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Registration
Brochure
Mantra on View,
Gold Coast, Queensland
19–22 March 2019
Gold Standard
Conference 2019 Super Early Bird
registration closes
ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference 11 January 2019
KNOWLEDGE
19-22 March 2019 | Gold Standard Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
Contents
Australian Cattle Veterinarians 1 Australian Cattle
About the ACV Annual Conference 3 Veterinarians
Partnering with the AVA's Queensland Division 3 (ACV) Team
About the venue 4 Ellen Buckle
Accommodation 5 Executive Officer
Australian Veterinary Association
Top 6 reasons to come to the ACV Annual Conference 5
42 Macquarie Street,
Who should attend 5 Barton ACT 2600
T: 02 6273 0237
About our international speaker, Dr Owen Atkinson 6
E: ellen.buckle@ava.com.au
Conference program 7
Jo Wheeler
Social program 10
Member Services
Registration information and pricing 11 Australian Veterinary Association
Additional information 13 42 Macquarie Street,
Barton ACT 2600
ACV wishes to thank our
T: 02 6273 0237
2019 sponsors and exhibitors 14
E: acv@ava.com.au
Queensland Division Conference 15
Presidents welcome 17
About the Queensland Division Conference 18
Partnering with the Australian Cattle Veterinarians 18
About the venue 19
Accommodation 19
Testimonials from previous delegates 20
About our international speaker,
Professor Sharon Gwaltney-Brant 21
Conference program 22
Social program 24
Registration information and pricing 25
Additional information 27
AVA Queensland wishes to thank our
2019 sponsors and exhibitors 28
Currumbin Burleigh looking to the skyline across sand and ocean
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About the Australian About the ACV Annual
Cattle Veterinarians Conference
The Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) is one of The Gold Standard Conference 2019 will be held
the largest special interest groups of the Australian on the Gold Coast at the Mantra on View, Surfers
Veterinary Association (AVA). The Australian Paradise, Queensland, from 19–22 March 2019,
Cattle Vets special interest group members are commencing with the annual Welcome Dinner on
predominately mixed practitioner veterinarians in Tuesday 19 March.
private practice, but also include members working
The ACV conference is a major initiative in the AVA’s
in the government sector (including agricultural and
comprehensive annual Continuing Professional
biosecurity), in research facilities, in academia as
Development Program for 2019 and showcases
well as veterinary students who all share a passion
the latest trends in bovine veterinary practice. You
and interest in bovine medicine.
will also find out about the latest products and
The science of this species continues to grow innovations at the trade exhibition.
in significance for producers, consumers and
Boasting three full days of world-class scientific
government. ACV members have a significant
sessions accompanied by an array of unrivalled
responsibility in managing and maintaining animal
networking opportunities and an extensive social
welfare and is proud to have a committed and
program, the ACV Conference continues to be the
engaged Executive Committee and membership
highlight of the Australian Cattle Vet calendar.
base of over 1100 veterinarians actively promoting
and advocating policy and protecting the interests of
cattle and cattle veterinarians alike. Dr Dave Beggs, our very own ACV Conference
ACV provides crucial services to Australia’s Convenor has developed a ‘Gold Standard’
agricultural producers, while also playing a key role in Program. As Dave says "This is a Gold Coast
disease surveillance, securing our quarantine status conference about how to do things well. Let’s
and protecting ongoing productivity in all facets of the not settle for second best. Tips, techniques
Australian cattle industry. and tales about the best of diagnostics,
treatment and advice."
Partnering with AVA’s
Queensland Division
Fantastic deals
This year the ACV and the AVA Queensland Division are having back to available for
back conferences. The ACV Conference starts on Tuesday 19 March with attending both
the annual Welcome Dinner and continues until Friday 22 March. conferences
The AVA Queensland Division Conference will commence with drinks in
the trade area on the Friday evening, and continue over the 23 and 24
March. AVA is developing this model to benefit our delegates and our
trade partners.
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19-22 March 2019 | Gold Standard Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland About the venue The Gold Standard Conference 2019 will be held at the Mantra on View at the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise. The Mantra on View is located a short 150m stroll to the world-renowned Surfers Paradise beach and close to the light rail. The Gold Coast's star attraction is its beaches. Beyond the beaches, discover a booming culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous theme parks, which are a short drive away. And don’t miss a trip into the subtropical hinterland for rainforest walks and waterfalls. 4
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Accommodation
We have negotiated special conference accommodation rates through Ozaccom+ for the Mantra on View.
You can book by visiting ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference.
Every room has sweeping views of the coastline from their private balconies, so you can sit back and
relax. Coolangatta airport is within a 30-minute drive of the Mantra on View.
Top 6 reasons to come to the
ACV Annual Conference
3 days of science programs Our international speaker Owen The opportunity to network with
expertly curated by our Atkinson, from the UK, who has peers and industry in a collegial
scientific convenor recently published a book on and supportive environment
Bovine Surgery and Lameness
1
The friendly social program A trade and industry show
2 3
Up to 21 hours of CPD and
including a ‘Gold Standard’ featuring many of your suppliers 21 VetEd points!
event dinner at Sandbar where you can find out about the
across from the beach latest products and innovations!
4 5 6
Who will attend?
The Gold Standard Conference 2019 will attract an extensive mix of veterinarians from all fields of cattle
veterinary science including:
Practicing Graduating Practice owners Academics Industry Government Practice
veterinarians students / principals veterinarians veterinarians managers
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About our international
speaker, Dr Owen Atkinson
Dr Atkinson worked in farm practice for over 20 years before
establishing a Dairy Veterinary Consultancy in 2013. He now provides
strategic health advice and training to ruminant and dairy
agri-businesses, vet practices and dairy farmers throughout UK.
Dr Atkinson was awarded the RCVS Diploma in Cattle Health
and Production in 2013 and is an RCVS recognised Specialist, a
CowSignals® master trainer and a Nuffield Scholar (2010).
His interests include lameness; youngstock; building design; rumen
health and responsible use of medicines.
Dr Atkinson’s mission is to improve the lives of cows and the people
who care for them.
Dr Atkinson will deliver presentations on:
• Motivating behavioural change in clients
• Hoof trimming using the five-step Dutch method
• Lameness - managing complicated claw lesions
• Liquid gold - rumen fluid sampling in practice
• The drugs don’t work! Practical advice for good antimicrobial stewardship
• A pain in the backside? Regional anaesthesia of cattle
• Dairy farming in Sudan
Not an ACV member?
Join NOW and save!
Become an ACV member and you can attend
the conference at member pricing.
Contact acv@acv.com.au or 1300 137 309 to join now*
The ACV’s Gold Standard Conference 2019 offers
delegates 21 hours of continuing professional
development with up to 21 VetEd points if
preconference options are added. Earn points
by attending all or part of the conference.
*Conditions apply. Refer to Member Services.
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Conference program
Tuesday 19 March
6:30pm – 9:30pm Welcome Dinner – Poolside, Mantra on View
Wednesday 20 March
6:30am – 7:30am Yoga Session – Location TBC
7:15am – 8:00am Light Breakfast – Exhibition Area
Session 1 – Golden Opportunities
8:15am – 8:30am Opening and Welcome
Motivating behavioural change in clients
8:30am – 9:15am
Owen Atkinson
Gold standard field euthanasia of ruminant livestock – using your brains!
9:15am – 9:45am
Kelly Stanger
Feedlot medicine 101
9:45am – 10:30am
Meg Salter
10:30am – 11:00am Morning Tea – Exhibition Area
Session 2 – Gold Nuggets
Managing poddy calves during a drought
11:00am – 11:30am
Sandi Jephcott
How and when to do a liver biopsy
11:30am – 12:00pm
Liz Pryor
Hoof trimming using the five-step Dutch method
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Owen Atkinson
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch – Exhibition Area
Session 3 – Gold Star
Lameness – managing complicated claw lesions
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Owen Atkinson
Farmer attitudes to pain relief
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Liz Pryor
Dealing with organic dairies: Is there a gold standard?
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Matt Izzo
3:00pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Tea – Exhibition Area
Session 4 – Gold Standard Diagnosis
Liquid gold - rumen fluid sampling in practice
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Owen Atkinson
Diagnosing BEF - clinical implication of recent research
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Lee Taylor
Diagnosing Anthrax
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Jonathan Lees
Accreditation for using ICT kits
5:15pm – 6:15pm Jonathan Lee
All welcome, but you MUST book when you register for the conference!
5:30pm – 7:00pm Drinks and Canapes – Exhibition area and lobby balcony, Mantra on View
7:00pm – 10:00pm Coopers Young Vets Dinner – Location TBC
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Conference program
Thursday 21 March
6:30am – 7:30am Yoga Session – Location TBC
7:30am – 8:15am Light Breakfast – Exhibition Area
Session 5 – Golden Rules
Gold standard research – animal ethics committees:
8:30am – 9:00am doing research in practice
Michael Laurence
Cheese-making: You can’t make gold from garbage
9:00am – 9:30am
Zoe Vogels
Practical advice for managing drench resistance
9:30am – 10:00am
Stephanie Bullen
The drugs don’t work! Practical advice for good antimicrobial
10:00am – 10:30am stewardship
Owen Atkinson
10:30am – 11:00am Morning Tea – Exhibition Area
Session 6 – As Good as Gold
George Osborne Memorial Speakers Forum
11:00am – 12:30pm
Presenters to be confirmed
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch – Exhibition Area
Session 7 – Golden Dust
Making fixed-time AI work
1:30pm – 2:00pm
David Beggs
Prevention and treatment of calf scours in a world of
2:00pm – 2:30pm antimicrobial resistance
Alison Gunn
On-farm milk culture – who needs a lab?
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Rob Bonnano
3:00pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Tea – Exhibition Area
Session 8 – Golden Tongues
How to make your practice’s social media Gold Logie-worthy!
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Zoe Vogels
Debate ‘That Ag Science has more to offer the pastoral
4:00pm – 5:00pm (food production) industry than Vet Science’
Alan Guilfoyle and panel
5:00pm – 6:00pm ACV Annual Meeting – Boulevard Ballroom
7:00pm – 10:30pm Event Dinner – Sandbar Restaurant, Surfers Paradise
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Conference program
Friday 22 March
6:30am – 7:30am Yoga Session – Location TBC
7:30am – 8:15am Light Breakfast – Exhibition Area
Session 9 – Money for Gold
Boosting animal disease surveillance in northern Australia:
8:30am – 9:00am Significant Disease Investigation (SDI) Network
TBC
Assessing bull structure as part of a breeding soundness evaluation
9:00am – 9:30am
John Bertram
Managing heifer fertility in Northern Australia
9:30am – 10:00am
Geoffry Fordyce
Making use of genetics and genomics in the beef industry
10:00am – 10:30am
Hamish Chandler
10:30am – 11:00am Morning Tea – Exhibition Area
Session 10 – Pot of Gold
A pain in the backside? Regional anaesthesia of cattle
11:00am – 11:30am
Owen Atkinson
Emergency medicine – managing an outbreak
11:30am – 12:00pm
Alison Gunn
Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship on Dairy Farms using Herd Level MIC data
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Ray Castle
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch – Exhibition Area
Session 11 – Bright and Shiny
Being a cattle vet at 5 foot 3
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Gemma Chuck
Mental Health
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Al Griskaitis
Mental Health
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Al Griskaitis
3:00pm – 3:30pm Afternoon Tea – Exhibition Area
Session 12 – All that Glistens
On-farm treatment protocols - gold standard advice ?
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Rob Bonanno
How antibiotic residues happen
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Stephanie Bullen
Dairy farming in Sudan
4:30pm – 5:00pm
Owen Atkinson
5:00pm – 6:30pm Informal Farewell Drinks – Location TBC
Queensland Division Conference 2019
Commencing with drinks in the trade area on the Friday evening,
from 6:30pm and continuing over the 23 and 24 March.
This program is accurate at the time of printing and is subject to change. For the latest program please visit ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference.
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Social Program
Relax and unwind after a big day of presentations with these exciting
collegial social events, which are included in all full delegate registrations.
Additional tickets are available for purchase.
Book
To book any additional social tickets, Now!
please visit ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference.
Welcome Dinner Proudly sponsored by
Tuesday 19 March, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Poolside – Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise
Enjoy a BBQ and beer by the pool, while you catch up with friends, meet some new peers and
kick up your heels before the full day sessions commence.
AVA Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to catch up at this event.
This event is included in all full registrations | Additional tickets: $150 each
Drinks and Canapes
Wednesday 20 March, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Exhibition area and lobby balcony – Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise
Enjoy a beverage and canapés with your fellow delegates after a long day of sessions.
This event is included in all full registrations | Additional tickets: $100 each
Proudly sponsored by
Coopers Young Vets Dinner
Wednesday 20 March, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location TBA
All young cattle vet members who are up to 5 years out of vet school are invited to attend this
complementary event.
Event Dinner Proudly sponsored by
Thursday 21 March, 7:00pm – 10:30pm
Sandbar, Surfers Paradise
Come and relax after a hard day of science with a 3-course dinner
and drinks at Sandbar!
This event is included in all full registrations | Additional tickets: $180 each
Informal Farewell Drinks
Friday 22 March, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location TBA
Following the last session, join us for our final farewell drinks while you say goodbye to
colleagues and friends.
Complimentary for all registered delegates.
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Registration Information Book a full registration for the
and Pricing ACV’s Gold Standard Conference
and the Queensland Division
Conference, and
To register or book any additional tickets, receive 5% off*
please visit ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference.
Super Early Bird Early Bird
Full Registrations Standard Rate
closes 11 January closes 17 February
ACV Member $990 $1,250 $1,580
AVA Member $1,390 $1,650 $1,980
AVA Student Member
$495 $625 $790
(undergrad or DVM student)
AVA New Graduate Member
(up to 2 years from graduation or post $594 $750 $948
grad student)
Non-Member $2,780 $3,300 $3,960
Day Registrations
(Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) Standard Rate
ACV Member $490 per day
AVA Member $620 per day
AVA Student Member
$250 per day
(undergrad or DVM student)
AVA New Graduate Member
$285 per day
(up to 2 years from graduation or post grad student)
Non-Member $980 per day
Additional Social Tickets
Please see page 10 for more details about social events.
Welcome Dinner – Tuesday 19 March $150
Drinks and Canapes – Wednesday 20 March $100
Event Dinner – Thursday 21 March $180
Other Standard Rate
Accompanying Family Member $800
Please note: All prices are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST.
*The 5% discount is only available to AVA members and delegates who purchase a full registration. This discount is not
applicable to Super Early Bird prices.
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Full delegate registration package includes:
• Attendance at scientific sessions (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Admittance to industry exhibition (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Light breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Welcome Dinner (Tuesday)
• Drinks and Canapes (Wednesday)
• Event Dinner (Thursday)
• One (1) conference bag, including conference materials
• One (1) copy of USB proceedings
Day registration package includes:
• Attendance at scientific sessions (on day/s attending)
• Admittance to industry exhibition (on day/s attending)
• Light breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (on day/s attending)
• One (1) conference bag, including conference materials
• One (1) copy of USB proceedings
Accompanying family member registration package includes:
• Admittance to industry exhibition (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Light breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Welcome Dinner (Tuesday)
• Drinks and Canapes (Wednesday)
• Event Dinner (Thursday)
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Additional Information
Child Care & Carers Pass Privacy Policy
We are delighted to introduce a complimentary The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA)
Carers Pass for delegates attending all AVA supports good privacy practice and aims to manage
conferences and events. This will give the Carer personal information in an open and transparent way.
access to the conference, exhibition and sessions Our policy sets out how the AVA aims to comply with
and allows parents/delegates nursing children to be the Privacy Act 1998 (Act) and the Australian Privacy
provided with assistance. The pass does not include Principles (APP's) which came into force on 12 March
catering for carers. 2014. View AVA Privacy Policy or visit www.ava.com.
au/privacy-policy.
To request a pass please contact Stephanie
McGuinness, Conference Secretariat. There is no The AVA takes photos of this event. By attending
need to register online. Your Carers Pass can be you give AVA permission to use images taken at the
collected at the registration desk upon arrival. conference, as well as any written comments on our
evaluation forms in our communications.
Please note there are no arrangements for child care
during the conference. We suggest you check with Cancellation
your accommodation provider who may be able to
assist you further with babysitting services during Cancellations must be received in writing to the
your stay. Conference Secretariat by Wednesday 23 January
2019.
Program Cancellations received prior to Wednesday 23
All speakers and sessions were confirmed and January 2019 will receive a full refund minus $150
correct at the time of printing. The organisers reserve administration fee.
the right to amend the program details as required.
Cancellations received from Thursday 24 January
For program updates please visit the conference
2019 will not be refunded. Substitute delegates
website - ava.com.au/cattle/acv-conference
will be considered.
The views and advice offered by speakers are their
own views and may not represent those of the Conference Secretariat
Australian Veterinary Association. Stephanie McGuinness
Events Coordinator Australian Veterinary Association
Unit 40/6 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
T: 02 9431 5056 E: stephanie.mcguinness@ava.com.au
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ACV wishes to thank our
2019 sponsors and exhibitors
Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsor
Key Sponsors Trade supports and exhibitors
14Registration
Brochure
Mantra on View,
Gold Coast, Queensland
22–24 March 2019
Toxicology – Threats, treatment
and other toxic topics
Early Bird registration
closes 17 February 2019
Platinium Sponsor Gold Sponsor
KNOWLEDGEContents
Queensland Division Conference 15 Queensland Division Team
President Welcome 17
Laurie Dowling
About the Queensland Division Conference 18 Executive Officer
Partnering with the Australian Cattle Veterinarians 18 Australian Veterinary Association
Building 3, 2404 Logan Road,
About the venue 19 Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
Accommodation 19 T: 07 3422 5310
E: execqld@ava.com.au
Testimonials from previous delegates 20
About our international speaker, Camilla Broughton
Professor Sharon Gwaltney-Brant 21 Branch & Division Coordinator
Conference program 22 Australian Veterinary Association
Building 3, 2404 Logan Road,
Social program 24 Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
Registration information and pricing 25 T: 07 3422 5309
E: avaqld@ava.com.au
Additional information 27
AVA Queensland wishes to thank our
2019 sponsors and exhibitors 28
Australian Cattle Veterinarians 1
About the ACV Annual Conference 3
Partnering with the AVA's Queensland Division 3
About the venue 4
Accommodation 5
Top 6 reasons to come to the ACV Annual Conference 5
Who should attend 5
About our international speaker, Dr Owen Atkinson 6
Conference program 7
Social program 10
Registration information and pricing 11
Additional information 13
ACV wishes to thank our 2019
sponsors and exhibitors 14
Currumbin Burleigh looking to the skyline across sand and ocean22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
President Welcome
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I invite all veterinarians to attend
the AVA Qld Division Conference on 22 - 24 March 2019, Surfers
Paradise, Queensland.
We have a very strong continuing education program for delegates built
around our international speaker, Professor Sharon Gwaltney-Brant. We
will also be hosting many other local speakers. The theme Toxicology –
Threats, treatment and other toxic topics will cover both small and large
animals.
This annual event will be held at Surfers Paradise, an iconic Queensland location with lots to offer.
All delegates that register before early bird closes go into the draw to win a Gold Coast experience for
two. Winner to be announced 18 February 2019.
This will be a wonderful weekend of learning and collegiality.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Gold Coast.
Professor Margaret Reilly
Queensland Division President
1722-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
About the AVA About the Queensland
The AVA is the peak national body representing the Division Conference
Australian veterinary profession, delivering a range
of services and benefits to over 9,500 members. The AVA Queensland State Conference will be held on
the Gold Coast at the Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise,
For nearly 100 years, we’ve represented Australian
Queensland from 22 - 24 March 2019, commencing
veterinarians nationwide. Providing members with
with the Friday night expo and welcome.
access to continuing professional development
(CPD) of the highest calibre on the latest This year the Queensland conference will focus on
scientific thinking is a key focus of the AVA. Our toxicology and there will be two streams, one focussed
CPD program planning begins up to two years in on small animals and the other on large. Toxins affect
advance to ensure it includes veterinary science animal health in many ways and can come from the
and business training that is interesting, relevant environment, food, bacteria and venomous animals.
and accessible, so that we maintain a highly Things are a little different this year, for the first time
skilled veterinary workforce. Looking ahead we will in Queensland we bring you the Friday Night Trade
embrace new technologies to proactively assist Expo! The trade expo will be two and a half hours of
our members with more flexible and appropriate uninterrupted time with the exhibitors. This expo will be
learning outcomes. open to all veterinary staff.
Membership is made up of veterinarians in We hope to see you on the Gold Coast in 2019!
practice, industry, government and academia.
Partnering with the Australian
Cattle Veterinarians (ACV)
Fantastic deals
This year the AVA Queensland Division and the ACV are having back
available for to back conferences. The ACV Conference starts on Tuesday 19
attending both with the Welcome Dinner and continues until Friday 22 March.
conferences
The AVA Queensland Division will commence with a Trade Expo on the
Friday evening, and continue over the 23 and 24 March. AVA is developing
this model to benefit our delegates and our trade partners.
1822-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
About the venue
The 2019 Queensland Division Conference will be held at the Mantra on View at the
Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise. The Mantra on View is located a short 150m stroll to the
world-renowned Surfers Paradise beach and close to the light rail.
We all know that the Gold Coast’s star attraction is its beaches, but beyond the beaches,
discover a booming culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous theme parks, which are
only a short drive away. And don’t miss a trip into the subtropical hinterland for rainforest
walks and waterfalls.
Accommodation
We have negotiated special conference accommodation rates through Ozaccom+ for the
Mantra on View. You can book here www.ava.com.au/ACV-QLD-conferences
Every room has sweeping views of the coastline from their private balconies, so you can sit
back and relax. Coolangatta airport is within a 30-minute drive of the Mantra on View.
1922-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
WIN
All delegates that register before
early bird closes go into the draw to
win a Mystery Gold Coast Experience!
Keep up to date with conference
news to find out clues on what the
Mystery Experience will be!
Not a AVA member? Join NOW and save!
Become an AVA member and you can attend the conference at member
pricing. Contact avaqld@ava.com.au or 1300 137 309 to join now*.
*Conditions apply. Refer to Member Services.
The Queensland Division Conference 2019 offers delegates
13 hours of continuing professional development with up to
10.5 VetEd points. If you attend both ACV and Qld Division
conferences, you can earn up to 30.5 VetEd points.
Delegates from the
2018 Queensland
Division Conference Every year I look forward to the AVA QLD conference as it allows me
to revise, recharge, and reconnect with the reasons why I chose this
said it was: profession for my career. You gotta love It!
The recent division conference at Hamilton Island was excellent!
I very much look forward to this conference as it’s a great opportunity
to catch up with colleagues and find out the latest Veterinary trends.
Great work Qld AVA!
2022-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
About our international
speaker, Professor Sharon
Gwaltney-Brant
Sharon has achieved a DVM at North Carolina State University; PhD
at Kansas State University is a diplomate of the American Board
of Veterinary Toxicology and American Board of Toxicology and has
numerous publications.
Sharon’s interests are application of clinical toxicology in an animal
poison control center environment. Use of data obtained on accidental
exposures of animals to toxic agents to generate information to
educate veterinarians and animal owners on the potential risks of
various agents.
Our other speakers:
Barbara Philip Terry Sanjeewa
Wilson Judge King Kulawickrama
Alan Brandon Mary David
Guilfoyle Fraser Fletcher Blyde
David Selina Paul
Burke Ossedryver Mills
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Friday 22 March
6:30pm – 9:00pm Trade Expo – Exhibition area, Mantra on View
Saturday 23 March
Small Animal Stream Large Animal Stream
Time
Boulevard Room 1 Boulevard Room 2
8:30am – 9:30am Toxicology Overview - Antidotal Therapies for the 21st Century
Combined Plenary Sharon Gwaltney-Brant
Toxins in livestock – impacts for
Species differences in toxicology
9:30am – 10:30am residues and trade
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant
Barbara Wilson
10:30am – 11:00am Morning Tea – Exhibition Area
Snake bites and ticks Field investigations in toxicology
11:00am – 12:00pm
Philip Judge Sharon Gwaltney-Brant
Pet foods toxicities
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Terry King Forensic toxicology – intentional
poisoning of animals
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Session
12:45pm –1:00pm Topic and speaker to
be confirmed
1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch – Exhibition Area
Human approach to toxicology Seasonal risks in Queensland –
2:00pm – 2:45pm emergencies dry times, botulism and 1080 risks
Sanjeewa Kulawickrama Alan Guilfoyle
Treatment of toxicoses in livestock –
Managing poisoning emergencies
2:45pm – 3:30pm case studies
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant
Brandon Fraser
3:30pm – 4:00pm Afternoon Tea – Exhibition Area
Effective decontamination The Pimelea story – science making
4:00pm – 5:00pm techniques livestock resistant
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Mary Fletcher
5:00pm – 5:45pm Queensland Division Annual Meeting – Boulevard Room 1
6:30pm – 7:00pm SkyPoint Pre-Dinner Drinks & Canapes - Q1 Building, Surfers Paradise
7:00pm - Late SkyPoint Gala Dinner - Q1 Building, Surfers Paradise
2222-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
Sunday 24 March
Small Animal Stream Large Animal Stream
Time
Boulevard Room 1 Boulevard Room 2
8:00am – 9:00am Wildlife, marine and environmental toxins
Combined Plenary David Blyde
9:00am – 10:30am Wellness Session
Combined Plenary David Burke
10:30am – 11:00am Morning Tea – Exhibition Area
Wellness Session
11:00am – 12:00pm
David Burke
Toxicology of animal products
(pesticides, parasiticides and Plant toxicities and lab submissions
12:00pm – 1:00pm
veterinary medicines) Selina Ossedryver
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant
1:00pm – 1:45pm Lunch – Exhibition Area
All natural but not always safe: Illegal drugs and the impact on horse
1:45pm – 2:45pm toxic plants health
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant Paul Mills
What killed the horses at Kooralbyn –
Topic to be confirmed
2:45pm – 3:30pm investigation into the 2011 incident
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant
Bruce Hill
3:30pm – 3:45pm Afternoon Tea – Outside Boulevard Rooms
2322-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
Social Program
Relax and unwind after a big day of presentations with a social event, which is
included in all full delegate registrations. Additional tickets are available for purchase.
Book
To book any additional social tickets, please click
www.ava.com.au/ACV-QLD-conferences
Now!
Trade Expo
Friday 22 March, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Exhibition area, Palm Ballroom, Mantra on View
Pick up your conference pack early and join us over drinks and canapes for
the first ever Friday night trade expo.
This event is included in all full registrations
AVA Member | AVA Student Member / New Graduate | Nurses /
Practice staff - $65 Non-Member $130
SkyPoint Gala Dinner
Saturday 23 March, 6:30pm – Late
Q1 Building, Level 77/ 9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise
Be intoxicated by the 360-degree views of the Gold Coast
from the SkyPoint Tower at the Gala Dinner. Enjoy the
sunset during pre-dinner drinks and canapes followed
by the spectacular gold coast skyline and three-course
dinner.
This event is included in all full registrations
Additional tickets:
AVA Member | AVA Student Member / New Graduate |
Nurses / Practice staff – $165
Non-Member – $330
2422-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
Registration Information
and Pricing
Book a full registration for the
ACV’s Gold Standard Conference
and the Queensland Divisional
Conference, and
To register or book any additional tickets, please click receive 5% off*
www.ava.com.au/ACV-QLD-conferences
Early Bird
Full Registrations Standard Rate
closes 17 February
AVA Member $495 $595
Non Member $990 $1,190
AVA Student Member / AVA New graduate $475
Day Registrations
(Early bird pricing is not available) Saturday 23 March Sunday 24 March
AVA Member $420 $350
Non Member $840 $700
AVA Student Member / AVA New graduate $335 $280
Accompanying Guest Registrations Standard Rate
AVA Member $350
Non Member $350
Additional Social Tickets
Please see page 24 for more details about social events.
Trade Expo Only Standard Rate
AVA Member / AVA Student Member / AVA New Graduate / Nurses / Practice Staff $65
Non Member $130
SkyPoint Gala Dinner Standard Rate
AVA Member / AVA Student Member / AVA New Graduate / Nurses / Practice Staff $165
Non Member $330
Please note: All prices are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST.
*The 5% discount is only available to AVA members and delegates who purchase a full
registration.
2522-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland Full delegate registration package includes: • Attendance at scientific sessions (Saturday and Sunday) • Admittance to industry exhibition (Saturday and Sunday) • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Saturday and Sunday) • Trade Expo (Friday) • SkyPoint Gala Dinner (Saturday) • One (1) conference bag, including conference materials • One (1) hard copy of conference proceedings Day registration package includes: • Attendance at scientific sessions (on day attending) • Admittance to industry exhibition (on day attending) • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (on day attending) • One (1) conference bag, including conference materials • One (1) hard copy of conference proceedings Accompanying guest registration package includes: • Admittance to industry exhibition (Saturday and Sunday) • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (Saturday and Sunday) • Trade Expo (Friday) • SkyPoint Gala Dinner (Saturday) 26
22-24 March 2019. Queensland Division Conference | Mantra on View, Gold Coast, Queensland
Additional Information
Child Care & Carers Pass Privacy Policy
We are delighted to introduce a complimentary The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA)
Carers Pass for delegates attending all AVA supports good privacy practice, and aims to manage
conferences and events. This will give the Carer personal information in an open and transparent way.
access to the conference, exhibition and sessions Our policy sets out how the AVA aims to comply with
and allows parents/delegates nursing children to the Privacy Act 1998 (Act) and the Australian Privacy
be provided with assistance. The pass does not Principles (APP’s) which came into force on 12 March
include catering for carers. 2014. To view the AVA Privacy Policy please visit www.
ava.com.au/privacy-policy.
To request a pass please contact Stephanie
McGuinness, Conference Secretariat. There is no The AVA takes photos of this event. By attending
need to register online. Your Carers Pass can be you give AVA permission to use images taken at the
collected at the registration desk upon arrival. conference, as well as any written comments on our
evaluation forms in our communications.
Please note there are no arrangements for child
care during the conference. We suggest you check Cancellation
with your accommodation provider who may be able
to assist you further with babysitting services during Cancellations must be received in writing to the
your stay. Conference Secretariat by Wednesday 23 January
2019.
Program Cancellations received prior to Wednesday 23
All speakers and sessions were confirmed and January 2019 will receive a full refund minus $150
correct at the time of printing. The organisers administration fee.
reserve the right to amend the program details
Cancellations received from Thursday 24 January
as required. For program updates please visit
2019 will not be refunded. Substitute delegates will be
the conference website
considered.
www.ava.com.au/ACV-QLD-conferences
The views and advice offered by speakers are their Conference Secretariat
own views and may not represent those of the Stephanie McGuinness
Australian Veterinary Association. Events Coordinator Australian Veterinary Association
Unit 40/6 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
T: 02 9431 5056 E: stephanie.mcguinness@ava.com.au
27AVA Queensland wishes to thank our
2019 sponsors and exhibitors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Exhibitors
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