Nobody told us as veterinary students that the cases you would be presented with, would rarely be textbook cases. Instead, you have to take into account the environment, other diseases, variants of the disease and genetics to name a few of the variables. There is no better way of learning than through experience. This meeting on March 14 will bring together collective experiences of Northern Territory practices in a joint learning experience. There will also be specialists dialling in from Queensland. Don’t miss the opportunity to share experiences, learn lots and have that wonderful veterinary collegiate support that the veterinary profession is famous for.

Veterinarians, New Graduates, Students and Nurses

Local Northern Territory practices will be presenting 9 case studies.

Kimberley Vet Centre - Dr Sarah Brett
Topic: Finding Ehrlichia
Final Diagnosis: Ehrlichia Canis
These cases were interesting and difficult as Ehlichia was thought to be an exotic disease until our discovery in April 2020

Northern Territory Veterinary Services - Dr Alex Burleigh
Topic: Bleeding Noses and Sore Eyes – The discovery of spread of Ehrlichia throughout the NT
Final Diagnosis: Ehrlichia in the NT
Always worthy to review cases as this dog was at the crematorium awaiting cremation just as the prime case was announced in Kununurra

All Pets Veterinary Hospital - Dr Celia Daley
Topic: Intestinal Lymphoma
Final Diagnosis: Epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma, consistent with EATL-2
EATL-2 is an unusual finding in a dog, and she has also had a marked neutrophilia which has made her case more complicated. It has been an interesting case to diagnose and treat

University Avenue/Darwin My Vet - Dr Lara Dauth
Topic: Diagnosis Dyad
Final Diagnosis: Meliodosis & Lymphoma
This case was interesting we had two major diagnoses and I would like to discuss how or if they are related

NT Vet Services/Alice Springs - Dr Yang Loh
Topic: Field Anaesthesia and Lumpectomy of an Outback Camel
Final Diagnosis: Caseous granuloma (possibly secondary to foreign body sequestration) +/- caseous lymphadenitis
The most difficult/interesting aspect of this case was safely restraining and anaesthetising an unusually large patient in the field. And the physical and chemical considerations involved in executing this surgery

Berrimah Veterinary Laboratories - Dr Aryial Foster
Topic: Problematic poultry and when to panic
Final Diagnosis: Various chicken diseases
Common chicken diseases we encounter, and explaination on how practitioners can investigate these themselves

University Ave Veterinary Hospital (UAVH) & Northern Australia Veterinary Specialist Services (NAVSS) - Drs Lara Dauth & Kim Smith
Topic: Hypoglycaemia and seizures
Final Diagnosis: Insulinoma
Difficulty in diagnosing the aetiology of hyopglycaemia,  the difficulty of anaesthesia & benefit of surgery to resolve the signs

Katherine Vet Care Centre - Drs Amanda Dunn, Alison Thomas & Rupert Trembath
Topic: A Cystematic approach to the unknown
Final Diagnosis: Congenital polycystic kidney disease
An unusual somewhat rare case that challenged our medical/diagnostic minds

Parap Veterinary Hospital - Drs Luc Maquire & Grace Mah
Topic: Mal-teaser: a diagnostic approach to a shaking puppy
Final Diagnosis: Portosystemic shunt
This case was interesting due to the fact this dog is a Maltese puppy. There is some debate about the use of bile acid stimulation tests in Maltese breeds. A part of our presentation is going to be discussing the relevant studies that explore the use of bile acids in these dogs. Also interesting because the patient is very young for a PSS. Another interesting aspect has been exploring the pros and cons of exploratory surgery in this dog. Also counselling the owners through the decision making process.

Don't miss Queensland specialists, who will be zooming into the meeting to present:

Dr Gerardo Poli
Success in the veterinary industry

Dr Philip Judge
The Deteriorating Trauma Patient – What to do 

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Nurses are invited to attend, $75 full registration. Please contact Camilla Broughton on 0416 276 875 or emailcamilla.broughton@ava.com.au to register.

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