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LAMS100-1107: Immobilization of Exotic Hoofstock

INSTRUCTORS:
Geoff Pye, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACZM
Nadine Lamberski, DVM, Dipl. ACZM

DATES:
November 14 - December 5, 2007
Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, November 14, 21, and 28; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will cover both the manual and chemical restraint of non-domestic hoofstock including exotic equids, swine, cattle, deer, antelope, and others species that are commonly found in zoos and sometimes in private ownership. The safe use and delivery of immobilization drugs, including etorphine, carfentanil, A3080, and concentrated medetomidine, will be discussed. Specific anesthesia protocols, including drugs, monitoring, fasting guidelines, and avoidance of capture myopathy, will be outlined for many species. Particular emphasis will be placed on the practicalities, rather than the theory, of immobilization of these animals.

Course Outline:

Week 1 (November 14):
Taxonomy & Manual Restraint (Lamberski)
Drugs, Pharmacology, Human Exposure Safety Protocols (Pye)

Week 2 (November 21):
Fasting Protocols & Drug Delivery Methods (Pye)
Intubation, Monitoring & Capture Myopathy (Lamberski)

Week 3 (November 28):
Species-specific: Deer, Antelope, Exotic Cattle (Lamberski)
Species-specific: Exotic Swine, Exotic Equids, & Others (Pye)

Required Textbook: None

Recommended Textbooks:
Zoo & Wild Animal Medicine, 5th edition - Fowler and Miller - 2003
Available in the VIN bookstore: https://store.vin.com/custom/edit.asp?p=82535
Be sure to login to receive your member discount.

Capture and Care Manual: Capture, care, accommodation, and transportation of wild African animals, 2nd edition - McKenzie - 1993.
South African Veterinary Foundation.
May be available from online textbook retailers.

Chemical and Physical Restraint of Wild Animals - Kock, Meltzer, and Burroughs - 2006
IWVS (Africa)
For more information: http://www.wildlifecaptureafrica.com/book.html

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course and will continue for 7 days following the last real time session.

CE HOURS: 6 CE Credits

TUITION:
Member/$100, Non-Member/$169 by October 31,2007;
Member/$111, Non-Member/$188 after October 31,2007
Course is open to veterinarians and VSPN members.

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Note: "This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 6 hours of continuing education credits 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 VIN for further information."

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


COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (Does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively.

Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.


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

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