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An invitation to
Veterinary Medical Practitioners, Technicians and Students
to attend the . . .
Thursday & Friday,
August 14 & 15,
2008 |
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College of Veterinary Medicine Kansas State
University |
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Thursday and Friday, August 14 and 15, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
12 Clock Hours
Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine,
1800 Denison, Manhattan, KS
Frick Auditorium is located on the second floor of Mosier Hall.
Enter at the Emergency Entrance. Signs will be posted to direct
you to registration.
Back by popular demand! The first day of this conference will
provide up-to-date information regarding de-worming,
vaccination, nutrition, and herd management of alpacas and
llamas. We will also discuss tips for on-farm procedures and a
variety of medical and surgical problems of neonates and
adults. The second day of this conference will focus on
breeding and reproduction. Detailed information will be
presented on management of breeding adults, selection of
replacement stock, evaluation of breeding soundness,
pregnancy diagnosis, plus a variety of medical and surgical
problems of reproduction.
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Register On-Line
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Printable Registration Form (PDF)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

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K-State CVM Student, Faculty and Staff Conference
Registration
- Pre-registration is due by August 1, 2008.
- Registration fee includes lectures, proceedings, lunches, and
refreshment breaks.
- Refunds, less a $25.00 handling charge, will be made if notification
is received by August 11, 2008.
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
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8:30 am |
Registration and Coffee |
| 9:00 am |
Welcome and Update from K-State College of
Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Ralph Richardson, Dean
David Anderson, Section Head, Ag Practices |
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9:30 am |
Nutritional Concerns for Grazing Camelids – Dan Linden |
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10:00 am |
Use of Stored Forages and Supplements in Camelids – Dan Linden |
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10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
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11:00 am |
Nutritional Diseases of Camelids – David Anderson |
| 11:30 am |
Emerging Diseases of Camelids – Meredyth Jones |
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch (Included with registration) |
| 1:00 pm |
Ancillary
Diagnostic Techniques in Camelids – Meredyth Jones |
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1:30 pm |
Medical Mysteries of Camelids – Gastrointestinal – Matt Miesner |
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2:00 pm |
Medical Mysteries of Camelids – Respiratory and
Metabolic – Matt Miesner |
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2:30 pm |
Refreshment Break |
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3:00 pm |
Orthopedic Injuries of Camelids – David Anderson |
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3:30 pm |
Patellar Luxation in Camelids – Kara Schulz |
| 4:00 pm |
Gastrointestinal Surgery of Camelids
– David Anderson |
| 4:30 pm |
Questions and Discussion |
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5:00 pm |
Adjourn for the day |
Friday, August 15, 2008 |
| 8:45 am |
Welcome |
| 9:00 am |
Nutritional Management of the Camelid Breeding
Herd
– Dan Linden
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| 9:30 am |
Nutritional Management of Neonatal Camelids
– Dan Linden |
| 10:00 am |
Reproductive Physiology of the Male Camelid
– David Anderson |
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10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 am |
Reproductive Physiology of the Female Camelid – David Anderson |
| 11:30 am |
Pregnancy Diagnosis in Camelids – David Anderson |
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch (Included with registration) |
| 1:00 pm |
Breeding Management Decisions – David Anderson |
| 1:30 pm |
Neonatology – Evaluation and Care of Newborns – Meredyth Jones |
| 2:00 pm |
Neonatology – Evaluation of Treatment of Diseases
of Neonates – Matt Miesner |
| 2:30 pm |
Neonatal Disease Case Report and Discussion – Kara Schulz |
| 3:00 pm |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:30 pm |
Gestational Emergencies of Camelids – David Anderson |
| 4:00 pm |
Surgical Disorders of Neonates
– David Anderson |
| 4:30 pm |
Questions and Discussion |
| 5:00 pm |
Evaluation and Adjourn |
David Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS
Professor and Section Head, Agricultural Practices
Dr. Anderson received his DVM from North Carolina State University. He then
completed a 1-year internship in medicine and surgery at the University of
Georgia and a 3-year residency at Kansas State University. Dr. Anderson
became a board certified specialist in surgery in 1995. While at Kansas State
University, he earned a MS degree in Clinical Sciences. After 11 years at Ohio
State University as Head of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Anderson
returned to K-State in 2006 as Professor and Section Head of Agricultural
Practices.
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Agricultural Practices
Dr. Jones received her DVM from Oklahoma State University in 2002. She
entered private practice at the Midway Veterinary Clinic in Brandenburg,
Kentucky for one year. She then completed a residency in Large Animal
Internal Medicine-Emphasis Food Animal and received an MS degree in
Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at Oklahoma State University in 2006. Dr.
Jones joined the K-State faculty in July of 2006.
Dan Linden, MS
Mr. Linden received his MS degree in Veterinary Science from Ohio State
University specializing in camelid nutrition and grazing management. He was
herd manager for Ohio State University Camelid Health Program. Dan is
currently pursuing a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition in the College of Agriculture at
K-State.
Matt Miesner, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Agricultural Practices
Dr. Miesner received his DVM from Washington State University in 1999. He
then practiced as an associate veterinarian in general private practice in Pasco,
Washington before beginning a residency in Food Animal Medicine and
Surgery at Ohio State University. After his residency Dr. Miesner remained at
OSU as a clinical instructor and a year later was appointed as an assistant
professor and also received his MS degree. Dr. Miesner joined the K-State
faculty in August of 2006.
Kara Schulz, DVM
Resident, Agricultural Practices
Dr. Schulz received her DVM from the University of Minnesota in 2005. She
then did a large animal surgery and medicine internship at the Ontario
Veterinary College in 2005-2006. Dr. Schulz is currently a resident in food
animal surgery at K-State.
Parking is available on the west side
(off Denison Avenue) and on the east side (off Jardine Drive) of
the Veterinary Medical Complex. A parking permit is required
for on-campus parking Monday-Friday. Do not park in the client parking or
reserved stalls as you may get ticketed.
If you have any questions please contact Linda Johnson or Marci
Ritter by phone at 785-532-5696 or e-mail at
VMCE@vet.k-state.edu ,
Veterinary Medical Continuing Education at the College of
Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
If you have questions regarding registration
information, call Rebecca at 785-532-5569.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn at the Campus
and the Clarion. The block rates and cutoff dates are listed below.
Please refer to the “Veterinary Conference for Care of Llamas and
Alpacas” when reserving your room.
We advise you to make your room reservations as soon as possible as
rooms are limited in Manhattan and blocks are reserved on room
availability, first-come first-served basis.
Holiday Inn at the Campus
17th and Anderson, 785-539-7531
Rooms: $99.95 + tax • Cutoff date: August 1
Clarion
530 Richards Drive, 785-539-5311
Rooms: $76 + tax • Cutoff date: July 25
Other motels in Manhattan are listed below.
Comfort Inn, 150 E. Poyntz Ave., 785-770-8000
Econo Lodge, 1501 Tuttle Creek Blvd., 785-539-5391
Fairfield Inn, 300 Colorado St., 785-539-2400
Hampton Inn, 501 E. Poyntz Ave., 785-539-5000
Motel 6, 510 Tuttle Creek Blvd., 785-537-1022
Super 8 Motel, 200 Tuttle Creek Blvd., 785-537-8468
Manhattan area
information
http://www.vet.ksu.edu/index/local.htm
Visit our conference web site
at:
http://www.vet.ksu.edu/CE/index.htm
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