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Clinical Avian Nutrition for the Veterinary Health Professional
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
Radial Vein Blood Collection in the Miniature Pig
Clinical Topic: Anatomy-PhysiologyTaxonomy: Mammals Miniature Pig
Basic Information Sheet: Miniature Pig
Clinical Topic: Analgesia & Anesthesiology Anatomy-Physiology Behavior Husbandry Nutrition Preventive MedicineTaxonomy: Mammals Miniature Pig
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Nobuko Wakamatsu-Utsuki, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACPV
Nobuko Wakamatsu-Utsuki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences and the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Wakamatsu-Utsuki has a special interest in avian pathology and poultry medicine. Her research interests focus on avian diseases, particularly the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and she has published extensively on these topics…
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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.