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 1 President Welcome 3 About the Queensland Division Conference 4 Partnering with the Australian Cattle Veterinarians 4 About the venue 5 Accommodation 5 Testimonials from previous delegates 6 About our international speaker, Professor 7 Conference program 8 Social program 10 Registration information and pricing 11 Additional information 13 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 14 Currumbin Burleigh looking to the skyline across sand and ocean
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. 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 3
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. 4
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. 5
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! 6
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 7
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 in the 21st Century 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am Species differences in toxicology Morning Tea Exhibition Area Toxins in livestock impacts for residues and trade Barbara Wilson 11:00am 12:00pm Australian Snake bites and Tick Paralysis: What's New? Philip Judge Field investigations in toxicology 12:00pm 12:45pm Pet foods toxicities Terry King Forensic toxicology 12:45pm 1:00pm Hill s Pet Nutrition Session 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm Lunch Exhibition Area Managing poisoning emergencies Treatment of toxicoses in livestock case studies Brandon Fraser 2:45pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm Toxicological emergencies in Homo Sapiens Sanjeewa Kulawickrama Afternoon Tea Exhibition Area Seasonal risks in Queensland dry times, botulism and 1080 risks Alan Guilfoyle 4:00pm 5:00pm When in doubt, act if out! Effective decontamination techniques 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 8
Sunday 24 March Time Small Animal Stream Boulevard Room 1 Large Animal Stream Boulevard Room 2 8:00am 9:00am Combined Plenary Toxicoses in Australian Wildlife David Blyde 9:00am 10:30am Combined Plenary 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 12:00pm Morning Tea Exhibition Area Wellness Session - Insights into the Enneagram David Burke Wellness Session - Insights into the Enneagram David Burke 12:00pm 1:00pm Toxicology of animal products Plant toxicities and lab submissions Selina Ossedryver 1:00pm 1:45pm 1:45pm 2:45pm 2:45pm 3:30pm Lunch Exhibition Area All natural but not always safe: toxic plants Managing exposures to recreational drugs 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 9
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 10
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. 11
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) 12
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 13
AVA Queensland wishes to thank our 2019 sponsors and exhibitors Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Corporate Sponsors Exhibitors 14