Breakfast Sessions

Start the day with one of our popular sponsored breakfast sessions.

Royal Canin Breakfast 

Monday 12 August 

6.45am for 7.00am - 7.50am 

Minyama Room 3 

Acute & chronic enteropathies, fat & fibre responsive … which diet for what GI conditions & why | Dr Luke Johnston

Dr Luke Johnston, Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist takes a case-based look at the diagnosis and dietary therapy as a cornerstone of management of gastrointestinal diseases in the dog and cat. These will include Acute enteropathy cases & in hospital feeding, chronic enteropathies and the use of hydrolysed diets, as well as Fat responsive chronic enteropathies. A practical update on microbiome management along with medical treatments for these patients you won’t want to miss! 

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Breakfast 

Tuesday 13 August 

6.45am for 7.00am - 7.50am 

Minyama Room 3 

Skin deep: Navigating allergic skin disease | Dr Dani Hoolihan

Join us for what promises to be an enlightening breakfast session featuring the esteemed Dr. Dani Hoolahan, a leading expert in Veterinary Dermatology.  Dr. Dani, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background, having practiced in both Australia and the United States, including at the renowned University of California, Davis. In this session, Dr. Dani will provide a comprehensive step-by-step approach to differentiating Cutaneous Adverse Food Allergies from Atopic Dermatitis, offering valuable insights for accurate diagnosis. Attendees will gain knowledge on the long-term management strategies for Cutaneous Adverse Food Allergies, ensuring better quality of life for affected pets and their owners. Moreover, Dr. Dani will emphasise the importance of Multimodal Management for dogs with Atopic Dermatitis, highlighting why a comprehensive, multifaceted approach is essential for effective treatment.

Bank of Queensland Breakfast 

Wednesday 14 August 

6.45am for 7.00am - 7.50am 

Minyama Room 3 

The outlook for Australia's economy | Peter Munckton and Colin Taylor

Join Bank of Queensland's Chief Economist, Peter Munckton, for an interactive discussion where he will share his thoughts on the current state of the Australian and global economies, as well as their future outlook. In this session, Peter will explore the impact of various factors such as geopolitical events, interest and inflation rate rises on both households and veterinary businesses, as well as share his predictions for the property market. 
  
Colin Taylor, Commercial Finance Specialist at BOQ Specialist, will also run through his observations in the market for veterinary practices from a finance perspective. 

Vetoquinol Breakfast 

Thursday 15 August 

6.45am for 7.00am - 7.50am 

Minyama Room 3 

How to minimise stress for cats coming to the clinic and during hospitalisation | Dr Rachel Korman

The difficulties associated with bringing a cat to a clinic presents a massive barrier for owners and results in failed attempts and less veterinary visits compared to dogs. As a feline specialist hospital we navigate these dilemmas daily and have found ways to smooth the way for owners, resulting in less stress for cats, and humans in the hospital - both clients and staff! We will cover the 4 C's Catching, Carrier, Courier and Clinic and discuss useful cat friendly techniques such as blood sampling methods and medication administration tips e.g. topical and transdermal medications that help improve compliance.