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February February 1-3. Annual Meeting of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information contact Ineke Vanden Beukel, delegate coordinator, Ontario VMA, 245 Commercial Street, Milton, Ontario, L9T 2J3, Canada. Phone: 905-875-0756, fax 905-875-0958. Email [email protected]. Program features concurrent sessions on bovine, equine, small animals, public health, practice management, hospital personnel program and exhibits. February 7-8. Iowa VMA and ISU's College of Veterinary Medicine Winter Conference, Scheman Building, Ames, Iowa. For information contact Iowa VMA, 5921 Fleur Drive, Des Moines IA 50321. Or call 515-285-6701 or 800-369-9564 Fees: Members two-days,$170; one day $80. Non-members two-days,$200; one day $120. Equine Program Thursday, February 8 Equine reproductive techniques. Patrick McCue, DVM, PhD February 8-9. The First International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida. Sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center. Early bird registration (before 1/12/2001: $150 After January 12, $200, on-site registration $250.00. To register of for information phone: 1-877-307-5225 (toll free in the U.S.) or 856-848-1000 (outside the U.S.). Fax: 856-251-0278. e-mail: meetingregistrationl slackinc.com, web site: slackinc.coml laminitis, Web site: slackinc.comllaminitis Program Thursday, February 8 'Introduction and clinical review of laminitis. Dr. David Hood, moderator 'Epidemiology of laminitis. Dr. James Orsini, moderator 'Introduction to developmental and acute laminitis. Dr. Eric Birks, moderator, Dr. Pollitt, Co-moderator 'Introduction of developmental and acute laminitis (con't). Dr. Eric Birks, moderator 'Review of current diagnostic modalities and clinical therapeutics. Dr. Robert Boswell, moderator 'Clinical management of acute laminitis. Dr. James Orsini, moderator Friday, February 9 'Chronic phase of laminitis. Dr. David Hood, moderator
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·Systemic. Dr Eric Birks, moderator 'Review clinical management of chronic laminitis. Mr. Robert Sigafoos, moderator 'Clinical management of chronic laminitis (con't). Robert Sigafoos February 11-15. The 73rd Annual Western Veterinary Conference and 30th Annual Scientific Seminar for Veterinary Technicians and Administrative Staff. MGM Grand Hotel and Conference Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. 38 CE hours available. Fees: On· site registration: $210. No telephone registration available. Fax: 702-739-6420. To register by mail: Western Veterinary Conference, 2425 E. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120; on·line go to www.westernveterinary.org Equine Program Sunday, February 11 'Energy dissipation in the equine foot. Bowker 'Medical issues in endurance riding I. Frazier 'Navicular syndrome. Bowker 'Medical issues in endurance riding II. Frazier 'Adaptations to laminitis. Bowker 'Medical issues in endurance riding III. Frazier 'Horses' feet and the environment. Bowker 'Therapy of metabolic diseases of distance horses. Frazier Monday PM, February 12 'Investigating diarrhea outbreaks. TraubDargatz 'Enteric disease control. Traub-Dargatz 'Monitoring horses health I & II. TraubDargatz 'Intestine injury. White 'Surgical decision making. White 'Nonsurgical colics. White 'An update on colic. White Tuesday, February 13 'Anesthesia update for healthy horses. Short ·Nonexertional Rhabdomyolysis. Valberg 'Anesthesia for orthopedics. Short 'Polysaccharide storage myopathy. Valberg 'High-risk equine anesthesia. Short 'Recurrent exertional Rhabdomyolysis. Valberg 'Perioperative pain management. Short 'Muscle disorders in foals. Valberg 'The horse and the 2000 Olympics. Timoney 'Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. Palmer 'West Nile Encephalitis. Timoney 'Equine laser surgery. Palmer 'Veterinary import/export regulations. Timoney 'Equine protozoal myelitis. MacKay 'Minimally invasive upper airway laser surgery. Palmer 'Treatment advances in equine protozoal myelitis. MacKay, Marks
'Septic arthritis treatment update. Palmer Wednesday, February 14 'Alternative medicine: Equine chiropractic. Bauer 'Lower airway diseases. Robinson 'Alternative therapy: Acupuncture. Bauer 'Managing lower airway diseases. Robinson 'Saddle fitting for veterinarians. Bauer 'Bronchodilators and horses. Robinson 'Equine back problems. Bauer 'Soft palate and pharynx obstructions. Robinson ·HYPP Review. Cox 'Ultrasonic pregnancy evaluation. Reef 'The complexity of ''tying-up'' syndromes. Cox 'Preppurchase cardiac evaluation. Reef 'Sarcoids revisited. Cox 'Ultrasound and lameness diagnostics. Reef 'Equine CSF taps. Cox 'Ultrasonic prognosis for tendinitis and desmitis. Reef Thursday, February 15 'Diagnosis of joint disorders. Kawcak 'Medical treatment of joint disease. Kawcak 'Surgical treatment of joint disease. Kawcak 'Management of the equine athlete. Kawcak Monday, February 19 Equine Welfare 'Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act. DeHaven 'Wild horses and burros. Cordes 'Disasters and horses. Madigan 'Pregnant mares' urine (PMU). Freeman 'Rodeo animal welfare. Schonholtz 'Olympic horses. White 'Equine welfare issues in endurance riding. Frazier 'Update on equine slaughter transport concerns. Reece February 16-18. The Illinois State VMA (ISVMA) 119th Annual Convention, The Chicago Marriott Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Fees: ISVMA member $150; out-of-state VMA member $150; Non-member $275. One-day registration (Friday) $75-125; Saturday $100-165; Sunday only $100·165. Contact ISVMA for more information at 161 S. Lincolnway, suite 302, North Aurora, IL 60542. Phone: 630-892-2321. Equine Program Saturday, February 17 'Physiological horse shoeing. Stephen E. O'Grady 'Non-nail alternatives to convention horse shoeing. O'Grady 'Practical approach to treating equine laminitis. O'Grady 'Theories about the nature and cause of the disease, its treatment and prevention. O'Grady 'What every practitioner should know about
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breeding with transported semen ... 'Breeding the problem mare. Robert R. Foss. 'Frozen semen breeding/embryo transfer. Foss 'Breeding panel Sunday, February 18 'Communication from the client's perspective. Dr. Lydia Miller 'Foot abscesses. Dr. Tom Phillips ·Acupuncture. Dr. Annie Logan 'Incorporating preventicare in your practice. Dr. David Hahn ·Dentistry. Dr. Kristen Wilewski 'Draft horse differences. Dr. Lisa Eller ·Behavior. Dr. Dean Scoggins ·Chiropractic. Dr. Annie Logan 'Twinning in mares. Dr. Tim Strathman 'Prebreeding work-up for mares. Dr. David Fitzpatrick 'Communication from the staff perspective.
Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Include name, mailing and e-mail address, phone and fax numbers. For further information, contact Bonnie Millar, 610-444-5800 x 2121 8am to 4pm EST M·F, or email [email protected] Course includes behavior, management, and handling of breeding stallions for natural service and semen collection for stallion handlers, owners, and veterinarians.
February 18. Advanced Performance Horse Medicine. North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information contact Samantha Harford at 919-513-6259. E-mail: [email protected] or website www.cvm.ncsu.edu/info/ce/horse.htm
June 3-17. Two-Week Horseman's Roundup. The Home Ranch, Clark, Colorado. For information phone 970-879-1780. 'Equine behavior. A.M. Miller
March March 8. A Short Course on Stallion Semen Collection, Evaluation, Insemination and Shipping. School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, College of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Fee: $350. Open to horse owners, managers, veterinarians, and other interested persons. Faculty will cover the following topics: Semen laboratory facilities and equipment: Semen collection methods and equipment; Semen extenders and antibiotics; Preparation of semen for on-farm insemination; preparation of semen for fresh cooled transport; Semen cooling/shipping containers; Semen evaluation and monitoring; Insemination of fresh and frozen semen. Open to equine owners, managers, veterinarians, and other interested participants. For Information about the course content contact Dr. Sue McDonnell at 610-444-5800 x 2221; fax 610-925-8124; or email: [email protected] To register send reservation check to Ms. Bonnie Millar, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. March 9. "Just Stallion Handling." University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. To register: Course fee: $300 (includes handbook). Send check (no credit cards) payable to Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Equine Behavior Lab, New
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March 24. Seminar on Equine Behavior. Sponsored by the Monterey County S.P.C.A. Steinbeck Forum Theater. Monterey, California. 'Equine behavior. A.M. Miller For information call Colleen Sayre, 831-724-2218. June
July July 14-18. American Veterinary Medical Association 138th Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. For more information contact the AVMA office at 847-925-8070. Fax: 847-925-1329. August August 9-12. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association for 2001 in conjunction with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. The Trade and Convention Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada A three-day practitioner oriented equine CE meeting featuring Dr. A. Schneider, Dr. W. Saville, and Dr. B. Watrous. For more information contact David J. Paton (DSC Agr.) DVM, Box 77 Aldergrove, BC, Canada V4W2T7. Phone: 604-856-3351. Fax: 604-856-2676. e-mail: [email protected] Website www.venuewest.com/wsava2001 Equine Program 'Lameness, including new findings from WSU's work with the MRI. Dr. Robert Schneider ·"How to do it" neurology: with many care oriented videos. Dr. William Saville -A practical approach to radiography of the head and neck, and a presentation on unique views to help find those obscure problems of the distal limb. Dr. Barbara Watrous 'Update on clinical pharmacology for the practitioner. Dr. Patrica Dowling August 22-26. 6th Annual Equine Seminar "Ultrasound and More." The T-A Ranch, Buffalo Wyoming.Sponsored by the
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Registration Fee: $325.00. Lodging $145 per day, includes 3 meals, trail ride, barbeque. Spouses $130 per day. Kids $25. For more information contact Ann Jones at [email protected] Program Wednesda~August22
Check-in, get acquainted gathering Thursda~August23
'Understanding the horse's mind. R.M. Miller ·Alternative and complementary veterinary medicine. w.E. Jones 'Demystifying ultrasound imaging. Steve DuMond Friday, August 24 'Imprint training. A.M. Miller, DVM 'Equine sports medicine. w.E. Jones, DVM, PhD 'Ultrasound imaging in an equine practice. Ted Vlahos, DVM Saturday, August 25 'Defensive horsemanship. R.M. Miller 'Equine genetics. W.E. Jones 'Understanding Scanners. Steve DuMond, Classic Medical Sunday, August 26 Noon Check-out
Advertisers Index Bet Reproductive Laboratory .................. 9 www.betlabs.com Classic Medical Supply ....................... 12 www.classicmed.com Dupree Animal Reproduction ............... 35 www.arssales.com Fort Dodge Laboratories ..................... C2 www.ahp.com/fortdodge.html Franklin-Williams .................................. 14 www.franklinwilliams.com Horse Necessities ................................ 16 www.equi-fab.com JEVS Seminar ...................................... 45 www.j-evs.com/seminars Luitpold Pharmaceutical .................. 36-37 www.luitpold.com Martingale Pharmacy ............................. 7 www.GLCdirect.com Newton Baker Insurance ...................... 13 www.newtonbaker.com Products Group International ............... 15 www.productsgroup.com Red Cross Drug .................................... 13 no website Respond Systems ................................ 45 www.respondsystems.com Universal Medical Systems .................. C4 www.U-M-S.com Veterinary Dynamics .............................. 5 www.thegrid.netlvdi Vita-Flex Nutrition ................................ C3 www.vita-flex.com Wedgewood Pharmacy ........................ 43 no website
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·Systemic. Dr Eric Birks, moderator 'Review clinical management of chronic laminitis. Mr. Robert Sigafoos, moderator 'Clinical management of chronic laminitis (con't). Robert Sigafoos February 11-15. The 73rd Annual Western Veterinary Conference and 30th Annual Scientific Seminar for Veterinary Technicians and Administrative Staff. MGM Grand Hotel and Conference Center. Las Vegas, Nevada. 38 CE hours available. Fees: On· site registration: $210. No telephone registration available. Fax: 702-739-6420. To register by mail: Western Veterinary Conference, 2425 E. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120; on·line go to www.westernveterinary.org Equine Program Sunday, February 11 'Energy dissipation in the equine foot. Bowker 'Medical issues in endurance riding I. Frazier 'Navicular syndrome. Bowker 'Medical issues in endurance riding II. Frazier 'Adaptations to laminitis. Bowker 'Medical issues in endurance riding III. Frazier 'Horses' feet and the environment. Bowker 'Therapy of metabolic diseases of distance horses. Frazier Monday PM, February 12 'Investigating diarrhea outbreaks. TraubDargatz 'Enteric disease control. Traub-Dargatz 'Monitoring horses health I & II. TraubDargatz 'Intestine injury. White 'Surgical decision making. White 'Nonsurgical colics. White 'An update on colic. White Tuesday, February 13 'Anesthesia update for healthy horses. Short ·Nonexertional Rhabdomyolysis. Valberg 'Anesthesia for orthopedics. Short 'Polysaccharide storage myopathy. Valberg 'High-risk equine anesthesia. Short 'Recurrent exertional Rhabdomyolysis. Valberg 'Perioperative pain management. Short 'Muscle disorders in foals. Valberg 'The horse and the 2000 Olympics. Timoney 'Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. Palmer 'West Nile Encephalitis. Timoney 'Equine laser surgery. Palmer 'Veterinary import/export regulations. Timoney 'Equine protozoal myelitis. MacKay 'Minimally invasive upper airway laser surgery. Palmer 'Treatment advances in equine protozoal myelitis. MacKay, Marks
'Septic arthritis treatment update. Palmer Wednesday, February 14 'Alternative medicine: Equine chiropractic. Bauer 'Lower airway diseases. Robinson 'Alternative therapy: Acupuncture. Bauer 'Managing lower airway diseases. Robinson 'Saddle fitting for veterinarians. Bauer 'Bronchodilators and horses. Robinson 'Equine back problems. Bauer 'Soft palate and pharynx obstructions. Robinson ·HYPP Review. Cox 'Ultrasonic pregnancy evaluation. Reef 'The complexity of ''tying-up'' syndromes. Cox 'Preppurchase cardiac evaluation. Reef 'Sarcoids revisited. Cox 'Ultrasound and lameness diagnostics. Reef 'Equine CSF taps. Cox 'Ultrasonic prognosis for tendinitis and desmitis. Reef Thursday, February 15 'Diagnosis of joint disorders. Kawcak 'Medical treatment of joint disease. Kawcak 'Surgical treatment of joint disease. Kawcak 'Management of the equine athlete. Kawcak Monday, February 19 Equine Welfare 'Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act. DeHaven 'Wild horses and burros. Cordes 'Disasters and horses. Madigan 'Pregnant mares' urine (PMU). Freeman 'Rodeo animal welfare. Schonholtz 'Olympic horses. White 'Equine welfare issues in endurance riding. Frazier 'Update on equine slaughter transport concerns. Reece February 16-18. The Illinois State VMA (ISVMA) 119th Annual Convention, The Chicago Marriott Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Fees: ISVMA member $150; out-of-state VMA member $150; Non-member $275. One-day registration (Friday) $75-125; Saturday $100-165; Sunday only $100·165. Contact ISVMA for more information at 161 S. Lincolnway, suite 302, North Aurora, IL 60542. Phone: 630-892-2321. Equine Program Saturday, February 17 'Physiological horse shoeing. Stephen E. O'Grady 'Non-nail alternatives to convention horse shoeing. O'Grady 'Practical approach to treating equine laminitis. O'Grady 'Theories about the nature and cause of the disease, its treatment and prevention. O'Grady 'What every practitioner should know about
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breeding with transported semen ... 'Breeding the problem mare. Robert R. Foss. 'Frozen semen breeding/embryo transfer. Foss 'Breeding panel Sunday, February 18 'Communication from the client's perspective. Dr. Lydia Miller 'Foot abscesses. Dr. Tom Phillips ·Acupuncture. Dr. Annie Logan 'Incorporating preventicare in your practice. Dr. David Hahn ·Dentistry. Dr. Kristen Wilewski 'Draft horse differences. Dr. Lisa Eller ·Behavior. Dr. Dean Scoggins ·Chiropractic. Dr. Annie Logan 'Twinning in mares. Dr. Tim Strathman 'Prebreeding work-up for mares. Dr. David Fitzpatrick 'Communication from the staff perspective.
Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Include name, mailing and e-mail address, phone and fax numbers. For further information, contact Bonnie Millar, 610-444-5800 x 2121 8am to 4pm EST M·F, or email [email protected] Course includes behavior, management, and handling of breeding stallions for natural service and semen collection for stallion handlers, owners, and veterinarians.
February 18. Advanced Performance Horse Medicine. North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information contact Samantha Harford at 919-513-6259. E-mail: [email protected] or website www.cvm.ncsu.edu/info/ce/horse.htm
June 3-17. Two-Week Horseman's Roundup. The Home Ranch, Clark, Colorado. For information phone 970-879-1780. 'Equine behavior. A.M. Miller
March March 8. A Short Course on Stallion Semen Collection, Evaluation, Insemination and Shipping. School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, College of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Fee: $350. Open to horse owners, managers, veterinarians, and other interested persons. Faculty will cover the following topics: Semen laboratory facilities and equipment: Semen collection methods and equipment; Semen extenders and antibiotics; Preparation of semen for on-farm insemination; preparation of semen for fresh cooled transport; Semen cooling/shipping containers; Semen evaluation and monitoring; Insemination of fresh and frozen semen. Open to equine owners, managers, veterinarians, and other interested participants. For Information about the course content contact Dr. Sue McDonnell at 610-444-5800 x 2221; fax 610-925-8124; or email: [email protected] To register send reservation check to Ms. Bonnie Millar, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. March 9. "Just Stallion Handling." University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. To register: Course fee: $300 (includes handbook). Send check (no credit cards) payable to Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Equine Behavior Lab, New
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March 24. Seminar on Equine Behavior. Sponsored by the Monterey County S.P.C.A. Steinbeck Forum Theater. Monterey, California. 'Equine behavior. A.M. Miller For information call Colleen Sayre, 831-724-2218. June
July July 14-18. American Veterinary Medical Association 138th Annual Convention. Boston, Massachusetts. For more information contact the AVMA office at 847-925-8070. Fax: 847-925-1329. August August 9-12. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association for 2001 in conjunction with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. The Trade and Convention Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada A three-day practitioner oriented equine CE meeting featuring Dr. A. Schneider, Dr. W. Saville, and Dr. B. Watrous. For more information contact David J. Paton (DSC Agr.) DVM, Box 77 Aldergrove, BC, Canada V4W2T7. Phone: 604-856-3351. Fax: 604-856-2676. e-mail: [email protected] Website www.venuewest.com/wsava2001 Equine Program 'Lameness, including new findings from WSU's work with the MRI. Dr. Robert Schneider ·"How to do it" neurology: with many care oriented videos. Dr. William Saville -A practical approach to radiography of the head and neck, and a presentation on unique views to help find those obscure problems of the distal limb. Dr. Barbara Watrous 'Update on clinical pharmacology for the practitioner. Dr. Patrica Dowling August 22-26. 6th Annual Equine Seminar "Ultrasound and More." The T-A Ranch, Buffalo Wyoming.Sponsored by the
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Registration Fee: $325.00. Lodging $145 per day, includes 3 meals, trail ride, barbeque. Spouses $130 per day. Kids $25. For more information contact Ann Jones at [email protected] Program Wednesda~August22
Check-in, get acquainted gathering Thursda~August23
'Understanding the horse's mind. R.M. Miller ·Alternative and complementary veterinary medicine. w.E. Jones 'Demystifying ultrasound imaging. Steve DuMond Friday, August 24 'Imprint training. A.M. Miller, DVM 'Equine sports medicine. w.E. Jones, DVM, PhD 'Ultrasound imaging in an equine practice. Ted Vlahos, DVM Saturday, August 25 'Defensive horsemanship. R.M. Miller 'Equine genetics. W.E. Jones 'Understanding Scanners. Steve DuMond, Classic Medical Sunday, August 26 Noon Check-out
Advertisers Index Bet Reproductive Laboratory .................. 9 www.betlabs.com Classic Medical Supply ....................... 12 www.classicmed.com Dupree Animal Reproduction ............... 35 www.arssales.com Fort Dodge Laboratories ..................... C2 www.ahp.com/fortdodge.html Franklin-Williams .................................. 14 www.franklinwilliams.com Horse Necessities ................................ 16 www.equi-fab.com JEVS Seminar ...................................... 45 www.j-evs.com/seminars Luitpold Pharmaceutical .................. 36-37 www.luitpold.com Martingale Pharmacy ............................. 7 www.GLCdirect.com Newton Baker Insurance ...................... 13 www.newtonbaker.com Products Group International ............... 15 www.productsgroup.com Red Cross Drug .................................... 13 no website Respond Systems ................................ 45 www.respondsystems.com Universal Medical Systems .................. C4 www.U-M-S.com Veterinary Dynamics .............................. 5 www.thegrid.netlvdi Vita-Flex Nutrition ................................ C3 www.vita-flex.com Wedgewood Pharmacy ........................ 43 no website
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