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Track: Equine Medicine
Dr. Nick Huggons earned his DVM degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. He went on to complete an equine specialty internship at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital (SLREH), followed by an intense, three-year equine surgical residency at the UC Davis. Dr. Huggons is board-certified and obtained Diplomate status under the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has significantly contributed to the advancement of equine cervical spine disease treatment and has continued to perform wobbler surgery services after taking on an ownership role at SLREH. His hospital became the second globally to offer full cervical spine imaging for live equine patients, a practice now standard at major referral hospitals.
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Track: Food Animal Medicine
Dr. Sarah Depenbrock is an associate professor of clinical livestock medicine and surgery at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Her primary areas of research interest are respiratory disease in calves, as well as drug use and associated residues or antimicrobial resistance in livestock species. Dr. Depenbrock completed her DVM degree at UC Davis, and her residency in livestock medicine and surgery as well as her master’s degree in veterinary clinical sciences at the Ohio State University.
8:00 AM-9:00 AM Judicious Use of Antibiotics for the Food Animal Practitioner‡
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‡This course satisfies the one hour of California CE requirement on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
9:05 AM-10:05 AM Abdominal Emergencies in Pet Swine
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Track: Food Animal, Large Animal General Session
Dr. Liz Cox, a California native and 2009 UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine graduate, leads the Animal Care Program for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, combining her passions for animal welfare and sustainable agriculture. Her career spans private dairy practice, roles with Merck and Land O’Lakes, and extensive professional leadership. She currently chairs the United States Animal Health Association’s Animal Welfare Committee and founded Calf Milk Calculator in 2025.
10:30 AM-11:30 AM Milk Math: Preweaned Calf Nutrition
Proper feeding of calves during the first 60 days of life has been shown to deliver lifelong health and productivity benefits. This presentation will review fundamental nutritional concepts, methods for evaluating milk feeding programs, and approaches to developing feeding recommendations that align with producer goals.
11:35 AM-12:35 AM Regulation of Calf Welfare Around the World
Animal welfare regulations vary internationally, and standards adopted in regions like the European Union have historically influenced U.S. consumer expectations. This presentation will highlight calf welfare requirements in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, and compare how those requirements are regulated.
Track: Large Animal General Session
8:00 AM-9:00 AM How Large Animal Welfare Is Regulated in California
This presentation will provide an overview of how large animal welfare is regulated in California through federal and state laws. California is unique in its state-level regulations governing farm animal care. The session will review applicable laws, enforcement authorities, and the role of veterinarians in navigating large animal welfare requirements.
9:00 AM-10:00 AM Depopulation: Update on AVMA Guidelines
Depopulation of animals should occur only in response to serious emergencies or crises. When necessary, veterinarians play a critical role in ensuring the most appropriate methods are used. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) provides species-specific depopulation guidelines for veterinarians and industry, which have recently been updated to reflect current research and accepted standards of practice.
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Dr. Grant Miller serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), where he assists California veterinary professionals with compliance issues and regulatory matters involving various local, state, and federal agencies. In addition, Dr. Miller heads the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, a volunteer organization devoted to assisting animals with sheltering and veterinary care during disasters and emergencies.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Keeping Control of Controlled Substances: Must-Know Rules for the Large Animal Practitioner
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11:00 AM-12:30 AM Forensic Investigation of Large Animal Humane Cases: It is Easier Than You Think
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Track: Food Animal Medicine
Dr. Grace VanHoy is a clinical assistant professor in the livestock medicine and surgery service at UC Davis. She received her DVM degree from Ohio State University, after which she completed an internship and residency in farm animal medicine and surgery while completing a master’s degree with an emphasis in veterinary parasitology. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
8:00 AM-9:00 AM The War on Worms I: Gastrointestinal Parasites and Diagnostics in Livestock Practice
GI parasitism is one of the most common causes of morbidity in ruminants and camelids of all ages, and is an important cause of mortality in young ruminants and camelids in the United States. In this session, we will meet the parasites and cover different in-house and send-out diagnostic options.
9:05 AM-10:05 AM The War on Worms II: Integrated Parasite Management in Livestock Practice
Several factors, such as worsening dewormer resistance and the expanding range and season of parasites, have caused parasite management to become a complex healthcare crisis. This session will focus on understanding treatment options, impactful client education, and integrated parasite management for the prevention and control of GI parasites in both production and companion livestock.
10:30 AM-11:30 AM Skin in the Game: Dermatology for the Livestock Veterinarian
Approaching dermatologic disease in livestock often seems nebulous, since many different causes can end up having similar clinical presentations, and it is often unclear where to start from a diagnostic standpoint. This session will cover the common clinical presentations, recommended on-farm diagnostic workup, and diagnostic interpretation of various skin diseases in livestock, both in individual animals and herd-level outbreaks. Treatment, management, and prevention will also be discussed in this session.
11:35 AM-12:35 AM More Ketones, More Problems: Pregnancy Toxemia in Small Ruminants
Pregnancy toxemia is a common, life-threatening disease in small ruminants that can range from mild to severe at the time of veterinary exam. Prompt assessment of clinical signs and diagnostic testing are of paramount importance to early recognition and safe intervention. Concurrent assessment and treatment of comorbidities is necessary to maximize the likelihood of a positive case outcome. This session will focus on recognizing, treating, and preventing pregnancy toxemia.
Track: Equine Medicine
Dr. K. Gary Magdesian the Roberta A. and Carla Henry Endowed Chair in emergency medicine and critical care at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He serves as chief of equine neonatology and critical care in the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Davis, California. He earned his DVM degree at UC Davis, completed a rotating internship at Texas A&M University, and returned to UC Davis for his residencies. His clinical and research expertise encompasses equine internal medicine, critical care, neonatology, and pharmacology.
8:00 AM-9:00 AM Judicious Use of Antimicrobials for the Equine Practitioner‡
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‡This course satisfies the one hour of California CE requirement on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
9:00 AM-10:00 AM What’s New in Equine Genetic Testing
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10:00 AM-11:00 AM New or Different Findings and Approaches to Diarrhea and Colitis
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11:00 AM-12:30 AM Case-Based Review: Antibiotics, Fluids, and Diarrhea
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