College of Veterinary Medicine

An invitation to Veterinary Medical Practitioners,
Technicians, and Students to attend the

14th Annual
Mid-Western Exotic Animal Medicine Conference

Saturday, November 5 – Sunday, November 6, 2005

College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University

Continuing Education Contact Hours
10.0 Clock Hours for Saturday’s and Sunday’s Lectures
3.0 Clock Hours for Sunday’s Wet Lab: Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures in Chelonians
2.0 Clock Hours for Sunday’s Master Class: Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Interactive Session
2.0 Clock Hours for Sunday’s Workshop: Capture Equipment and Techniques Used in the Chemical Restraint of Wildlife
2.0 Clock Hours for Sunday’s Sunset Zoo Tour

Date and Time
Saturday, November 5, 2005
8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 6, 2005
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location
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.

Questions
If you have any questions contact Dr. James Carpenter 785-532-5690 (e-mail CARPENTR@vet.k-state.edu) or Dr. Linda Johnson 785-532-5696 (e-mail VMCE@vet.k-state.edu), Veterinary Medical Continuing Education at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University. If you have questions about registration, call Rebecca Frakes at 785-532-5569.

Conference Objectives
This conference will provide an update on the medicine, diagnostic techniques, and surgical procedures used in companion birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other small exotic mammals. An optional wet lab on diagnostic and surgical procedures in chelonians, an interactive master class on rabbit medicine and surgery, a workshop on capture equipment and techniques used in chemical restraint of wildlife, and a tour of the Sunset Zoo will be offered.

Wet Lab: Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures in Chelonians
Participants will perform the surgical approaches for celiotomies, carapacial fractures, etc., in chelonians. Surgical anatomy of chelonians will also be reviewed. In addition, common diagnostic and treatment techniques will also be practiced. (3 hr)

Master Class: Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Interactive Session
This interactive session will focus on rabbit medical and surgical cases, and include advances in diagnostic medicine. Using PowerPoint, selected medical conditions and case reports, including diagnostic procedures and treatment strategies, will be presented. (2 hr)

Workshop: Capture Equipment and Techniques Used in the Chemical Restraint of Wildlife
This workshop is designed to introduce students, technicians, and veterinarians to the principles of chemical immobilization of wildlife, and to provide participants a hands-on experience using common capture equipment. (2 hr)

Sunset Zoo Tour
Behind the scenes experience at Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo (detailing animal husbandry, holding, enrichment, nutrition, and education). Tour led by zoo staff. (2 hr)

Schedule Saturday, November 5, 2005
7:45 am	Registration and Coffee
8:15 am	Welcome and Introductions: - Dr. James W. Carpenter, Professor, Zoological Medicine
8:30 am	Biology and Medicine of Tortoises – Dr. Mark Mitchell
9:30 am	What’s Your Diagnosis? An Interactive Series of Challenging Reptile cases – Dr. Mark Mitchell
10:00 am	Refreshment Break
10:30 am	What’s Your Diagnosis? An Interactive Series of Challenging Reptile cases (continued) – Dr. Mark Mitchell
11:00 pm	Reptile Wound Management – Dr. Mark Mitchell
12:00 noon	Lunch (Optional)
1:00 pm	Interpreting Avian and Reptile Diagnostic Tests - Dr. Mark Mitchell
2:00 pm	Avian Gastroenterology: From Anatomy to Clinical Medicine – Dr. Mark Mitchell
3:00 pm	Refreshment Break
3:30 pm	Avian Toxicoses: Heavy Metal and Food Borne - Dr. Gretchen Cole
4:15 pm	Exotic Animal Practice Tips - Drs. Mark Mitchell, Teresa Bradley and Gretchen Cole
5:00 pm	Adjourn

Sunday, November 6, 2005
8:15 am	Coffee
8:30 am	Exotic Pet Clinical Pathology - Dr. Mark Mitchell
9:30 am	An Update on Pain Management in Small Mammals - Dr. Teresa Bradley
10:00 am	Refreshment Break
10:30 am	Behavior of Rabbits and Guinea Pigs: Medical Implications - Dr. Teresa Bradley
11:00 am	Critical Care Considerations for Exotic Small Mammals - Dr. Mark Mitchell
12:00 am	Lunch (Optional)
1:00-4:00 pm	Wet Lab: Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures in Chelonians – Drs. Mark Mitchell, Adrian Mutlow and James W. Carpenter
1:00-3:00 pm	Master Class: Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Interactive Session – Dr. Teresa Bradley
1:00-3:00 pm	Workshop: Capture Equipment and Techniques Used in the Chemical Restraint of Wildlife – Dr. Connie Ketz-Riley
1:00-3:00 pm	Sunset Zoo Tour

Guest Speakers

Dr. Mark Mitchell is an Associate Professor in the Bird, Zoo, and Exotic Animal Medicine Service at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University. In addition to his DVM (University of Illinois), Dr. Mitchell also has an MS and a PhD in epidemiology. He has written numerous papers and book chapters, is a co-editor of Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Practice, and is a widely sought after speaker (and an entertaining one!) at both national and international meetings on exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Teresa Bradley is a private practitioner from Belton, Missouri, who specializes in the medicine, surgery, and analgesia of exotic pets. She is a Past-President of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. Dr. Bradley is a graduate of the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Adrian Mutlow received his veterinary degree from the University of Cambridge and his MS in Wildlife Medicine from the Royal Veterinary College, London. He has a broad experience in both non-domestic and domestic animals, as well as wildlife experience in Cameroon. He has served on the faculty at K-State CVM and is currently the head veterinarian at Rolling Hills Zoological Park in Salina, KS.

KSU College of Veterinary Medicine Speakers

James W. Carpenter, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACZM
Professor and Head, Zoological Medicine Service, KSU

Gretchen Cole, DVM
Intern, Zoological Medicine Service, KSU

Connie Ketz-Riley, DVM
Assistant Professor, Zoological Medicine Service, KSU

Thank you to the following companies for their contributions to this conference!