13th annual        Sept. 28, 2008 Please call 800-487-5650 for seminar and hotel availability

  

     Hilton Head Island       

October 12 -14, 2007

 

FAQ's - answers to common medical questions

David Church B.V.Sc., Ph.D., M.A.C.V.Sc.

Chair of the Small Animal Veterinary Department

College of Veterinary Medicine

University of London

 

Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medcine

Colorado State University

 

(AAVSB approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB RACE program)

 

Hilton Head Island is located just off the coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 minutes from Savannah Georgia. The Island is 12 miles long and 5 miles wide and is widely acclaimed as one of the great sports and recreational destinations. The Hilton Resort is located oceanside next to 12 miles of sandy beaches. Inland you will find creeks, lagoons and forests and an abundance of wildlife. October is a wonderful time to be in the low country of South Carolina. The crowds have gone and the weather is wonderful!

 

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

 

  • Golf: 15 Championship courses by:

  • Robert Trent Jones

  • George Fazio

  • Arthur Hills

  • Robert Cupp etc.....

Tee times can be arranged upon arrival or by calling the golf center at 800-827-3006
 Tennis:    The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center is rated among "The 50 greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts" by TENNIS MAGAZINE.
 
  • Biking or Jogging
  • Canoe along the inland waterways
  • Kayaking
  • Scenic boat tours
  • Kayak or boat tours to see the Dolphins
  • Sailing
  • Over 100 restaurants
  • Fresh seafood
  • Miles of pristine beach
  • Sunset catamaran cruises
  • Just relax by the pool

 Accommodations

  Please call 800-487-5650 for hotel availability

Hilton Resort

(The Resort is ocean-front in Palmetto Dunes Plantation)

Group Room rate- run of house:$158.00/night single or dbl 

Oceanfront rooms: based on availability

(plus tax & Resort fee (currently $6.00 per day)

 

How to get there:

You can fly into Savannah and drive about 45 minutes onto the Island

                    Directions will be mailed with your registration confirmation

There is also a regional airport on Hilton Head Island serviced by US Airlines 

 

Continuing education

The seminars:

FAQ's - answers to common medical questions

David Church B.V.Sc., Ph.D., M.A.C.V.Sc.

Chair of the Small Animal Veterinary Department

College of Veterinary Medicine

University of London

 

Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medicine

Colorado State University

 

 

 

This course will present answers to the more commonly asked internal medicine problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. The majority of the problems will be presented in 30 minutes or less to maximize the material you take with you to your practice. Drs. Church and Lappin are internationally recognized experts in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Church's special interests are in endocrine disorders including diabetes and respiratory disorders. Dr. Church has lectured at all the major veterinary conferences in the USA, Europe and Australia.  David has a very practical and enjoyable style of lecturing which is sure to provide you with plenty of great information.

Dr. Lappin’s PhD is in parasitology and his subspecialty is infectious diseases. Dr. Lappin is a past-president of the Infectious Diseases Study Group in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Michael is Professor of Medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University. Michael is in constant demand as a lecturer throughout the world because he approaches clinical problems very practically.

 

 Dr. Church-Endocrine diseases

  •  Hyperadrenocorticism

  • Hypoadrenocorticism

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • PD/PU

 

Dr. Lappin-Gastrointestinal diseases

 

  • Infectious causes of vomiting and diarrhea

  • Diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease

  • Stomatitis syndrome

  • Constipation

 

Some of the specific questions to be answered during this course-Dr. Lappin

  •  What is the optimal fecal flotation technique?

  • Is it ok to use the big laboratories for my fecal work?

  • What is the AAFP recommendation for a diarrhea workup?

  • How can I perform a wet-mount examination in my practice?

  • Is fecal cytology worth the time and effort?

  • Are Giardia antigen assays worth the money?

  • Should I screen healthy dogs and cats with Giardia antigen tests?

  • What are the best drugs for giardiasis?

  • Should I treat healthy dogs or cats for Giardia?

  • Why aren’t Giardia vaccines considered “core” by AAFP and AAHA?

  • What is the easiest way to diagnosis Tritrichomonas foetus in dogs and cats?

  • Is ronidazole safe for the treatment of Tritrichomonas foetus?

  • Is cryptosporidiosis a real disease in dogs or cats?

  • What is the optimal test for diagnosis of Cryptosporidium infections?

  • Can any drugs cure Cryptosporidium infections?

  • Are people likely to acquire Giardia or Cryptosporidium from their pets?

  • Does toxoplasmosis make you crazy?

  • What are the new treatments for Cystoisospora?

  • How do I get people to do strategic deworming for indoor pets?

  • Are raw meat diets spreading pathogens?

  • How do I treat salmonellosis?

  • How do I treat campylobacteriosis?

  • Can Clostridium diarrhea be diagnosed?

  • How do I manage chronic recurrent clostridial diarrhea?

  • Can I use canine parvovirus tests to diagnose panleukopenia?

  • Is there any update on the treatment of parvovirus associated diseases?

  • Is there anything new for treatment of coronavirus infections in cats?

  • How can I use budesonide to treat IBD?

  • What are my favorite “rescue” drugs for refractory IBD?

  • What is the best diet for IBD?

  • Is cyclosporine safe to use for stomatitis or inflammatory bowel disease?

  • Can herpesvirus 1 or calicivirus associated stomatitis be diagnosed?

  • Does Bartonella cause stomatitis?

  • Should I test healthy cats for Bartonella infection?

  • What is the best antibiotic for stomatitis syndrome?

  • Should immune suppressed people avoid cats?

  • Is bovine lactoferrin effective for feline stomatitis?

  • What do I do if full mouth extraction fails?

  • What are the common causes of constipation?

  • What are the best medical treatments for constipation?

  • Can cats do well without their colons?

Videos will be utilized to present

practical interactive cases!

 

 

Seminar schedule:

Registration

Friday  October 12          7.15am - 8.00am

Seminars      

Friday & Saturday            8.00am - 1.30pm

Sunday                             8.00am - 1.00pm

Continental breakfast   7.15am - 8.00am daily

 

Registration fee: (16 CE hours-approved by the South Carolina Board-also accepted in GA, NC, FL & VA.

  • Earlybird     by     August 23           $595.00
  • Advanced  by September 21            $615.00
  • Regular                                             $635.00
  • Complete seminar notes
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cancellation: 90% refund up to 30 days prior to the seminar. Seminar transfer only, within 30 days of the seminar.

CE credits

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education. (Provider # 13)

This seminar is approved by the South Carolina Board for 16 CE hours.  

This program has been submitted for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

  • Speakers are recognized specialists
  • Mandatory recorded attendance
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Complete seminar notes

 

 

Register for the seminar online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

                              Please call 800-487-5650 for hotel availability

 

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

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