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Food Production in the Global Environment
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(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Marianne Ash
Description:
This lecture addresses changes in agriculture, food security and food availability across the globe. This program tells the story of how we must address tomorrow's food production opportunities while dealing with increasing population growth and the changing demands for food. Threat and effects of disease as well as food export dependency will also be discussed.
Equine Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians
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(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Heidi Lescun
Description:
This session will cover equine anesthesia focusing on applications for veterinary technicians working in the field and in the private practice setting.
Equine Rehabilitation and Its Practical Application
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(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Maggie Lump
Description:
Physical rehabilitation is a well-known specialized field in human medicine and is becoming increasingly popular in the veterinary field. Physical rehabilitation in equines can be applied to orthopedic, neurologic and soft tissue conditions to reduce recovery times. Many different techniques can be used in treating horses, including massage, electrotherapy and thermotherapy. This talk provides an overview of common physical rehabilitation modalities.
The Broodmare: From Breeding to Foaling
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(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Katherine Naughton
Description:
This lecture addresses breeding management, pregnancy and foaling.
PVC2 - Porcine Circovirus - A Practitioner's Observations and Experiences
Course Number: 11500
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. John Bake
Description:
This session will discuss observations and diagnostic results of Porcine Circovirus and PCVAD as well as vaccination recommendations for control.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Driving Forces in US Swine and Dairy Markets in 2012 and Key Factors to Watch
Course Number: 133
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Nicole Olynk
Description:
A look at the driving forces in US hog and dairy markets today with a timely outlook into what market factors are expected to be of importance in the near future. What are the challenges facing US swine and dairy producers today and going forward? A number of topics will be touched on, including feed prices, export markets, on-farm economic situations, and the role of changing consumer perceptions in US livestock markets.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Camelid Behavior
Course Number: 11600
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Allen Cannedy
Description:
This session will focus on presenting the basics of Camelid behavior and provide recommendations on how to work with these unique species.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Common Procedures for Small Ruminant and Camelid Practitioners
Course Number: 11700
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Allen Cannedy
Description:
This session will focus on providing practical information for common procedures and problems encountered when working with sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas in a mobile veterinary private practice.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Practice Tips for Small Ruminant and Camelid Private Practitioners
Course Number: 11800
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Allen Cannedy
Description:
This session will focus on providing tips for successfully managing a mobile veterinary service catering to small ruminant (pets and food) and Camelid clients in private practice.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
EHV-1 Myeloencephalopathy - New Insights from Recent Outbreaks
Course Number: 12300
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Nicola Pusterla
Description:
Equine herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy is sporadic but is a potentially devastating manifestation of EHV-1 infection. Anecdotal field evidence suggests that EHM is becoming increasingly common, leading to speculation that viruses with increased neurovirulence are circulation. This lecture will focus on the review of EHM and highlight new developments in the epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic field.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Strategic Deworming in Horses: Important Considerations and Practical Recommendations
Course Number: 13600
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Stacy Tinkler
Description:
This session will explore the current thoughts on parasite control in horses with an emphasis on targeted deworming and the use of fecal egg counts. We will look at what the major parasite players are today; provide an update as to the efficacy of the existing dewormers and factors that may contribute to anthelmintic resistance, and finally special considerations when managing certain classes of horses.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Recent Insights into Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
Course Number: 12500
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Nicola Pusterla
Description:
Sarcocystis neurona is the most common etiologic agent identified as a cause of EPM, but similar parasites, including Neospora hughesi, have also been identified. Although EPM has been recognized since 1970 and most equine practitioners in North America are routinely confronted with this neurologic disease, several issues are still encountered, including ante-mortem diagnostic modalities to support a diagnosis, prevention and treatment. This lecture will review established knowledge of EPM and also present new developments of the epidemiology, serological testing and treatment of this disease.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Equine Proliferative Enteropathy: Infection by Lawsonia Intracellularis
Course Number: 12400
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Nicola Pusterla
Description:
Equine proliferative Enteropathy caused by the organism Lawsonia Intracellularis is considered a true emerging disorder affecting weanling foals. Many aspects of this disease have remained poorly characterized. This lecture will review the basic understanding of this disease and also expand on actual knowledge of epidemiology, natural reservoir host, animal model and disease prevention.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Tick-Borne Diseases in Horses
Course Number: 12600
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Nicola Pusterla
Description:
The role of ticks and their capability to transmit infectious pathogens is increasingly recognized in the veterinary medical field. Horses are not spared from the ill-effect of tick-borne diseases. Although some tick-borne diseases such as equine granulocytic anaplasmosis and equine piroplasmosis are well established, others, including equine bartonellosis and Lyme disease, have remained poorly characterized. This lecture will give a review on common and less common tick-born disease of horses.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
Clostridial Diseases of Equids
Course Number: 13500
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Sandra Taylor
Description:
This session will focus on a review of Clostridial diseases of Equids, including Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens colitis in adults and neonates, as well as Clostridial myonecrosis, botulism and tetanus. Current literature will also be discussed.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
The Technician's Role in Equine Fracture Stabilization
Course Number: 12100
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Jan Hawkins
Description:
The session will provide an overview of the currently available methods for equine fracture stabilization.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
The Technician's Role in Equine Colic
Course Number: 12000
(1 CE) 1 Continuing Education Unit offered
Speaker: Dr. Jan Hawkins
Description:
The presentation will review the diagnosis, treatment and surgical aftercare of horses treated for acute abdominal pain.
Enrollment information for this course will be available soon.
