Events

Animal Care Forum

This program is designed for veterinary leaders, animal control and shelter executives, and key personnel with the goal of developing strategies for improving communication and collaboration among these communities.

A result of these strategies, once implemented, may be decreased euthanasia of adoptable pets, increased clients and patients in veterinary practices, and healthier communities.

2009 Program

Thank you to all of our attendees, speakers and sponsors for another successful program!

Ringworm: Strategies for Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment of Ringworm in Shelters

Jyothi Robertson, DVM, Senior Resident, Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Ringworm is one of the most infectious conditions afflicting shelter animals and humans. In this lecture, we will discuss some myths and facts about ringworm, diagnostic and screening approaches to ringworm, and some practical approaches to handling ringworm in a shelter setting. Participants will also learn treatment strategies for outbreaks and individual animals, and how to proceed with environmental clean-up.

PowerPoint Slides: Ringworm PDF

Notes: Ringworm PDF

Follow-Up: For more information, visit the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program site.

Outbreaks: Basic Tools for Managing and Preventing Widespread Disease

Jyothi Robertson, DVM, Senior Resident, Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

In this lecture, we will discuss some basic tools for outbreak management. Participants will learn key steps that should be taken in all outbreaks to prevent spread as disease, as well as risk factors for outbreaks that should be managed on an ongoing schedule. Specific case studies will be presented on canine parvovirus and canine distemper virus.

PowerPoint Slides: Outbreak Management PDF

Notes: Outbreak Management PDF

Follow-Up: For more information, visit the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program site.

Canine Influenza (H3N8) & the Conditional Use Vaccine

Rob Armstrong, DVM, DVSc, Technical Services Manager, Companion Animal Unit, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health

Dr. Armstrong will discuss the history, epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical signs and management of canine influenza (H3N8) and use of the new vaccine.

Notes: Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease PDF

Microchip Identification: The Realities & Challenges

Doug McInnis, DVM, West Ridge Animal Clinic, Klamath Falls

Dr. McInnis will discuss the realities and challenges of microchipping, including a demonstration of the new AAHA Web-based microchip look-up tool.

PowerPoint Slides: Microchip Identification PDF & AAHA Microchip Look-Up PDF

Follow-Up: Visit the AAHA Microchip Look-Up site.

Triage of Patients in Practices & Shelters

This panel discussion will discuss how to address sick or injured animals brought to veterinary practices or shelters. Who pays for treatment? Who is treated first?