Registration Brochure Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland 19 22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference 2019 ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference Super Early Bird registration closes 11 January 2019 KNOWLEDGE
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Contents Australian Cattle Veterinarians 1 About the ACV Annual Conference 3 Partnering with the AVA's Queensland Division 3 About the venue 4 Accommodation 5 Top 6 reasons to come to the ACV Annual Conference 5 Who should attend 5 About our international speaker, Dr Owen Atkinson 6 Conference program 7 Social program 10 Registration information and pricing 11 Additional information 13 ACV wishes to thank our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors 14 Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) Team Ellen Buckle Executive Officer Australian Veterinary Association 42 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600 T: 02 6273 0237 E: ellen.buckle@ava.com.au Jo Wheeler Member Services Australian Veterinary Association 42 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600 T: 02 6273 0237 E: acv@ava.com.au Queensland Division Conference 15 Presidents welcome 17 About the Queensland Division Conference 18 Partnering with the Australian Cattle Veterinarians 18 About the venue 19 Accommodation 19 Testimonials from previous delegates 20 About our international speaker, Professor Sharon Gwaltney-Brant 21 Conference program 22 Social program 24 Registration information and pricing 25 Additional information 27 AVA Queensland wishes to thank our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors 28 Currumbin Burleigh looking to the skyline across sand and ocean 2
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland About the Australian Cattle Veterinarians The Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) is one of the largest special interest groups of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA). The Australian Cattle Vets special interest group members are predominately mixed practitioner veterinarians in private practice, but also include members working in the government sector (including agricultural and biosecurity), in research facilities, in academia as well as veterinary students who all share a passion and interest in bovine medicine. The science of this species continues to grow in significance for producers, consumers and government. ACV members have a significant responsibility in managing and maintaining animal welfare and is proud to have a committed and engaged Executive Committee and membership base of over 1100 veterinarians actively promoting and advocating policy and protecting the interests of cattle and cattle veterinarians alike. ACV provides crucial services to Australia s agricultural producers, while also playing a key role in disease surveillance, securing our quarantine status and protecting ongoing productivity in all facets of the Australian cattle industry. About the ACV Annual Conference The Gold Standard Conference 2019 will be held on the Gold Coast at the Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, from 19 22 March 2019, commencing with the annual Welcome Dinner on Tuesday 19 March. The ACV conference is a major initiative in the AVA s comprehensive annual Continuing Professional Development Program for 2019 and showcases the latest trends in bovine veterinary practice. You will also find out about the latest products and innovations at the trade exhibition. Boasting three full days of world-class scientific sessions accompanied by an array of unrivalled networking opportunities and an extensive social program, the ACV Conference continues to be the highlight of the Australian Cattle Vet calendar. Dr Dave Beggs, our very own ACV Conference Convenor has developed a Gold Standard Program. As Dave says "This is a Gold Coast conference about how to do things well. Let s not settle for second best. Tips, techniques and tales about the best of diagnostics, treatment and advice." Partnering with AVA s Queensland Division This year the ACV and the AVA Queensland Division are having back to back conferences. The ACV Conference starts on Tuesday 19 March with the annual Welcome Dinner and continues until Friday 22 March. The AVA Queensland Division Conference will commence with drinks in the trade area on the Friday evening, and continue over the 23 and 24 March. AVA is developing this model to benefit our delegates and our trade partners. Fantastic deals available for attending both conferences 3
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland About the venue The Gold Standard Conference 2019 will be held at the Mantra on View at the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise. The Mantra on View is located a short 150m stroll to the world-renowned Surfers Paradise beach and close to the light rail. The Gold Coast's star attraction is its beaches. Beyond the beaches, discover a booming culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous theme parks, which are a short drive away. And don t miss a trip into the subtropical hinterland for rainforest walks and waterfalls. 4
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Accommodation We have negotiated special conference accommodation rates through Ozaccom+ for the Mantra on View. You can book by visiting ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference. Every room has sweeping views of the coastline from their private balconies, so you can sit back and relax. Coolangatta airport is within a 30-minute drive of the Mantra on View. Top 6 reasons to come to the ACV Annual Conference 3 days of science programs expertly curated by our scientific convenor Our international speaker Owen Atkinson, from the UK, who has recently published a book on Bovine Surgery and Lameness The opportunity to network with peers and industry in a collegial and supportive environment 1 2 3 The friendly social program including a Gold Standard event dinner at Sandbar across from the beach A trade and industry show featuring many of your suppliers where you can find out about the latest products and innovations! Up to 21 hours of CPD and 21 VetEd points! 4 5 6 Who will attend? The Gold Standard Conference 2019 will attract an extensive mix of veterinarians from all fields of cattle veterinary science including: Practicing veterinarians Graduating students Practice owners / principals Academics Industry veterinarians Government veterinarians Practice managers 5
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland About our international speaker, Dr Owen Atkinson Dr Atkinson worked in farm practice for over 20 years before establishing a Dairy Veterinary Consultancy in 2013. He now provides strategic health advice and training to ruminant and dairy agri-businesses, vet practices and dairy farmers throughout UK. Dr Atkinson was awarded the RCVS Diploma in Cattle Health and Production in 2013 and is an RCVS recognised Specialist, a CowSignals master trainer and a Nuffield Scholar (2010). His interests include lameness; youngstock; building design; rumen health and responsible use of medicines. Dr Atkinson s mission is to improve the lives of cows and the people who care for them. Dr Atkinson will deliver presentations on: Motivating behavioural change in clients Hoof trimming using the five-step Dutch method Lameness - managing complicated claw lesions Liquid gold - rumen fluid sampling in practice The drugs don t work! Practical advice for good antimicrobial stewardship A pain in the backside? Regional anaesthesia of cattle Dairy farming in Sudan Not an ACV member? Join NOW and save! Become an ACV member and you can attend the conference at member pricing. Contact acv@acv.com.au or 1300 137 309 to join now* The ACV s Gold Standard Conference 2019 offers delegates 21 hours of continuing professional development with up to 21 VetEd points if preconference options are added. Earn points by attending all or part of the conference. *Conditions apply. Refer to Member Services. 6
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Conference program Tuesday 19 March 6:30pm 9:30pm 6:30am 7:30am 7:15am 8:00am 8:15am 8:30am 8:30am 9:15am 9:15am 9:45am 9:45am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:00pm 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 10:00pm Welcome Dinner Poolside, Mantra on View Wednesday 20 March Yoga Session Location TBC Light Breakfast Exhibition Area Session 1 Golden Opportunities Opening and Welcome Motivating behavioural change in clients Owen Atkinson Gold standard field euthanasia of ruminant livestock using your brains! Kelly Stanger Feedlot medicine 101 Meg Salter Morning Tea Exhibition Area Session 2 Gold Nuggets Managing poddy calves during a drought Sandi Jephcott How and when to do a liver biopsy Liz Pryor Hoof trimming using the five-step Dutch method Owen Atkinson Lunch Exhibition Area Session 3 Gold Star Lameness managing complicated claw lesions Owen Atkinson Farmer attitudes to pain relief Liz Pryor Dealing with organic dairies: Is there a gold standard? Matt Izzo Afternoon Tea Exhibition Area Session 4 Gold Standard Diagnosis Liquid gold - rumen fluid sampling in practice Owen Atkinson Diagnosing BEF - clinical implication of recent research Lee Taylor Diagnosing Anthrax Jonathan Lees Accreditation for using ICT kits Jonathan Lee All welcome, but you MUST book when you register for the conference! Drinks and Canapes Exhibition area and lobby balcony, Mantra on View Coopers Young Vets Dinner Location TBC 7
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Conference program Thursday 21 March 6:30am 7:30am 7:30am 8:15am 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am Yoga Session Location TBC Light Breakfast Exhibition Area Session 5 Golden Rules Gold standard research animal ethics committees: doing research in practice Michael Laurence Cheese-making: You can t make gold from garbage Zoe Vogels Practical advice for managing drench resistance Stephanie Bullen The drugs don t work! Practical advice for good antimicrobial stewardship Owen Atkinson Morning Tea Exhibition Area Session 6 As Good as Gold 11:00am 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 10:30pm George Osborne Memorial Speakers Forum Presenters to be confirmed Lunch Exhibition Area Session 7 Golden Dust Making fixed-time AI work David Beggs Prevention and treatment of calf scours in a world of antimicrobial resistance Alison Gunn On-farm milk culture who needs a lab? Rob Bonnano Afternoon Tea Exhibition Area Session 8 Golden Tongues How to make your practice s social media Gold Logie-worthy! Zoe Vogels Debate That Ag Science has more to offer the pastoral (food production) industry than Vet Science Alan Guilfoyle and panel ACV Annual Meeting Boulevard Ballroom Event Dinner Sandbar Restaurant, Surfers Paradise 8
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Conference program Friday 22 March 6:30am 7:30am 7:30am 8:15am 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:00pm 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Yoga Session Location TBC Light Breakfast Exhibition Area Session 9 Money for Gold Boosting animal disease surveillance in northern Australia: Significant Disease Investigation (SDI) Network TBC Assessing bull structure as part of a breeding soundness evaluation John Bertram Managing heifer fertility in Northern Australia Geoffry Fordyce Making use of genetics and genomics in the beef industry Hamish Chandler Morning Tea Exhibition Area Session 10 Pot of Gold A pain in the backside? Regional anaesthesia of cattle Owen Atkinson Emergency medicine managing an outbreak Alison Gunn Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship on Dairy Farms using Herd Level MIC data Ray Castle Lunch Exhibition Area Session 11 Bright and Shiny Being a cattle vet at 5 foot 3 Gemma Chuck Mental Health Al Griskaitis Mental Health Al Griskaitis Afternoon Tea Exhibition Area Session 12 All that Glistens On-farm treatment protocols - gold standard advice? Rob Bonanno How antibiotic residues happen Stephanie Bullen Dairy farming in Sudan Owen Atkinson Informal Farewell Drinks Location TBC Queensland Division Conference 2019 Commencing with drinks in the trade area on the Friday evening, from 6:30pm and continuing over the 23 and 24 March. This program is accurate at the time of printing and is subject to change. For the latest program please visit ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference. 9
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Social Program Relax and unwind after a big day of presentations with these exciting collegial social events, which are included in all full delegate registrations. Additional tickets are available for purchase. To book any additional social tickets, please visit ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference. Welcome Dinner Tuesday 19 March, 6:30pm 9:30pm Poolside Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise Book Now! Proudly sponsored by Enjoy a BBQ and beer by the pool, while you catch up with friends, meet some new peers and kick up your heels before the full day sessions commence. AVA Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to catch up at this event. This event is included in all full registrations Additional tickets: $150 each Drinks and Canapes Wednesday 20 March, 5:30pm 7:00pm Exhibition area and lobby balcony Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise Enjoy a beverage and canapés with your fellow delegates after a long day of sessions. This event is included in all full registrations Additional tickets: $100 each Coopers Young Vets Dinner Proudly sponsored by Wednesday 20 March, 7:00pm 10:00pm Location TBA All young cattle vet members who are up to 5 years out of vet school are invited to attend this complementary event. Event Dinner Proudly sponsored by Thursday 21 March, 7:00pm 10:30pm Sandbar, Surfers Paradise Come and relax after a hard day of science with a 3-course dinner and drinks at Sandbar! This event is included in all full registrations Additional tickets: $180 each Informal Farewell Drinks Friday 22 March, 5:00pm 6:30pm Location TBA Following the last session, join us for our final farewell drinks while you say goodbye to colleagues and friends. Complimentary for all registered delegates. 10
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Registration Information and Pricing To register or book any additional tickets, please visit ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference. Book a full registration for the ACV s Gold Standard Conference and the Queensland Division Conference, and receive 5% off* Full Registrations Super Early Bird closes 11 January Early Bird closes 17 February Standard Rate ACV Member $990 $1,250 $1,580 AVA Member $1,390 $1,650 $1,980 AVA Student Member (undergrad or DVM student) AVA New Graduate Member (up to 2 years from graduation or post grad student) $495 $625 $790 $594 $750 $948 Non-Member $2,780 $3,300 $3,960 Day Registrations (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) ACV Member AVA Member AVA Student Member (undergrad or DVM student) AVA New Graduate Member (up to 2 years from graduation or post grad student) Non-Member Standard Rate $490 per day $620 per day $250 per day $285 per day $980 per day Additional Social Tickets Please see page 10 for more details about social events. Welcome Dinner Tuesday 19 March $150 Drinks and Canapes Wednesday 20 March $100 Event Dinner Thursday 21 March $180 Other Standard Rate Accompanying Family Member $800 Please note: All prices are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST. *The 5% discount is only available to AVA members and delegates who purchase a full registration. This discount is not applicable to Super Early Bird prices. 11
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Full delegate registration package includes: Attendance at scientific sessions (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Admittance to industry exhibition (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Light breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Welcome Dinner (Tuesday) Drinks and Canapes (Wednesday) Event Dinner (Thursday) One (1) conference bag, including conference materials One (1) copy of USB proceedings Day registration package includes: Attendance at scientific sessions (on day/s attending) Admittance to industry exhibition (on day/s attending) Light breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (on day/s attending) One (1) conference bag, including conference materials One (1) copy of USB proceedings Accompanying family member registration package includes: Admittance to industry exhibition (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Light breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Welcome Dinner (Tuesday) Drinks and Canapes (Wednesday) Event Dinner (Thursday) 12
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Additional Information Child Care & Carers Pass We are delighted to introduce a complimentary Carers Pass for delegates attending all AVA conferences and events. This will give the Carer access to the conference, exhibition and sessions and allows parents/delegates nursing children to be provided with assistance. The pass does not include catering for carers. To request a pass please contact Stephanie McGuinness, Conference Secretariat. There is no need to register online. Your Carers Pass can be collected at the registration desk upon arrival. Please note there are no arrangements for child care during the conference. We suggest you check with your accommodation provider who may be able to assist you further with babysitting services during your stay. Program All speakers and sessions were confirmed and correct at the time of printing. The organisers reserve the right to amend the program details as required. For program updates please visit the conference website - ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference The views and advice offered by speakers are their own views and may not represent those of the Australian Veterinary Association. Privacy Policy The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA) supports good privacy practice and aims to manage personal information in an open and transparent way. Our policy sets out how the AVA aims to comply with the Privacy Act 1998 (Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APP's) which came into force on 12 March 2014. View AVA Privacy Policy or visit www.ava.com. au/privacy-policy. The AVA takes photos of this event. By attending you give AVA permission to use images taken at the conference, as well as any written comments on our evaluation forms in our communications. Cancellation Cancellations must be received in writing to the Conference Secretariat by Wednesday 23 January 2019. Cancellations received prior to Wednesday 23 January 2019 will receive a full refund minus $150 administration fee. Cancellations received from Thursday 24 January 2019 will not be refunded. Substitute delegates will be considered. Conference Secretariat Stephanie McGuinness Events Coordinator Australian Veterinary Association Unit 40/6 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 T: 02 9431 5056 E: stephanie.mcguinness@ava.com.au 13
19-22 March 2019 Gold Standard Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland ACV wishes to thank our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsor Key Sponsors Trade supports and exhibitors 14
Registration Brochure Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland 22 24 March 2019 Toxicology Threats, treatment and other toxic topics Early Bird registration closes 17 February 2019 Platinium Sponsor Gold Sponsor KNOWLEDGE
Contents Queensland Division Conference 15 President Welcome 17 About the Queensland Division Conference 18 Partnering with the Australian Cattle Veterinarians 18 About the venue 19 Accommodation 19 Testimonials from previous delegates 20 About our international speaker, Professor Sharon Gwaltney-Brant 21 Conference program 22 Social program 24 Registration information and pricing 25 Additional information 27 Queensland Division Team Laurie Dowling Executive Officer Australian Veterinary Association Building 3, 2404 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 T: 07 3422 5310 E: execqld@ava.com.au Camilla Broughton Branch & Division Coordinator Australian Veterinary Association Building 3, 2404 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 T: 07 3422 5309 E: avaqld@ava.com.au AVA Queensland wishes to thank our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors 28 Australian Cattle Veterinarians 1 About the ACV Annual Conference 3 Partnering with the AVA's Queensland Division 3 About the venue 4 Accommodation 5 Top 6 reasons to come to the ACV Annual Conference 5 Who should attend 5 About our international speaker, Dr Owen Atkinson 6 Conference program 7 Social program 10 Registration information and pricing 11 Additional information 13 ACV wishes to thank our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors 14 Currumbin Burleigh looking to the skyline across sand and ocean
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland President Welcome It is with a great deal of pleasure that I invite all veterinarians to attend the AVA Qld Division Conference on 22-24 March 2019, Surfers Paradise, Queensland. We have a very strong continuing education program for delegates built around our international speaker, Professor Sharon Gwaltney-Brant. We will also be hosting many other local speakers. The theme Toxicology Threats, treatment and other toxic topics will cover both small and large animals. This annual event will be held at Surfers Paradise, an iconic Queensland location with lots to offer. All delegates that register before early bird closes go into the draw to win a Gold Coast experience for two. Winner to be announced 18 February 2019. This will be a wonderful weekend of learning and collegiality. I look forward to welcoming you to the Gold Coast. Professor Margaret Reilly Queensland Division President 17
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland About the AVA The AVA is the peak national body representing the Australian veterinary profession, delivering a range of services and benefits to over 9,500 members. For nearly 100 years, we ve represented Australian veterinarians nationwide. Providing members with access to continuing professional development (CPD) of the highest calibre on the latest scientific thinking is a key focus of the AVA. Our CPD program planning begins up to two years in advance to ensure it includes veterinary science and business training that is interesting, relevant and accessible, so that we maintain a highly skilled veterinary workforce. Looking ahead we will embrace new technologies to proactively assist our members with more flexible and appropriate learning outcomes. Membership is made up of veterinarians in practice, industry, government and academia. About the Queensland Division Conference The AVA Queensland State Conference will be held on the Gold Coast at the Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise, Queensland from 22-24 March 2019, commencing with the Friday night expo and welcome. This year the Queensland conference will focus on toxicology and there will be two streams, one focussed on small animals and the other on large. Toxins affect animal health in many ways and can come from the environment, food, bacteria and venomous animals. Things are a little different this year, for the first time in Queensland we bring you the Friday Night Trade Expo! The trade expo will be two and a half hours of uninterrupted time with the exhibitors. This expo will be open to all veterinary staff. We hope to see you on the Gold Coast in 2019! Fantastic deals available for attending both conferences Partnering with the Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) This year the AVA Queensland Division and the ACV are having back to back conferences. The ACV Conference starts on Tuesday 19 with the Welcome Dinner and continues until Friday 22 March. The AVA Queensland Division will commence with a Trade Expo on the Friday evening, and continue over the 23 and 24 March. AVA is developing this model to benefit our delegates and our trade partners. 18
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland About the venue The 2019 Queensland Division Conference will be held at the Mantra on View at the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise. The Mantra on View is located a short 150m stroll to the world-renowned Surfers Paradise beach and close to the light rail. We all know that the Gold Coast s star attraction is its beaches, but beyond the beaches, discover a booming culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous theme parks, which are only a short drive away. And don t miss a trip into the subtropical hinterland for rainforest walks and waterfalls. Accommodation We have negotiated special conference accommodation rates through Ozaccom+ for the Mantra on View. You can book here www.ava.com.au/acv-qld-conferences Every room has sweeping views of the coastline from their private balconies, so you can sit back and relax. Coolangatta airport is within a 30-minute drive of the Mantra on View. 19
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland WIN All delegates that register before early bird closes go into the draw to win a Mystery Gold Coast Experience! Keep up to date with conference news to find out clues on what the Mystery Experience will be! Not a AVA member? Join NOW and save! Become an AVA member and you can attend the conference at member pricing. Contact avaqld@ava.com.au or 1300 137 309 to join now*. *Conditions apply. Refer to Member Services. The Queensland Division Conference 2019 offers delegates 13 hours of continuing professional development with up to 10.5 VetEd points. If you attend both ACV and Qld Division conferences, you can earn up to 30.5 VetEd points. Delegates from the 2018 Queensland Division Conference said it was: Every year I look forward to the AVA QLD conference as it allows me to revise, recharge, and reconnect with the reasons why I chose this profession for my career. You gotta love It! The recent division conference at Hamilton Island was excellent! I very much look forward to this conference as it s a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues and find out the latest Veterinary trends. Great work Qld AVA! 20
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland About our international speaker, Professor Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Sharon has achieved a DVM at North Carolina State University; PhD at Kansas State University is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology and American Board of Toxicology and has numerous publications. Sharon s interests are application of clinical toxicology in an animal poison control center environment. Use of data obtained on accidental exposures of animals to toxic agents to generate information to educate veterinarians and animal owners on the potential risks of various agents. Our other speakers: Barbara Wilson Philip Judge Terry King Sanjeewa Kulawickrama Alan Guilfoyle Brandon Fraser Mary Fletcher David Blyde David Burke Selina Ossedryver Paul Mills 21
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Friday 22 March 6:30pm 9:00pm Time Trade Expo Exhibition area, Mantra on View Saturday 23 March Small Animal Stream Boulevard Room 1 Large Animal Stream Boulevard Room 2 8:30am 9:30am Combined Plenary Toxicology Overview - Antidotal Therapies for the 21st Century Sharon Gwaltney-Brant 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am Species differences in toxicology Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Morning Tea Exhibition Area Toxins in livestock impacts for residues and trade Barbara Wilson 11:00am 12:00pm Snake bites and ticks Philip Judge Field investigations in toxicology Sharon Gwaltney-Brant 12:00pm 12:45pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm Pet foods toxicities Terry King Hill s Pet Nutrition Session Topic and speaker to be confirmed Lunch Exhibition Area Human approach to toxicology emergencies Sanjeewa Kulawickrama Forensic toxicology intentional poisoning of animals Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Seasonal risks in Queensland dry times, botulism and 1080 risks Alan Guilfoyle 2:45pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm Managing poisoning emergencies Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Afternoon Tea Exhibition Area Treatment of toxicoses in livestock case studies Brandon Fraser 4:00pm 5:00pm Effective decontamination techniques Sharon Gwaltney-Brant The Pimelea story science making livestock resistant Mary Fletcher 5:00pm 5:45pm Queensland Division Annual Meeting Boulevard Room 1 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm - Late SkyPoint Pre-Dinner Drinks & Canapes - Q1 Building, Surfers Paradise SkyPoint Gala Dinner - Q1 Building, Surfers Paradise 22
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Sunday 24 March Time Small Animal Stream Boulevard Room 1 Large Animal Stream Boulevard Room 2 8:00am 9:00am Combined Plenary Wildlife, marine and environmental toxins David Blyde 9:00am 10:30am Combined Plenary 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm Morning Tea Exhibition Area Wellness Session David Burke Wellness Session David Burke 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:45pm 1:45pm 2:45pm 2:45pm 3:30pm Toxicology of animal products (pesticides, parasiticides and veterinary medicines) Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Lunch Exhibition Area All natural but not always safe: toxic plants Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Topic to be confirmed Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Plant toxicities and lab submissions Selina Ossedryver Illegal drugs and the impact on horse health Paul Mills What killed the horses at Kooralbyn investigation into the 2011 incident Bruce Hill 3:30pm 3:45pm Afternoon Tea Outside Boulevard Rooms 23
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Social Program Relax and unwind after a big day of presentations with a social event, which is included in all full delegate registrations. Additional tickets are available for purchase. To book any additional social tickets, please click www.ava.com.au/acv-qld-conferences Book Now! Trade Expo Friday 22 March, 6:30pm 9:00pm Exhibition area, Palm Ballroom, Mantra on View Pick up your conference pack early and join us over drinks and canapes for the first ever Friday night trade expo. This event is included in all full registrations AVA Member AVA Student Member / New Graduate Nurses / Practice staff - $65 Non-Member $130 SkyPoint Gala Dinner Saturday 23 March, 6:30pm Late Q1 Building, Level 77/ 9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise Be intoxicated by the 360-degree views of the Gold Coast from the SkyPoint Tower at the Gala Dinner. Enjoy the sunset during pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed by the spectacular gold coast skyline and three-course dinner. This event is included in all full registrations Additional tickets: AVA Member AVA Student Member / New Graduate Nurses / Practice staff $165 Non-Member $330 24
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Registration Information and Pricing To register or book any additional tickets, please click www.ava.com.au/acv-qld-conferences Book a full registration for the ACV s Gold Standard Conference and the Queensland Divisional Conference, and receive 5% off* Full Registrations Early Bird closes 17 February Standard Rate AVA Member $495 $595 Non Member $990 $1,190 AVA Student Member / AVA New graduate $475 Day Registrations (Early bird pricing is not available) Saturday 23 March Sunday 24 March AVA Member $420 $350 Non Member $840 $700 AVA Student Member / AVA New graduate $335 $280 Accompanying Guest Registrations Standard Rate AVA Member $350 Non Member $350 Additional Social Tickets Please see page 24 for more details about social events. Trade Expo Only Standard Rate AVA Member / AVA Student Member / AVA New Graduate / Nurses / Practice Staff $65 Non Member $130 SkyPoint Gala Dinner Standard Rate AVA Member / AVA Student Member / AVA New Graduate / Nurses / Practice Staff $165 Non Member $330 Please note: All prices are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST. *The 5% discount is only available to AVA members and delegates who purchase a full registration. 25
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Full delegate registration package includes: Attendance at scientific sessions (Saturday and Sunday) Admittance to industry exhibition (Saturday and Sunday) Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Saturday and Sunday) Trade Expo (Friday) SkyPoint Gala Dinner (Saturday) One (1) conference bag, including conference materials One (1) hard copy of conference proceedings Day registration package includes: Attendance at scientific sessions (on day attending) Admittance to industry exhibition (on day attending) Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (on day attending) One (1) conference bag, including conference materials One (1) hard copy of conference proceedings Accompanying guest registration package includes: Admittance to industry exhibition (Saturday and Sunday) Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Saturday and Sunday) Trade Expo (Friday) SkyPoint Gala Dinner (Saturday) 26
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Additional Information Child Care & Carers Pass We are delighted to introduce a complimentary Carers Pass for delegates attending all AVA conferences and events. This will give the Carer access to the conference, exhibition and sessions and allows parents/delegates nursing children to be provided with assistance. The pass does not include catering for carers. To request a pass please contact Stephanie McGuinness, Conference Secretariat. There is no need to register online. Your Carers Pass can be collected at the registration desk upon arrival. Please note there are no arrangements for child care during the conference. We suggest you check with your accommodation provider who may be able to assist you further with babysitting services during your stay. Program All speakers and sessions were confirmed and correct at the time of printing. The organisers reserve the right to amend the program details as required. For program updates please visit the conference website www.ava.com.au/acv-qld-conferences The views and advice offered by speakers are their own views and may not represent those of the Australian Veterinary Association. Privacy Policy The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA) supports good privacy practice, and aims to manage personal information in an open and transparent way. Our policy sets out how the AVA aims to comply with the Privacy Act 1998 (Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APP s) which came into force on 12 March 2014. To view the AVA Privacy Policy please visit www. ava.com.au/privacy-policy. The AVA takes photos of this event. By attending you give AVA permission to use images taken at the conference, as well as any written comments on our evaluation forms in our communications. Cancellation Cancellations must be received in writing to the Conference Secretariat by Wednesday 23 January 2019. Cancellations received prior to Wednesday 23 January 2019 will receive a full refund minus $150 administration fee. Cancellations received from Thursday 24 January 2019 will not be refunded. Substitute delegates will be considered. Conference Secretariat Stephanie McGuinness Events Coordinator Australian Veterinary Association Unit 40/6 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 T: 02 9431 5056 E: stephanie.mcguinness@ava.com.au 27
AVA Queensland wishes to thank our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Corporate Sponsors Exhibitors 28