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2019 Avian Practitioner of the Year
Clinical Topic:Taxonomy: Avian
Avian Nutrition Basics
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Gastroenterology Husbandry NutritionTaxonomy: Avian Fowl Parrot Passerine Pigeon or Dove Raptor
Clinical Avian Nutrition for Veterinary Health Professionals
Clinical Topic: Gastroenterology Hepatology Nephrology Nutrition ToxicologyTaxonomy: Avian Parrot Passerine
A Guide to Avian Necropsy
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-Physiology Dental & Oral Health Dermatology Gastroenterology Musculoskeletal Nephrology RespiratoryTaxonomy: Avian Fowl Parrot Pigeon or Dove
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Susan Orosz, PhD, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM
Dr. Orosz is director of the Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Susan Orosz earned a Ph.D in neuroanatomy from The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1980 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1984. During her 4th year at Ohio State, Susan performed an anatomic study of the bones of the California condor while an extern at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. That study was turned into the award-winning text, Avian Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic Limbs.
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Minimizing Stress to Avian Patients During the Veterinary Visit
This live, interactive webinar was presented by Dr. Alicia McLaughlin, a certified Fear Free™ veterinarian who is spearheading the development of an avian-focused Fear Free™ course. This presentation explores the reasons stress should be minimized during avian veterinary visits and the challenges that must be overcome. Dr. McLaughlin also shares practical tips for clinical implementation as they relate to clinic design, staff training, client education, as well as tips for working with avian patients in an exam room or hospital setting. Alicia has also provided two client education handouts for download that she uses in her daily practice.
Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Triage
View the recording of this interactive, case-based presentation, which aims to cover the basics while also offering helpful tips, tricks, and insights for the experienced rehabilitator or veterinarian. Topics covered include wildlife rehabilitation fundamentals, emergency triage as it applies to wildlife care, and guidelines used to assess patient condition and determine the most humane treatment plan.