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Hosted by:
The University of
Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
and the Center for the Management of Animal Pain
Knoxville
Marriott
Knoxville TN, USA CONFERENCE
DATES: September 16-20, 2003
Registration Fees
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Please join us for the World Congress of Veterinary Anesthesia 2003 in Knoxville,
Tennessee located in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains. This is a chance to
experience Southeastern U.S. hospitality, entertainment and tradition at its best.
Knoxville is a short flight or moderate drive from several major U.S. cities including
Nashville, Atlanta, Memphis, Asheville, Lexington, Chicago,
Washington DC, St. Louis, Chattanooga, and others.
The East Tennessee area provides a wide spectrum of entertainment, shopping, hiking, white-water rafting, kayaking/canoeing, mountain biking, fishing,
boating, horse-back riding, and camping.
CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION FEES:
- Professional Faculty: until July 7, 2003 -- US$ 390
after July 7, 2003 -- US$ 440
- Students -- US$ 200
REFUNDS: Conference Registration an Local Tour Cancellations and Refunds
To qualify for a refund on conference registration fees and/or banquet
tickets:
- Send a written request
before August 15, 2003
- An administrative fee of $50.00 will be
charged.
- Late cancellations will not be refunded
You may mail cancellation requests to:
The University of Tennessee Conferences
Attn: 8th WCVA
P.O. Box 2648
Knoxville, TN 37901 USA
For delivery by courier, please send to:
The University of Tennessee Conferences
Attn: 8th WCVA
600 Henley Street, Suite 212
Knoxville, TN 37902 USA.
You may also e-mail this information to:
conferences@utk.edu
You may also fax this information to:
865-974-0264
Questions?
Tel: 865-974-0280
Email: conferences@utk.edu
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS:
On-line submission and guidelines may be found at
www.vet.utk.edu/wcva/abstracts
If you do not have the necessary computer equipment, a hard copy of the essential items may be obtained by contacting:
Mrs. Stephanie Shamiyeh
Dept of Large Animals Clinical Sci
College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-4545 U.S.A.
Fax: (865) 974-5773
Tel: (865) 974-5705 (ET)
Email: sshamiyeh@utk.edu
SOCIAL PROGRAM:
Social events are planned pre- and post-conference and include specialty
tours. Meeting events include reception, 1/2 day sightseeing opportunities,
theme dinner, and the World Congress Banquet.
| Tuesday, 16 September |
Welcome Reception |
| Wednesday, 17 September |
Evening Free |
| Thursday, 18 September |
Appalachian Museum Tour & Theme Dinner |
| Saturday, 20 September |
Banquet |
PROGRAM:
The program will include four (4) days of state-of-the-art
presentations, abstracts and poster sessions. Topics include general anesthesia,
pharmacology, peri-operative and chronic pain management, and critical and
emergency care.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
TUESDAY, Sept 16, 2003:
Welcome Reception
Gateway Regional Visitors Center
WEDNESDAY, Sept 17, 2003: Pain & Nociception
- 08:00 Opening Ceremony
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- 08:15 Postnatal Development of Pain Pathways and Consequences of Early Injury
Dr. Simon Beggs, University of Toronto
- 09:00 Mechanisms of Visceral Pain
Dr. Jerry Gebhart, University of Iowa
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- 09:45 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 10:15 Recognition of Pain in Small Animals
Dr. Jackie Reid, University of Glasgow
- 11:00 Chronic Pain in Small Animals
Dr. Duncan Lascelles, North Carolina State University
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- 11:45 Lunch
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- 13:00 Treatment of Acute and Postoperative Pain in Dogs
Dr. Ludo Hellebrekers, University of Utrecht
- 13:45 Pain Recognition and Treatment in Farm Animals
Dr. Kevin Stafford, Massey University
- 14:30 Developments in Pain Control in Humans Which are
Relevant to Animals
Dr. Alex Livingstone, University of Saskatoon
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- 15:00 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 15:30 Research Abstracts
Poster Sessions and Exhibits
THURSDAY, Sept 18, 2003: Intravenous & Inhalation Anesthesia
- 08:00 Intravenous Anesthesia: Advantages and Disadvantages
Dr. Polly Taylor, Cambridgeshire, England.
- 08:45 Inhalation Anesthesia: Advantages and Disadvantages
Dr. Eugene Steffey, University of California, Davis
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- 09:30 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 10:00 Advances in the Delivery of Intravenous Anesthetics
Dr. Andrea Nolan, University of Glasgow.
- 10:45 Pharmacokinetics and Dynamics of NSAIDs
Dr. Peter Lees, Royal Veterinary College, London
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- 11:30 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 12:45 Abstract Presentations
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- 15:00 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 16:30 Tour and Theme Dinner at the Museum of Appalachia
Poster Sessions and Exhibits
FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2003: Anesthesia & Analgesia of Non-Domestic
Species
- 08:00 Pain and Analgesia in Avian Species
Dr. Joanne Paul-Murphy, University of Wisconsin.
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08:45 Anesthesia of Reptiles
Dr. Darryl Heard, University of Florida.
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09:30 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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10:00 Challenges in Wildlife Anesthesia
Dr. Nigel Caulkett, University of Saskatoon.
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10:45 Problems in Laboratory Animal Anesthesia
Dr. Paul Flecknell, University of Newcastle.
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11:30 Lunch
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12:45 Abstract Presentations
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15:15 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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15:45 Abstract Presentations
Poster Sessions and Exhibits
SATURDAY, Sept 20, 2003: Critical Care Medicine
- 08:00 Advances in our Knowledge of Endotoxemia
Dr. James Moore, University of Georgia.
- 08:45 Equine Sepsis and Endotoxaemia: Other Toll-like Receptors,
the role of
Cyclo-oxygenase and Future Therapeutic
Developments
Dr. Clare Bryant, University of Cambridge.
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- 09:30 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 10:00 Vascular Changes Leading to SIRS and MODS
Dr. Robert MacKay, University of Florida.
- 10:45 Colloids and Crystalloids in the Treatment of Shock
Dr. Paul Marik, University of Pittsburgh.
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- 11:30 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 13:15 Abstract Presentations
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- 15:15 Beverage Break in the Exhibit Hall
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- 15:45 Abstract Presentations
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- 18:00 Closing Ceremony
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- 19:30 Banquet and SurgiVet Awards Presentation
Location: Grand Ballroom, Knoxville, Marriott.
Ticket Cost: $50.00 each
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We hope you'll join us for this opportunity to share scientific advancements and knowledge in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia and
to enjoy Tennessee's hospitality at the gateway to the beautiful
Smoky Mountains.
For more information regarding the 8th World Congress of Veterinary Anesthesia
in Knoxville, Tennessee. Please feel free to contact:
CONTACT:
University of Tennessee, Department of Conferences
8th WCVA Secretariat
PO Box 2648
Knoxville, TN 37901 U.S.A.
Tel: (865) 974-0280 ET
Fax: (865) 974-0280
Email: Conferences@utk.edu
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