10th annual

We returned in 2006 to support the rebirth- we had a great time downtown and at the Jazz Fest. Much has happened since then- so join us and support the rebirth of New Orleans. The French Quarter is thriving again and the Jazz Fest is back to normal. Restaurants are open and the music is returning. 

 

Click here for the latest information on the 2007 Jazz Fest

 

New Orleans 

April 27 - 29, 2007

Managing common medical & surgical problems

with 

Catriona MacPhail D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Surgeons

Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Internal Medicine

Colorado State University

 

New Orleans

           Jazz Festival 2007- This will be over the first weekend of Jazz Fest. Visit the official web page for updates

 

Attractions:

  • The French Quarter
  • Bourbon Street
  • Aquarium of the Americas
  • Canal Street
  • Historic Mississippi River
  • Audubon Zoo
  • Cajun Food
  • Riverboat cruises
  • Crawfish & seafood
  • Swamp tours
  • Charles Ave. Streetcars

 

Laissez les bon temps rouler

 

Venue:

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel New Orleans Louisiana - New Orleans, LA Hotels

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

(fully operational)  Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Tel: +1-504-561-0500 

Group rate:

Classic room: Deluxe: $235.00 dbl/night plus taxes

Executive: $265.00 dbl/night plus taxes

The most impressive guestrooms are our Executive or Concierge/Towers Class accommodations. These rooms are equipped with ''The Bed by Hilton,'' in-room fax machines, and access to our new, breathtaking rooftop Executive Lounge with panoramic views of the city. Enjoy the convenience of a private check-in and check-out on the 29th floor. Complimentary continental breakfast is provided each morning, and our honor bar and hors d'oeuvres are available each evening in our special lounge

Call 1-800-487-5650 for rooms at the group rate

Book early-Jazz Fest will be very popular!

Why stay at this hotel?

  • Great group rate during the Jazz Festival!
  • All the amenities
  • Location- close to everything
  • Covered parking available
  • Seminar location

     

      Continuing education:

    Managing common medical & surgical problems

     

    with 

    Catriona MacPhail D.V.M.  

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

    Surgeons

    Staff Surgeon

    Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

    Internal Medicine

    Professor of Medicine

    Colorado State University

    Dr. Michael Lappin is Professor Of Medicine and Head of the Internal Medicine section & Dr. Catriona Mac Phail is a staff Surgeon at Colorado State University. They are both actively involved with the management of patients admitted to the university clinics and with the ongoing management of patients requiring intensive therapy. This  means that they will be presenting practical methods of treatment!  Both Michael and Catriona are frequent speakers and they are recognized as professional & practical speakers. 

    Dr.’s Lappin and MacPhail will use a case based format to present a practical diagnostic and therapeutic approach to common canine & feline medical and surgical problems. Videotapes will also be utilized throughout the discussions.

     Topics:

     

    Respiratory diseases 

    1. Diagnosis approach to nasal diseases in dogs and cats
    2. Appropriate antimicrobial choices for bacterial respiratory diseases
    3. Treatment of feline viral upper respiratory disease
    4. Treatment of canine aspergillosis and feline cryptococcosis
    5. Diagnosis and treatment of collapsing trachea
    6. Surgical management of brachycephalic syndrome (stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, everted laryngeal saccules)
    7. Tracheostomies: temporary and permanent
    8. Diagnosis of canine laryngeal paralysis
    9. Surgical management and prognosis of canine laryngeal paralysis

     

    Gastrointestinal diseases

     

    1. Minimum diagnostic plan for the workup of infectious diarrhea
    2. Rational empirical therapy for dogs and cats with vomiting or diarrhea
    3. New diagnostic methods and treatments for feline stomatitis
    4. Should I use the Giardia vaccines in my practice?
    5. Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in dogs and cats
    6. New suture materials for gastrointestinal/urogenital surgery
    7. Suturing and stapling in abdominal surgery
    8. Medical and surgical management of gastric-dilatation volvulus syndrome
    9. Indications for prophylactic gastropexy
    10. Laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy

     

     Urinary tract diseases

     

    1. Rational diagnostic plan for dogs with urinary incontinence
    2. Medical management of urinary incontinence
    3. Diagnosis and management of common prostatic diseases
    4. Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections
    5. How to manage cats with idiopathic FLUTD
    6. Surgical management of cystic calculi
    7. The role of surgery in feline ureterolithiasis
    8. Simple surgical techniques for urinary incontinence
    9. Episioplasty for recurrent cystitis, vulvar pyoderma, and vulvitis.

     

    Videos will be utilized to present

    practical interactive cases!

     

     

     

    Seminar Schedule

    (16 CE hours)

    Seminar registration

    Friday April 27:    7.15am - 8.00am

    Seminars

    Friday & Saturday 8.00am - 1.30pm

    Sunday 8.00am - 1.00pm

    This schedule allows plenty of time

    to enjoy the festival

     

 

Registration fee: (16 Louisiana approved CE hours)

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education- this seminar is approved for 16 CE Hrs in most states.

Earlybird       By March 28         US$575.00

Advanced       By April 17         US$595.00

Regular                                        US$615.00

  • Complete seminar notes
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Certificate of completion

Cancellation: 10 % processing fee prior to March 27, 2007. Transfer only, after March 27

            

 

 

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

CE credits

Approved by the Louisiana Board & the AAVSB for 16 hrs.

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

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

New Orleans

by MAIL:  210 Carbonera Drive.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

Visit the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival home page

Also visit the Hilton New Orleans home page.