Infectious, immune or inflammatory?
December 9–12, 2019
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Andrew Mackin B.Sc., B.V.M.S.
Diplomate, ACVIM
Professor, Dept. of Clinical Sciences
Service Chief, Small Animal Medicine
Hugh G. Ward Endowed Chair of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University
There are many inflammatory disease syndromes in dogs and cats resulting in clinical signs of disease. Important examples include uveitis, stomatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, bronchitis, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and polyarthritis. Each of these syndromes have primary infectious disease causes or primary immune mediated disease causes which can be very hard to differentiate! For each of these syndromes the immune system is ultimately the cause of the inflammation and an infectious disease cause is not always identified.
In this course, Drs. Lappin and Mackin will provide an update on the diagnosis and management of inflammatory diseases of the dog and cat. The emphasis will be on how to logically differentiate idiopathic inflammatory diseases and those with inflammation related to infectious agents. We will also update the attendees on the optimal treatments for the classic infectious disease differentials and primary immune-mediated diseases.
Speakers & Topics
Dr. Lappin and Dr. Mackin have been colleagues in Internal Medicine for over 20 years and both have strong interests in both infectious and immune mediated diseases. They have just presented a similar lecture series together at the Colorado State University Annual Conference which received rave reviews. Both speakers are very experienced and both have won the Norden (Zoetis) Distinguished Teaching Award. Neither speaker has ever been called boring and have interesting, dynamic styles! For some of the lectures, audience response devices will be used to highlight important questions and the opinions of the group. In this course, Drs. Lappin and Mackin plan to use a “Frequently Asked Questions” style and will provide answers to around 50 of the most common questions they receive about dog or cat inflammatory diseases. The following are some of the questions you can plan to be updated on during the course.
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Flea or Tick Borne Agents
- Anaplasma platys
- Anaplasma phagocytophilum
- Bartonella henselae
- Bartonella vinsonii
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Ehrlichia canis
- Ehrlichia ewingii
- Neorickettsia risticii
- Rickettsia rickettsii
- Rickettsia felis
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Respiratory Agents
- Feline herpesvirus 1
- Feline caliciviruses
- Virulent systemic caliciviruses
- Chlamydophila felis
- Mycoplasma spp.
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
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Gastrointestinal Agents
- Giardia spp.
- Tritrichomonas foetus
- Cryptosporidium spp.
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Immune mediated Hemolytic anemia
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Immune mediated Polyarthritis
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Immune mediated Thrombocytopenia
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Immune versus infectious GI diseases
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Emergency management of immune mediated blood disorders
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Management of infectious agents confused with immune diseases
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Chronic management of immune-mediated blood disorders
Schedule
| Sunday December 8, 2019 | Travel day | |
| Monday December 9 | Registration | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Seminars | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | |
| Tuesday Dec. 10 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | |
| Wednesday Dec. 11 | Seminars | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday Dec. 12 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 11:30 am |
Accommodations
Experience the spectacular Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, our very own Beach House nestled on the Caribbean’s beloved Seven Mile Beach. Having recently completed our extensive transformation, enhancing our public spaces, guests can now enjoy modern décor and furnishings that capture the relaxing and casual seaside ambience of island living. Our innovative Anchor & Den gives visitors a new experience from the moment they step foot into our Cayman resort. Guests can gather, connect, relax, dine and enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Memorable experiences are made through fun food, handcrafted cocktails and chic music. In-style alfresco dining can be enjoyed at the revamped oceanfront bohemian chic Veranda restaurant and Vista Bar, while admiring breathtaking views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Our aim is to invoke the happy nostalgia of summertime, when life is brighter and more carefree – a time when families and loved ones reunite and reconnect at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort.
Price
Group Rates:
Run of House (Mix of Deluxe & Courtyard rooms): $289.00 single or dbl/night
Partial Ocean View: $359.00 single or dbl/night- please note these are NOT Oceanfront.
Oceanfront: $414.00 single or dbl/night – *Very limited*
Additional Fees (Subject to change without notice):
- Rates are European Plan (no meals).
- Rates above are based on single or double occupancy. 3rd and 4th person(s) staying in the room, are an additional $25.00 per person per night, plus taxes.
- Room rates are subject to applicable government taxes, currently 13%.
- Room rates are also subject to a 12% hotel service charge, which includes bellman and maid gratuities.
Special Concessions:
- Waived Resort fee (currently $50/nt).
Use of floating trampoline & relaxation platforms
Paddle boards rental (first come first serve)
Snorkel masks and fins rental
Bicycle rental (first come first serve)
Cayman 3Underwater Life2 snorkeling guide
Children Beach Toys
Complimentary daily snack/treat at the pool or beach
Unlimited local calls
Wireless high speed internet access throughout the resort
Welcome drink upon arrival (nonalcoholic)
Complimentary access to beach night bonfire and s’mores (two nights a week)
Unlimited digital library for newspapers and magazines – Press Reader
Terms
Check-In: 4:00pm | Check-Out: 11:00am
A credit card is required to confirm your reservation.
Cancellations:
You have up to 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival to cancel without penalty. You will be charged for the complete scheduled stay if you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival, are a no-show or depart early.
Room Description
The Marriott Grand Cayman Resort offers brand new spacious guest accommodations. Our all new guest rooms feature private balconies, some with views of Seven Mile Beach. Luxurious classic Grand Cayman lodgings with warm tropical hues & rich dark wood furnishings. The Grand Cayman resort offers 273 luxury guest rooms and 22 suites. All guest rooms feature 40″ LED TV and turndown service is offered upon request. High-speed wireless Internet available throughout resort.
This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
Configurations
Beds and Bedding
- Maximum Occupancy: 4
- 1 King or 2 Double
- Rollaway beds not permitted
- Cribs permitted: 1
- Pillowtop mattress, Featherbed, and Duvet
Food & Beverages
- Room service
- Coffee maker / tea service
- Kitchen features
- Mini-refrigerator
Things To Do
Area Attractions
One of the many attractions Grand Cayman has to offer is Seven Mile Beach, a long stretch of white sand rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean.
Other attractions on Grand Cayman include the 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and National Trust’s Mastic Trail (2 mile traditional footpath through unspoiled woodlands in North Side); Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town; Pedro St. James Historic Site in Savannah; and Cardinal D’s Park, a private collection of animals in a natural tropical park setting on Courts Rd; Cayman Turtle Farm; Hell;
National Trust historic walking tours of central George Town and West Bay, blowholes in East End district and historic buildings now being restored under the direction of the National Trust and National Historic Sites Committee, including the Old Savannah Schoolhouse. Rum Point is not to be missed, imagine sipping a cocktail in a hammock on a beach, shaded by majestic Casuarina trees. Enjoy a beach snack or indulge in an a la carte meal or simply take a dip in the crystal clear sea.
Restaurants
More than 100 restaurants, fast-food outlets and small snack bars offer visitors a selection ranging from elegant fine dining to budget fast food and take out. Traditional Caymanian cuisine has been enlivened by a strong Jamaican influence of jerk, curry and other vibrant seasonings, and features conch, lobster and local seafood in a variety of dishes, complimented by coconut, plantain, breadfruit, yams, cassava, rice and peas and other West Indian side dishes.
Breakfast: Full American breakfast.
Veranda on Seven Mile Beach – International Cuisine
Veranda is a beach fish grill with a vintage-inspired ambience and an air of boho chic; offering in-style alfresco dining.
Open for lunch and dinner. Dress code: Shirt/Slacks Req.
Den – International Cuisine
Enjoy fresh, homemade selection of pastries and breads at the Den. Try our full breakfast buffet or a la carte menu for breakfast. For dinner the Den welcomes you to an a la carte menu, inspired globally and sourced locally.
Open for breakfast and dinner. Dress code: Smart Casual
Anchor Bar & Lounge – International Cuisine
Anchor Bar & Lounge offers a “grab & go” selection as well as an a la carte menu. Anchor Bar’s a la carte menu with handcrafted cocktails, local draft beers, crepes madeto- order, a raw bar and sushi.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dress code: Casual
Vista Bar – American Cuisine
Beachside and poolside bar features a refreshing lunch and cocktail menu with a casual alfresco ambiance.
Open for lunch and dinner. Dress code: Casual
Dining Nearby
Dive, Snorkel and Explore
The Cayman Islands are proudly recognised as the birthplace of recreational diving in the Caribbean with spectacular underwater world views since 1957 when scuba pioneer Bob Soto opened the first Grand Cayman dive shop. Today, Cayman is one of the world’s top dive destinations. With more than 40 dive operations and almost 360 dive sites marked with moorings, adventurers from all over the world choose the Cayman Islands for the best of Caribbean diving. Our warm, calm waters, 100 ft. plus visibility and breath-taking variety of marine life offer a world of exciting logbook entries. Each island offers very different diving adventures for divers of all levels from novice to Nitrox and Tec diving.
Snorkeling is Cayman’s greatest, easiest underwater adventure and an activity the whole family can enjoy. If you’ve only fantasized about peeking beneath the sea, there is no safer, gentler and more exciting place to learn this sport than in Cayman’s clear, current-free waters. From toddlers to great-grandparents, Cayman snorkeling is ideal for all ages.
In the Cayman Islands there’s a good chance you’re Caribbean Islands vacation will be over before you run out of things to see and do. One of the best ways to experience the true nature of our islands is by taking a tour. No matter whether your idea of fun is hiking Grand Cayman’s rugged Mastic Trail, the Brac’s Parrot Reserve Nature Trail, taking a walking tour of our historic sites, wall diving, getting up close and personal with sea turtles, galloping across our white sands on horseback, kayaking our mangrove coast, or diving deep beneath the ocean in a submarine – you are certain to leave exhilarated, dreaming of your next return.
Golf
- Phone: +1 345 745 4653
- Greens fees apply
- Rentals and Lessons
- 9 holes, 3,200 yards. Par for course: 35
- Designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Phone: +1 345 947 4653
- Greens fees apply
- Rentals and Lessons
- Driving range
- 18 holes, 6,605 yards. Par for course: 71
Need To Know
Registration
Online registration is easy and fast. But please confirm your hotel reservations prior to completing your registration or booking flights. Many Hotels are selling out many months ahead of our seminars. If you need to book a hotel room, click the link to the online hotel registration page. If none is available for your selected seminar, please fill out our hotel request form or contact our office at 800-487-5650. Please note that hotel rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the hotel (if you booked online thru our group link) or from our office for hotels that do not offer the online link.
IVS is now required by AAVSB RACE to upload your completed attendance into their “RACEtrack” system. Your state of license and your license number are required for all seminars starting in January 2022. More information is available at https://www.aavsb.org/ce-
Early Bird: $995.00
Advanced: $1015.00
Regular: $1035.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians are always welcome- there is an $80 discount for registration
For International Travel
Passport requirements for international travel
Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.
For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.
Pricing
You have up to 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival to cancel without penalty. You will be charged for the complete scheduled stay if you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival, are a no-show or depart early.
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