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino
Our deluxe hotel rooms at Horseshoe Southern Indiana are the perfect well-deserved indulgence for the most discriminating guests. All of our traditional, resort-style amenities are included, and of course the exceptional, attentive service for which Horseshoe has always been known.
On-Site Registration Will Open in 2021!
Area Information
Things to Do near Elizabeth, Indiana
Churchill Downs
This beautiful racetrack has been the home of the Kentucky Derby since 1875.
Kentucky Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby Museum, where every day is Derby day, is the official tour provider of historic Churchill Downs. When you visit the Museum, you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! As the exclusive tour provider for the track, various tours are offered throughout the year even when the track isn’t in session with live racing. General admission includes two levels of family-friendly interactive permanent & temporary exhibits, "The Greatest Race," a 360-degree immersive sound and visual experience that'll get your heart racing and emotions soaring, Historic Walking Tour of Churchill Downs Racetrack, access to the Gift Shop, Kentucky fare in the Derby Cafe Express and much more!