An invitation to Veterinary Medical Practitioners, Technicians and Students to attend the...
		13th Annual Mid-Western Exotic Animal Medicine Conference Saturday, November 6 – Sunday, November 7, 2004

Date and Time

Location
Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1800 Denison, Manhattan, KS

Questions
If you have any questions please contact Linda Johnson by phone at 785-532-5696 or email her at VMCE@vet.k-state.edu, Veterinary Medical Continuing Education at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University.  If you have questions regarding registration information, call Rebecca at 785-532-5569.

Objectives
Conference
This conference will provide an update on the medicine, diagnostic techniques, and surgical procedures used in companion birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other small exotic mammals. An optional wet lab on avian orthopedic techniques, a masterclass on birds around the world, and a tour of the Sunset Zoo will be offered.

Wet Lab: Avian Orthopedic Techniques
This lab will contain a short didactic presentation on principles of orthopedic surgery as they apply to birds, followed by demonstration and hands-on practice in the application of intramedullary pin-external skeletal fixator tie-in fixators to the humerus and one other long bone. There will also be a presentation on post-operative patient management and complementary bandaging methods. Several cases demonstrating the efficacy of the IM-ESF fixator will be presented for discussion.

MasterClass: Wildlife Rehabilitation: Practical and Ethical Considerations
This interactive session will overview the practical and ethical considerations in wildlife rehabilitation. For example, veterinarians need to be familiar with both pertinent federal laws and with the specific regulations of their state. A triage policy is essential when wildlife species are presented, and birds should also be reevaluated prior to release. There are also a number of ethical or philosophical issues related to wildlife rehabilitation which will be discussed and which often relate more to human needs and expectations than any practical needs of the wildlife involved.

Sunset Zoo Tour
Behind the scenes experience at Manhattan's Sunset Zoo (detailing animal husbandry, holding, enrichment, nutrition, and education). Tour led by zoo staff.

Guest Speakers
Dr. James K. Morrisey, Diplomate ABVP (Avian), is a faculty member in exotic and wildlife medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University. Dr. Morrisey completed an Internship in Exotic Animal, Wildlife, and Zoo Animal Medicine at KSU, and a Residency in Avian/Exotic Animal Medicine at the Animal Medical Center (NYC). He has written numerous papers and book chapters, and is a widely sought after speaker (and an entertaining one!) at both national and international meetings on exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Patrick T. Redig is a Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, and Director of the Raptor Center. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the conservation and medicine of birds of prey, and is an author of numerous scientific papers and editor of several books in this field. His areas of expertise include avian orthopedics and mycotic diseases.

KSU Faculty
Shirley T. Arck, PharmD, FSVHP
Pharmacist, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, KSU

James W. Carpenter, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACZM
Professor and Head, Zoological Medicine Service, KSU

Brad A. Lock, DVM, Diplomate ACZM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Zoological Medicine Service, KSU

Christal G. Pollock, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Zoological Medicine Service, KSU

Karen M. Wolf, MS, DVM
Intern, Zoological Medicine Service, KSU

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