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10th annual fall seminar in the Conch Republic

Key West               November 10 - 12, 2008

Join us at the recently renovated Reach Resort in Key West

FAQ's - answers to common medical questions

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

Professor of Small Animal Medicine

The Royal Veterinary College, London

 

Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medcine

Colorado State University

 

Fall is the perfect time to visit everyone's favorite tropical Island in Florida. The weather is wonderful (in the low 80’s) and the rates are down!

The colorful heritage of this laid back Island city has inspired writers and artists over the last century. Stroll along brick walkways, adjacent to the Custom House Historical Museum or enjoy a walk to the Truman Whitehouse, Mel Fisher’s Museum of sunken treasures and the infamous Hemingway House. Just a few blocks from the resort is Duval Street offering art galleries, boutiques, cafes and legendary historic watering holes.

Tour the city on the conch-train, enjoy the conch and Caribbean food, biking, snorkeling, diving, relaxing on the beach, stroll along Dual Street, catch a sunset in Mallory Square, fishing, a sunset sail, shopping and slowing down for a few days.

 

The reach resort undergoes a stunning transformation

Map and Directions  

Services and Amenities   Accommodations: Deluxe Room


With its $32 million renovation nearly complete, The Reach Resort is set to dazzle guests with its stunning transformation. Wrap yourself in the stunning new luxuries of our Key West boutique hotel, and savor enhancements that include:
 
  • Playful new guestrooms, reminiscent of laid-back, beachside cottages
  • Fabulous bathrooms, redesigned with freestanding vanities, enlarged showers, and stylish tiles
  • Event room enhancements, including a fresh palette of golds and neutrals, as well as new lighting and carpet
  • New boutique lobby, relocated to serve as a grand entryway for guests
  • Strip House, our tantalizing new dining venue specializing in savory steaks
  • Refurbished pool, for greater refreshment and relaxation
Savor a taste of tropical living at the most beloved choice of Key West hotels and resorts - The Reach Resort. Nestled on the island's southern edge - spanning more than 400 feet of private beach - our newly remodeled rooms and suites provide a luxurious hideaway for travelers. Bask among soaring palms trees, blooming native flowers, and sweeping ocean views. Sample the renowned nightlife of nearby Duval Street , or the charming attractions of historic Old Town. Enjoy famed Key West water sports - from windsurfing to diving in America's only living barrier reef. Catch some warm sunshine on the island's largest secluded beach. Stay at our sophisticated Key West Florida hotel for true Caribbean flavor, in a vibrant location:
  • Located on a private beach in Key West, Florida
  • A short walk from Southernmost Point U.S.A and Key West Aquarium
  • Minutes from the vibrant attractions and nightlife of Duval Street and historic Old Town
  • Easy access to world-class water sports, including deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, and diving in America's only living barrier reef
  • Only three miles from Key West International Airport (EYW)

 

Sports and recreation

Beach: Relax on the Resorts private beach.

Watersports: sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling and diving.

Deep sea fishing and catamaran charters are easily arranged.

Golf in the tropics at Key West Golf Club.

Explore the island on bicycles or mopeds.

Snorkeling- take a fast boat to the reefs and snorkel for several hours- the boats leave from the Casa Marina (only a 1 minute walk)

 

Restaurants & Nightlife

Old Town has many cafes and restaurants offering food for all tastes. And the nightlife is legendary in Key West. 

Don’t forget to catch sunset at Mallory Square- it’s a tradition and an experience!

 

Tours

Jump aboard the Conch Tour Train and take a tour with the train that has been entertaining Key West since 1958. Enjoy riding in the open-air trains which takes you to all the major points of interest on the Island. Or board the Old Town Trolley Tours which allows you to enjoy 14 stops with reboarding at your own pace (includes a stop near The Beach House). There are over 200 varities of tropical and game fish, sharks and turtles at The Key West Aquarium.

 

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Getting there

Key West can be accessed by air with frequent flights into Key West Airport. In the terminal you can then contact the hotel from the free phone to arrange for commercial Casa Marina & Reach Resort transportation- there is a fee.

 Or you can rent a car from Miami and travel Hwy. 1 over the Keys to Key West. (About a 3 to 4 hour spectacular drive.)

 

Water Sports

The Reach Resort:

1435 Simonton St. Key West

1 block from the Casa Marina Resort

Deluxe run of house: $209.00 sgl or dbl/night

Ocean view: $229.00 sgl or dbl/night

                                            (plus tax and resort fee: $20.00 per room per night)

Self parking fee: $10.00 /day

The Resort Fee is paid to the Hotel for the following amenities or services:

v      Pool Ambassador Program offering use of hammocks, umbrellas, cabanas

v      Various reading materials

v      Fresh fruit at the pool and on the beach

v      Towels and lounge chairs

v      HBO

v      Complimentary local phone calls

v      Weekday delivery of NY Times to your room

v      In-room coffee and tea service

v      In-room safes

v      Turndown service available upon request

v      Access to fitness center

v      Key Lime Cooler upon check in

v      Access and use of fishing and boat pier

v      Wireless Internet Access

Amenities and Services included in the Resort Fee are subject to change.

There is a three night minimum stay required at this time of year.

 

 Call our travel group at Cruises Etc.

1-800-487-5650 

to arrange accommodations at the group rate.

They can also check airfares from your home town

Why choose the Reach Resort?

Totally remodeled in 2007

Relaxing tropical resort

Off-peak rates

Beautiful private beach

Relax by the pool

Walk to Duval St. & historic Old Town

All watersports available

Full Spa and health facility

 

The seminars

FAQ's - answers to common medical questions

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

Professor of Small Animal Medicine

The Royal Veterinary College, 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

  • Why is feline diabetes different to canine diabetes?

  • When should i use oral hypoglycemic agents- and which ones? 

  • When should i feed a daibetic- and what should i feed?

  • What is the best insulin for cats- and dogs?

  • How to manage the diabetic ketoacidotic patient?

  • What is the best way to diagnose cushings disease?

  • Mitotane versus trilostane?

  • How to manage the diabetic animal with cushings?

  • What's new with Hypoadrenocorticism?

  • What's new with Hyperthyroid cats?

  • 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!

 

Schedule:

  • Monday, November 10:

Registration 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Lectures: 1.30pm - 6.30pm

Welcome reception: 6.30pm -7.30pm

  • Tuesday, November 11:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

  • Wednesday, November 12:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

 

 

 

Seminar registration: (16 Florida approved CE Hours- Also American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs- accepted in most other states.)

  • Early bird:     mailed by September 12                  $635.00

  • Advanced:      mailed by October 14                    $655.00

  • Regular:     mailed after October 14                    $675.00

       

Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days

Seminar registration fee includes:

  • 16 Florida approved CE hours- and AAVSB approved for 16 CE hours.
  • Complete seminar notes
  • Certificate of completion
  • Reception on Monday-family welcome
  • All breaks
  • Continental breakfast: Tuesday & Wednesday

You can register online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

                                

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education.

 This program meets the requirements 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.

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

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

     

    

         

 Register by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

Key West fall 2005

by Mail: 210 Carbonera Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

 

Need more information-Why not visit    THE REACH RESORT   

or Keywest.com