SAIM 600-0601: Update on Leptospirosis

INSTRUCTORS:
* Katharine Lunn, BVMS, MS, PhD, CertSAD, MRCVS, DACVIM; University of Wisconsin
* Carole Bolin, DVM, PhD; Michigan State University
* Chris Olsen, DVM, PhD; University of Wisconsin

DATES:
June 10-20, 2001
Interactive session: Sunday; June 10, 2001; 9:30 - 11pm ET (USA)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This short course will present current information on leptospirosis in small animals. The panel will discuss the clinical manifestations of leptospirosis and the serovars responsible for the disease, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of this important zoonosis.

At the end of this course, participants will be better able to:

1. prevent, diagnose, treat and control leptospirosis in small animals.
2. prevent spread of this zoonotic agent to members of the veterinary staff

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course, and will continue for 10 days following the real time session.

CE HOURS: 1.5

TUITION: FREE (tuition sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health)
Course requires ADVANCE registration for CREDIT.
CE certificates will be given only to those who register before Thursday, 5 pm PDT on June 7.
Attendance at the Real-Time Session is open to all and does not require registration.

TO REGISTER:
Call 1-800-700-INFO (4636) or email CEonVIN@vin.com, listing the course title, your full name, and your current address for sending a CE certificate, unless you prefer to receive your certificate electronically.

PLEASE NOTE
If the course starts in less than 48 hours, email CEonVIN@vin.com, or phone the VIN office directly (800-700-4636)

*** For More Information On VIN's Upcoming CE Courses, check out http://www.VIN.com/CE/Catalog.htm

Note: "Course meets the requirements for 1.5 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."

(Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by the board.)

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COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: Does Not Apply

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Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com

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