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Duration:

1 Hour

Course Description:

Flock management of diseases traditionally involves utilizing post-mortem diagnoses and in-water or in-food medications; however, as the level of veterinary medicine and standard of care for avian patients increase, ante-mortem diagnoses and individualized medication/treatment regimens allow for earlier diagnoses of disease in a flock, as well as better treatment outcomes. These advances will be demonstrated by using examples of disease outbreaks such as pathogenic Escherichia coli in a large flock of mixed lorikeet species, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in a flock of oriental white-eyes, Chlamydia psittaci in Columbiformes birds within a mixed species aviary and Erisypelothrix rhusopathiae in a mixed colony of penguins. There also will be discussion of epidemiologic principles that can be used to analyze these outbreaks after the events have concluded.

Presenter:

Shangzhe Xie, BSc/BVMS, MVS (Conservation Medicine), PhD

From the Department of Conservation, Research and Veterinary Services, Wildlife Reserves, Singapore, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore.

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Duration:

14 Minutes

Course Description:

Reproductive disease is common in pet species, including psittacines, passerines and even pet poultry. Clinical signs can be obvious (e.g., a palpable egg, or egg retained in the cloaca); however, signs also can be vague in some cases appear unrelated to the reproductive tract. This course explores a novel technique to remove a retained egg.

Presenter:

Angela M. Lennox, DVM Dipl ABVP (Avian), Dipl ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), Dipl ECZM (Small Mammal)

From the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic, 9330 Waldemar Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, USA.

Also available with Spanish subtitles - click here to register for subtitled version.

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Duration:

17 Minutes

Course Description:

A novel closed technique for repairing femoral fractures in birds using the intramedullary pin, external skeletal fixator tie-in method. This technique is demonstrated on a bird of prey but can be applied to many other avian species. 

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

Wildlife Management and Falcon and Houbara Medicine and Breeding Consultant, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Also available without Spanish subtitles - click here to register for English version.

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

17 Minutes

Course Description:

A novel closed technique for repairing femoral fractures in birds using the intramedullary pin, external skeletal fixator tie-in method. This technique is demonstrated on a bird of prey but can be applied to many other avian species. 

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

Wildlife Management and Falcon and Houbara Medicine and Breeding Consultant, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Duration:

17 Minutes

Course Description:

Slide presentation on "Acute Toxicity After the Administration of High Doses of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) in Falcons." Includes discussion of B6 vitamers, clinical cases and experimental trials.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Also available with Spanish subtitles - click here to register for subtitled version.

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

11 Minutes

Course Description:

Second in a series of three videos on falcon radiology. This video focuses on anatomical radiology. Includes review of radiographs of a gyrfalcon and review of different regions of the bird in different positions. Merits of each position will be discussed.

This video focuses on anatomical radiology. Includes review of radiographs of a gyrfalcon and review of different regions of the bird in different positions. Merits of each position will be discussed.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Also available without Spanish subtitles - click here to register for English version.

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

11 Minutes

Course Description:

Second in a series of three videos on falcon radiology. This video focuses on anatomical radiology. Includes review of radiographs of a gyrfalcon and review of different regions of the bird in different positions. Merits of each position will be discussed.

This video focuses on anatomical radiology. Includes review of radiographs of a gyrfalcon and review of different regions of the bird in different positions. Merits of each position will be discussed.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This is a quick video tip for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. This course is NOT eligible for a certificate of completion.

Duration:

8 Minutes

Course Description:

This video tutorial includes 6 brief video slips demonstrating common anesthesia techniques. These include:

• Applying a Doppler
  
• Attaching an ECG
  
• Induction of Avian Anesthesia
  
• Avian Intubation
  
• IO Catheter Placement
  
• IV Catheter Placement

Presenter:

Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital, Mesa, AZ, USA.

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

2 Hours, 6 Minutes

Course Description:

This 2014 AAV Annual Conference master class was designed as a practical review of multimodal analgesia for the avian practitioner who sees both captive and/or wildlife patients. The perception of pain in all species is the result of the interaction of transduction, transmission, and modulation in response to thermal, mechanical, or chemical tissue insult. Birds unquestionably possess the anatomic and physiologic apparatus necessary for nociception. But recognizing the perception of pain in individual birds can be clinically challenging, making effective and ongoing treatment problematic. Aside from the ethical considerations, it is incumbent on the clinician to provide analgesia to improve medical and surgical outcomes.

To determine the efficacy of an analgesic in any species, it is important to determine the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) properties of the drug in that species. PK studies of analgesic drugs are insufficient to determine appropriate doses and dosing frequencies because plasma concentrations of opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) do not always correlate with delivery of analgesia. While there is still a relative paucity of research in avian analgesia, the body of knowledge has increased significantly in the past few years.

Presenters:

Michelle Hawkins, VMD, DABVP(Avian Practice) and Heather Wilson Barron, DVM, DABVP(Avian Practice)

From the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2108 Tupper Hall, University of Calfornia, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA (Hawkins, Paul-Murphy) and Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA (Barron).

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

50 Minutes

Course Description:

General anesthesia, sedation and pain management are frequently required in order to manage avian patients with a variety of conditions. Understanding the basic anatomy and physiology is important in order to provide safe and effective anesthesia. Sedation is increasingly used for a variety of non-painful procedures, such as diagnostic testing. However, if combined with local anesthesia, sedation can also be used to perform minor surgical procedures in birds. Providing effective and safe pain control is important in order to ensure patient welfare and fast recovery from painful conditions. A variety of analgesic drugs have been evaluated for their efficacy and safety in birds, but significant interspecies differences exist.

Presenter:

Christoph Mans, Dr med, vet, Dipl ACZM

From School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.

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Duration:

25.5 Minutes

Course Description:

Educating clients on the foundation and etiology of avian behavior is essential when beginning to implement training protocols in the home. Wild bird behavior can assist in providing the basis of understanding the development of certain behaviors at home and attempting modifications. It also can assist in the simplicity of standard husbandry and setting your client up for success. Implementing positive reinforcement techniques that are commonly used in zoological settings (in addition to the proper setup) have proven to be most beneficial and effective. Training clients to execute these techniques can be challenging, but using step-by-step customized training protocols can facilitate behavioral transformations.

Presenter:

Liz Marshall (Vetrano), BS, CVT

From Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, USA.

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Duration:

1 Hour, 41 Minutes

Course Description:

Avian Coelomic Radiology - includes interactive case discussion with audience.

Presenter:

Michelle Fabiani, DVM, DACVR

From Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, 1111 West Loop S #160, Houston, TX 77027, USA.

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

51 Minutes

Course Description:

The avian gastrointestinal tract is associated with many disease conditions. General knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology of this body system is essential in determining a differential disease diagnosis list for avian patients that present with clinical signs involving the gastrointestinal tract. There are many avian species that are treated by veterinarians and each may have significant anatomic differences of the gastrointestinal system; however, the function of this system is similar from the beak to the cloaca. It is evident that the primary food source has an influence on the general anatomic structure and physiologic action of an individual species gastrointestinal system. A basic anatomic and physiologic overview of the avian gastrointestinal tract and association with disease and treatment will be reviewed.

Presenter:

Thomas N Tully, Jr, DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Skip Bertman Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.

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Duration:

24 Minutes

Course Description:

Hematology is an important diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. Its use aids in determination of the presence or absence of systemic health and host humeral immune system status, as well as patterning ongoing disease processes. Veterinary technicians, with appropriate training and knowledge, can perform hematological exams and play a vital role in the diagnostic process. This presentation will review and demonstrate the following: sample collection/preparation, performing an estimated white cell count, differential count and a review of cell forms and their functions.

Presenter:

Brandy McKeown, RVT

From the Medical Center for Birds, 3805 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94581, USA.

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

2 Hours

Course Description:

Ocular disorders in birds are of great importance to vision as well as the fact that they commonly hint at numerous systemic disorders, which may even be transferable to man (e.g., salmonellosis, mycobacteriosis). The lab will provide the practitioner with a practical review of suitable instrumentation following a step-by-step tutorial through the complete avian ophthalmologic examination procedure as a reliable basis for diagnoses and therapy of ocular disorders in birds. Within the proposed practical lab, diurnal and nocturnal raptors with healthy and diseased eyes will be used to demonstrate physiologic and pathologic situations. Certain avian-specific capacities, like flying, are closely related to fully functional vision, underlining the importance of avian ophthalmology. In addition, ocular lesions in birds are an expression of systemic disorders more than in mammals and therefore represent an important diagnostic criterion. Ocular symptomatology frequently enables specific conclusions to be drawn on suspected disorders or it may even be pathognomonic for a certain disease. Thus the avian eye may be seen, to a much larger extent than in mammals, as a diagnostic window. On average, more than 30% of all traumatized birds (incidence higher in raptors than in pet birds) are suffering from ocular lesions, which are most often hidden within the inner structures of the eye with hemorrhages arising from the pectin oculi. Ophthalmoscopy (i.e., examination of the posterior eye segment) is obligatory in traumatized birds. Avian ophthalmology is not a highly specific working field within avian medicine but it should be an integral part of the general examination procedure. After a short review of anatomic and physiologic peculiarities, commonly and newly developed routine ophthalmologic examination procedures will be described followed by a description of clinical pictures in the eye of various patient groups based on an etiologic schematization. Avian ophthalmology is increasing in importance in terms of avian visual perception, which strikingly differs from that of man (including avian visual perception within the UV and the ability to resolve high-frequency flicker rates). These aspects are animal welfare issues because commercial poultry are commonly kept under artificial light sources, which meet human visual perception requirements but lack those of avian vision.

Presenter:

R. T. Korbel, Prof., Dr. med. vet. Dr. med. vet. habil., Cert. Spec. Avian Med., Cert. Spec. Vet. Ophthalmol., Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From Department for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Clinic for Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Ornamental Fish, and Reptiles, University Ludwig-Maximilian of Munich, Sonnenstrasse 18, D – 85764 Oberschleissheim, Germany.

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Duration:

1 Hour, 26 Minutes

Course Description:

Master Class: Many different diseases, pathogens, and parasites are observed in backyard poultry. An overview of the most common problems are provided and discussed regarding the respiratory, musculoskeletal, intestinal, and dermatologic systems. 

Presenter:

Cheryl B Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)

From Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.

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Duration:

16 Minutes

Course Description:

This video demonstrates talon and beak trimming in falcons. Required instruments, materials and techniques are discussed.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This video is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. This course is NOT eligible for a certificate of completion.

Duration:

8 Minutes

Course Description:

This video provides an overview of several cases where bone plates were used with success in avian patients.

Presenter:

Vanessa Ferraz, DVM, MS, PhD

Strix Veterinary, Knoxville, TN, USA.

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

25.25 Minutes

Course Description:

Retail pet stores are a common source for many companion animals including reptiles, small mammals, and birds. All retail pet stores, whether independent, a franchise, or part of a larger corporation should have a strong animal care program to ensure the wellbeing of animals in their care and to provide appropriate veterinary care when animals are sick or injured. Partnering with retail pet stores is an opportunity for veterinarians to work directly with a supplier of pets to potential clients and to assist and support the proper care of animals while in a pet store environment.

Presenter:

Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, Dipl ACVPM

From PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc, San Antonio, TX 78245, USA.

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Duration:

18 Minutes

Quiz Requirement:

Quiz required for certificate of completion

Course Description:

For 10 years the Cassowary Conservation Project (CCP; Florida), has maintained a breeding population of southern cassowaries (Casuarius casuarius). Seasonally, the CCP collects eggs from adults,
machine-incubates and assists hatching. Striving for high hatchability and survivability of chicks, CCP continually refines incubation and hatching parameters. In the northern hemisphere (ie, 27°N latitude) the majority of cassowary eggs are laid in February (through July based on photoperiod) between 1500 hours and 1800 hours. Eggs are taken from the adults and immediately placed in an incubator (~97 °F; 64-76% humidity). Recognizable movement of developing eggs begins at 16-19 days before hatch, progressing to spins and jumps. Hatching usually occurs on day 46, but can extend to 52. On day 42 eggs are moved to the hatcher and monitored for signs of internal pipping. For assisted hatching, once internal pipping is heard, a hole is made with sterile scissors in the shell atop the air cell, and the hatcher is flooded with 100%-oxygen. Once tactile identification locates the beak tip, a tiny incision is made in the shell membrane and chorioallantois revealing the nostrils. A damp sterile swab extends this incision to 5 mm, a dry swab clears serosanguinous mucous from the nostrils, and a pause enables membrane hemostasis. Post hemostasis swab membrane dissection safely creates a breathing hole. Slow, careful removal of membranes and eggshell culminates in successful 15-hour assisted hatching. Of all eggs laid at the CCP in 2018 ~50% hatched, and of those, 80% survived, making it a particularly successful season.

Presenter:

April Romagnano, PhD, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From the Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City, 1508 SW Mapp Road, Palm City, FL 34990, USA.

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

2 Hours

Course Description:

Cardiovascular disease is common in companion birds. Recognition requires the practitioner to have a thorough knowledge of avian cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, and of clinical disease states and their risk factors. Of clinical significance are distinct anatomic and physiologic differences between avian and mammalian cardiovascular systems and adjacent respiratory structures. Atherosclerosis is likely an underlying factor in the majority of non-infectious cardiovascular diseases diagnosed in pet birds. Lesions are most frequently recognized in the ascending aorta, brachiocephalic trunks, and pulmonary arteries. Unlike humans, recognizable clinical disease is primarily the product of progressive, flow-limiting arterial stenosis rather than thromboembolism. Patients with clinically significant atherosclerosis most often present for falling or collapse, transient or persistent weakness and dysfunction of one or more limbs, with or without altered mentation. In addition to age, female sex, and species, risk factors for development of atherosclerosis also include high-calorie and fat diets, dyslipidemia (e.g. hypercholesterolemia), and limited physical activity. Congestive heart failure is a frequent clinical end-point encountered in companion birds. Heart failure can result from primary myocardial failure, ventricular pressure overload, volume overload, conduction disturbances, or diastolic dysfunction. Dilative and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have been reported in psittacine birds, as well as myocardial disease of infectious, metabolic, nutritional, neoplastic, or toxic origin. Pericardial effusion can develop due to inflammatory changes of the pericardium (pericarditis), trauma or aneurismal rupture, cardiac or pericardial neoplasia, or as a manifestation of metabolic derangements, toxic insult, or, commonly, right-sided congestive heart failure. Infectious pericarditis and associated effusion can occur as an extension of epicarditis, myocarditis, or inflammatory or infectious conditions affecting other adjacent tissues.

Presenter:

Brenna Fitzgerald, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian)

From The Medical Center for Birds, 3805 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561, USA.

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Duration:

13 Minutes

Course Description:

Nails trims are one of the most common procedures performed on birds in avian practice. This video demonstrates three different techniques for performing nail trims: using clippers, using a rotary tool, and using a heat cautery pen. The pros and cons of each technique are also reviewed.  

Special thanks to ACT Online Training (http://stafftraining.4act.com/) for producing and sharing this video.

Presenter:

Anna Osofsky, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Carrollton West Pet Hospital, Carrollton, Texas USA.

Dr. Anna Osofsky is a graduate of the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC, Davis. After graduation she completed a 1 year small animal rotating internship at Louisiana State University and a 3 year residency in Companion Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine at UC, Davis. She is board certified in Avian Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). Dr. Osofsky has worked in private practice since then seeing dogs and cats as well as birds and other exotic pets. Currently, more than half of her caseload consists of avian patients. Dr. Osofsky enjoys taking an active role in organized veterinary medicine. She has been the Vice-chair of the ABVP Avian Credentials Committee, served on the AAV Research Committee, and is now the Co-chair of the AAV Education Committee. She is the author and co-author of a number of articles in professional journals and has presented on various exotic animal topics at local, national, and international meetings.

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Duration:

13 Minutes

Course Description:

Wing trims are a common procedure performed on birds in avian practice. The pros and cons of wing trimming are discussed in this video. How to safely trim the wings of different species of parrots is demonstrated.

Special thanks to ACT Online Training (http://stafftraining.4act.com/) for producing and sharing this video.

Presenter:

Anna Osofsky, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Carrollton West Pet Hospital, Carrollton, Texas USA.

Dr. Anna Osofsky is a graduate of the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC, Davis. After graduation she completed a 1 year small animal rotating internship at Louisiana State University and a 3 year residency in Companion Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine at UC, Davis. She is board certified in Avian Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). Dr. Osofsky has worked in private practice since then seeing dogs and cats as well as birds and other exotic pets. Currently, more than half of her caseload consists of avian patients. Dr. Osofsky enjoys taking an active role in organized veterinary medicine. She has been the Vice-chair of the ABVP Avian Credentials Committee, served on the AAV Research Committee, and is now the Co-chair of the AAV Education Committee. She is the author and co-author of a number of articles in professional journals and has presented on various exotic animal topics at local, national, and international meetings.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning.

Duration:

1 Hour 45 Minutes

Course Description:

This recorded webinar geared toward veterinary students features a panel discussion among veterinarians practicing in the field of avian medicine, discussing their personal experiences with diversity in the workplace. There are also discussions about how the field has changed, is currently changing, and will or should change in the future, regarding diversity and supporting minorities in the field.

Panelists:

Ernesto Dominguez, DVM, DACVPM, CWR

Vanessa Hernandez Urraca, MVZ, MMVZ

La’Toya Latney, DVM, DECZM (Zoo Health Management), DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian), CertAqV

Alondra M. Rivera Acevedo, DVM

Moderator:

Rachel Baden, DVM

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Duration:

1 Hour

Course Description:

Our world is a dangerous place. As many North American homes have at least one pet, it is important to incorporate animals into disaster response plans. As pet owners are often unwilling to leave their pet behind and emergency personnel are tasked to save lives, the ability to include not only cats and dogs, but also companion exotic animals will positively impact and facilitate disaster response efforts, subsequently saving lives.

Presenter:

Jill K Murray, RVT, RLATG, VTS, AVTCP (Exotic Companion Animal)

From the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Stillwater, OK 74078-2041, USA.

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This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour, 47 Minutes

Course Description:

This is a recording of an interactive Master Class. Audience participation was encouraged by the presenters. Abstract: Disease conditions and clinical signs of several large companion birds are presented, including African grey parrots, Amazon parrots, cockatoos, and macaws. Infectious diseases, neoplasia, and metabolic and nutritional disorders common to each species are reviewed. In some cases treatment modalities are discussed.

This presentation/paper is modified from the Association of Avian Veterinarians 2006 proceedings. It is a review of the more common diseases identified in large bird species kept as pets and correlates pathological changes and clinical presentation of specific disease processes. In addition, the diagnostic tests and treatment regimens, along with expected outcomes, are reviewed.

Presenters:

Rose Ann M Fiskett, VMD, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), Drury R Reavill, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Reptile and Amphibian), Dipl ACVP, Robert E Schmidt, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP

From Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service, 6020 Rutland Drive #14 Carmichael, CA 95608 USA.

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This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

17.5 Minutes

Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to the field of avian endoscopy. Endoscopy is a clinical diagnostic procedure useful for many purposes. Various techniques will be demonstrated and equipment will be described.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour, 9 Minutes

Course Description:

Properly addressing feather damaging behavior in companion birds often takes a multimodal approach. This presentation will focus on proper identification of feathers and feather lesions, categorizing the signs into common diseases and addressing the behavioral component(s) of the problem.

What do you do when a panicked owner presents their pet bird for examination, and where there was literally a normally-feathered bird two days ago, there is now a half-naked bird? And as you watch it, it there in your exam room, it is continuing to pull feathers and damage them before you? Although the life of the bird is rarely imminently at risk, the sense of dread and panic in the room is pervasive: bird, owner and often ourselves too. Although feather damaging behaviors (picking) have long been recognized as a common problem in captive parrot species, their clinical presentation often strikes a feeling of foreboding in the mind and heart of a veterinary clinician (and bird owner). Suggested clinical approaches to address this problem are well-represented in the veterinary literature, but often are accompanied by overall poor expectations; “Once a feather picker, always a feather picker”. Often, the problem is accompanied by unsubstantiated claims by some veterinarians about a perceived percentage of these presenting patients are suffering from a medical cause, as opposed to a behavioral cause for their feather damaging behaviors. These claims are typically accompanied by a number of physical diagnoses or test results, followed by treatments and varying degrees of outcome assessment of patients. This lecture and presentation explored some of the initial aspects of how to approach the problem of acute feather destructive behavior, when it presents to you and your practice.

Presenters:

M Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian), and Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Medical Center for Birds, Oakley, CA 94561, USA (Echols, Speer), Echols Veterinary Services, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA (Echols).

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

22.5 Minutes

Course Description:

A 1-year-old Ayam Cemani rooster presented for not using its right leg for 2 days. The bird was diagnosed with septic arthritis of the knee joint. Following surgical removal of caseous debris from the joint, physical therapy was initiated with passive range of motion and placement of ice packs over the affected area twice daily. Six days after surgery, acupuncture with electrostimulus, and laser therapy with a class 4 therapeutic laser was administered. A modified flotation device was fit to allow for the use of an underwater treadmill to encourage the use of the affected leg. Significant improvement in leg use was observed. Prior to and immediately after surgery the patient held its right leg up and did not attempt to use it. Two weeks post-operation, the patient was bearing partial weight on the right limb, was moving the leg in a walking motion, and was better balanced. Additional examples of these methods in other species will be given.

Presenter:

Ian Kanda, RVT

From the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

22 Minutes

Format:

Slide Presentation

Course Description:

This presentation includes:

• Resources for critical care information
• Species specific considerations for mammals, reptiles and birds
• A detailed look at Kirby's rule of 20 for evaluating critically ill animals
• Nursing considerations for mammals, reptiles and birds

Presenter:

Pia Bartolini, CVT, VTS (CP-Exotics)

From Disney Animal Kingdom, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

12 Minutes

Course Description:

This video shows a full physical exam, how to handle a falcon, how to weigh a falcon and how to hold falcon for anesthesia in order to conduct the physical examination.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

28 Minutes

Course Description:

This video describes how to repair a bent falcon feather, and how to replace a falcon feather partially or completely.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

22 Minutes

Quiz Requirement:

Quiz required for certificate of completion

Course Description:

Reproductive-related diseases are some of the most common presentations seen in zoological companion animal practice. Although surgical removal of gonads can be used as treatment for these conditions in small mammals, such surgeries are difficult if not impossible to perform in many reptile, amphibian, and avian species. There is a need for a non-surgical method of suppressing gonadal activity to help address these reproductive-related problems. Reducing or eliminating fertility in male domestic animals, including swine, is important for food animal production, as well as for control of wild or feral animal populations. The purpose of this study is to characterize and develop a novel non-surgical method of permanent sex steroid suppression in chickens, rats, and swine.

Presenter:

Jennifer Graham, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), Dipl ACZM (Small Mammal)

From Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, 200 Westboro Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour

Course Description:

In many ways, these foundational components of healthcare serve as the cornerstones for what veterinarians can do in their efforts to provide healthcare for birds. Although there should be anticipated differences in style, methods and protocols used by individual veterinarians, the essential principles remain constant throughout all. Good medical skills, mixed with healthy doses of compassion, experience, critical thought and client communication will allow for veterinarians to evaluate and guide further diagnostics and/or treatments when and where needed.

Presenter:

Brian L. Speer, DVM, DABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From The Medical Center for Birds, 3805 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour

Course Description:

Acute respiratory distress is usually a life-threatening emergency. In the emergency room, observation of the patient’s breathing pattern, respiratory sounds and a brief physical exam are the most important tools for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory distress. Anatomic and physiologic understanding of the 5 different areas of the respiratory system are important in understanding the diagnosis and treatment protocols for each area.

Presenters:

Susan E. Orosz, PhD, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian), and Marla Lichtenberger, DVM, Dipl ACVECC

From Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center, 5166 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623, USA (Orosz), and Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals, 3670 S 108th St, Greenfield, WI 53228, USA (Lichtenberger).

Continuing Education:

This is a quick video tip for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. This course is NOT eligible for a certificate of completion.

Duration:

4 Minutes

Course Description:

This video tutorial demonstrates a suggested technique for removing a leg band in a parrot.

Presenter:

Pablo Moraleda Berral, DVM, PhD

From Clínica Veterinaria Exóticos Fuenlabrada in Madrid, Spain.

Continuing Education:

This is a quick video tip for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. This course is NOT eligible for a certificate of completion.

Duration:

1 Minute

Course Description:

This video tutorial demonstrates a suggested technique for performing a nasal flush.

Presenter:

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital, Grapevine, TX, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

5 Minutes

Course Description:

This video tutorial demonstrates how to insert and secure intravenous catheters in several different veins in wild birds. You will learn how to easily gain IV access and rapidly (within seconds) stabilize a catheter that will stay in for the requisite 3-5 days.

Presenter:

Heather Wilson Barron, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

40 Minutes

Course Description:

Before you can open the doors to avian clients, there are several elements to consider. These elements involve education, connectedness, organization, and value.

Presenter:

Don Harris, DVM

From the Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine Center, 6380 S Dixie Highway, Miami, FL, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

15 Minutes

Course Description:

Outbreak of Infectious Bronchitis Virus in a Flock of Backyard Chickens

Presenters:

Cheryl B Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice), and Michelle G Hawkins, VMD, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA and Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of CA, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA (Hawkins).

Continuing Education:

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Duration:

13 Minutes

Quiz Requirement:

Quiz required for certificate of completion

Course Description:

Southern cassowaries (Casuarius casuarius) are native to the rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea and eat a diet consisting of mainly fruits and some small animals. Diets for captive
cassowaries worldwide have not been standardized, and non-compatible nutrition is known to decrease reproductive success in birds. Here, we report 4 previously infertile, adult female cassowaries (from 15 to over 30 years of age) that achieved reproductive competency (production of eggs and offspring) after they were moved to a facility (Cassowary Conservation Project; CCP) implementing a highly frugivorous diet thought to be more similar to those of wild populations. Prior to relocation (by truck) to the CCP (Treasure Coast of Florida) these cassowaries were living in other locations within the United States (ie, 2 birds from California, 1 bird from South Carolina, and 1 bird from a different city in Florida). Immediately after arrival, each bird vigorously consumed this new diet of primarily fruits (eg, apples, bananas, pears, pineapples, grapes, etc) and supplementary proteinaceous fish feed. Within 2 years of being offered this diet (ie, 5 gallons of fruit and 4 cups of fish feed/day) the birds grew glossier feathers, developed brighter skin colors of their necks and wattles, began exhibiting typical mating behaviors (which were previously lacking), and became fertile by the second breeding season. To date, these cassowaries continue to produce high seasonal numbers of eggs and subsequently successful offspring.

Presenter:

April Romagnano, PhD, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From the Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City, 1508 SW Mapp Road, Palm City, FL 34990, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

4.25 Minutes

Course Description:

Fluid therapy is a vital part of avian medicine, and appropriate administration of fluids is essential. Intravenous catheters are commonly used intraoperatively or in more stable hospitalized patients. Unfortunately, intravenous catheter placement in birds can be challenging. The veins can be difficult to access and the vessels are also prone to hematoma formation.

This course produced and contributed by LafeberVet. For more LafeberVet courses please visit LafeberVet.com.

Presenter:

Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

Dr. Natalie Antinoff is director of the bird and exotic pet referral practice, Gulf Coast Avian and Exotics, a member of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, Texas. Dr. Antinoff is board certified in avian practice. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery, and a residency in avian and exotic pet medicine and surgery at The Animal Medical Center in New York.

Also available with Spanish subtitles - click here to register for subtitled version.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

10 Minutes

Course Description:

First in series of three videos on falcon radiology. Focus is on positioning.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Also available without Spanish subtitles - click here to register for English version.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

10 Minutes

Course Description:

First in series of three videos on falcon radiology. Focus is on positioning.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

10 Minutes

Course Description:

This video reviews Dr. Osofsky's preferred method of jugular venipuncture in parrots. It reviews safety concerns, how much blood can be drawn, and demonstrates how to perform the technique for both left and right handed viewers.

Presenter:

Anna Osofsky, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Carrollton West Pet Hospital, Carrollton, Texas, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour

Course Description:

Laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, utilizes a specific wavelength of light to penetrate tissues and elicit a biochemical and biological response. Laser therapy reduces pain, reduces inflammation and accelerates healing. Effective treatment depends on delivering an appropriate dose of laser energy into the affected tissue. In the author’s experience, avian patients with acute inflammatory or traumatic conditions typically respond with a single or few treatments sessions at relatively low target doses. Chronic or deep tissue conditions require a higher target dose and more frequent treatment sessions, with some necessitating ongoing maintenance therapy.

Presenter:

Robert D Ness, DVM

From the Ness Exotic Wellness Center, 1007 Maple Ave, Lisle, IL 60532, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

21 Minutes

Course Description:

There may be many circumstances as to why the pet bird may need to be under anesthesia. Some of the most common reasons may be for physical exam, obtaining diagnostic samples, or for medical and surgical treatments. The same basic principles of anesthetic management apply to avian patients as well as small mammal patients with the differences of anatomical and physiological considerations.

Presenter:

Janet Jones, LVMT

From the Veterinary Medical Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

13.5 Minutes

Course Description:

Presentation on Newcastle disease in falcons in the Middle East. Newcastle disease is an infectious and highly contagious disease produced by an avian paramyxovirus (APMV-1). Presentation includes an overview, clinical study, clinical presentations, Haemoresponses, radiographic and pathologic findings.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

22 Minutes

Course Description:

This is the first of two videos on Medical and Nursing Procedures. This video shows how to obtain a blood sample from a falcon and how to prepare a blood film/smear for examination. The video also shows how to collect a fecal sample and how to prepare the sample for examination, whether direct or flotation method. Second part of the video will show how to obtain samples for psychological examination (fluids, swabs or tissues). It demonstrates how to make the preparations correctly for fixation and staining and shows common mistakes to avoid.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

20 Minutes

Course Description:

This second video in the Nursing and Medical Procedures Series covers two topics. Part one covers issues related to the upper respiratory tract, including the nares and cere, nasal cavities and the sinuses. Part two describes how a stomach tube is placed for flushing and for force feeding. Materials and techniques will be discussed.

This video focuses on anatomical radiology. Includes review of radiographs of a gyrfalcon and review of different regions of the bird in different positions. Merits of each position will be discussed.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

4 Hours

Course Description:

This 2-part webinar provides a basic overview of ophthalmology in birds.  The content is geared toward veterinary students and each segment includes a recorded Q&A discussion from the live webinar presented by AAV, EAAV and AAVAC.

Presenter:

R. T. Korbel, Prof., Dr. med. vet. Dr. med. vet. habil., Cert. Spec. Avian Med., Cert. Spec. Vet. Ophthalmol., Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From Department for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Clinic for Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Ornamental Fish, and Reptiles, University Ludwig-Maximilian of Munich, Oberschleissheim, Germany.

Also available with Spanish subtitles - click here to register for subtitled version.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

30 Minutes

Course Description:

This video provides a detailed demonstration on how to surgically repair common orthopedic fractures in raptors. You will also learn about anatomy, terminology and even the equipment that is required to appropriately manage these cases.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Also available without Spanish subtitles - click here to register for English version.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

30 Minutes

Course Description:

This video provides a detailed demonstration on how to surgically repair common orthopedic fractures in raptors. You will also learn about anatomy, terminology and even the equipment that is required to appropriately manage these cases.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Also available with Spanish subtitles - click here to register for subtitled version.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

24 Minutes

Course Description:

This video presents several cases with explanation of pathological findings through radiologic imagery.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Also available without Spanish subtitles - click here to register for English version.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

24 Minutes

Course Description:

This video presents several cases with explanation of pathological findings through radiologic imagery.

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

12 Minutes

Course Description:

Backyard poultry are becoming increasingly popular; however, few guidelines exist for appropriate dosing or egg withdrawal time for commonly used medications. Appropriate dosing of meloxicam for domestic chickens and the length of time drug residues persist in eggs is unknown. With this study, we sought to determine the pharmacokinetics of meloxicam following a single oral administration, as well as how long drug residues persist in eggs. Eight white leghorn hens were administered meloxicam orally once at 1 mg/kg. Blood samples were collected just prior to 48 hours after drug administration. Eggs were collected for 3 weeks after drug administration. Plasma, egg whites, and egg yolks were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. The half-life, maximum concentration, and time to maximum concentration in plasma was 2.8 hours, 7.21 µg/ml, and 2 hours, respectively. Drug was detected in egg whites up to 4 days after dosing and in egg yolks up to 8 days after dosing. Based on these results, meloxicam would need to be administered orally twice daily at 1 mg/kg in chickens to maintain plasma concentrations reported to be therapeutic for humans.

Presenter:

Marcy J. Souza, DVM, MPH, Dipl ABVP (Avian)

From the Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.

Point-of-Care Blood Gases and Critical Care Blood Chemistry and Haematology Reference Values in Captive Gyr Falcons (Falco rusticolus)

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

15 Minutes

Course Description:

Point-of-Care Blood Gases and Critical Care Blood Chemistry and Haematology Reference Values in Captive Gyr Falcons (Falco rusticolus).

Presenter:

Jaime Samour, MVZ (Hons), PhD, Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Wildlife Division, Wrsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

53 Minutes

Course Description:

Sedation of pet birds has become an increasingly popular technique in order to facilitate common clinical procedures such as physical examination, blood collection or radiography. Sedation provides immobilization, reduces vocalization, and attenuates the stress-response caused by manual restraint. Midazolam and midazolam-butorphanol are the most commonly used drugs for sedation in pet birds, and provide dose-dependent sedation with no significant side effects, if used at the published dosages. Midazolam has amnestic and anxiolytic properties in birds, which provide additional benefits, besides it sedative properties. The intranasal route of administration is a non-invasive alternative to intramuscular administration, and has been shown to be safe and effective technique to rapidly and reliably induce sedation in pet birds. Reversal with flumazenil should be performed in most cases of midazolam or midazolambutorphanol induced sedation, in order to achieve rapid and complete recovery.

Presenter:

Christoph Mans, Dr med, vet, Dipl ACZM

From School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

3.5 Minutes

Course Description:

The subcutaneous route is the most common method of fluid administration in the bird. Subcutaneous fluids in birds are an excellent way to provide maintenance fluids or to correct mild dehydration. Subcutaneous fluids may also be the safest route initially for extremely debilitated patients as well as those with respiratory distress or coelomic distension.

This course produced and contributed by LafeberVet. For more LafeberVet courses please visit LafeberVet.com.

Presenter:

Susan Orosz, PhD, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian Practice)

Dr. Susan Orosz is Director of the Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Orosz earned a Ph.D in neuroanatomy from The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1980 and her DVM from The Ohio State University in 1984. During her senior year, Susan performed an anatomic study on the bones of the California condor, which was turned into the award-winning text, Avian Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic Limbs. After graduation, Dr. Orosz worked at an exotics practice in San Diego before joining the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Section Chief for the Avian, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine Service for 14 years. Susan lectures both nationally and internationally on avian and exotic animal medicine topics. She is also a Past President of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and was awarded the 2007 T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award. Dr. Orosz is one of only a small number of veterinarians in the world board-certified in avian practice in both the United States and Europe.

Continuing Education:

This is a quick video tip for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. This course is NOT eligible for a certificate of completion.

Duration:

5 Minutes

Course Description:

This video tutorial demonstrates a suggested technique for pulling a broken blood feather in large and small bird species.

Presenter:

Julie Burge, DVM

From Burge Bird Services, Grandview, Missouri, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour, 54 Minutes

Course Description:

This class covers top concerns encountered during consultations including species considerations, examination, triage, initial supportive care, bandaging, and diagnostics. The presentation will also discuss recognition and treatment of commonly encountered injuries and illnesses. This information should help prepare practitioners with limited raptor experience for seeing the occasional raptor patient.

Presenter:

Scott Ford, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Avian Specialty Veterinary Services and Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital and Exotic Care, N48 W14850 Lisbon Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

2 Hours, 3 Minutes

Course Description:

The remarkable ability of birds to fly is made possible by a number of adaptations, one of which is the use of feathers. The covering of their body surface with feathers helps make birds homeothermic, allowing them to maintain a constant body temperature. Their 4-chambered heart provides oxygen rich blood to tissues, a much improved technique than the reptilian 3-chambered heart, which mixes oxygenated blood with unoxygenated. Homeothermy allows for the high metabolic rate required for intense activity, most notably, for flying. Other adaptations will be discussed in this lecture including the unique respiratory system of birds, the kidneys, reproductive system, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and the musculoskeletal system. Birds coordinate their normal activities, including flight, with a competent nervous system to ensure quick and accurate response.

Presenter:

Susan E. Orosz, PhD, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center, 5166 Monroe St #305, Toledo, OH 43623, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour

Course Description:

Clinical pathology is a cornerstone of successful medical assessment of avian patients that are presented to veterinary practices. This presentation will review important aspects of diagnostic test relating to clinical pathology and emphasize their relationship to the avian complete blood count and their relationship to the avian disease response will be provided. Clinical application of this information will be emphasized.

For the veterinarian treating an avian animal patient, clinical pathology is often an essential tool in formulating a definitive diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Clinical pathology is not a luxury but a necessity for every clinical practice that sees avian patients. Birds do not allow any guesswork for the attending clinician and will quickly succumb to a disease process if not properly treated. The diagnostic test results will give the veterinarian a snapshot window to “look” inside the patient at that particular point in time. By developing a baseline of values the practitioner can follow the progress of a disease process through a treatment period. If the patient responds to the treatment it is continued or if the patient does not respond a treatment alternative is considered. One must always remember to collect the samples that will be affected by stress at the beginning of an examination and follow with those that are least affected by the physical and emotional stress. In most cases, blood is collected for a complete blood count (CBC) and plasma chemistry panel first because a stressed patient is likely to adversely affect the white blood cell count.

Presenter:

Thomas N Tully, Jr, DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), Dipl ECZM (Avian)

From the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Skip Bertman Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

2 Hours

Format:

Slide Presentation

Course Description:

Unlike dogs and cats, most psittacine species are not domesticated and have therefore likely retained most, if not all, of their wild instincts and behavioral needs; however, in captivity most parrots have little to no opportunity to perform these species-typical behaviors. This will not only reduce their welfare, but can also result in the onset of abnormal repetitive behaviors, including feather-damaging behavior, and oral or locomotor stereotypes. Provision of environmental enrichment serves an important tool to enable animals to perform their natural, species-typical behaviors and reduce the occurrence of health and behavioral problems. Several categories can be distinguished, including social, occupational, physical, sensory and nutritional or foraging enrichment. The effects and importance of each of these types of enrichments have been studied to varying degrees using behavior analysis and preference tests, thereby helping to make evidence-based recommendations regarding their added value for captive parrots. Nonetheless, veterinarians, behaviorists and caregivers are recommended to carefully observe the effects on the individual bird as needs and preferences may differ from one bird to the other.

Presenter:

Yvonne R.A. van Zeeland, DVM, MVR, PhD, Dip ECZM, CPBC

From the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and has NOT been RACE approved for distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

5 Minutes

Course Description:

Wing injuries may present as a wing droop or an inability to fly. The figure-of-eight bandage, or wing wrap, is the standard method for stabilizing the wing short-term.

This course produced and contributed by LafeberVet. For more LafeberVet courses please visit LafeberVet.com.

Presenter:

Susan Orosz, PhD, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian Practice)

Dr. Susan Orosz is Director of the Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Orosz earned a Ph.D in neuroanatomy from The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1980 and her DVM from The Ohio State University in 1984. During her senior year, Susan performed an anatomic study on the bones of the California condor, which was turned into the award-winning text, Avian Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic Limbs. After graduation, Dr. Orosz worked at an exotics practice in San Diego before joining the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Section Chief for the Avian, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine Service for 14 years. Susan lectures both nationally and internationally on avian and exotic animal medicine topics. She is also a Past President of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and was awarded the 2007 T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award. Dr. Orosz is one of only a small number of veterinarians in the world board-certified in avian practice in both the United States and Europe.

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and is NOT currently available for RACE approved distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour, 45 Minutes

Course Description:

Backyard poultry are now found nationwide and are presenting to veterinary practices for individualized care. Some of the more common diseases of backyard poultry are discussed, as well as diagnostic and treatment options, including how to work within the rules and regulations of caring for a food-animal species. Uncommon, but important, foreign animal diseases also are discussed such as virulent Newcastle’s disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Presenter:

Cheryl B. Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)

From the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, 2407 River Drive, C-247, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA

Continuing Education:

This recording is for educational purposes only, and is NOT currently available for RACE approved distance learning. A general certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Viewer is advised to check with the state(s) in which you are licensed to inquire whether this course may be accepted for credit.

Duration:

1 Hour, 45 Minutes

Course Description:

Aviculture is the keeping, breeding and caring for birds. Aviculturists, in broad terms, encompass a wide variety of avian enthusiasts including commercial breeders, hobby breeders, zoo keepers, pet owners, sanctuary and rescue groups, pet retailers and veterinarians who provide health care. We are all interdependent and symbiotically related to our network of pet stores, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of products needed to enhance our care of birds. An understanding of aviculture and challenges faced by aviculturists can help in forging cooperation between aviculturists and veterinarians. An appreciation for economics, and working in a herd health advisory capacity can and be mutually beneficial.

Presenter:

Susan Clubb, DVM

From the Rainforest Clinic for Birds and Exotics, and Hurricane Aviaries, 3319 E Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470, USA.

Administrative Fee: 

An administrative fee of $20 is charged for processing RACE approved credit certificates.

Continuing Education:

This program has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

Viewer must report State of Licensure and License Number in order to receive RACE credit validation.

About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see: https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

Duration:

1.5 Hours

Quiz Requirement

Registrant must pass a 10-question quiz per chapter with 70% score or higher to receive certificate.

Course Description:

Part 1 Discospondylitis in a Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)

An 8-month-old male greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) was presented in ventral recumbency  after acute onset of paresis. The bird had voluntary movement, normal superficial pain response, and conscious proprioception in both legs. This case will be discussed and analyzed.

Part 2 Evaluation of a Pressure-Sensitive Walkway for Objective Gait Analysis in Normal and Arthritic Domestic Ducks (Cairina moschata domestica)

Lameness is a common problem in aquatic birds under professional care. An objective gait analysis tool to identify abnormalities and monitor progress during or after treatment is warranted. This study evaluated  the use of a pressure-sensitive walkway (PSW) for objective gait analysis in normal domestic ducks (Cairina moschata domestica) and those with experimentally induced arthritis. This method has potential as  a model to assess analgesic efficacy for zoo-housed waterfowl and other avian species.

Part 3 Utilizing Dietary Analysis in the Investigation of Developmental Skeletal Abnormalities in Captive Peregrine Falcons

This study investigated the relationship between rearing methods, husbandry and prevalence of skeletal abnormalities in falcon chicks. A survey of 4 UK breeding facilities of falcon chicks (n = 228) demonstrated hand reared birds (n = 48) as over-represented for pelvic limb developmental skeletal abnormalities (n = 9; 19% prevalence) in comparison to parent-reared juveniles (n = 180; 0% prevalence). The survey looked at diet, housing (single vs group), artificial     nest design and substrate and UV light exposure. In 2 breeding facilities with high prevalence of cases, dietary  nutritional analysis of feeder animals was performed. This study and findings will be discussed.

Part 4 Effects of Perching Surfaces and Bandaging on Weight Loading on the Central Metatarsal Foot Pad of the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 

Pododermatitis is prevalent in falcons and is characterized by inflammation and infection of the plantar aspect of the falcons’ feet, particularly at the central metatarsal pad. Poor perch design and increased weight loading on the plantar skin have been proposed as major risk factors. Prevention and treatment is challenging, but weight-load reduction on the affected area is an accepted goal of initial treatment; however, no studies have compared the performance of different bandage-perch surface combinations on weight redistribution away from the central metatarsal pad. This study may assist veterinarians in selecting appropriate perch-bandage combinations when treating falcons with pododermatitis.

Part 5 Success of Avian Orthopedic Management Techniques 

Techniques for avian orthopedic management include bandaging, splinting, and surgical fixation. There are few comprehensive studies in the avian literature that objectively assess the efficacy of various fracture repair techniques. Two retrospective studies were performed at The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. These studies will be discussed. These retrospective studies provide information to guide treatment of avian orthopedic cases, and baseline data for future studies.

Part 6 Outcome of Antebrachial Fractures in Birds of Prey: 620 Cases (1986-2015) 

Few studies have evaluated success rates of fracture treatment in rehabilitated birds of prey. A retrospective case series was conducted to determine, in rehabilitated birds of prey, which characteristics of ante- brachial fractures are associated with the highest probability of return to normal flight and release. Records from  birds of prey belonging to 25 species admitted with antebrachial fractures between 1986 and 2015 at Université    de Montréal were reviewed. Identifica tion of cases with poor prognosis contributes to improve triage in a rehabilitation setting and may help identify situations where new therapeutic avenues should be developed to improve rehabilitation outcomes

Shangzhe Xie, BSc/BVMS, MVS (Conservation Medicine), PhD

Julie D. Sheldon, DVM, MS

Thomas Dutton, BVM&S, CertAVP (ZM), DipECZM (Avian), MRCVS

Trinita Barboza, DVM and Hugues Beaufrere, Dr MedVet, PhD, Dipl ACZM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

Dana Franzen-Klein, DVM, MS, and Irene Bueno, DVM, MPH, PhD

Claire Vergneau-Grosset, med vet, IPSAV, CES, Dipl ACZM

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Administrative Fee: 

An administrative fee of $10/credit hour is charged for processing RACE approved credit certificates.

Continuing Education:

This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

Viewer must report State of Licensure and License Number in order to receive RACE credit validation.

About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see: https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

Duration:

2.5 Hours

Course Description:

Part 1: Introduction to Radiography of Raptors and Companion Birds

Raptor and companion bird radiograph presents several unique challenges when compared to their mammalian counterparts. This masterclass is designed to give the practitioner the basic tools needed to properly acquire diagnostic radiographs and to interpret these images. 

Part 2: Introduction to Hematology of Raptors and Companion Birds

Performing and analyzing a complete blood count (CBC) is an essential diagnostic in any avian practice. Due to the high amount of species white blood cell (WBC) morphology variation, technical nature of performing manual CBC, and unique equipment needed, performing a CBC can be a daunting task. 

Presenter:

Seth C. Oster, DVM

From the Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1220 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849, USA and the Southeastern Raptor Center, Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1350 Pratt-Carden Dr, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.

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Administrative Fee: 

An administrative fee of $10/credit hour is charged for processing RACE approved credit certificates.

Continuing Education:

This program has been approved for 5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

Viewer must report State of Licensure and License Number in order to receive RACE credit validation.

About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see:  https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

Duration:

5 Hours

Course Description:

Part 1 Avian Oncology, Current Diagnostic and Treatment Options

The information provided will help introduce interested veterinarians to currently available treatment oncology options that may be used on avian patients. 

Presenter: Thomas N. Tully, Jr, DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian Practice), DipECZM (Avian)

From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, 1909 Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. 

Part 2 Managing the Avian Microbiome in Health and Disease

This session begins with a review of avian gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology. The intestinal microbiota of birds is examined focusing on important interactions that support avian immune system function and homeostasis. Original scientific research in birds is presented, documenting the effects of probiotic therapy in such diverse conditions as atoxoplasmosis, megabacteriosis, proventricular dilatation disease, and IgA stimulation in hand-reared nestlings. The session concludes with a review and analysis of products available to the avian practitioner.

Presenters: Giacomo Rossi, DVM, PhD, Dipl ECZW (WHP); Livio Galosi, DVM; Susan E Orosz, PhD, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DipECZM (Avian); Robert D. Dahlhausen, DVM, MS

From School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93, 62024 Matelica (MC) Italy (Rossi, Galosi), Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center, 5166 Monroe St, Suite 306, Toledo, OH 43623, USA (Orosz), Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center and Veterinary Molecular Diagnostics, Inc, 5989 Meijer Dr, Suite 5, Milford, OH 45150, USA (Dahlhausen).

Part 3 Avian Ophthalmology - Principles and Application

Ocular disorders in birds are of great importance to vision as well as the fact that they commonly suggest numerous systemic disorders, which may be transferable to man (eg, salmonellosis, mycobacteriosis). This presentation provides the practitioner with a practical review of suitable instrumentation following a step-by-step tutorial through the complete avian ophthalmologic examination procedure as a reliable basis for diagnoses and therapy of ocular disorders in birds.

From the Clinic for Birds, Small Mammals, Reptiles and Ornamental Fish, Center for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Munich, German, Sonnenstrasse 18, D-85764, Oberschleissheim, Germany.

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Administrative Fee: 

An administrative fee of $30 is charged for processing RACE approved credit certificates.

Continuing Education:

This program has been approved for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

Viewer must report State of Licensure and License Number in order to receive RACE credit validation.

About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see: https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

Duration:

2.0 Hours

Quiz Requirement

Registrant must pass a 10-question quiz per chapter with 70% score or higher to receive certificate.

Course Description:

• Part 1: The Lumpy Bird: Avian Oncology
• Part 2: Casque Squamous Cell Carcinoma Excision and 3D-printed Replacement in a Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)
• Part 3: Carcinoma in a Green-Winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus)
• Part 4: Neurofibroma as the Cause of an Unexplained Wing Droop in a Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
• Part 5: Neoplasia and Marek’s Disease in Small Poultry Flocks in Ontario, Canada
• Part 6: Radiation Therapy for Treatment of Thymoma in a Congo African Grey Parrot
• Part 7: Diagnosis of Seminoma with Metastasis to the Brain and Kidneys in Eclectus roratus Using Advanced Contrast Based Imaging

Presenters:

Shangzhe Xie, BSc/BVMS, MVS (Conservation Medicine), PhD
Peggy Shashy, DVM
David Scott, DVM
Elysha Smith, DVM
Angela M. Lennox, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DipECZM (Small Mammal)
Nick Kirk, DVM  

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Administrative Fee: 

An administrative fee of $35 is charged for processing RACE approved credit certificates.

Continuing Education:

>>>NOT AVAILABLE FOR VETERINARIAN CONTINUING EDUCATION. <<<

This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of VETERINARY TECHNICIAN continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval..

Viewer must report State of Licensure and License Number in order to receive RACE credit validation.

About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see: https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

Duration:

3.0 Hours (for technician CE only)

Quiz Requirement

Registrant must pass a 10-15 question quiz per chapter with 70% score or higher to receive certificate.

Course Description:

Part 1 Introduction to Basic Raptor Techniques

This presentation includes a discussion of legalities of raptor rehabilitation, an overview of the general raptor anatomy terminology, basic handling and restraint techniques, feeding techniques, medication administration, fluid therapy, phlebotomy, radiographic positioning, bandage application, physical therapy, tail guard placement, intraosseous catheter placement, intubation, surgical preparation, and flight evaluation.

Part 2 Decreasing Stress Before, During and After the Veterinary Visit 

Exotic companion animals have a reputation for becoming stressed when in a new environment. Many of these species are prey species; therefore, techniques for creating a less-stressful experience should be considered. There are techniques utilizing the five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. These techniques utilize environment, nutrition, and pharmacology and can be applied at any point before, during, and after the veterinary visit. Decreasing stress is beneficial to staff and owners as well as the animals.

Part 3 Maximizing the Healing Power of Exotic Animal Nursing

Supportive nursing care of inpatient exotic animals calls for providing not only appropriate medical treatment but also the optimum environmental conditions in the hospital. Technicians often are on the front line of ensuring patients are as comfortable and stress-free as possible. This interactive presentation provides resources and useful techniques drawn from avian, reptile, and small mammal cases with the goal of encouraging technicians to engage in problem-solving the hospital environment for the benefit of their patients.

Part 4 Avian Emergency Triage and the Role of the Veterinary Technician 

The avian emergency can be one of the most challenging and strenuous circumstances for any veterinary professional. In most cases, the personnel on the front lines dealing with an emergency are the technicians. This presentation reviews some effective strategies for technicians to properly triage and facilitate an avian emergency. Common avian emergency scenarios are evaluated along with how to streamline the triage process quickly and efficiently. In addition to evaluating the patient, having the skills to expedite client communication is an essential part of the triaging process. This presentation also touches on some initial steps to make the patient comfortable or prepare for a more serious situation (including cardiac or respiratory arrest).

Part 5 Troubleshooting the Poor Recovery: The Exotic Patient 

Exotic companion animals have a reputation for increased surgical risk. Explanations for increased surgical death rate abound, and include greater intolerance to pain and stress, fewer numbers of well, elective procedures, the ability to hide underlying illness, and unfamiliarity with monitoring of unusual species. Viewers of this presentation will gain an understanding about increased surgical risk for exotics patients and techniques to improve recovery.

Part 6 Parrots and Children: Expanding the Flock 

When consulting clients regarding how to guide interactions between their children and parrots, the number one concern should be safety. In addition, with the noise that parrots can make, their energy levels, their inherent mess that comes with them, and their daily maintenance needs, introducing a new parrot or child into the family can be challenging. This lecture reviews techniques with which to facilitate safer interactions between parrots and children, using positive reinforcement, desensitization, and counter conditioning. Veterinary healthcare professionals can develop the skillsets to be a viable resource for their clients to make this transition easy, and to avoid re-homing or other undesired consequences.

Marcia D. Gannon, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Southeastern Raptor Center, Auburn, AL, USA.

Sarah Dehn, RVT, Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Jodi Berls, CVA, LVT, ABC Animal & Bird Clinic, Sugar Land, TX, USA.

Liz Marshall, BS, CVT, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, Mt Laurel Township, NJ, USA.

Melody Hennigh, RVT, KPA-CTP, Medical Center for Birds and Busy Beaks Academy, Oakley, CA, USA.

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Administrative Fee: 

An administrative fee of $30 is charged for processing RACE approved credit certificates.

Continuing Education:

This program has been approved for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

Viewer must report State of Licensure and License Number in order to receive RACE credit validation.

About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see: https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

Duration:

1 Hour 15 minutes

Quiz Requirement

Registrant must pass a 5-question quiz per chapter with 70% score or higher to receive certificate.

Course Description:

Part I Surgical Management of Septic Intertarsal Arthritis in Waterfowl

Lower limb arthritis is common in captive waterfowl. Causes may include trauma, lack of proper exercise, improper substrate, obesity and more. Septic arthritis often results in progressive disease if not properly addressed. This course describes a simple novel surgical method involving custom made drains to resolve septic arthritis of the intertarsal and interphalangeal joints in ducks. 

Part II Medication Use in Backyard Poultry

Backyard and companion poultry are now commonly being presented to veterinary practices for individualized and flock care. It is important to realize that even though someone may present you their dear pet chicken that they would never eat, you are responsible for knowing that it is still considered, and regulated, as a food-animal species according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its regulations must be followed. This course covers descriptions of the regulations and terminology regarding medication use in backyard poultry.

Part III Effects of Intramuscular Alfaxalone and Midazolam Compared with Midazolam and Butorphanol in Rhode Island Red Hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Chickens often undergo veterinary procedures which require sedation, and there is little published research evaluating the efficacy of sedation protocols in hens. The study objective was to assess the effects of alfaxalone and midazolam compared with butorphanol and midazolam in chickens. 

Part IV Evaluation of Viscoelastic Coagulation in Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Evaluation of coagulation is challenging in birds as conventional diagnostic tests are often unpredictable and inaccurate in non-mammalian species; however, coagulation abnormalities, specifically hemorrhagic tendencies, can contribute to morbidity and mortality in birds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of conventional thromboelastography with recombinant human tissue factor (rhTF), kaolin-activated TEG, and native TEG, as well as evaluate the use of a novel patient side monitor (VCMVet Analyzer). 

M. Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

Cheryl B. Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)

Kyra Knutson, DVM

Jessica Eisenbarth, DVM

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Administrative Fee: 

An administrative fee of $30 is charged for processing RACE approved credit certificate.

Continuing Education:

This program has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

Viewer must report State of Licensure and License Number in order to receive RACE credit validation.

About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see:  https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

Duration:

1.5 Hours

Course Description:

Part 1 Diagnosis and Treatment of Forty-Six Cases of Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD)

In this study, 46 cases of proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) were collected from 2017 to March 2019. Most of the cases showed GI tract symptoms, including vomiting and GI stasis. A few cases showed neurologic symptoms, including ataxia, head tremor, wing tremor. Treatment and outcome are discussed.

Presenter:  Guoliang Tang

From Mei Lian Zhong He Veterinary Hospital Referral Center, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.

Part 2 Intestinal Herniation in a Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot

A male blue-fronted Amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva) was evaluated for lethargy and a reduced appetite. Upon physical examination, a soft swelling that measured approximately 2 x 1.5 x 2 cm was found caudal to the right hind limb on the lateral body wall. 

Presenter: Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital, Mesa, AZ, USA.

Part 3 Management of Chronic Cloacitis in an African Penguin

An adult male African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) presented with anorexia and cloacal swelling. Radiographs showed a cloacolith that was manually removed under anesthesia. This case illustrates the difficulties in managing a condition of unknown cause and impact on an endangered species.

Presenter: Jennilee Morrison, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From VCA Northview Animal Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Part 4: Diagnosis and Management of Crop Dilation and Subcutaneous Herniation in Two Avian Species

21-year-old male red-breasted parakeet and a 2-year-old pineapple green cheek conure presented separately, approximately 8 months apart, to an exotics’ veterinary clinic, both with a swelling at the ventral neck, extending into the cranial chest; in both cases, this swelling appeared acutely and was determined to be an intact but dilated crop, herniated into the subcutaneous space. 

Presenter: Rosa Bañuelos, DVM

From Long Island Bird and Exotics Veterinary Clinic, Great Neck, NY, USA.

Part 5: Evaluation of the Effects of Midazolam on Food Intake in Budgerigars

Anorexia is commonly encountered in hospitalized psittacine birds, requiring force-feedings in the form of crop gavage in order to prevent a catabolic state and weight loss; however, crop gavage is considered a potentially unpleasant and stressful experience and may result in complications such as aspiration of food or esophageal trauma. Therefore, medical stimulation of food intake is desirable, to avoid force-feedings and associated risks. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of midazolam on food intake in healthy budgerigars. 

Presenter: Grayson Doss, DVM, Dipl ACZM

From Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.

The clinical significance of this study relates to the role of the intermediate zone in regard to healthy digestion and its relationship to diet-related stomach dysfunction of captive parrots.

Presenter: Rob Marshall, BVSc, MACVSc (Avian Health)

From Carlingford Animal Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

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About RACE-approved credit: Individual jurisdictions retain their right to refuse, partially or in full, any Provider or program that RACE approves based on their regulation(s). Veterinary continuing education is not standardized among state veterinary boards; each maintains its own requirements. RACE-approved continuing education is recognized by most of the AAVSB Member Boards; however, Providers and participants should verify recognition with their boards and councils and should be aware that some have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions of certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Participants should contact their veterinary boards for specific clarifications and to see if a program will meet their criteria for continuing education. Rules and regulations are constantly reviewed and/or updated, and changes take a while to become effective.  The RACE program reviews and approves Providers and their programs but does not "accredit" them. Additionally, RACE approves contact hours/credit hours, not CEUs (continuing education units). For additional details see: https://aavsb.org/CE-Services/RACE/race-acceptance

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Quiz Requirement

Registrant must pass a 10-question quiz per chapter with 70% score or higher to receive certificate.

Course Description:

• Part 1: Single and Multiple Dose Pharmacokinetics of Amantadine in Orange-Winged Amazon Parrots (Amazona amazonica)
  
• Part 2: Amlodipine for Treatment of Hypertension in Psittacine Birds: Six Cases (2010-2018)
  
• Part 3: Diagnosis and Management of Arrhythmia Associated with a Heart-Base Tumor in a Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot (Amazona oratrix)
  
• Part 4: Postmortem Findings in a Collection of Captive Raptors
  
• Part 5: Pharmacokinetics of Oral and Intravenous Administration of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in Rhode Island Red Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus)
  
• Part 6: Pharmacokinetics of a Single Dose of Oral Meloxicam in Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis)
  

Presenters:

Kyra J. Berg, DVM  
Dustin M. Fink, DVM  
Abigail Duvall, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
John Chitty, BVetMed, CertZooMed, MRCVS  
Olivia A. Petritz, DVM, Dipl ACZM  
Molly Horgan, DVM   

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This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

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Duration:

6 Hours

Course Description:

Part 1 Avian Wound Management

The purpose of this master class is to provide in-depth understanding of wound management of birds. Techniques discussed are cross applicable to all bird species and case examples are covered. 

Presenters:  Heather Wilson Barron, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), and Rebecca Duerr, DVM, MPVM, PhD

From the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA (Barron), International Bird Rescue, 4369 Cordelia Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534 USA (Duerr).

Part 2 Avian Physiotherapy and Reconditioning in a Rehabilitation Program

This class will cover the post-operative/post-traumatic rehabilitation process from physical therapy through flight reconditioning, as well as provide information on flight assessment (with a focus on raptors).

Presenters: Dana Franzen-Klein, DVM, MS, and Julia Ponder, DVM, MPH

From The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 1920 Fitch Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA.

Part 3 Floods, Fires, Spills and Blooms

The Avian Practitioner and Natural Disasters: Today the avian practitioner is often called upon to serve during natural disasters by providing emergency care for both wild and pet birds. This master class will introduce the avian practitioner to important veterinary procedures utilized in disaster zones and will include discussion of advanced certifications necessary to work during disasters, specific field and hospital protocols, and examples from recent US disasters with comparison of readiness and implementation protocols.

Presenters: Michelle Hawkins, VMD, DABVP (Avian Practice), and Heather W. Barron, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

From the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 USA (Barron), Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2108 Tupper Hall, University of CA, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA (Hawkins).

Part 4: Wildlife Rehabilitation

Songbird Illness, Injuries, and Treatment: Songbirds often present injured or ill for wildlife rehabilitation. This interactive, case-based master class will review the most common reasons wild songbirds present, appropriate treatments and prognosis information using data from one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the country.

From The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, 2530 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113, USA.

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