ADVANCES IN LYME DISEASE PREVENTION THROUGH IMMULOGIC PROTECTION.

with Richard Marconi | PhDDr. Marconi is a Professor in the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Montana. Dr. Marconi has 28 years of experience in the study of pathogenic spirochetes including the causative

agents of Lyme disease, tick borne relapsing fever and periodontal disease. A major focus of research in the Marconi lab is on the development of vaccines for tick borne

pathogens and periodontal disease. His laboratory has developed an innovative vaccine approach referred to as “chimeritope” technology. To date he has published more than 100 high impact peer reviewed research articles and holds several patents on vaccine and diagnostic assay technologies.

TICKS & TICK-BORNE DISEASES: WHAT’S ON YOUR RULE-OUT LIST?

with Dr. Chris Adolph | DVM, MS Diplomate, ACVM- ParasitologyDr Adolph received his D.V.M. degree in 1996 from Oklahoma State University. After a year and a half as an associate veterinarian, Dr Adolph moved to Southpark Veterinary Hospital as a partner for 4 years and full owner for 13 years. During his time as a practice owner, He developed a special

interest in parasitology and practice management. In blending these two areas of focus, Dr. Adolph attended advanced parasitology and practice management continuing

education events, became informed of the most current information available, and developed practice protocols based in sound science that were readily accepted by pet owners.

In 2011, while conducting field prevalence studies in conjunction with the National Center

for Veterinary Parasitology, Dr. Adolph began a Master’s degree program under the guidance of Dr. Susan Little at Oklahoma State University. His Master’s thesis, Prevalence, disease implications and diagnostic assays for parasites and vector-borne infections of cats in northeastern Oklahoma, was based largely on his previous field work. While enrolled in the Master’s program, Dr. Adolph was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, which recognizes academic excellence in fields of higher education. Dr. Adolph graduated with a Master’s degree in 2013, the same year he was named to the 25 veterinarians to watch in 2013 by Veterinary Practice News.

Dr. Adolph is the Zoetis representative to the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology located at the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University. He has authored numerous, peer-reviewed scientific papers, a chapter for an upcoming text book and conducted research in canine and feline parasitic diseases. For the past ten years, Dr. Adolph has been a popular speaker nationally and internationally, on small animal parasitology and practice management topics. In 2015, Dr. Adolph passed the rigorous parasitology board exams and is now a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Parasitologists.

Thursday, December 8, 20167:30 a.m. coffee and pastries, lunch is provided | 4:30 p.m. wrap up.

Location: Florian Gardens | 2340 Lorch Ave. Eau Claire, WI.

8 hours of C.E. credits are available.

R.S.V.P By November 23, 2016 to Dan Brehmer with Zoetis at 715.382.3510 | Daniel.K.Brehmer@zoetis.com

WHAT DON’T THEY/I UNDERSTAND? HOW TO COMMUNICATE TO MILLENNIALS AND

OTHER GENERATIONS. with KYLE BROST | MBA, BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MANAGERKyle Brost grew up on a small family farm in Wyoming. While studying at the University of

Wyoming, Kyle started his first company, a commercial carpet cleaning business. After going to school full time and running the business for a year, he stopped going to school and grew

the business for another 3 years before successfully selling it. He took the profits and bought a company in Kansas City, providing sales and customer service for one of the world’s largest logistics companies. After selling this business 4 years later, he completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Kansas, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration. He holds several professional certifications and has consulted and presented for organizations across the globe, ranging from multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 companies to family run local establishments. He is highly skilled at and passionate about strategy, leadership and personal development. He enjoys alpine mountain climbing, traveling and reading. He and his wife live in Shawnee, Kansas with their three boys.

A DISCUSSION ON THE LATEST IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY THERAPIES AND HOW YOUR

PATIENTS WILL BENEFIT. with Dr. Randy Schuett | DVM Owner of Pewaukee Veterinary Service

Dr. Randy Schuett is the co-owner and founder of Pewaukee Veterinary Service. He received his undergraduate and DVM degree from Kansas State University and opened the hospital in 1975 with the

vision to give the surrounding communities, his clients, and their pets the best veterinary health care available. A former president of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) and member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Randy has been active for many years in both associations in a variety of roles.

Dr. Randy’s special interests include dermatology, diagnostics, endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. He is a pioneer in the use of laparoscopic techniques in veterinary medicine, traveling nationwide - and even overseas - sharing his knowledge and expertise with other veterinary practitioners. He will share case studies on where he has used Apoquel as well as the latest technology for veterinary dermatology, that being, an injectable monoclonal antibody technology. Dr. Randy will also share what these technologies have meant to his practice’s bottom line and client satisfaction.

Fishing, hunting and enjoying the great outdoors keeps Dr. Randy busy when he’s not practicing as well as enjoying time with his family and 7 grandchildren!

Thursday, December 8, 20167:30 a.m. coffee and pastries, lunch is provided | 4:30 p.m. wrap up.

Location: Florian Gardens | 2340 Lorch Ave. Eau Claire, WI.

8 hours of C.E. credits are available.

R.S.V.P By November 23, 2016 to Dan Brehmer with Zoetis at 715.382.3510 | Daniel.K.Brehmer@zoetis.com