Program - American Association of Bovine Practitioners

45th Annual Conference of the 

AMeRicAN 

ASSOciAtiON Of 

BOviNe PRActitiONeRS 

Back To Basics: Doing What We Do Best, Even Better 

September 20 - 22, 2012 

Palais des congrès de Montréal – Montreal, Quebec 

- includes combined agenda with 

American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners 

- Preconference Seminars: 

Sunday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 19 

- veterinary technician Program: 

friday, September 21 - Saturday, September 22 

Registration Now Open 

Preregister online 24/7 at www.aabp.org or use the form inside

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AMERICAN 

ASSOCIATION 

OF BOVINE 

PRACTITIONERS 

PO Box 3610 

Auburn, AL 36831-3610 USA 

1-800-COW-AABP 

(1-800-269-2227) 

Email: aabphq@aabp.org 

www.aabp.org 

Table of Contents 

PLEASE NOTE: Page numbers preceded by “C” are located in the center Registration Forms section. 

REgISTRATION FORMS ................................C1-C4 

Online Registration 24/7 .......................www.aabp.org 

PROgRAM AT A gLANCE ....................................20 

gENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION 

Conference Registration ............................................ C4 

Hotel Accommodations .................................6, C2, C3 

Frequently Asked Questions .................................... C1 

Map: Montreal .............................................................. C6 

Map: Conference Center ................................................5 

Travel/Reservations .........................................................6 

Registration ....................................................2, 6, 16, C4 

Live & Silent Auctions .....................................................7 

Exhibits .................................................................................8 

Meetings, & Social Events ..............................................9 

Tours (Wednesday-Friday) ........................................14 

Tour Registration ....................................................... C5 

Hospitality Room ..........................................................34 

Internet Café ......................................................................8 

Speakers, Seminar Faculty, & Coordinators ..........35 

Speaker Ready Room ...................................................37 

SCIENTIFIC PROgRAM 

Poster Sessions - AABP ................................................30 

Clinical Forums .........................................................29,33 

Clinical Forum Registration .................................... C5 

General Sessions .....................................................29, 31 

Practice Tips .............................................................27, 30 

Preconference Seminars ..............................................16 

Preconference Seminars Registration ............ 16, C5 

Research Summaries* ...................................... 29,31-33 

How to Register for the Conference 

Split Sessions 

Beef .........................................................................32, 33 

Dairy ........................................................................ 32-34 

Student Case Competition ........................................29 

Student Session ..............................................................33 

Veterinary Technician Program .........................28, 31 

MEETINgS & SOCIAL EVENTS 

A listing of meetings & social events by day ...............9 

AABP Annual Business & Awards Luncheon ........10 

AABP Board of Directors ...............................................9 

AABP Committee Meetings ..........................................9 

AABP Gala & Hall of Fame Dinner ...........................13 

AABP Job Fair .................................................................11 

ABVP Certification Workshop ..................................10 

ABVP Diplomate Luncheon ..........................................9 

AMVPQ Farewell Reception .......................... 11 & 34 

Awards Dinner and Live Auction ..............................12 

Breakfast & the Vet’s Role in Food Safety ..............10 

Breakfast with a Bovine Twist ....................................10 

CABV-ACVB 4th Annual General Meeting ..........11 

Christian Veterinary Mission Breakfast ...................10 

Committee Chairpersons Breakfast ............................9 

Dessert Reception .........................................................12 

Faculty Representatives, Food Animal Educators, 

& Extension Veterinarians Breakfast ....................10 

International Members Reception ...........................11 

Opening Ceremony Dinner .................................8 &13 

Student Reception ........................................................13 

Welcoming Reception ..................................................12 

* Details, including times, titles, and presenters of the Research Summaries, will be published in the August AABP Newsletter and in the 

Pocket Guide to the conference, which all attendees will receive at registration. Similar information will be available on the AABP website 

by September 1 (www.aabp.org). Session 1 is Thursday, September 20, from 1:30-5:30pm. Session 2 is Friday, September 21, from 

8:00 am-12:15 pm. Session 3 is Friday, September 22, from 1:45-5:45 pm. Session 4 is Saturday, September 23, from 8:00-11:30 am. 

What You’ll Need 

Easy, secure online registration is available at www.aabp.org. In addition, this booklet contains 

complete conference information, including forms you can use to register by email, US Mail, 

or fax (see center section). 

determiNiNg Your Schedule 

You will receive an easy-to-follow AABP 2012 Pocket Guide showing locations, times, dates, 

and special-event reminders in grid format when you pick up your Registration Packet in 

Montreal. It presents at a glance what is happening during every hour of every preconference 

and conference day and where. The conference calendar is also available during the summer 

on the AABP website (www.aabp.org). 

coNfereNce QueStioNS? 

Email the AABP headquarters at aabphq@aabp.org Or call headquarters in Auburn, Alabama 

at 334-821-0442, or toll-free at 800-269-2227.

get readY for moNtreal! 

American Association of Bovine Practitioners 

aaBP Welcomes you to 

montreal, Quebec! 

You’re about to experience a city whose passion, joie de vivre and rich cultural heritage are 

legendary. Montrealers love to greet visitors and show off their city’s charms, so expect a very 

warm welcome. Montreal features modern facilities and attractions against a backdrop of 

European history and charm. Between Mount Royal and the mighty St. Lawrence River, the downtown 

core and historic Old Montréal shine year-round with international festivals and events. 

You’ll experience a plethora of delights in music, theatre, dance, art exhibits, nightlife, cuisine, 

shopping and more … all merging in an exciting mix of traditional and avant-garde. It’s like a taste 

of Europe right in North America. With so much to discover, you don’t want to miss Montréal! 

The 2012 AABP Program Committee invites you to Montreal to participate in one of the most 

comprehensive scientific programs available on cattle disease and production. Start your week 

with one or more of 21 preconference seminar offerings. 

Back again are Clinical Forums, which give you, the bovine practitioner, opportunities to 

interact directly with experts in a small discussion group format. The Program Committee 

has recruited some of our finest speakers to participate, so sign up early for two hours of 

discussion with the expert you choose and a hot breakfast, too. 

At the conference you can attend the most up-to-date and futuristic sessions on Beef, Cow-Calf, 

Dairy, Feedlot, and General cattle topics. This year’s featured speakers for the first General 

Session will be Dr. Ken Nordlund and Dr. Kee Jim. These speakers will lead off the 45th AABP 

Annual Conference with a theme of “Back to Basics: Doing What We Do Best, Even Better.” 

Regardless of your interests, you will leave equipped with information that will make you a better 

bovine practitioner immediately and in the future. Both veterinarians and veterinary technicians 

are invited to attend two full-days of the Veterinary Technician Program, Friday and Saturday. 

See you in Montreal! 

Brian gerloff, AABP President 

Nigel cook, Program Chair 

guy Boisclair, Local Arrangements Coordinator 

emile Bouchard, Local Arrangements Coordinator 

You can register 24/7 at www.aabp.org or use the forms in this booklet. 

WELCOME 

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About the AAbP 

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Mission Statement 

The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BOVINE PRACTITIONERS is an international association of veterinarians 

organized to enhance the professional lives of its members through relevant continuing education that will 

improve the well-being of cattle and the economic success of their owners, increase awareness and promote 

leadership for issues critical to cattle industries, and improve opportunities for careers in bovine medicine. 

American Association of bovine Practitioners 

ProgrAM CoMMittee 

Program Chairman – Nigel Cook 

Seminar Coordinator – Dan Grooms 

General Sessions Coordinator – 

Jerome Carrier 

AASRP Coordinators – Joan Bowen, 

Joan Dean Rowe 

Dairy Sessions Coordinator – Jim Bennett 

Feedlot Sessions Coordinator – Tye Perrett 

Cow-Calf Sessions Coordinator – 

Hans Coetzee 

Student Case Presentations Coordinator – 

Sarah Wagner 

Student Sessions Coordinator – 

Sarah Wagner 

Veterinary Technician Coordinator – 

Mark Hilton 

Practice Tips – Ewen Ferguson 

Research Summaries Coordinators – 

Roxanne Pillars, Dave Smith 

Poster Sessions Coordinators – 

Roxanne Pillars, Dave Smith 

Clinical Forums – Nigel Cook 

Local Arrangements Coordinators – 

Guy Boisclair, Emile Bouchard 

Exhibits Manager – Charlie Hatcher 

Audio-Visual and Technology Coordinator – 

Steve Johnson 

Editor – Bob Smith 

Mark 

Your Calendar! 

upcoming 

AAbP 

Conferences 

offiCerS 

President – Brian Gerloff 

President Elect – Nigel Cook 

Vice President – Dan Grooms 

Past President – Christine Navarre 

Executive Vice President – Gatz Riddell 

Treasurer – Brian Reed 

DireCtorS 

District 1 – Mark Thomas 

District 2 – Bob Cloninger 

District 3 – James Brett 

District 4 – Gary Koester 

District 5 – Glen Johnson 

District 6 – Sarah Overby 

District 7 – Rodney Chapman 

District 8 – Glenn Rogers 

District 9 – David Rethorst 

District 10 – Stephen Smalley 

District 11 – Fred Muller 

District 12 – Guy Boisclair 

District 13 – Egan Brockhoff 

Back to Basics: Doing What We Do Best, Even Better 

AABP Registration 

refund Policy 

Refund requests received 

before September 5, 2012, 

qualify for a 100% refund. 

Refund requests received after 

September 5 and through 

September 19 qualify for a 50% refund. 

Refund requests received after 

September 19 will be reviewed 

on a case-by-case basis but may 

not be eligible for a refund. 

2013 • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 19-21 

2014 • Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 18-20 

2015 • New Orleans, Louisiana, September 17-19 

2016 • Charlotte, North Carolina, September 15-17

Why attend this 

year’s AAbP 

conference? 

Expand your Horizon. The AABP 

conference kicks off with thought-provoking 

sessions on the realities of bovine 

practice, and how to adapt to those new 

realities. Leaders in the field will provide 

much food for thought. 

Build and Enhance Skills and 

Knowledge. The AABP conference 

provides an ideal environment to learn 

from the best. Whether you are a new 

graduate or experienced practitioner, 

there are many preconference seminars 

ranging from the basics to advanced 

topics and techniques. These seminars 

can help you remain competitive and 

move your practice into new areas of 

value for your clients. 

The Clinical Forums provide interactive 

learning in addressing clinical problems 

that you face every day. It’s your chance 

to get answers to tough situations. 

Learn about the topics that are 

impacting the profession. The AABP 

conference has sessions on animal welfare 

and new technologies in the industry. 

Network, Network, Network. The 

AABP conference brings together outstanding 

leaders in bovine medicine, all 

accessible and available for some great 

networking. It’s an opportunity to reconnect 

with colleagues and meet new ones. 

For students, no where will you have a 

chance to see and hear from the most 

noted bovine experts, and meet fellow 

students throughout North America. 

Let’s not forget the invaluable 

networking with our partners 

in the Exhibitor Hall. 

Sometimes the best solutions 

and ideas happen during a break 

taken in the exhibit hall. 

Intercontinental Montreal 

Co-headquarters Contract Hotel 

360 Saint-Antoine Street West 

Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X4 Canada 

Le Westin Montréal Hotel 

Co-headquarters Contract Hotel 

270 St. Antoine Ouest 

Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0A3 Canada 

Hyatt Regency Montreal 

1255 Jeanne-Mance 

Montreal, Quebec H5B 1E5 Canada 

conference hotels 

Make Your reservations by 

August 23 to Guarantee AAbP 

conference rates! 

See hotel descriptions online at 

www.aabp.org or on pages 

C3-C4 of this booklet. 

Make reservations by filling out the 

form online or on page C4 in this 

booklet. You may fax this form to 

514-844-6771, or mail the form to: 

Tourisme Montreal, 1555 rue Peel, 

bureau 600, Montreal, Quebec H3A 

3L8, Canada 

DEADLINE: Hotel accommodation 

forms must be RECEIVED by the 

AABP Housing Bureau on or before 

August 23, 2012, to guarantee convention 

rates. 

After August 23, 2012, convention rates 

are not guaranteed, and room and rates 

are subject to availability. Changes/cancellations 

can be requested until August 

30, 2012. 

E-mail requests are accepted at: 

Tourisme Montreal 1555 rue Peel, 

bureau 600, Montreal, Quebec, 

Canada H3A3L8 or by fax at 

514-844-6771. 

After August 30, AABP charges an 

additional $100 for cancellations. 

Starting August 31, 2012, you can 

contact your hotel directly with 

changes or cancellations. 

See Montreal’s city map in the center 

section of this book (page C6). 

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About the conference

About the conference 

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travel Information & reservations 

AABP travel Agency 

Travel Matters in Schaumburg, Illinois, is handling travel arrangements for the 2012 AABP Conference. Ms. Jackie Galarza is the primary 

contact, but any staff answering the phone at Travel Matters will be ready to assist you. 

contact travel Matters. Call the toll-free WATS line, 800-733-4180 or 847-397-4488. Or make your travel request by email: travel@ 

travelmatters.net. Or fax your request to 847-397-8930. Requests by mail should be directed to Travel Matters, 1821 Walden 

Office Square #107, Schaumburg, IL 60173. 

Airfare Discounts. Special airfare discounts have been arranged with American Airlines, which is offering 5% off the lowest applicable 

fare with a 60-day advance ticket purchase. The qualified travel dates are September 13 through September 25, 2012. 

best Airfares. To obtain the best airfares, make reservations early. Staying over a Saturday night may reduce the ticket cost. Special 

zone fares have been negotiated for AABP travelers who cannot include a Saturday night stay; in most cases zone fares are lower than 

lowest applicable fares. Travel Matters will work with you to ensure the best possible flight schedule and rate. Fares are not guaranteed 

until actually ticketed. 

AAbP travel credits. Travel arrangements made through Travel Matters earn credits for the AABP. If you book through your own 

travel agent, at www.aa.com or by calling American Airlines direct, please refer to the Promotion Code 1292BN for a 5% discount and 

to be included under the AABP contract. 

Location 

Photo Courtesy of Marc Cramer 

Scientific sessions, seminars, exhibits, posters, 

and other scheduled activities of the 45th 

Annual Conference will be held at: 

Palais des congrès de Montréal 

1001 Place Jean Paul Riopelle 

Montreal, Quebec 

Phone (514) 871-8122 

Photo courtesy of Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin 

Level 2 

registration 

Tuesday – Saturday: Palais des congrès de Montréal 

Second Level outside Exhibit Hall. 

eXhIbIt hALL 


registration hours 

Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Thursday, September 20, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Friday, September 21, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Saturday, September 22, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

PREPARE TO BID 

sILent & LIve AuctIons benefIt 

AAbP AMstutZ schoLArshIP funD 

TWO Days, TWO Ways! 

#1 sILent AuctIon 

Check out item descriptions/pictures and keep up your bidding in the Exhibit Hall from Thursday, September 

20, at 8:00 am until 4:30 pm on Friday, September 21. AABP members can also place bids online through 

the AABP website: www.aabp.org/auction/silent.asp. Terrific auction items include: veterinary products, 

time at vacationhomes, clothes, art, hard-to-get event tickets, and much more. 

#2 LIve AuctIon 

Eat well and bid often at the Friday Night Dinner from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Successful bidders need to 

complete their purchases immediately after the auction. Payment can be made by cash, check, or credit 

card (American Express, MasterCard, or Visa). Items will be shipped from the AABP office. Please make 

arrangements after the meeting. 

Can’t attend the conference? Place your bids at www.aabp.org/auction/live.asp. 

here are a couple of items to bid on! 

TickeTs 

Adirondack 

Mountain 

trip 

All proceeds from both auctions support AABP’s Premier Student Scholarship program, bountiful hors d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner. 


LIve & sILent AuctIons

eXhIbIt hALL 

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Come visit the eXhIbIts 

Thursday, September 20 

8:00 am - 7:00 pm 

Friday, September 21 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Location: 


The Exhibit Hall offers excellent opportunities to meet with and purchase from providers of biologics, 

pharmaceuticals, equipment, and services applicable to cattle and small ruminant practice. A guide to the 

exhibitors will be included in the pocket guide that you will receive when you pick up your registration packet at 

the meeting. It features a detailed floor plan plus exhibitor telephone and fax numbers, email addresses 

and websites that you can use long after you return from the meeting. Food service will be available 

in the Exhibit Hall during milk/refreshment breaks and at lunchtime both days. 

“Come Join Us” Buffet Reception 

Thursday, September 20, 5:30 – 6:45 pm 

Sponsored by the AABP Board of Directors in the Exhibit Hall 

use Your “bovIne bucks” 

AnD buY Lunch In eXhIbIt hALL 

Thursday 12:00 - 1:30 pm & Friday 12:15 - 1:45 pm 

All AABP registrants will receive two “Bovine Bucks” vouchers (each a $15 value) 

in your registration packet. Bovine Bucks are good for lunch discounts generously provided 

for Thursday by Pfizer Animal Health and for Friday by Elanco Animal Health. Take your Thursday 

Buck to Pfizer’s exhibit booth (319) and your Friday’s Buck to Elanco’s exhibit booth (619) and 

exchange it for a lunch voucher before purchasing your meal. 

Thursday’s “Bucks” are 

yours courtesy of: 

Friday’s “Bucks” are provided 

through the courtesy of: 

Veterinarians, guests, sponsors, and exhibitors have an opportunity to 

get together for a light meal and lively conversation followed by 

the Opening Ceremony and featured Practice Tips. 


Internet café 

(Exhibit Hall) 


& Friday, September 21 

During Exhibit Hours

AABP Board of Directors Meetings 

Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Thursday, September 20, 7:00 - 9:00 am, 12:00-1:30 pm (Media Luncheon) 

Friday, September 21, 7:00 - 9:00 am, 12:15 - 1:45 pm 

Saturday, September 22, 7:00 - 9:00 am 

Program Committee 

Wednesday, September 19, 5:00 pm 

Thursday, September 20, 5:00 pm 

Friday, September 21, 5:00 pm 

Location: Registration Desk 

NOTE: Any Program Committee member who is unable to attend is asked to send a moderator or representative in his/her place. 

Breakfast and the Veterinarian’s Role in Food Safety 

Thursday, September 20, 6:30 - 7:45 am 

For Details See Advertisement On Page 10 

Committee Chairpersons Breakfast 


MeetingS & PRogRAMS 

AABP Committee Meetings 


Find out what other practitioners are thinking. Express your interests and concerns. Participate in informal discussions on these current 

topics of importance to all bovine practitioners: 

Amstutz Scholarship 

Animal Welfare 

Beef Production Management 

Biological Risk Management and Preparedness 

Bovine Respiratory Disease 

Distance Education 

Food Quality, Safety, and Security 

Information Management 

Note: Any AABP member can attend any of the Committee Meetings 

* Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 - 10:00 pm 

ABVP Diplomate Luncheon 

Thursday, September 20, 12:00 - 1:30 pm 

Buy LunCh in the exhiBit hALL 

Thursday 12:00 - 1:30 pm & Friday 12:15 - 1:45 pm 

Lameness 

Membership 

Milk Quality and Udder Health 

Nutrition 

Pharmaceutical and Biologic Issues 

Reproduction 

Veterinary Practice Sustainability* 

Student Activities 

All AABP registrants will receive “Bovine Bucks” vouchers (each a $15 value) 

in their registration packet applicable towards lunch in the Exhibit Hall on 

Thursday and Friday. These vouchers are sponsored by Pfizer Animal 

Health (Thursday) and Elanco Animal Health (Friday). 


MeetingS & SoCiAL eVentS

MeetingS & SoCiAL eVentS 

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Faculty Representatives, Food Animal educators, & extension Veterinarians Breakfast 

Friday, September 21, 6:00 - 9:00 am 

Breakfast with a Bovine twist 


For Details See Advertisement Below 

ABVP Certification Workshop 

Friday, September 21, 12:15 - 1:45 pm 

Please pick up your lunch in the Exhibit Hall and bring it with you to the workshop. 

AABP Job Fair (Sign Up to Participate When You Register) 


5th level foyer outside of 517 rooms (Location is subject to change. Participants will be notified by email prior to the Job Fair). 

Veterinary students and practitioners … head for the 5th Annual AABP Job Fair to meet informally about externships or potential 

employment. Students at any stage of the academic curriculum are welcome to discuss opportunities with hiring veterinarians and vice 

versa. A private setting enables one-on-one contact between veterinarians with positions available and job-seeking students. 

Christian Veterinary Mission Breakfast 


Fee: $20.00 

Register Online or on Conference Form 

AABP Annual Business and Awards Luncheon 

Saturday, September 22, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm 

Preregister for Luncheon (no charge) when you register for the conference. Everyone is invited! Admission to the meeting and luncheon 

is included in your conference registration fee. 

Come join us for Breakfast 


The Veterinarian’s Role in Assuring Safe, 

Wholesome Food 

Dr. Scott Hurd 

Open to All AABP Attendees 

Preregister for Breakfast (no charge) When you 

Register for the Conference 

Sponsored by: 

Thursday & Friday Breakfast 

Sponsored by: 




Beyond feed conversion … a new look 

at dairy profitability 

Greg Bethard, PhD 

Open to All AABP Attendees 

Preregister for Breakfast (no charge) When you 

Register for the Conference

5th Annual AABP 

JoB FAiR 

Friday, September 23 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm 

Students plus food animal and mixed animal practitioners can meet and discuss 

future study and working relationships at AABP’s 5th Annual Job Fair. 

The fair is an ideal opportunity for veterinary students with food animal 

interests to learn more about externships, internships, and job prospects. 

Food animal/mixed animal practitioners can promote their practices 

and meet/recruit bright and talented students. It’s a win/win for everyone! 

Sign Up to Participate When You Register Or Contact the AABP Office (aabphq@aabp.org) 

Or Dr. Sarah Wagner (sarah.wagner@ndsu.edu for more information) 

inteRnAtionAL MeetingS 

international Members Reception 


CABV-ACVB 5th Annual general Meeting 


The Canadian Association of Bovine Veterinarians/ Association Canadienne des Vétérinaires Bovins will hold its annual meeting 

as required by the bylaws. Pick up your lunch and join the group. For more details see advertisement below. 

À la prochaine! A Farewell Reception 

Saturday, September 22 at 9:00 PM, following the dinner reception 

Sponsored by The Association des Médecins Vétérinaires Praticiens du Québec (AMVPQ ) & CDMV 

The AMVPQ is happy to participate to this year’s AABP annual conference. To close this amazing meeting, building on our own annual 

convention’s tradition, the AMVPQ and our sponsor, the CDMV, would like to invite you to a Farewell Reception. Join us for a special 

night of live music and dance. 

Pick uP luncH 

anD BrinG it 

witH you! 

you are invited to the 5th Annual 

general Meeting of the CABV/ACVB 

Thursday, September 20 • 12:30–1:15pm 

Members of the Canadian Association of Bovine 

Veterinarians/Association Canadienne des Vétérinaires Bovins 

(which includes all Canadian bovine regional associations) 

are encouraged to attend this General Meeting. 

CABV/ACVB continues to consult on many national issues. 

Add your voice to ours on concerns of national importance in Canada. 

If your interests are bovine health and production medicine, 

we need you as part of our leadership initiative. 

Join other CABV/ACVB members from across the country for a social sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health 

on Friday, September 21, from 8:00 –10:00 pm. Watch for further details! 

All CABV/ACVB Members (WCABP, OABP, AMVPQ, ABPA) are encouraged to attend both events. 



MeetingS & SoCiAL eVentS 

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Welcoming Reception 

Wednesday, September 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm 

Hosted by the AABP Program Committee 

Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health 

4th Annual Scholarships, Auction & Dinner 


Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal 

The AABP Amstutz Scholarship Committee is hosting TWO benefit auctions at the Annual 

Conference. All proceeds from both auctions go to AABP’s premier Student Scholarship Program. 

The Silent Auction will be held in the Exhibit Hall during exhibit hours on Thursday and Friday. 

A lively Live Auction will be conducted simultaneously with this Friday Evening Dinner event, 

offering exciting items for vigorous bidding. Substantial hors d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner 

will nourish you while you place your winning bids! 

Sponsored by 

ReCePtionS 

Here’s the easy way to discover what Montreal and Palais des congrès de Montréal hold in store for you! Plan your conference days 

while you visit with old and new friends and colleagues. Members of the AABP Program Committee will be present to answer your 

questions about the 2012 program. You can also talk with representatives of the Palais des congrès de Montréal, as well as event 

planners and local veterinarians. Individuals familiar with Montreal will be available to answer your specific questions about the city. 

Make this your stop for Wednesday night’s dinner! A cash bar will be open, and tea and water will be provided at no charge. 

It’s the ideal introduction to the 45th annual conference. 

“Just Desserts” Reception 

Wednesday, September 19, 8:00 - 9:00 pm 

Sponsored by Merial 

Wind up your Wednesday Welcome with a luscious dessert party after the Welcoming Reception. An extravaganza of goodies! 

You’ll learn who’s won the 2012 Milk Quality Award, too. 

Back to Basics: Doing What We Do Best, Even Better

“Come Join us” for Dinner 


Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal 220CDE 

Sponsored by the AABP Board of Directors 

Every AABP Registrant is invited for lively conversation and a great dinner in the Exhibit Hall before the Opening Ceremony 

and Practice Tips, which begin at 7:00 pm. 

Student Reception 

Thursday, September 20, 9:00 pm –12:00 am 

Sponsored by Elanco 

ReCePtionS 

For the 17th year, the AABP Board of Directors and Elanco will jointly host a reception for all AABP student members present at the conference. 

Students, faculty, and AABP Board members will gather after the Opening Ceremony and Practice Tips at a local establishment 

for beverages, snacks and enjoyable conversation. 

AABP gala and Cattle Production Veterinarian 

hall of Fame Dinner 

Saturday, September 22, 6:00 - 9:00 pm 

Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal 

Get ready to enjoy a fabulous evening with your colleagues 

after the conference as you explore a buffet of specialty 

dishes that represent Montreal’s local cuisine. 

NOTE: Thanks to the generosity of MERCk Animal Health, there is no charge 

for this event, but tickets are limited to 800, first-come, first-served. 

Reserve in advance online at www.aabp.org or use the hardcopy 

2012 Preregistration/Registration Form. 

Sponsored by 



local tours 

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DIscover Montreal 

tour 1 – Wednesday, september 19 

city tour: Montreal: Mix of trendiness and tradition 

time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm 

cost: $49.00 / person 

transportation: Deluxe transportation 

Includes: Professional English Speaking Guide, Admission to Notre-Dame Basilica, 

All taxes 

Discover Montreal with its bi-cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and 

new on this comprehensive overview of the city. Old Montreal’s rich architectural and 

historical legacy, the financial district, Montreal’s leading museums, the cultural and 

performing arts institutions, Montreal’s elegant upper class communities and its four 

universities. 

Along the way, the tour includes a stop at the summit of Mt. Royal for a panoramic 

view of Montreal and a guided visit of Notre-Dame Basilica, an outstanding example 

of neo-gothic architecture. You will drive through St-Helen’s and Notre-Dame Islands, 

sites of Expo ‘67, and the Montreal Casino. 

tour 2 – Thursday, september 20 

The Botanical Garden, lunch cruise on The 

Bateau-Mouche and Walking tour 

time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 


transportation: Deluxe transportation to and from Botanical Gardens 

Includes: Professional Guide, Boarding fees & lunch à la Montréalaise, Admission 

fees at the garden, All taxes 

Your guide will take you to see the second largest Botanical Garden in the world 

displaying more than 20,000 species of flowers and plants in 30 outdoor gardens 

and 10 greenhouses. Of special interest: a remarkable collection of bonsai and 

orchids. You can choose to visit the Exhibition Greenhouses, the Japanese Pavilion, 

the Chinese Garden, the Arboretum or the Insectarium. You will get a chance to 

see the Olympic Park and the Biodôme en route. This will follow a cruise on board 

a Paris-style glass-roofed boat named Bateau-Mouche. Relax and enjoy lunch while 

discovering the magnificent views of Montreal and the St. Lawrence River. 

After lunch, you can stroll through a maze of narrow lanes and old buildings that 

provide a perfect opportunity to discover Old Montréal’s history and charm. This 

walk will take you to the Palais des Congrès, located in the Quartier international 

de Montreal (QIM), a new sector of Montreal featuring arts, urban architecture and 

world-class design. The QIM is built around major points of interests as the Place 

Jean-Paul-Riopelle and its fountain sculpture La Joute. In this walk, you will also go 

thru the World Trade Center, a transition between Old Montreal and the QIM. 



Four tours – Four Days 

tour 3 – Friday, september 21 

The richelieu valley: The Gourmet region 

time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 


transportation: Deluxe transportation 

Includes: Professional Guide, Tasting of Apple ciders, Chocolate, 3 Course Lunch, 

Federal and Provincial Taxes, Gratuities 

The Richelieu Valley, also called the Apple Region offers panoramic scenery coupled 

with an ideal climate for the gardening of market produce. The Monteregians hills 

are surrounded by huge orchards and apple industries. September is the perfect 

month to visit this area. During the tour you will visit a cider plant and taste their 

products derived from apples. After the tour, you will enjoy a delicious meal in the 

village of Chambly on the banks of the Richelieu River. A visit to a gourmet chocolate 

maker finishes our tour before heading back to Montreal. 

tour 4 – saturday, september 22 

Flavors and aromas of old Montreal 

time: 9:00 - 11:30 am 


Includes: Professional Guide, 3 Stops for tastings, All taxes & gratuities 

This walk will make you discover the culinary, cultural and historical charms of the 

oldest district of Montreal. Hosted in old warehouses and showrooms of the 19th 

century, some food boutiques open their doors to make you taste their delicacies. 

Through small and narrow cobblestone streets, the guide explains the influence of 

the natives and the nuns on our food habits, and how the venue of the World Expo 

in 1967 brought exotic food to our tables. That and much more, accompanied by a 

food guide who will feed you with historical and gastronomic comments. 

note: This tour uses a different route than the walking tour of Old Montreal and 

you will be able to have lunch afterwards. 

Please Make note: 

Register online or by using the AABP 2012 Conference 

Registration Form on page C5 of this booklet. 


local tours

PRECONFERENCE SEMiNARS 

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REgiStER NOW! – Limited Enrollment 

Seminar 

No. 

Preconference Seminars 

Sign up early for these limited-enrollment seminars because many quickly reach their maximum capacity. 

Seminars without adequate registrants are subject to cancellation by August 8, 2012, to facilitate your making 

alternate travel plans, if necessary. Register online at www.aabp.org or use the form at the center of this booklet. 

Fees must be paid in US dollars drawn on a US bank. 

Seminar Date Coordinator Fee/Max. 

1A Quality Milk Production 9-16 Johnson $295/30 

1B Quality Milk Production 9-17 Johnson $295/30 

1C Quality Milk Production 9-18 Johnson $295/30 

1-ABC Combination of 1A, 1B, & 1C Johnson $800/30 

2 The Replacement Heifer, from Birth to Pre-Calving 9-18 Corbett $475/30 

3 Reproduction for Success and Profit 9-18 Lee $500/30 

4 Current Topics in Transition Cow Nutrition, Management and Physiology 9-19 Townsend $295/30 

5 Understanding Milk Fat and Troubleshooting Herd Problems 9-19 Mechor $325/30 

6 Practical Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition 9-18 Skyer $225/30 

7 Application of Spartan Dairy 3.0 to the Evaluation and Formulation of Dairy Rations 9-19 Herdt $295/25 

8 Bovine Lameness Seminar - Dairy Cattle 9-18 Shearer 225/30 

9 Bovine Lameness Wet Lab 9-19 Shearer $375/30 

10 Building System - The Herd Analytic Loop 9-18 Ehrlich $450/20 

11 Farm Animal Welfare 9-18 Reynolds $425/30 

12 Beef and Dairy Stockmanship 9-19 Rapnicki $200/40 

13 Advanced Embryo Transfer 9-19 Mapletoft $300/30 

14 Livestock in the Developing World: Working to Ensure Veterinary Capacity Building is Appropriate 9-19 Graham $100/30 

15 Finding a Place for Genomic Technologies in Your Vet Box 9-19 Osterstock $250/30 

16 Handling Light-Weight, High-Risk Calves in Transition 9-19 Jones $225/30 

17 Veterinary Services for Artisan Cheese Makers and On-farm Processors of Specialty Dairy Products 9-19 Klopfenstein $275/30 

18 Ultrasound Use in Medical and Surgical Diseases of Cattle 9-19 Buczinski $375/25 

19 Design of Positive Pressure Tube Systems for Improved Ventilation of Calf Barns 9-19 Nordlund $375/30 



1A Quality Milk Production 

Objective: Seminar 1A* deals with the 

staff training on dairy farms, teat sanitation 

delivery systems, parlor performance using 

DC305 and cow comfort. It is a practical 

seminar, giving the practitioner the tools 

needed to assist dairy farmers in quality 

milk production. The seminar is designed 

for veterinarians who have some experience 

and knowledge of quality milk production. 

The evening session is for a case 

study, discussion, review, and supplementation 

of the day’s subject matter. 

Note: This is a practical seminar, not a 

review of literature. The course is a dynamic 

seminar series giving practitioners a current 

approach to practical milk quality. 

Fee: $295 

Limit: 30 

Level: Intermediate to Advanced 

Computers: No 

When: Sun., Sept. 16 • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 

Coordinator: Andy Johnson 

Faculty: Andy Johnson, Ynte Schukken 

To give the dairy practitioner an in-depth 

understanding of milking routines, milker 

schools, hygiene products, teat dips and 

delivery systems, parlor monitoring using 

DC305, and cow comfort for large and 

small dairies. 

1B Quality Milk Production 

Objective: Seminar 1B* addresses the 

milking equipment issues on dairy farms, 

system cleaning, parlor performance and 

automatic take-off information, robotics, 

and the latest in record systems. This seminar 

is designed for veterinarians who have 

some experience and knowledge of quality 

milk production. The evening session is for 

a case study, discussion, review and supplementation 

of the day’s subject matter. 

Note: This is a practical seminar, not a 

review of the literature. The course is a 

dynamic seminar series giving practitioners 

a current approach to practical milk quality. 

Fee: $295 

Limit: 30 


Computers: No 

When: Mon., Sept. 17 • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 


Faculty: Andy Johnson, Ynte Schukken 

To consider the milking equipment issues 

on dairy farms, learn NMC testing procedures, 

system cleaning, parlor performance 

and automatic take-off information, and 

the latest in mastitis record analysis. 

1C Quality Milk Production 

Objective: Seminar 1C* focuses on mastitis 

issues ranging from “in-house” culturing, 

“send-out” culturing and developments 

in modern diagnostic techniques. Major 

contagious and environmental pathogens, 

as well as unusual types of bacteria, will be 

discussed. New ideas in management of 

problem herds will be presented. Discussion 

of different vaccine options will add 

special value. 

Note: This is a practical course, not a 

literature review. This course is a dynamic 

seminar series giving practitioners a current 

approach to practical milk quality. 

Fee: $295 

Limit: 30 


Computers: No 

When: Tues., Sept. 18 • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm 


Faculty: Andy Johnson, Ynte Schukken, K. 

Larry Smith 

To give the dairy practitioner an in-depth 

understanding of mastitis microbiology, 

modern diagnostics, bedding evaluation 

and culturing, environmental mastitis control, 

and vaccination programs. 

2 The Replacement Heifer, from 

Birth to Pre-Calving 

Objective: Part 1, Tuesday, Birth to Weaning: 

To cover colostrum management and 

its effect on biosecurity, as well as maintaining 

quality during pasteurization. Immunology 

of the neonatal calf and vaccination 

programs for replacement heifers from birth 

to weaning. Nutrition of the replacement 

heifer from birth to weaning, including 

accelerated growth and implementation 

of accelerated growth programs for heifer 

calves on the farm. Management practices 

for the prevention, control and treatment of 

neonatal disease. Controlling mycoplasma 

outbreaks in calf-rearing facilities. 

Part 2, Wednesday, Weaning to Pre- 

Calving: Management of the weaned dairy 

heifer including nutrition, vaccination 

protocols, disease prevention, control and 

treatment, biosecurity and the economics 

of raising dairy heifers. Reproductive 

programs for efficient breeding of heifers, 

including the economics of using sexed 

semen. New information on accelerated 

growth programs will be covered. 

* Although each seminar (1A, 1B, 1C) stands alone, the faculty encourages attendance at all 

three for optimum continuity and a comprehensive educational experience. 


PRECONFERENCE SEMiNARS


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Fee: $475 

Limit: 30 

Level: Basic 

Computers: No 


Wed., Sept. 19 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Coordinator: Robert Corbett 

Faculty: Chris Chase, Sandra Godden, 

Sheila McGuirk, Mike Overton, 

Mike Van Amburgh 

The management and nutrition of the dairy 

replacement heifer must be optimized in 

order to have the heifer reach the ideal 

size and body condition for calving at the 

earliest possible date, without interfering 

with the calving process, milk production or 

productive life of the animal. Information on 

maintaining the quality of colostrum during 

the pasteurization process and its contribution 

to farm biosecurity will be discussed. 

The pasteurization of waste milk and its 

nutritional contribution to maximizing heifer 

growth will be reviewed, as well as its role 

in biosecurity. It is important to understand 

neonatal immunology and how to develop 

a vaccination protocol that is effective during 

the development and maturation of the 

newborn calf, together with protecting the 

heifer from disease during and after pregnancy. 

Prevention and treatment of neonatal 

disease will be discussed, including how to 

troubleshoot disease outbreaks. Care of 

the neonatal calf to minimize stillbirths and 

early deaths will also be covered. Recent 

developments in the field of nutrition 

have allowed us to formulate rations which 

allow the heifer to reach its maximum 

growth potential without interfering with 

productivity. A Tuesday evening session is 

necessary in order to have sufficient time to 

cover all the information. Recent research 

supporting accelerated growth, in addition 

to implementation of these programs from 

birth to calving, will be discussed along with 

actual herd results. Maximizing reproductive 

efficiency and the economics of using sexed 

semen in heifers will be covered. Further, 

the economics of raising dairy heifers and 

its impact on the profitability of the dairy 

operation will be covered. 

3 Reproduction for Success 

and Profit 

Objective: Review of Reproductive 

Physiology relative to post-partum uterine 

recovery, early embryonic death, normal 

physiologic control of estrus. 

1. Review of tools (hormone protocols, 

pregnancy diagnosis and emerging 

technologies) 

2. Troubleshooting herd reproductive 

programs. 

3. Monitoring of reproductive efficiency 

and compliance with programs. 

4. Economic value of programs and 

improved reproductive efficiency. 

5. Economic value and the practical 

application of genomics and genetic 

improvement. 

Participants should leave with the ability 

to assess an operation’s reproductive 

program, determine the appropriate use of 

reproductive tools, and to assess the effectiveness 

and economic impact of changes 

in reproductive efficiency and accelerated 

genetic improvement. 

Fee: $500 

Limit: 30 

Level: Intermediate 

Computers: No 


Wed., Sept. 19 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Coordinator: John Lee 

Faculty: Joseph Dalton, Steve Eicker, 

Paul Fricke, John Lee, Mike Overton 

There may be no bigger profit opportunity 

on many dairy farms than to improve 

reproductive performance due to its impact 

on milk sales and replacement options. With 


so many protocols and tools to pick from, 

it has become difficult to be confident you 

are making the proper recommendation to 

your clients. HELP! This seminar will offer 

help by bringing you the latest information 

on how you can maximize reproductive 

performance. Topics for this seminar 

include postpartum reproductive recovery, 

early embryonic death, a discussion of the 

tools available for maximizing our ability to 

put semen in cows, and when to use what 

tool. We will also take a look at accessing 

needs, prioritizing opportunities, creating 

and implementing changes in reproductive 

programs as well as demonstrating the 

economic value of improved reproductive 

efficiency and genetic improvement. This 

seminar will focus on tool use, technologies 

and evaluations related to AI breeding 

programs. The reproduction monitoring 

section will discuss general principles 

applicable to herds of all sizes. The data 

analysis will be focused on herds with 300 

or more cows. Tuesday evening there is an 

optional session from 7-9 pm for discussing 

topics of interest to the participants. 

4 Current Topics in Transition 

Cow Nutrition, Management 

and Physiology 

Objective: The objective of this seminar 

is to provide insights into new research 

findings in transition cow nutrition and 

management. This seminar will place an 

emphasis on the discussion of current concepts 

and differing viewpoints on energy 

densities in transiton cow rations and the 

relative importance of the nutrition during 

the far-off, prefresh, and early lactation 

time periods on optimal health and production 

of dairy cows. Additionally, information 

on intake regulation and strategies 

for managing intake will be presented. 

Fee: $295 

Limit: 30 

Level: Advanced 

Computers: No 

When: Wed., Sept. 19 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Coordinator: Jonathan Townsend 

Faculty: Ric Grummer, Tom Overton, 

Jonathan Townsend 

The seminar will focus on new research 

findings in transition cow nutrition and management. 

It is meant to alternate on a yearly

asis with a seminar focused on applied 

transition cow nutrition. This seminar will 

place an emphasis on the discussion of current 

concepts and differing viewpoints on 

energy densities in transition cow rations 

and the relative importance of the nutrition 

during the far-off, prefresh, and early 

lactatin time periods on optimal health and 

production of dairy cows. Discussion of 

intake regulation and management strategies 

will also be included. Participants are 

encouraged to interact and discuss problem 

herd situations from their own practices. 

5 Understanding Milk Fat and 

Troubleshooting Herd Problems 

Objective: The objective of the seminar 

is to provide participants with an updated 

understanding of nutritional, environmental 

and management factors that influence 

milk composition with specific emphasis 

on milk fat. This seminar will provide 

practitioners with very current information 

necessary to understand opportunities to 

maximize components and provide the 

diagnostic skills necessary to trouble-shoot 

milk fat issues on a dairy. 

Fee: $325 

Limit: 30 


Computers: No 


Coordinator: Gerald Mechor 

Faculty: Tom Jenkins, Adam Lock, Gerald 

Mechor, Tom Overton 

Issues with milk components on the dairy have 

frustrated the veterinarian and the consulting 

nutritionist for many years. The component 

demonstrating the most volatility in milk is milk 

fat. Many theories for milk fat depression have 

been found inadequate. The biohydrogenation 

theory of milk fat depression has emerged 

as a leading explanation for milk fat depression 

in dairy cows. New research will highlight how 

a thorough understanding of the biohydrogenation 

theory of milk fat depression is key 

to being able to troubleshoot milk fat issues 

on the dairy. Using new research information 

will allow for a more thorough understanding 

of factors that influence milk components 

and how to more effectively troubleshoot 

problems on the dairy. Several case studies 

with active group participation will be used 

in the session to highlight key learnings and 

assist in key areas of herd level investigation. 

Case-based studies will include investigation of 

rations using nutritional programs such as CPM. 

6 Practical Protein and Amino 

Acid Nutrition 

Objective: To promote the concept of 

feeding diets that efficiently use feed protein 

to optimize herd health and maximize 

income over feed costs while limiting nitrogen 

excretion. 

Fee: $225 

Limit: 30 

Level: All 

Computers: No 


Coordinator: Doug Skyer 

Faculty: Charles Schwab, Doug Skyer, 

Brian Sloan, Tom Tylutki 

Feeding dairy cows has advanced significantly 

over the last 15 years with the 

development of nutrient flow models 

that estimate nutrient flows to the small 

intestine from both feed and microbial 

sources. These models make predictions 

of cow performance from the myriad of 

feeds available to producers today. Many 

changes in the dairy industry have made 

these models important in the daily operation 

of todays dairy. First and foremost of 

these factors is the change in how the majority 

of producers are paid for their milk. 

Today more than 70% of all milk in the US is 

valued on the butterfat and protein it contains, 

with more than 50% of the total value 

coming from protein. Secondly, the cost 

of feed protein continues to climb and it is 

imperative to use protein inputs efficiently. 

Thirdly, nutrient management, primarily 

nitrogen, has become an important issue 

for producers. This seminar will focus on 

the two major models (NRC, CNCPS) and 

and common sense feeding strategies to 

maximize nutrient utilization, minimize protein 

inputs, minimize nitrogen excretion, 

maximize components and positively affect 

cow health and farm profitability. Topics 

will include: 

1. a review of factors that affect milk 

components 

2. guidelines for balancing diets to 

improve milk components 

3. utilizing amino acid balance to 

increase protein utilization 

4. use of amino acid balanced diets 

in pre-fresh and fresh periods to 

decrease transition cow problems and 

it’s impact on reproduction 

5. calculation of the economic benefits of 

amino acid balancing 

Each section will have examples 

from the field to demonstrate how 

participants can utilize information 

presented. Participants should be 

able to implement these techniques 

immediately into practice with a very 

high degree of success. 

7 Application of Spartan 

Dairy 3.0 to the Evaluation and 

Formulation of Dairy Rations 

Objective: Participants completing this 

seminar will be able to 

• Navigate the various components of 

the Spartan Dairy 3.0 program 

• Enter animal descriptions to generate 

nutrient requirements for 

▶ Growing replacement calves 

▶ Lactating cows 

▶ Dry cows 

• Enter and work with individual feeds 

and mixes in order to evaluate or build 

rations based on specific nutrient 

requirements 

• Build feed libraries specific to individual 

farms or clients 

• Enter laboratory-generated feed 

analytical data into feed libraries 

• Generate printed reports 

▶ Ration summary reports 




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▶ Detailed ration reports 

▶ Feeding sheets for TMR formulation 

▶ Mix reports for formulating premixes 

and custom supplements 

• Discuss and describe the nutrient 

supply models in Spartan Dairy 3.0 

including 

▶ Net Energy 

▶ Metabolizable Protein 

▶ Minerals 

▶ DCAD 

Fee: $295 

Limit: 25 


Computers: Yes 


Coordinator: Tom Herdt 

Faculty: Tom Herdt, Mike VandeHaar 

Participants will work on their own computers 

with a fully functional version of the 

Spartan Dairy 3.0 program. This is a newly 

released, Windows version of the very 

popular Spartan Dairy ration program. 

There will be guided didactic instruction 

on the use of the program as well as time 

to work individually on example rations. 

8 Bovine Lameness Seminar – 

Dairy Cattle 

Objective: The purpose of this seminar is 

to provide participants with practical solutions 

for treatment and control of lameness 

disorders in dairy cattle. 

Fee: $225 

Limit: 30 

Level: Basic 

Computers: No 


Coordinator: Jan Shearer 

Faculty: Gerard Cramer, Nigel Cook, 

Andre Desrochers, Jan Shearer 

Calculations of economic loss associated 

with health disorders in dairy herds indicate 

that lameness is by far the most costly clinical 

disease. The critics of animal agriculture see 

lameness as the “low hanging fruit” of animal 

health problems in support of the welfare 

activist agenda. Clearly, bovine practitioners 

must have a sound understanding of lameness 

disorders in terms of their underlying 

causes, appropriate treatment and control. 

The Lameness Seminar is specifically 

designed to address these issues with practical 

solutions for addressing these conditions 

in both individual cows and herds. Sessions 

will review identification and treatment of 

lameness disorders arising from metabolic 

disease and mechanical overloading, infectious 

skin disorders of the foot and upper 

leg problems arising from injuries or other 

causes. We’ll discuss newer information on 

the pathogenesis of lameness that shows 

clear links to cow comfort during transition 

and a possible relationship with body 

condition and fat mobilization syndromes in 

cattle. We’ll also review corrective trimming 

and foot blocking techniques for proper 

treatment of ulcers, white line disease and 

traumatic lesions of the sole caused by foreign 

bodies. For the practitioner whose role 

is more advisory in nature we’ll offer insight 

on the assessment of cow comfort and foot 

care programs. Finally, we’ll conclude our 

day with an evening session where we’ll 

present cases to test your understanding of 

lameness conditions. If your work involves 

dairy cattle, I encourage you to attend this 

seminar. 

9 Bovine Lameness Wet Lab 

Objective: The purpose of this laboratory 

is to introduce participants to the tools, 

techniques and new technology for the 

treatment and/or management of lameness 

conditions in cattle. 

Fee: $375 

Limit: 20 

Level: Basic 

Computers: No 



Coordinator: Jan Shearer 

Faculty: David Anderson, Gerard Cramer, 

Andre Desrochers, Jan Shearer 

The Bovine Lameness Seminar Laboratory 

is specifically designed for practitioners 

who are, or plan to, provide foot and leg 

care as a part of their service to beef and 

dairy cattle operations. The laboratory 

experience will also benefit those who just 

want to know more about the treatment of 

lameness disorders. The morning session 

will emphasize functional and corrective 

trimming techniques, proper application 

of foot blocks and knife sharpening. In the 

afternoon session we’ll focus on common 

surgical procedures such as claw amputation, 

treatment of retro-articular space 

abscesses, infections involving the flexor 

tendon sheath and facilitated ankylosis 

techniques. This session will also deal with 

the management of upper leg conditions 

with specific emphasis on diagnosis, 

prognosis and treatment when applicable. 

Speakers will also address pain management 

including intravenous regional 

anesthesia techniques and therapy for the 

abatement of post surgical pain. All this 

and more in the Bovine Lameness Seminar 

Laboratory – please contact the seminar 

coordinator for additional information. 

10 Building System - The Herd 

Analytic Loop 

Objective: To develop skills and confidence 

in making an organized analytic 

approach to understanding practical

problems in dairy herds, including efficient 

methods to accumulate and analyze data 

using a variety of computer and Internetbased 

tools. 

Fee: $450 

Limit: 20 

Level: All Levels 

Computers: No 


Wed., Sept. 19 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Coordinator: Jim Ehrlich 

Faculty: Jim Ehrlich, Michael van Straten, 

Aurora Villaroel 

Life is good for bovine practitioners who 

build productive, long-term relationships 

with clients. One very powerful way to do 

this is to become an integral part of the farm 

system and a driver of the herd analytic 

loop. First, definitions. System: a group of 

elements that function together as a coherent 

unit. Any dairy can be seen as a collection 

of systems for feeding, milking, breeding, 

biosecurity, finances, and so on. Herd health 

and productivity depend on the design 

and maintenance of these systems, which 

are present in small or large herds. Herd 

Analytic Loop: This is the iterative process of 

continual improvement of herd systems by 

defining problems, formulating appropriate 

questions and hypotheses, collecting and 

validating necessary information, testing 

hypotheses to identify root causes or the 

need for experimentation, reviewing results, 

and looping back to new questions. It is a 

natural extension of the techniques used in 

diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease 

at the animal and herd levels. Analysis often 

includes general statistical thinking and use of 

graphics both to help understand complex 

data and to explain findings to others. The 

combination of diagnostic and analytic skills 

learned in veterinary school with frequent 

and intimate exposure to client herds puts 

us in an excellent position to build expertise 

in helping to design and maintain dairy 

systems that are customized to the needs of 

individual clients. Few, if any, of us are ready 

for the role on graduation from veterinary 

school, but many dairy practitioners build 

services of this sort into their practices over 

time. This will be a seminar, not a course, in 

which we hope registrants will contribute as 

much as the faculty. Computers and software 

are key tools but no more capable of solving 

problems on their own than is a stethoscope 

or palpation sleeve. 

11 Farm Animal Welfare 

Objective: To provide a working knowledge 

of animal welfare that enables practitioners 

to truly integrate the physiological 

and behavioral needs of cattle into the 

context of livestock production. The seminar 

will stress the common sense of the interrelationships 

of welfare, health and production. 

Current thoughts and approaches to 

pain management and on-farm euthanasia 

will be provided. Participants should leave 

this seminar able to assess the welfare of 

animals on their client’s farms and provide 

sound, practical advice to ensure the animals 

are managed well and the farms stay 

current regarding welfare practices. 

Fee: $425 

Limit: 30 

Level: Basic 

Computers: No 


Wed., Sept. 19 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Coordinator: Jim Reynolds 

Faculty: Hans Coetzee, Grant Dewell, 

Sandy Goff, Jim Reynolds, Jan Shearer 

This seminar will provide a working definition 

of animal welfare that stems from the 

physiological, behavioral and emotional 

needs of animals. Understanding the 

true welfare needs of animals will help 

veterinary practitioners put into context 

the housing, feeding and management of 

livestock. Topics covered will include the 

definition of welfare, the Five Freedoms, 

and cattle behavior. We will review the 

historical context of the debate we have 

had regarding farm animal welfare to put 

the issues into focus. On-farm welfare 

assessment techniques and current on-farm 

welfare programs will be discussed and 

reviewed (including the FARM program). 

Specific welfare topics such as pain management 

and euthanasia will be covered in 

detail. The seminar will focus on both dairy 

and beef welfare and will include material 

on animal cruelty investigations. 

There will be a trip to a dairy where participants 

will rotate through three on-farm 

hands-on groups: 

1. Assessment and evaluation of the 

welfare of calves and cows 

2. Pain management 

3. On-farm euthanasia 

12 Beef and Dairy Stockmanship 

Objective: Although beef and dairy operations 

are very different, the fundamental 

interactions between cattle and people are 

quite similar. These fundamental interactions 

are independent of the size of the 

operation as well as the type of housing 

system. Anyone that works with cattle 

should receive stockmanship training. 

Fee: $200 

Limit: 40 

Level: Beginner 

Computers: No 


Coordinator: Paul Rapnicki 

Faculty: Tom Noffsinger, Paul Rapnicki 




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The human element has tremendous influence 

on the health, welfare and performance 

of production animals. It makes logical 

and economic sense to train workers in 

stockmanship to create positive interactions 

with livestock. Since all human contact with 

animals shapes their subsequent behavior, 

learning body language to communicate 

with livestock enables the stockperson to 

work safely, effectively and encourages 

animals to express their true state of health. 

Successful human-animal partnerships 

are based on MUTUAL trust, respect and 

communication. The stockperson’s attitude, 

behavior and skills significantly influence job 

satisfaction as well as the behavior, welfare 

and performance of production animals. 

13 Advanced Embryo Transfer 

Objective: To provide practitioners of 

embryo transfer with the very latest developments 

in all aspects of bovine embryo 

transfer in a one-day lecture and group 

discussion format. 

Fee: $300 

Limit: 30 


Computers: No 


Coordinator: Reuben Mapletoft 

Faculty: Patrick Blonden, John Hasler, 

Reuben Mapletoft, Matt Bartlett 

This advanced seminar will cover new 

developments in all aspects of bovine 

embryo transfer. In particular, new information 

on folliculogenesis and improved 

approaches to superovulation of donors 

and synchronization of recipients, with 

particular attention to reduction or elimination 

of estrus detection will be discussed. 

In vitro fertilization and the transfer of in 

vitro-produced embryos and new developments 

in embryo freezing and vitrification 

will be discussed. The use of sexed semen in 

superstimulated donors and within in vitro 

embryo production programs and the use 

of embryo sexing techniques for embryo 

diagnostics and embryo genomics will be 

covered. Finally, management of donors and 

recipients, nutrition and biosecurity will be 

discussed. The day will conclude with one 

hour devoted to questions, answers and 

group discussion. 

14 Livestock in the Developing 

World: Working to Ensure 

Veterinary Capacity Building 

is Appropriate 

Objective: At the end of the seminar, participants 

will be able to: 

• Delineate the limiting factors for 

production systems in the developing 

world 

“Value chain” is the term used to 

describe how agricultural animals and 

their products move from the farm to 

the end user. In developed commercial 

systems, the value chain is sophisti- 


cated, streamlined, and highly profitable. 

In contrast, value chains in the 

developing world are rudimentary and 

often tenuous. Understanding the value 

chain is the first step before attempting 

to enhance animal health and productivity. 

Failure to understand the value 

chain could work to the detriment of 

local husbandry and marketing systems, 

and so cause economic decline rather 

than improvement. 

• Create effective delivery of basic 

information in a participatory fashion 

consistent with adult learning theory 

For many veterinarians in resourcepoor 

settings, the knowledge gained in 

school is entirely didactic, often lacking 

in basic concepts, and usually without 

any practical experience. Continuing 

education in the developed world 

adheres to national standards consistent 

with licensure and no such system 

exists in the developing world. Most 

training delivered by North American 

veterinarians to resource-poor 

veterinarians is technically too detailed 

and complex to be readily assimilated. 

Any training delivered should emphasize 

basic concepts, be participatory 

to ensure learner involvement, should 

incorporate relevance to and experience 

of the learner. 

• Articulate the components of animal 

health systems at the global and 

national levels and describe the role 

of private and public sectors in the 

developing world 

The relative importance of privatepublic 

sector veterinary services in 

the developing world is usually the 

reverse of North American systems of 

care. In the developed world, it is the 

private sector which is much larger, and 

it supplies and supports the regulatory 

sphere. In the developing world, it is 

usually the national regulatory system 

that is the driver, and the private sector 

is a smaller struggling component. 

Eventual success of any national animal 

health system entails that the private 

sector continue to grow. It is essential 

that any aid delivered supports the 

goals of the national system while 

ensuring growth of the private sector. 

• Define cross-cultural competence and

describe how communication barriers 

can be minimized in a specific developing 

country 

It is essential to understand and be 

able to work effectively with social and 

cultural factors in other countries that 

are different from our own. To work 

successfully across cultural divides, 

North American veterinarians need to 

know how their own “mental software” 

compares to the “software of the 

mind” of the culture in which they are 

operating; specifically the fabric of the 

community regarding problem solving, 

religion, power distance, future 

orientation, importance of personal 

achievement, etc. 

Fee: $100 

Limit: 30 

Level: All Levels 



Coordinator: Tom Graham 

Faculty: Corrie Brown, Tom Graham, 

Joyce Turk 

15 Finding a Place for Genomic 

Technologies in Your Vet Box 

Objective: Genomic technologies are 

becoming recognized as a potentially 

important component of beef and dairy 

genetic improvement strategies. Given 

their contribution to existing programs in 

herd health, nutrition, and production as 

well as their role as a trusted advisor for 

cattle producers, veterinarians are well 

positioned to help producers evaluate and 

apply available technologies. 

Fee: $250 

Limit: 30 


Computers: No 


Coordinator: Jason Osterstock 

Faculty: Mark Allan, Jason Osterstock 

Genomic technologies are becoming 

recognized as a potentially important component 

of beef and dairy genetic improvement 

strategies. Given their contribution 

to existing programs in herd health, nutrition, 

and production as well as their role 

as a trusted advisor for cattle producers, 

veterinarians are well positioned to help 

producers evaluate and apply available 

technologies. The objectives of this seminar 

include: 

• To gain sufficient understanding of the 

principles of molecular genetics to be 

able to review and interpret technical 

and published literature related 

to the use of genomic technologies 

including interpretation of key metrics 

of genomic prediction validity such 

as reliability, accuracy, and percent 

genetic variance 

• To become familiar with the factors 

driving genetic progress and be 

able to effectively communicate the 

principles of accuracy and selection 

intensity to beef and dairy producers 

• To be able to identify and evaluate 

opportunities for genomic technologies 

to create value and increase 

profitability in commercial production 

settings 

• To understand the scope of traits 

that can be supported by genomic 

predictions and identify the target 

commercial applications 

• To gain an appreciation for the likely 

roles of practicing veterinarians 

related to the use of genomic technologies 

and consider how genetic 

consulting services can be integrated 

into the existing suite of veterinary 

services offer by their practices 

Requirements: There are no specific 

requirements. Participants may choose 

to bring their laptop computers as 

there will be electronic files available 

for download including interactive 

calculators that may be useful in learning 

key concepts and communicating 

the principles of genetic selection 

and associated value opportunities to 

interested producers. 

16 Handling Light-Weight, 

High-Risk Calves in Transition 

Objective: The seminar will address issues 

specific to conditioning and growing beef 

calves after weaning until ready to enter 

the feedlot. 

Fee: $225 

Limit: 30 

Level: Moderate 

Computers: No 


Coordinator: Lee Jones 

Faculty: Dale Blasi, Dan Goehl, Lee Jones, 

Bob Smith, Mark Spire 

The seminar will address issues specific to 

conditioning and growing beef calves after 

weaning until ready to enter the feedlot. 

Specific topics include: common diseases 

of weaned beef calves, starter and transition 

diets, grazing strategies and feeding 

commodity feeds, implant strategies, 

effects of parasites on the immune system 

and benefits of parasite management, 

immunology and vaccination strategies to 

enhance specific immunity, necropsy and 

effective uses of diagnostic services, castration 

and dehorning and timing and effects 

on performance and supply chain management 

and verification of procedures. 




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17 Veterinary Services for 

Artisan Cheese Makers and 

On-farm Processors of Specialty 

Dairy Products 

Objective: To educate veterinarians on 

fundamentals of cheese-making, issues 

related to quality and chemistry of milk, 

and hygiene and food safety in cheesemaking. 

Fee: $275 

Limit: 30 


Computers: No 


Coordinator: Joe Klopfenstein 

Faculty: Nat Bacon, John Barlow, 

DJ D’Amico, Cathy Donnelly, 

Joe Klopfenstein 

This one day pre-convention seminar is 

intended to increase the knowledge and 

appreciation of on-farm artisan cheese 

production among veterinary practitioners. 

The primary objective is to educate veterinarians 

on fundamentals of cheese-making, 

issues related to quality and chemistry 

of milk, and hygiene and food safety in 

cheese-making. The impact of animal husbandry, 

health and nutritional management 

practices on milk chemistry, quality, and 

hygiene and food safety will be explored. 

Following completion of this seminar, 

veterinarians will be able to identify opportunities 

to expand their services to meet the 

needs of any on-farm artisan cheese makers 

among their clients. This is a practical seminar, 

providing information on quality milk 

production practices and issues for smallscale 

on-farm artisan cheese makers. 

Instructors for this seminar will include 

faculty and researchers from the University 

of Vermont, the Vermont Institute 

for Artisan Cheese, and the University of 

Vermont Department of Animal Science. 

Artisan Cheese makers from Vermont 

and Veterinary practitioners experienced 

with providing services to on-farm artisan 

cheese makers will share experiences for 

case studies and discussions. 

18 Ultrasound Use in Medical and 

Surgical Diseases of Cattle 

Objective: This seminar will help both 

beef and dairy practitioners maximize the 

use of ultrasound in the field as an ancillary 

test for medical and surgical diseases 

of cattle. Through discussion and practical 

applications in bovine medicine and 

surgery (umbilicus, teat, gastrointestinal 

system, urinary system, thorax, help in the 

prognosis …), the attendees will have an 

overview of the potential applications of 

ultrasound in their practice to increase 

their diagnostic and prognostic skills with 

this non-invasive test. 

Fee: $375 

Limit: 25 

Level: Intermediate 

Computers: No 


Coordinator: Sébastien Buczinski 

Faculty: Sébastien Buczinski, Andre Desrochers, 

Giovanni Gnemmi, Sylvain Nichols 

This seminar will be divided in two parts: 

Lectures on the multiple applications of 

ultrasound in cattle in the morning, then a 

practical wet-lab will be done in the afternoon 

session. 

• Practical use of ultrasound for umbilical 

disorders 

• Practical use of ultrasound for teat and 

udder diseases 

• Practical use of ultrasound for musculoskeletal 

diseases 

• Practical use of ultrasound for gastrointestinal 

diseases (reticulum, abomasum, 

small intestine, liver) 

• Practical use of ultrasound for thoracic 

diseases 

• Practical use of ultrasound for urinary 

diseases 

• Update on equipment with representatives 

from several companies 

• Practical wet-lab in the afternoon on 

cows and calves. 


19 Design of Positive Pressure 

Tube Systems for Improved 

Ventilation of Calf Barns 

Objective: The objectives of this seminar 

are to: 

• Gain a better understanding of the 

deficits of common ventilation systems 

in calf barns 

• Discuss the management of air quality 

and cold stress to minimize respiratory 

disease in calves 

• Learn basic principles of positive 

pressure tube systems including static 

pressures, uniform discharge along 

length of tube, and estimating “throw 

distance” of air from the tube 

• Learn to operate a spreadsheet to 

design positive pressure tube systems 

with precision 

Fee: $375 

Limit: 30 




Coordinator: Ken Nordlund 

Faculty: Tom Bennett, Becky Brotzman, 

Chris Eisele, Ken Nordlund 

Many dairies are moving away from hutches 

and into calf barns for two common reasons: 

the emergence of automatic calf feeders 

and the desire of calf caregivers to get out 

of the wind and snow. Positive pressure 

tube systems have emerged as a basic tool 

to improve respiratory health in calf barns, 

but many are poorly designed. The tube 

systems are very low cost, are simple to 

manage, and can deliver appropriate quantities 

of fresh air to the microenvironment of 

the calf without creating a draft. However, 

many tube systems are installed without 

good design and do a poor job of air delivery 

and draft control. This session will introduce 

the fundamental principles of tube 

design, provide training in the operation of 

a design spreadsheet that will be provided 

as part of the course, and give practical 

examples of common design problems and 

troubleshooting. Participants will leave this 

course with field-ready skills to improve 

respiratory health in calf barns. 

You can register 24/7 at www.aabp.org or use the forms in this booklet.

Your Wise and 

Wonderful Speakers 

Anita Varga 

Joé Lavigne 

Jim Bennett 


Tips & Treatment for Cattle Practice 

Wisdom in minutes 


SCienTifiC 

Following the Opening Ceremony at 7:00 pm 

Moderator: Ewen Ferguson 

8:00 - 8:10 pm 

Program 

easy Peasy necropsy - a Simple 

approach to field necropsies 

Anita Varga 

8:10 - 8:20 pm 

i-Padding across Dairyland 

Jim Bennett 

8:20 - 8:30 pm 

Surgery of the Udder to Correct 

Teat Placement for robotic milking 

Joé Lavigne 

8:30 - 8:40 pm 

inexpensive essential Tools 

for Small ruminant Practice 


8:40 - 8:50 pm 

microbiology for Dummies 

Jerry Roberson 

8:50 - 9:00 pm 

The Use of rfiD Tags and 

PDa/mim application in Bovine Practice 

Susan L. McClanahan 

A Nutshell Approach to Insights, Hindsights, and Foresight! 


Susan L. McClanahan 

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SCienTifiC Program 

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11th Annual Veterinary Technician Program 

Low-Stress Cattle Handling 

The veterinary technician session will offer up-to-date workshops and lectures from leaders in 

bovine medicine. Dr. Tom Noffisinger will lead an all-day event Friday, September 21, that will 

include lecture and hands-on practice on “Low-stress Cattle Handling”. This seminar is open to 

all attendees – DVM’s and RVT’s – so come and learn how to teach your clients the pearls of 

Low-stress Cattle Handling. On Saturday morning Drs. Paul Virkler and Belinda Thompson will 

lead you through an exercise on culture technique and tissue submissions. This is a very ‘handson’ 

session. In the afternoon, Dr. Joe Klopfenstein, 2010 AABP Practitioner of the year, will 

challenge all in attendance to improve RVT/LVT utilization in private practice. Again, 

doctors and technicians are all invited to this session. 

VeTerinarY TeCHniCian 1 (Offsite Session) 

Friday, September 21, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Moderator: Mark Hilton 

Low-Stress Cattle Handling – Tom Noffsinger 

VeTerinarY TeCHniCian 2 


Mark Hilton 

8:00 - 9:30 am 

Laboratory for Sampling of Necropsy Specimens for 

Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture, and Performing 

Impression Smears and Fecal Gram Stains – Paul Virkler 

9:30 - 10:00 am 

Sample Packaging and Shipping and Whole 

Carcass Shipping to Laboratories – Belinda Thompson 


10:00 - 10:30 am Milk/Refreshment Break 

10:30 - 11:30 am 

Hands-on Field Necropsy Exercise – Belinda Thompson 

VeTerinarY TeCHniCian 3 

Saturday, September 22, 2:00 - 5:30 pm 

Mark Hilton 

2:00 - 4:00 pm 

Veterinary Technicians in Dairy Practice – Joe Klopfenstein 

4:00 - 4:30 pm Milk/Refreshment Break 

4:30 - 5:30 pm 

Expanding the Role of Veterinary Technicians in 

Cattle Practice: Share What You Do – Joe Klopfenstein 

Veterinarians Welcome! feel free to attend with Your Technicians

Thursday, september 20 

Clinical Forums 1* 

7:00 - 9:00 am 

1 Fresh Cows Are Risky Business 

Garrett Oetzel 

2 Nutrition of the Fetus in Beef Cattle 

Stephen Ford 

3 Using Feeding Behavior to Improve 

Dairy Management – Julia Huzzey 

4 Synch N’ Heat – Ricardo Chebel 

* Clinical Forums 2 is Saturday from 7:00 - 

9:00 am (page 33). 

aaBP & aasrP Joint sessions 

SMALL RUMINANTS 1* 

Small Ruminant Abortion 

8:00 -10:00 am 

Moderator: Joan Dean Rowe 

8:00 - 9:00 am 

Diagnosis and Control of Small Ruminant 

Abortion 

Paula Menzies 

9:00 - 10:00 am 

Q-Fever Update 

Paula Menzies 

* This session is included in the registration 

fee. Small Ruminants 2 is Friday, 8:00 am 

-12:15 pm (page 31). Small Ruminants 3 is 

Friday, 1:45 - 3:45 pm (page 31). 

aaBP GeneraL session 1 

Keynotes: Rethinking Bovine Practice 

10:30 am -12:00 pm 

Moderator: Nigel Cook 

10:30 -11:15 am 

Grumpy Old Vets Revisited 

Ken Nordlund 

11:15 am -12:00 pm 

Adapting Beef Practice to Future Realities 

Kee Jim 

Conference sessions by the day 

CLiniCaL Forums 

AABP again offers two sessions of its ever-popular Clinical Forums on a wide variety of topics. Forums are open small group discussions 

led by carefully selected experts and focus on the actual clinical problems you deal with as a practitioner. Rather than formal lectures, 

real cases and situations are presented, and audience interaction is encouraged. You are welcome to describe your practice experiences 

and problems and obtain valuable feedback. 

Sign up quickly, as enrollment is limited to 20 per session. Cost is $60 (USD) per Forum and includes a hot breakfast. 

CLINICAL FoRUM 1 is on Thursday (on this page) and CLINICAL FoRUM 2 is Saturday from 7:00-9:00 am (see page 33). 

GeneraL session 2 

Welfare, Stockmanship and 

Technology 

1:30 - 5:30 pm 

Moderator: Jerome Carrier 

1:30 - 2:10 pm 

Buyers’ Point of View about Welfare: 

What Milk Purchasers Are Looking for 

Jennifer Walker 

2:10 - 2:50 pm 

Stockmanship and Low Stress Handling 

in Cow-calf Herds 

Tom Noffsinger 

2:50 - 3:30 pm 

Stockmanship and Animal Movements 

in Dairy Herds 

Paul Rapnicki 

3:30 - 4:00 pm 

Milk/Refreshment Break 

4:00 - 4:45 pm 

Technology on the Dairy: What Happens 

to the Vet? 

Steve Eicker 

4:45 - 5:30 pm 

Hi-Tech Developments for Feedlot Cattle 

David Anderson 

researCh summaries 1 

1:30 - 5:30 pm 

Times, titles, and presenters will be published 

in the August or September AABP 

Newsletter and in the Pocket Guide distributed 

at the Conference. This information 

will also be available at www.aabp.org after 

August 15. 

Session 2 is Friday, 8:00 am -12:15 pm (page 31). 

Session 3 is Friday, 1:45 - 5:45 pm (page 32). 

Session 4 is Saturday, 8:00 -11:30 am (page 33). 

student Case Presentation 

ComPetition 

1:30 - 5:30 pm 

Moderator: Sarah Wagner 

Talented student AABP members enrolled 

in North American veterinary colleges will 

compete for cash awards by presenting 

interesting cases treated or research projects 

completed. Time has been allotted for 

interactive discussion between the presenters 

and audience to promote relevant comments 

by experienced practitioners. Contestants 

are judged on both the quality of their 

investigation or research and quality of the 

presentation. Cash prizes are awarded to 

the top two presentations in each category 

(clinical case/research project). 

The winning presentation will be repeated 

in Beef 2. 

1:30 - 1:50 pm 

Acute Anemia and Ataxia in a Herd of 140 

Mature, Grazing Beef Cows in Southeastern 

Texas 

Beau Schilling 

Texas A&M University 

1:50 - 2:10 pm 

Uroabdomen in a Young Breeding Bull 

Jayton Bailey 


2:10 - 2:30 pm 

BRD Pathogen Diversity, Quantification, 

and Measured Response to Tilmicosin 

Therapy 

Travis Allen 

Washington State University 

2:30 - 2:50 pm 

Association of Beef Cattle Temperament 

and Reproductive Performance 

Matthew Asay 



thursday sessions

thursday session 

30 

2:50 - 3:10 pm 

Mesquite Bean Toxicity 

Leslie Wagner 


3:10 - 3:30 pm 

Diarrhea and Weight Loss in a Longhorn 

Cow 

Julie Pack 


3:30 - 4:00 pm 


4:00 - 4:20 pm 

Pilot Study: Investigating the Risk for 

Violative Meat Residues in Bob Veal Calves 

Fed Colostrum from Cows Dry Treated 

with Cephapirin Benzathine 

Kiel Hausler 

University of Minnesota 

Visit the AABP 

Poster sessions 

Thursday, September 20, 12:00 pm to Friday, September 21, 5:00 pm 

Meet the poster presenters on Friday from 12:15 - 1:15 pm 

Titles and poster presenters will be published in the August or September Newsletter 

and in the Pocket Guide distributed at the conference. 

4:20 - 4:40 pm 

Association of Abnormal Hind Limb 

Postures and Back-arch with Locomotion 

Score in Dairy Cattle 

Alea Hoffman 


4:40 - 5:00 pm 

Does a Low Serum Total Protein Value 

from a Cow that Tests ELISA Positive for 

Mycobacterium avium subspecies 

paratuberculosis Predict the Onset of 

Clinical Signs? 

Amy Dahlke 

University of Minnesota 

5:00 - 5:20 pm 

An Unforeseen Dictyocaulus viviparous 

Infection in a Dairy Herd Transitioning 

to Organic Milk Production 

Hannah Pennington 

Auburn University 

6:30 am 

other thursday events 

Committee Chairpersons Breakfast 

6:30 am Breakfast and the Veterinarian’s Role in Food Safety 

7:00 am Registration Desk Opens 

8:00 am Speaker Ready Room 

8:00 am Exhibit Hall Opens! Check Out Silent Auction Items 

8:00 am Silent Auction Items on Display – Internet Café Opens 

8:00 am Hospitality Room (For Registered “Accompanying Person”) 

9:00 am AABP Committee Meetings 

9:00 am International Members Reception 

12:00 pm Use your Bovine Bucks for Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall 

12:00 pm ABVP Diplomate Luncheon 

12:30 pm CABV-ACVB 5th Annual General Meeting 

5:30 pm “Come Join Us For Dinner” Buffet Reception 

7:00 pm Opening Ceremony 

9:00 pm Student Reception 


PraCtiCe tiPs 

Wisdom in minutes 

Following the opening Ceremony 

at 7:00 pm 

Moderator: Ewen Ferguson 

8:00 - 8:10 pm 

Easy Peasy Necropsy - A Simple Approach 

to Field Necropsies 

Anita Varga 

8:10 - 8:20 pm 

i-Padding across Dairyland 

Jim Bennett 

8:20 - 8:30 pm 

Surgery of the Udder to Correct Teat 

Placement for Robotic Milking 

Joé Lavigne 

8:30 - 8:40 pm 

Inexpensive Essential Tools for Small 

Ruminant Practice 


8:40 - 8:50 pm 

Microbiology for Dummies 


8:50 - 9:00 pm 

The Use of RFID Tags and PDA/MIM 

Application in Bovine Practice 

Susan McClanahan 

You can register 

24/7 at 

www.aabp.org 

or use the forms in 

this booklet.

Friday, september 21 


6:30 - 7:45 am 

Beyond feed conversion … a new look 

at dairy profitability 

Greg Bethard 

Sponsored by: 


Forum on Challenges Facing 

Veterinary Practice 

8:00 - 10:00 am 

Moderator: Christine Navarre 

8:00 - 8:20 am 

Update from the New Rural Practice 

Sustainability Committee 

Roger Saltman 

8:20 - 8:40 am 

Current Thoughts from the AVMA 

René Carlson 

8:40 - 9:00 am 

Old and New Fee Structure Models 

in Dairy Practice 

Mark Thomas 

9:00 - 9:20 am 

Beef Practice Models 

Murray Jelinski 

9:20 - 9:40 am 

The Quebec Bovine Practice Model: An 

Example of Farmer-Veterinary-Government 

Agreement 

Vincent Caldwell 

9:40 - 10:00 am 

Panel Discussion – All Speakers 

and Moderators 

10:00 - 10:45 am 


smaLL ruminants 2 

Clinical Nutrition 

8:00 am - 12:15pm 


8:00 - 9:00 am 

Pregnancy Toxemia and Metabolic 

Changes of Transition in Small Ruminants 

Robert Van Saun 

9:00 - 10:00 am 

Selenium Nutrition and Therapy in 

Small Ruminants 

Robert Van Saun 

10:00 - 10:45 am 


10:45 am - 12:15 pm 

Understanding Copper Nutrition 

in Small Ruminants 


8:00 am - 12:15 pm 


in the August or September AABP Newsletter 

and in the Pocket Guide distributed at 

the conference. This information will also be 

available at www.aabp.org after August 15. 

Session 1: Thursday, 1:30 - 5:30 pm (page 29). 

Session 3: Friday, 1:45 - 5:45 pm (page 32). 

Session 4: Saturday, 8:00 - 11:30 am (page 33). 

11th annuaL aaBP 

veterinary teChniCian 

ProGram 

The veterinary technician session will 

offer up-to-date workshops and lectures 

from leaders in bovine medicine. Dr. Tom 

Noffisinger will lead an all-day event Friday, 

September 21 that will include lecture 

and hands-on practice on “Low-stress 

Cattle Handling”. This seminar is open 

to all attendees – DVM’s and RVT’s – so 

come and learn how to teach your clients 

the pearls of Low-stress Cattle Handling. 

On Saturday morning Drs. Paul Virkler and 

Belinda Thompson will lead you through 

an exercise on culture technique and tissue 

submissions. This is a very ‘hands-on’ session. 

In the afternoon, Dr. Joe Klopfenstein, 2010 

AABP Practitioner of the year will challenge 

all in attendance to improve RVT/LVT 

utilization in private practice. Again, doctors 

and technicians are all invited to this session. 

Thank you 

veterinary teChniCian 1 

on-Farm Wet Lab 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 


8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Low-stress Cattle Handling 

Tom Noffsinger 

For sponsoring Friday’s milk Breaks! 


Forum on Challenges Facing 

Veterinary Practice (continued) 

10:45 am - 12:05 pm 

Moderator: Christine Navarre 

10:45 -11:05am 

Paraprofessionals/Specialized Veterinary 

Technicians Are Not the Answer to Increasing 

the Access to Veterinary Care in Rural Areas 

Sarah Wagner 

11:05 - 11:25 am 

The Case Against the Use of Technicians 

Lisa Willis 

11:25 - 11:45 am 

Advanced Training for Aspiring 

Veterinarians: The Summer Dairy Institute 

Model 

Daryl Nydam 

11:45 am - 12:05 pm 

What Do You See, What Do You Wish, 

and What Do You Expect? 

Panel Discussion All Speakers & Moderators 

smaLL ruminants 3 

infectious disease Control in 

small ruminants 

1:45 - 3:45 pm 


1:45 - 2:45 pm 

Johnes Disease in Small Ruminants 

Paula Menzies 

2:45 - 3:45 pm 

Troubleshooting CAE Control Programs 



Friday sessions

Friday session 

32 

SPLIT CoNFERENCE 

SESSIoNS: BEEF 

BeeF 1 

Where’s the Beef? Examining the 

Role of Genomics, Reproductive 

Efficiency and Fetal Programming 

in Profitable Beef Production 

1:45 - 5:45 pm 

Moderator: Hans Coetzee 

1:45 - 2:15 pm 

Integrated Program for Reducing Bovine 

Respiratory Disease Complex in Beef and 

Dairy Cattle Coordinated Agricultural 

Project (BRD CAP) 

Alison Van Eenennaam 

2:15 - 3:00 pm 

What’s New in Timed Artificial 

Insemination and Assisted Reproduction 

in Beef Cattle 

Reuben Mapletoft 

3:00 - 3:45 pm 

Case Based Discussions of Abnormal 

Sperm Production 

Albert Barth 

3:45 - 4:15 pm 


4:15 - 5:00 pm 

Where and How in the Beef Cattle 

Supply Chain Might DNA-based Tests 

for Disease Generate Value 

Alison Van Eenennaam 

5:00 - 5:45 pm 

What is the Impact of Early Gestational 

Undernutrition in the Cow on Fetal Growth 

and Development, As Well As Offspring 

Health and Growth Efficiency? 

Stephen Ford 

sPLit ConFerenCe 

sessions: dairy 

dairy 1 - Part 1 

healthy Cows 

1:45 - 3:45 pm 

Moderator: Matt Dodd 

1:45 - 2:45 pm 

Why Cows Die on Dairies 

Frank Garry 

2:45 - 3:15 pm 

Mortality in Different Management Systems 

Chad Dechow 

3:15 - 3:45 pm 

Effects of Overcrowding 

Julia Huzzey 

6:00 am 

other Friday events 

Fac Reps, FA Educators, & Ext Veterinarians Breakfast 

6:30 am Breakfast with a Bovine Twist 



8:00 am Exhibit Hall Opens! 

8:00 am Silent Auction Items on Display – Internet Café Opens 


12:15 pm Use your Bovine Bucks for Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall 

12:15 pm ABVP Certification Workshop 

12:15 pm Meet the Poster Presenters 

6:00 pm 4th Annual Scholarships, Live Auction & Dinner 

7:00 pm Job Fair 



1:45 - 5:45 pm 


in the August or September AABP 

Newsletter and in the Pocket Guide distributed 

at the conference. This information 

will also be available at www.aabp.org after 

August 15. 


Session 2: Friday, 8:00 am -12:15 pm (page 31). 

Session 4: Saturday, 8:00 - 11:30 am (page 33). 


sessions: dairy 

dairy 1 - Part 2 

Transition Cow Management 

4:15 - 5:45 pm 

Moderator: Kirk Smith 

4:15 - 5:00 pm 

Managing High Risk Fresh Cows 

Garrett Oetzel 

5:00 - 5:45 pm 

Transition Cow Health: Consequences and 

Monitoring of Energy Balance 

Daryl Nydam 

3rd Annual AABP 

student 

BoWL 

Entire Competition 

will be held in the 

Exhibit Hall 

Come Root for 

Your Favorite School!

saturday, september 22 

CLiniCaL Forums 2 

Second of two sessions. Carefully selected 

experts focus on the actual clinical problems 

you deal with as a practitioner. Real cases 

and situations are presented, and audience 

interaction is encouraged. Contribute your 

practice experiences and problems and 

obtain valuable feedback. Enroll early, as 

attendance is limited to 20 per session. 

Cost is $60 (USD) per Forum and includes 

a hot breakfast. 

CLINICAL FoRUMS 2* 

7:00 - 9:00 am 

5 Small Ruminant Clinical Practice Topics 

– Joan Dean Rowe 

6 Management Tips to Improve Parlor 

Performance – Dave Reid 

7 Veterinary Practice beyond Palpation - 

Is There a Future? – Frank Garry 

8 Using Genomics and DNA Testing in 

Beef Practice – Alison Van Eenennaam 

* Clinical Forums 1 is Thursday from 

7:00 - 9:00 am (page 29) 


8:00 am - 11:30 am 


in the August or September AABP Newsletter 

and in the Pocket Guide distributed at 

the conference. This information will also be 

available at www.aabp.org after August 15. 


Session 2: Friday, 8:00 am -12:15 pm (page 31). 

Session 3: Friday, 1:45 - 5:45 pm (page 32). 

sessions For students 

difficult Conversations: managing 

interpersonal interactions 

Success and enjoyment of a career in 

veterinary medicine will be enhanced 

by learning to manage interactions with 

our own species as well as bovines. These 

sessions will offer guidance for future 

practitioners in how to navigate challenging 

situations they are likely to face as they 

work with clients and colleagues. Graduates 

and experienced practitioners are also 

welcome!” 

8:00 - 11:30 am 

Moderator: Sarah Wagner 

8:00 - 9:30 am 

Difficult Conversations with Clients 

Glennon Mays 

9:30 - 10:00 am 

Milk/Refreshment Break for Students 

10:00 - 11:30 am 

Difficult Conversations with Colleagues 

and Clinic Staff 

Keith Sterner 


sessions: BeeF 

BEEF 2 

opportunities and Challenges for 

the Beef Veterinarian 

8:00 - 11:30 am 

Moderator: Tye Perrett 

8:00 - 8:15 am 

Student Case Presentation Winner 

8:15 - 9:00 am 

A Beef Producer’s View on the Role of the 

Bovine Veterinarian 

J.P. Rhea 

9:00 - 10:00 am 

Past, Present, and Future Rural Vet 

Murray Jelinski 

10:00 - 10:30 am 


10:30 - 11:30 am 

Cattle Market Update- What We Need 

to Know 

Anne Dunford 

DAIRY 2 

Milk Quality 

8:00 - 11:15 am 

Moderator: Jim Bennett 

8:00 - 9:00 am 

The Importance of Dairy Herd Health 

with a Focus on Monitoring and Control 

of Mastitis 

Martin Green 

9:00 - 9:30 am 

Using an In-house Laboratory for 

Mastitis Control 

Brenda Moslock-Carter 

9:30 - 10:00 am 

Wisconsin HAACP for Residue Avoidance 

David Rhoda 

10:00 - 10:30 am 


10:30 - 11:15 am 

Back-to-the-Barn Basics 

David Reid 

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 2 

8:00 - 11:15 am 


8:00 - 9:30 am 

Laboratory for Sampling of Necropsy 

Specimens for Aerobic and Anaerobic 

Culture, and Performing Impression Smears 

and Fecal Gram Stains 

Paul Virkler 

9:30 - 10:00 am 

Sample Packaging and Shipping and 

Whole Carcass Shipping to Laboratories 

Belinda Thompson 

10:00 - 10:30 am 


10:30 - 11:30 am 

Hands-on Field Necropsy Exercise 

Belinda Thompson 

BEEF 3 

Updates on Beef Cattle Diseases 

and Treatment Decisions 

2:00 - 5:30 pm 

Moderator: Calvin Booker 

2:00 - 3:00 pm 

Using Mixed Treatment Comparison to 

Compare Interventions: A Research 

Synthesis Example Using Antibiotic 

Treatments for Bovine Respiratory Disease 

Annette O’Connor 

3:00 - 4:00 pm 

Recent Advances in Our Understanding 

of the Pathogenesis and Effect of BVD 

Infections in Beef Calves 

Paul Walz 



saturday sessions

saturday session 

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4:00 - 4:30 pm 


4:30 - 5:30 pm 

Recent Research into Bovine 

Neurological Disease 

Eugene Janzen 

DAIRY 3 

Reproduction 

2:00 - 5:15 pm 

Moderator: Jim Bennett 

2:00 - 3:00 pm 

Reproductive Tract Infection 

and Inflammation 

Stephen LeBlanc 

3:00 - 4:00 pm 

Improving the Fertility of Resynchronized 

Timed AI Services in Lactating Dairy Cows 

and its Economic Implication 

Julio Giordano 

4:00 - 4:30 pm 


hospitality room 

Thursday through Saturday • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Attendees registered in the “Accompanying Person” category are welcome to enjoy 

the Hospitality Room from Thursday through Saturday. 

4:30 - 5:15 pm 

Heat Detection in Synch Systems 

Ricardo Chebel 

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 3 

2:00 - 5:30 pm 


2:00 - 4:00 pm 

Veterinary Technicians in Dairy Practice 

Joe Klopfenstein 

6:30 am 

other saturday events 

Christian Veterinary Mission Breakfast 




11:30 am AABP Annual Business Meeting & Awards Luncheon 

6:00 pm AABP Gala and Cattle Production Veterinarian 

Hall of Fame Dinner Buffet 

9:00 pm CDMV Farewell Reception 

À la prochaine! 

a Farewell reception 

saturday, september 22 – 9:00 pm 

(Following the Gala Dinner) 

Join us For a sPeCiaL niGht oF Live musiC and danCe. 

The Association des Médecins Vétérinaires Praticiens du Québec (AMVPQ ) 

is happy to participate to this year’s AABP annual conference. To close this amazing meeting, 

building on our own annual convention’s tradition, the AMVPQ and our sponsor, the CDMV, 

would like to invite you to a Farewell Reception. 

Also, again in steps with our local annual meeting, a Canadian veterinarian will be 

honored for his career-long implication in the bovine veterinary profession. 

We hope to see you there. Au plaisir de vous voir! 


4:00 - 4:30 pm 


4:30-5:30pm 

Expanding the Role of Veterinary 

Technicians in Cattle Practice: Share 

What You Do 

Joe Klopfenstein

Dr. Mark Allan 

2938 380th St 

Sioux Center, IA 51250 

Tel: 800-999-2596 

Fax: 712-722-3577 

Mark.Allan@transova.com 

Dr. David Anderson 

Mosier Hall 

Kansas State University 

1800 Denison Avenue 

Manhattan, KS 66506 

Tel: 785-532-5700 

Fax: 785-532-4989 

danderso@vet.ksu.edu 

Dr. Nat Bacon 

Shelburne Farms 

1611 Harbor Road 

Shelburne, VT 05482 

Tel: 802-985-8686 

nbacon@ 

shelburnefarms.org 

Dr. John Barlow 

5201 Spear St. 

Charlotte, VT 05445 

Tel: 802-425-2817 

Fax: 802-656-8196 

John.Barlow@uvm.edu 

Matt Barlett 

Trans Ova Genetics 

3362 400th Street 

Sioux Center, IA 51250 

Tel: 712-441-6030 

matt.bartlett@transova.com 

Dr. Albert Barth 

Department of Large 

Animal Clinical Sciences 

Western College of 

Veterinary Medicine 

University of Saskatchewan 

Saskatoon, S7N 5A8 

Canada 

Tel: 306-966-7151 

albert.barth@usask.ca 

Dr. Jim Bennett 

1312 Crescent Ridge RD NW 

Rochester, MN 55901 

Tel: 507-534-4356 

Fax: 507-534-4073 

bennettnvac@gmail.com 

aaBp Speakers, Seminar Faculty, and coordinators 

The aaBp officers, directors, and program committee 

express their genuine appreciation for the knowledge and guidance 

these 2012 session and seminar presenters contribute to the annual conference. 

Mr. Thomas B. Bennett 

University of Wisconsin 

2015 Linden Dr. 

Madison, WI 53706 

Tel: 608-262-5968 

Fax: 608-262-8595 

tbbennet@wisc.edu 

Dr. Dale Blasi 

229 Weber Hall 


Tel: 785-532-5427 

Fax: 785-532-7059 

dblasi@k-state.edu 

Dr. Patrick Blondin 

L'Alliance Boviteq 

19320 Grand Rang 

St-Francois 

St. Hyacinthe, PQ J2T 5H1 

CANADA 

Tel: 450-774-7949 

blondinpa@boviteq.com 

Dr. Becky Brotzman 

316 Wuthering Hills Drive 

Janesville, WI 53546 

Tel: 608-358-7150 

rlmentink@uwalumni.com 

Dr. Corrie Brown 

Department of Pathology 

College of Veterinary 

Medicine 

The University of Georgia 

Athens, GA 30602-7388 

Tel: 706-542-5842 

Fax: 706-542-5828 

corbrown@uga.edu 

Dr. Sébastien Buczinski 

Bovine Ambulatory Clinic 

Faculté de Médecine 

Vétérinaire CP 5000 

Saint-Hyacinthe, QC 

J2S 7C6 CANADA 

Tel: 450-773-8521 Ext. 18675 

Fax: 450-778-8120 

s.buczinski@umontreal.ca 

Dr. Vincent Caldwell 

Clinique Veterinaire 

Coaticook Inc. 

490 Main Ouest 

Coaticook, QC J1A 1P9 

Tel: 819-837-1042 

Fax: 819-849-9492 

vcaldwell@ 

vetcoaticook.ca 

Dr. René Carlson 

2774-11th Avenue 

Chetek, WI 54728 

Tel: 715-859-6460 

rcarldvm@citizens-tel.net 

Dr. Chris Chase 

426 Hunter's Ridge Rd. 

Brookings, SD 57006 

Tel: 605-692-5169 

Fax: 605-688-6003 

chase@brookings.net 

Dr. Ricardo Chebel 

University of MN 

225 VMC 1365 Gortner Ave. 

St. Paul, MN 55108 

Tel: 612-625-3130 

chebe002@umn.edu 

Dr. Hans Coetzee 

2448 Lloyd Vet 

Medical Center 

Ames, IA 50011-1250 

Tel: 515-294-7424 

Fax: 515-294-1072 

hcoetzee@iastate.edu 

Dr. Nigel Cook 

University of Wisconsin- 

Madison 

2015 Linden Dr. West 


Tel: 608-265- 4981 

Fax: 608 -265- 8020 

nbcook@wisc.edu 

Dr. Robert Corbett 

Dairy Health Consultation 

PO Box 100 

Spring City, UT 84662-0100 

Tel: 435-462-2795 

Fax: 435-462-2942 

cowdoc@ 

dairy-health.com 

Dr. Gerard Cramer 

Cramer Mobile Bovine 

Veterinary Services 

144 Oak St 

Stratford, ON N5A 7L5 

CANADA 

Tel: 519-292-0816 

gerard@cramermobile 

bovinevetservices.com 

Dr. DJ D’Amico 

109 Carrigan Drive 

University of Vermont 

Department of Nutrition and 

Food Sciences 

Room #361 Carrigan Wing 

Burlington, VT 05405 

Tel: 802-656-8851 

ddamico@uvm.edu 

Dr. Joseph Dalton 

University of Idaho 

1904 Chicago Street 

Suite A-B 

Caldwell, ID 86305 

Tel: 208-459-6365 

Fax: 208-454-7612 

jdalton@uidaho.edu 

Dr. Chad Dechow 

333 Henning Building 

University Park, PA 16802 

Tel: 814-863-3659 

Chad.dechow@gmail.com 

cdechow@psu.edu 

Dr. André Desrochers 

Univ. de Montreal 

3200 Sicotte 

St.-Hyacinthe, QC 

J2S 7C6 CANADA 

Tel: 450-778-8100 

Fax: 450-778-8158 

andre.desrochers@ 

umontreal.ca 

Dr. Grant Dewell 

1600 S. 16th Street 

VDPAM 

Ames, IA 50011 

Tel: 515-294-2822 

Fax: 515-294-1072 

gdewell@iastate.edu 

Dr. Cathy Donnelly 

109 Carrigan Drive 

Department of Nutrition 

and Food Sciences 

University of Vermont 

Burlington, VT 05405 

Tel: 802-656-5495 

Catherine.Donnelly@ 

uvm.edu 

Dr. Anne Dunford 

Box 23 

Eastend, SK S0N 0T0 

CANADA 

Tel: 306-295-1670 

Fax: 306-295-3863 

anne@gateway 

livestock.com 

Dr. Jim Ehrlich 

Dairy Veterinarians Group 

832 Coot Hill Road 

Argyle, NY 12809 

Tel: 518-638-8566 

jehrlich@dairyvets.com 

Dr. Steve Eicker 

363 Powers Road 

King Ferry, NY 13081 

Tel: 315-364-7668 

eicker@vas.com 

Mr. Chris Eisele 


School of Veterinary 

Medicine 



coeisele@wisc.edu 

Dr. Stephen Ford 

University of Wyoming 

Department 3684 

1000 E. University Ave 

Laramie, WY 82071 

Tel: 307-766-2709 

spford@uwyo.edu 

Dr. Paul Fricke 


1675 Observatory Drive 


Tel: 608-263-4596 

Fax: 608-263-9412 

pmfricke@wisc.edu 


SpeakerS, Faculty & coordinatorS

SpeakerS, Faculty & coordinatorS 

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Dr. Frank Garry 

1820 West Mtn. Ave. 

Ft. Collins, CO 80521 

Tel: 970-297-0371 

fgarry@colostate.edu 

Dr. Julio Giordano 

149 Morrison Hall, 

Cornell University 

Ithaca, NY 14853 

Fax: (607) 255-1335 

Tel: 607-255-2241 

Jgiordano@wisc.edu 

Dr. Giovanni Gnemmi 

Via Borgomanero 34 

Cressa, Novara 28012 

ITALY 

Tel: 39-336-240083 

Fax: 39-0324-80248 

bovinevet@TISCALI.IT 

Dr. Sandra Godden 

225 VMC 

1365 Gortner Ave. 


Tel: 612-625-8177 

Fax: 612-625-6241 

godde002@umn.edu 

Dr. Dan Goehl 

Canton Veterinary Clinic 

30182 Pear St. 

Canton, MO 63453 

Tel: 573-288-3817 

Fax: 573-288-2014 

drdan@canton 

vetclinic.com 

Dr. Sandy Goff 

10538 Justin Drive 

Urbandale, Iowa 50322 

Tel: 515-278-8002 

Fax: 515-278-8011 

stokesgoff@gmail.com 

Dr. Tom Graham 

1124 Pistachio Ct 

Davis, CA 95618 

Tel: 916-769-3696 

Fax: 530-753-6172 

tgraham@dcn.org 

Dr. Martin Green 

School of Veterinary 

Medicine and Science 

University of Nottingham 

Sutton Bonington 

UNITED KINGDOM 

Tel: 1144115-951-6438 

martin.green@ 

nottingham.ac.uk 

Dr. Ric Grummer 


266 A Animal Sciences Bldg 

Madison, WI 53706-1284 

Tel: 608-263-3492 

Fax: 608-265-9411 

rgrummer@wisc.edu 

Dr. John Hasler 

Bioniche Animal Health 

427 Obenchain Road 

Laporte, CO 80535-9740 

Tel: 970-377-2670 

jfhasler05@msn.com 

Dr. Tom Herdt 

Diagnostic Center for 

Population and 

Animal Health 

4125 Bearmont Rd. 

Lansing, MI 48910 

Tel: 517-432-5899 

herdt@msu.edu 

Dr. Julia Huzzey 

32285 Atwater Crescent 

Abbotsford, BC V2S 0A1 

CANADA 

Tel: 607-339-3526 

jmhuzzey@gmail.com 

Dr. Eugene Janzen 

University of Calgary 

Department of Production 

Animal Health 

2500 University Dr. NW 

Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 

CANADA 

Tel: 403-220-6944 

janzene@ucalgary.ca 

Dr. Murray Jelinski 

University of Saskatchewan 

52 Campus Drive 

Saskatoon, SK S7N 3R2 

Tel: 306-966-7166 

Fax: 306-966-1935 

murray.jelinski@usask.ca 

Dr. Tom Jenkins 

101 Barre Hall 

College of Agriculture 

Clemson, SC 29634-0303 

Tel: 864-656-2707 

tjnkns@clemson.edu 

Dr. Kee Jim 

P.O. Box 140 

Okotoks, AB T1S 2A2 

Tel: 403-938-5151 

Fax: 403-938-5175 

keej@feedlothealth.com 

Dr. Andy Johnson 

826 Green Street 

Seymour, WI 54165 

Tel: 920-621-3604 

drandy@theudder 

doctor.com 

Dr. Lee Jones 

Department of Population 

Health/UGA-CVM 

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab 

43 Brighton Road 

Tifton, GA 31793 

Tel: 229-386-3340 

Fax: 308-367-6175 

leejones@uga.edu 

Dr. Joseph Klopfenstein 

Vergennes Large Animal 

Associates 

20 Main St. 

Vergennes, VT 05491 

Tel: 802-877-9901 

Fax: 802-877-6295 

joeklop@comcast.net 

Dr. Joé Lavigne 

lavignejoe@hotmail.com 

Dr. Stephen LeBlanc 

Ontario Vet College, 

Univ. of Guelph 

Dep't of Population 

Medicine 

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 

CANADA 

Tel: 519-824-4120 

Ext. 54594 

sleblanc@uoguelpg.ca 

Dr. John Lee 

14017 Austin Creek Avenue 

Bakersfield, CA 93314 

Tel: 661-865-6534 

john.lee2@pfizer.com 

Dr. Adam Lock 

Dept of Animal Science 

Michigan State University 

2265 Anthony Hall 

East Lansing, MI 48824 

Tel: 517-353-8714 

Fax: 517-432-0147 

allock@msu.edu 


Dr. Reuben Mapletoft 

WCVM, Dept. Large Animal 

Clinical Sciences 

52 Campus Drive 

Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4 

CANADA 

Tel: 306-966-7149 

reuben.mapletoft@ 

usask.ca 

Dr. Glennon Mays 


4475 TAMU 

Large Animal Clinical 

Sciences 

College Station, TX 77843 

Tel: 979-845-3541 

gmays@cvm.tamu.edu 

Dr. Susan McClanahan 

Small Ruminant 

Consulting Services 

2253 Priscilla St 


Tel: 651-468-5990 

Fax: 612-625-9796 

slmcclanahan@gmail.com 

Dr. Sheila McGuirk 

Univ. of WI, School 

of Vet. Med. 



Tel: 608-263-4437 

Fax: 608-265-8020 

mcguirks@ 

svm.vetmed.wisc.edu 

Dr. Gerald Mechor 

70 Norwood Lane 

Orchard Park, NY 14127 

Tel: 716-667-6061 

Fax: 716-667-6062 

jmech@lilly.com 

Dr. Paula Menzies 

Dept. of Population 

Medicine 

Ontario Veterinary College, 

University of Guelph 

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 

CANADA 

Tel: 519-824-4120 

Fax: 519-763-8621 

pmenzies@ 

ove.uoguelph.ca 

Dr. Brenda Moslock-Carter 

PO Box 267 

Geneva, NY 14456 

Tel: 315-781-1378 

bmoslock@fltg.net 

Dr. Sylvain Nichols 

173 Grands-Etangs 

La Presentation, QC 

J0H 1B0 

CANADA 

Tel: 450-796-1644 

Fax: 450-778-8101 

sylvain.nichols@ 

umontreal.ca 

Dr. Tom Noffsinger 

34122 Highway 34 

Benkelman, NE 69021 

Tel: 308-882-6161 

Fax: 308-423-5887 

drtom@bwtelcom.net 

Dr. Ken Nordlund 

UW School of Vet. Med. 

2015 Linden Dr. W. 


Tel: 608-263-6811 

Fax: 608-265-8020 

nordlund@wisc.edu 

Dr. Daryl Nydam 

240 Yellow Barn Rd. 

Freeville, NY 13068-9688 

Tel: 607-253-4391 

dvn2@cornell.edu 

Dr. Annette O’Connor 

VMRI Building 4 

Vet Diagnostic and 

Production Animal Med 

Iowa State University 


Tel: 515-294-5012 

oconnor@iastate.edu 

Dr. Garrett Oetzel 

2015 Linden Drive 


Tel: 608-265-5476 

groetzel@wisc.edu 

Dr. Jason Osterstock 

7432 Dartmoor Ct 

Kalamazoo, MI 49009 

Tel: 269-870-7474 

Fax: 269-8 33-4711 

Jason.Osterstock@ 

pfizer.com 

Dr. Mike Overton 

1081 Founders Lake Drive 

Athens, GA 30606 

Tel: 706-542-0177 

Fax: 706-542-8907 

moverton@uga.edu

Dr. Tom Overton 


272 Morrison Hall 


Tel: 607-255-2262 

tro2@cornell.edu 

Dr. Paul Rapnicki 

Veterinary Medical Center 

1365 Gortner Ave. 225 VMC 


Tel: 612-625-8184 

rapni001@umn.edu 

Dr. Dave Reid 

PO Box 187 

Hazel Green, WI 53811 

Tel: 608-854-2243 

dreiddvm@gmail.com 

Dr. Jim Reynolds 

1514 W. Kaweah Ave. 

Visalia, CA 93277 

Tel: 559-622-8923 

Fax: 559-686-4231 

jimrey@pacbell.net 

Mr. J.P. Rhea 

Rhea Cattle Company 

5935 McCall Lane 

Arlington, NE 68002 

Tel: 402-478-4344 

jp@rheacattle.com 

Dr. David Rhoda 

311 S. 3rd Street 

Evansville, WI 53536 

Tel: 608-882-5755 

drhoda@wisc.edu 

Dr. Jerry Roberson 

Dept. of Large Animal 

Clinical Science 

University of Tennessee 

2407 River Drive 

Knoxville, TN 37996-4545 

Tel: 865-755-8256 

Fax: 865-974-5773 

jrobers8@utk.edu 

Dr. Joan Dean Rowe 

Dept. of Population Health 

& Reproduction 

University of California 


Tel: 530-752-0292 

Fax: 530-752-4278 

jdrowe@ucdavis.edu 

Dr. Roger Saltman 

2175 Ten Eyck Ave. 

Cazenovia, NY 13035 

Tel: 315-655-4115 

Fax: 866-590-0796 

roger.l.saltman@ 

pfizer.com 

Dr. Ynte Schukken 

Quality Milk Production 

Services Cornell University 

240 Farrier Drive 


Tel: 607-255-8202 

yshukken@cornell.edu 

Dr. Charles Schwab 

105 Doc Mac Drive 

Boscobel, WI 53805 

charles.schwab@unh.edu 

Dr. Jan Shearer 

Iowa State University 

VDPAM 

2436 Lloyd VMC 


Tel: 515-294-3731 

Fax: 515-294-1072 

jks@iastate.edu 

Dr. Doug Skyer 

1220 Virginia Circle 

Nampa, ID 83687 

Tel: 208-463-0751 

dskyerdvm@gmail.com 

Dr. Brian Sloan 

Adisseo USA, Inc. 

4400N Point Parkway 

Suite 275 

Alpharetta, GA 30022 

brian.sloan@adisseo.com 

Dr. Bob Smith 

VRCS, LLC 

3404 Live Oak Lane 

Stillwater, OK 74075-9309 

Tel: 405-372-8666 

Fax: 405-743-8422 

cowdr@sbcglobal.net 

Dr. K. Larry Smith 

OARDC 

1680 Madison Avenue 

Wooster, OH 44691 

Tel: 330-263-3804 

smith.149@osu.edu 

Dr. Mark Spire 

1612 Beechwood Terrace 


Tel: 785-537-3857 

Fax: 785-537-3067 

mark.spire@merck.com 

Dr. Keith Sterner 

Sterner Veterinary Clinic, PC 

821 N. Jefferson St. 

Ionia, MI 48846 

Tel: 616-527-3320 

Fax: 616-527-0277 

sterner1@msu.edu 

Dr. Mark Thomas 

Countryside Veterinary 

Clinic, LLP 

10280 Old State Rd. 

Carthage, NY 13619 

Tel: 315-376-6563 

Fax: 315-376-4487 

mthomas@country 

side-vet.net 

Dr. Belinda Thompson 

College of Veterinary 

Medicine 

PO Box 5786 

Ithaca, NY 14852-5786 

Tel: 607-253-3908 

Fax: 607-253-3907 

bt42@cornell.edu 

Dr. Jonathan Townsend 

625 Harrison St 

West Lafayette, IN 47907 

Tel: 765-494-0333 

townsejr@purdue.edu 

Dr. Joyce Turk 

Senior Livestock Advisor 

Bureau of Food Security 

2.11-082, RRB USAID 

Washington, DC 20523 

Tel: 202-712-1424 

Fax: 202-216-3010 

JTurk@usaid.gov 

Dr. Tom Tylutki 

418 Davis Road 

Cortland, NY 13045 

tom@agmodel 

systems.com 

Speaker ready room 

Wednesday, September 19 

through 

Saturday, September 22 

8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Dr. Mike Van Amburgh 

Dept of Animal Science 


272 Morrison Hall 


Tel: 607-254-4910 

mev1@cornell.edu 

Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam 

UC Davis 

2113 Meyer Hall 


Tel: 530-752-7942 

Fax: 530-752-0175 

alvaneenennaam@ 

ucdavis.edu 

Dr. Robert Van Saun 

111 Henning Building 

University, PA 16802 

Tel: 814-865-6995 

rjv10@psu.edu 

Mr. Michael van Straten 

Hachaklait Veterinary 

Services 

P.O.B. 3039 

Caesarea Industrial Park 

Caesarea, Israel 38900 

Tel: 6278632 

vanstraten@ 

hachaklait.co.il 

Dr. Mike VandeHaar 

Department of Animal 

Science 

Michigan State University 

East Lansing, MI 48824 

mikevh@msu.edu 

Dr. Anita Varga 

15236 Co. Rd. 85 

Capay, CA 95607 

Tel: 530-771-7150 

AnitaVarga@gmx.de 

Dr. Aurora Villarroel 

Athyr Vet, LLC 

P.O. Box 2344 

Corvallis, OR 97339 

Tel: 541-207-8003 

Fax: 541-758-8228 

aurora@athyrvet.com 

Dr. Paul Virkler 

8087 Falls Rd 

Trumansburg, NY 14886 

Tel: 607-253-3892 

Fax: 607-229-5985 

pdv3@cornell.edu 

Dr. Sarah Wagner 

Department of Animal 

Sciences, #7630 

PO Box 6050 

Fargo, ND 58108 

Tel: 701-232-5687 

sarah.wagner@ndsu.edu 

Dr. Jennifer Walker 

Dean Foods 

2711 North Haskell Avenue 

Suite 3400 

Dallas, TX 75204 

Tel: 214-303-3400 

jennifer_walker@ 

deanfoods.com 

Dr. Paul Walz 

Food Animal Med Dept 

of Pathobiology and 

Clinical Sciences College 

of Veterinary Medicine 

Auburn University, AL 

36849 

Tel: 334-844-4951 

Fax: 334-844-4368 

walzpau@auburn.edu 

Dr. Lisa Willis 

Mid-Texas Veterinary 

Associates, PC 

P.O. Box 174/550 CR 230 

Gustine, TX 76455 

Tel: 334-663-6099 

Fax: 866-929-2978 

hybridrider@yahoo.com 


SpeakerS, Faculty & coordinatorS

Our AABP mission 

is at the core of 

everything we do 

AMSTUTZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

We award AABP Amstutz Scholarships 

to promising veterinarians 

Your contributions help enable the AABP grant 

scholarships to deserving American and Canadian 

veterinary students. Last year, nine exceptional students 

each received $7,500 toward completing their education 

through funds donated jointly by the AABP Amstutz 

Scholarship Fund and the Eli Lilly & Co. Foundation on 

behalf of Elanco Animal Health. Recipients are student 

AABP members selected for 

• strong academic standing, 

• interest in bovine practice, 

• involvement in bovine medicine, 

• participation in bovine-related activities, 

• ability to communicate well in writing, and 

• insightful answers to essay questions. 

The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is an 

international association of veterinarians organized to 

enhance the professional lives of its members through 

relevant continuing education that will improve the 

well-being of cattle and the economic success of their 

owners, increase awareness and promote leadership 

for issues critical to cattle industries, and improve 

opportunities for careers in bovine medicine. 

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT 

We maintain a private fund to 

research, educate, and encourage 

The AABP Foundation focuses on its mission to promote 

the health and well-being of cattle and advance the 

education of bovine practitioners and the public. 

It is designed to 

• encourage young food supply veterinarians, 

• increase CE opportunities for bovine practitioners, 

• sponsor applied research, 

• communicate the impact of veterinarians on dairy/ 

beef farmers, and 

• educate consumers about the veterinarian’s role in 

safe, economic animal protein production. 

AABP Foundation is a consistent source of funds 

distributed as collaborative support, grants, and 

technological support that promotes distance 

learning opportunities for AABP members. 

Invest in the future of bovine veterinary medicine! 

Contribute to the Amstutz Scholarship Fund and the 

AABP Foundation when you register for the conference. 

More information 

is available at 

www.aabp.org. 

The AABP Foundation will promote the health and well being of cattle and 

advance the education of bovine practitioners and the public. 

Photos courtesy of Bovine Veterinarian

AABP is pleased to express ... 

Sincere Appreciation 

to the more than 100 veterinary exhibitors that 

are ready to enhance the 45th Annual Conference 

with products, services, and able representatives. 

Visit the exhibits 


Thursday • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm 

Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Special thanks to those exhibitors that so generously 

support the Silent and Live Auctions to benefit the 

AABP Amstutz Student Scholarship Program.

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of Bovine PrActitioners 

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