Fall Conference

Join us in person or online via Zoom beginning at 9 a.m. for this hybrid 3-hour CE event. This is a non-football weekend to make parking easier. There will be a large and small animal track, with light and fun, case-based presentations. We encourage veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to attend.

2026 Fees: Veterinarian – $30, technicians – $20, and assistants – $10

This program is approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit. Registration is from 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility (ADBF) lobby.

2026 Small animal track

Location: Bustad Hall 145
Moderator: TBA

• 9 a.m. – Exotics & Oncology – by Drs. Marcie Logsdon & Janean Fidel
• 10am – Diagnosis and Management Strategies for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) – What’s New? by Dr. Seth Bowden
  Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) is a well-characterized, acquired cardiac disease in veterinary medicine. Recent advances have expanded the research surrounding both novel medical therapies and procedural interventions for MMVD. This presentation aims to explore these emerging options and demonstrate how they can be integrated into general and specialty practices to deliver a broader spectrum of care for affected dogs.
• 11 a.m. – Tails from the Dark Side: Common Neurologic Presentations in Daily Practice by Dr. Karen Kline
  This lecture is case based, and it will hopefully shed some light on some of the not so routine neurologic cases that present to you as a practitioner in private practice. We will discuss each case, the signalment, the history and the physical and neurologic examinations as well as the diagnostics that you can offer in your practice. And some surprises will emerge!! We will have fun unraveling the mystery.

2026 Large animal track

Location: Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility (ADBF) 1002
Moderators: Dr. Craig McConnel & Dr. Caio Figueiredo

• 9 a.m. – Crashing Crias & Curious Goats: From Passive Transfer to Collision Tumors by Dr. Alyssa Marre
  Join us for two engaging small-ruminant case-based lectures covering both common challenges and fascinating diagnostic surprises. Crashing Crias will explore how to diagnose, treat, and prevent failure of passive transfer in crias, with practical approaches to improving outcomes. Then, Bleat It or Not?!? When Two Neoplasms Collide takes a closer look at Taxi, a goat with a rare collision tumor involving a thymoma and apocrine gland adenocarcinoma. Together, these lectures offer practical clinical insights alongside an intriguing case of uncommon pathology.
• 10 a.m. – Treat first, ask later? A case-based look at antimicrobial stewardship in practice by Dr. Adriana Garzon
  Is that antibiotic the right call or just the familiar one? In this case-based session covering cattle, small ruminants, and swine, we’ll work through real-world scenarios to examine common antimicrobial stewardship principles and treatment decisions for infectious diseases in livestock. We will discuss practical, field-ready strategies for deciding when empirical treatment is appropriate and when a closer look is warranted.
• 11 a.m. – When Castration Goes Wrong: Recognizing and Managing Equine Castration Complications by Dr. Heather McCrary
  Castration is one of the most common procedures performed in equine practice, but complications can range from minor postoperative concerns to life-threatening emergencies. This practical, case-based lecture will review common complications following equine castration, including hemorrhage, edema, infection, excessive swelling, evisceration, and other postoperative problems. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing complications early, appropriate field management, determining when referral is warranted, and avoiding common pitfalls in postoperative care.

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Questions about the WSU Veterinary Fall Conference?

 Contact us via email or at 509-335-1198 or contact program coordinator Katy Heaton or 509-335-8221.