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Date: 2006-06-10 17:37:11 UTC
Subject: Ferret Veterinary Symposium October 6 & 7, 2006 in Pittsburgh
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Information can be found on our website at www.ferret.org. AFA members
will be receiving a registration form to give to their veterinarian.
Please contact afaevents @ earthlink.net (no spaces) for more
information.
The American Ferret Association, Inc. Presents A Two-Day Advanced
Course, Management of the Ferret for Veterinary Professionals.
October 6-7, 2006 Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree Pittsburgh, PA.
Friday Session Schedule ** Limited to first 20 registrants, veterinarians
and veterinary students only
7:00am Registration Opens
7:30am Continental Breakfast
8:30am Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45am Session I: Ferret Cardiology
9:45am Refreshment Break
10:00am Session II: Introduction to Ferret Ultrasound
11:30am Luncheon
1:00pm Session III: Ferret Ultrasound Wet Lab
5:15pm Closing Remarks
Friday 6:30pm to 9:30pm Meet and Greet Reception in Exhibit Hall (Cash
Bar) & Saturday Registration Check In
Saturday Session Schedule
7:00am Registration Opens
7:00am Continental Breakfast
8:00am Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:15am Session I: Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
9:30am Refreshment Break
9:45am Session II: Ferret Oncology Overview
11:00am Refreshment Break
11:15am Session III: Studying Ferret Behavior
12:15pm Luncheon
1:30pm Session IV: Update on Adrenal Gland Disease
2:45pm Refreshment Break
3:00pm Session V: Disseminated Idiopathic Myositis - An Emerging Disease
4:00pm Refreshment Break
4:15pm Session VI: Gastrointestinal & Hepatic Diseases
5:45pm Closing Remarks
6:00pm Conference Adjourns
Speaker Faculty
Anne K. G. Bazilwich, DVM - Symposium Chair
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DIPL ABVP (Avian)
Mark Burgess, DVM
Michelle H. Fabiani, DVM, DIPL ACVR
Joerg Mayer, Dr Med Vet MSc
Katrina Ramsell, PhD, DVM
Valerie W. Staton, MS, PhD
Robert A. Wagner, VMD
Curriculum: Sessions for this symposium are set up to offer a selection
of fundamental and in-depth instruction so that veterinarians entering at
any level of experience will gain useful information.
This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 13.5 hours of
continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE
approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have
limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or
restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.
An abundance of ferret information will be freely distributed from the
American Ferret Association display tables in the form of handouts.
During our scheduled breaks you can enjoy the refreshments while visiting
our informative display. Be sure to also visit our exhibitors in the
exhibit hall. Exhibits will be open starting Friday at 9:00 am through
Saturday at 3:00 pm.
Friday - A Wet Laboratory: Ultrasound of the Ferret for Veterinary
Professionals
Session I: Ferret Cardiology: A complete overview of ferret cardiac
diseases, including dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
and acquired valvular disease, coupled with diagnostic evaluation
strategies and treatment protocols. Ultrasound becomes essential in
differentiating between the cardiac diseases and in tailoring an
appropriate treatment plan. Standard M-mode measurements include
chamber dimensions, wall thickness and indices of systolic function.
Session II: Introduction to Ferret Ultrasound: A basic introduction to
ultrasound, including instrumentation (knobology), which will enable
each participant to utilize the equipment to its full potential.
Artifacts, such as reverberation, mirror image, slice thickness,
refraction and shadowing will be discussed to help ensure that accurate,
not artifactual, diagnoses are made. Then, a presentation about ferret
ultrasound specifics that will focus on the normal ultrasound appearance
of major organs, plus hints on how to find certain organs, i.e. the
adrenal glands. A discussion and demonstration of comparison images of
common diseases in ferrets seen via ultrasound will follow.
Session III: Ferret Ultrasound Wet Lab: After the lectures, veterinary
registrants will several hours to practice ultrasound techniques on
ferret volunteers with professional supervision and guidance. There will
be approximately one ultrasound machine per two veterinary registrants.
Saturday - An Advanced Course: Management of the Ferret for Veterinary
Professionals
Session I: Emergency Medicine & Critical Care: A review of the
stabilization, diagnostic work up and intervention of emergency
conditions; plus fluid/electrolyte therapy and supportive care,
including the mistakes you can avoid.
Session II: Ferret Oncology Overview: A discussion of neoplastic diseases
in ferrets, including diagnostic and treatment strategies, along with
ancillary treatments to help you better care for these patients; plus,
an overview of lymphoma in ferrets with preliminary information.
Session III: Studying Ferret Behavior: A review of literature,
experimental and 'real world' observations of ferret behavior, along
with intervention strategies for clinicians and pet owners.
Session IV: Clinical Workup of Adrenal Disease: A discussion of the
diagnostic evaluation of adrenal gland disease and why we need to include
more ultrasound exams; plus, a review of treatment options and how to
determine the best protocol.
Session V: Disseminated Idiopathic Myositis: Discovered in 2003, a
discussion of the clinical and pathological correlations, epidemiology
and outcomes of cases seen by one of the original investigators.
Session VI: Gastrointestinal & Hepatic Diseases: The diagnostic and
treatment possibilities for ulcers and megaesophagus, differential
diagnoses of diarrhea, hepatitis, GI neoplasia and more; plus,
important inter-relationships between GI and hepatic pathology.
Vickie McKimmey
Director of Shows and Special Events
American Ferret Association, Inc.
www.ferret.org
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