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The Lafeber Company Veterinary Student Program<\/a> supports the growth of zoological medicine in veterinary medical schools. View the calendar of events below for a list of speakers and continuing education events sponsored at participating schools. Then visit our Student Program page<\/a> for additional information or to browse our Student Program photo album<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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As part of the Student Program, Lafeber Company sponsored the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine Zoo, Exotics & Wildlife Club Annual Animal Wetlabs.\u00a0 Shown here<\/em>, participants in the Avian Handling and Hematology Laboratory.<\/small><\/p><\/div>\n

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Date<\/th>School<\/th>Event Sponsored<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
April 20, 2026<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td> Dr. Rebecca Duerr <\/a>, Senior Director of Research and Veterinary Science for the International Bird Rescue, virtually presented Medical Problems of Oiled Birds<\/a> to the Exotic Animal Medicine Club. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 7, 2026<\/td>University of Arizona<\/td> Dr. Amanda Fisher <\/a> of the University of Pittsburgh virtually presented Laboratory Animal Medicine and Cases to the ZEWA Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 4, 2026<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Wildlife Conservation Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 26, 2026<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry) will virtually present Avian Nutrition Fundamentals <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 19, 2026<\/td>Atlantic Veterinary College<\/td>Dr. Andrea Henrik virtually presented \"Surgery of the Reproductive Tract of Female Birds\", co-sponsored by the Association of Avian Veterinarians<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 6, 2026<\/td>Atlantic Veterinary College <\/td>Dr. Josie Thal of the Alaska Sealife Centre<\/a> virtually presented on aquatic animal medicine to the ZLA Medicine Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 20, 2025<\/td>Western University of Health Sciences <\/td>Dr. Larry Nemetz<\/a> discussed Emergency & Critical Care with the Student Chapters of the American Association of Avian Pathologists and Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 19, 2025<\/td>Louisiana State University <\/td>Wildlife, Avian, Zoo & Exotic Medicine Club Rabbit Dentistry Lab, led by Dr. Javier Nevarez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 18, 2025<\/td>Lincoln Memorial University<\/td>Dr. Peter Helmer leads an Avian\/Exotic Clinical Pathology Case Discussion. This meeting was cohosted with the Pathology Club <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 12, 2025 <\/td>Atlantic Veterinary College <\/td>Hannah Sharpe of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency discusses Shellfish Disease Monitoring and Control <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 29, 2025<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>Liandrie Swanepoel, DVM discusses avian atherosclerosis in a meeting cohosted by the AWE and Nutrition clubs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 25, 2025<\/td>University of Illinois <\/td>Second Annual Bunny Bonanza<\/a> Week & Symposium <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 21, 2025<\/td>Atlantic Veterinary College <\/td>Lafeber Company sponsored a bird walk hosted by the ZLA Medicine Club. All attendees were entered into a raffle for Sibley's Guide to Birds, 2nd edition. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 28, 2025<\/td>University of Illinois <\/td>Grayson Doss<\/a>, DVM, DACZM, Clinical Associate Professor in Zoological Medicine at the University of Wisconsin presented Hedgehog Anesthesia & Surgery<\/a> as a distance-learning event for the Non-Traditional Species Club. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 27, 2025<\/td>University of Florida <\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry) presented Avian Nutrition Fundamentals as a distant-learning event for the WZAAM Club. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 22, 2025<\/td>Kansas State University,
\nEuropean Association of Avian Veterinarians Student Group, and
\nArchaeopteryx of Utrecht, Netherlands<\/td>		Yvonne van Zeeland<\/a>, DVM, MVR, PhD, DECZM presented Behavior & Medical Issues in Birds: Separate Concerns or One and the Same?<\/a> as a distant-learning event that explores the intersection of companion parrot behavior and medical care. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 6, 2024<\/td>University of Tennesee <\/td>Janelle Musser, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Black Bear Support Biologist speaks to the Avian, Wildlife & Exotics Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 14, 2024<\/td>University of California at Davis <\/td>Exotic Animal Medicine Board Certification Panel Discussion<\/a> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 5-6, 2024 <\/td>North Carolina State University<\/td>Parrot Cognition and Behavior Symposium, presented by Drs. Irene Pepperberg<\/a> and Jan Hooiemeijer, and hosted by the Wildlife, Avian, Aquatic, and Zoological Medicine Club <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aug 19, 2024 <\/td>North Carolina State University - AAV Student Committee Lunch & Learn <\/td>Salina Locke, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), Cert AqV presents \"Getting Started in Avian Practice + Avian Nutrition Basics<\/em>\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 19, 2024<\/td>University of Georgia <\/td>Dr. Elizabeth Mackey presents \"Avian Patients in the General Practice<\/em>\" to the UGA Zoological Medicine Club. This event was co-sponsored by the Association of Avian Veterinarians Student Committee<\/a> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 26, 2024<\/td>Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine<\/td>\"Sea Turtle Radiographs and CT Scans<\/em>\" Lunch and Learn co-hosted by the Public Veterinary Practice Club and the Veterinary Imaging Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 19, 2024<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>Sarah Ozawa<\/a>, DVM, DACZM presents \"Exotic Animal Ophthalmology Cases<\/em>\" to the University of Illinois Non-Traditional Species Club.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 17, 2024<\/td>Texas A&M University
\n<\/td>		Gold sponsor of the 2024 Zoo, Exotics, & Wildlife Club Wet Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 15, 2024<\/td>Louisiana State University<\/td>Thomas Boyer<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian Practice) presents \"Reptile & Amphibian Nutritional Diseases<\/em>\" to the LSU Wildlife, Avian, Zoo, Exotic Medicine Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 9, 2024<\/td>University of Georgia <\/td>Assistant Professor of Zoological Medicine, J\u00f6rg Mayer<\/a>, MS, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice), DECZM, DACZM presents Topics in Avian Medicine to the UGA Zoological Medicine Club. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December 14, 2023<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry) presents \"Avian Nutrition<\/em>\" to the Avian & Exotics Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 11, 2023<\/td>Michigan State University<\/td>Jack Kottwitz, DVM, PhD, CertAqV presents a handling lab for the Zoo, Exotics, Wildlife and Aquatics Club, hosted by Birds and Beaks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 2, 2023<\/td>University of Florida <\/td>Dr. April Romagnano<\/a> presents avian medicine lectures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 5, 2023<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>Noha Abou-Madi, DVM, MSc, DACZM of Cornell University presents elephant reproduction in general and the twin elephant births at Rosamond Gifford Zoo in particular as a distance-learning event for the exotics club and therio club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 25, 2023<\/td>Michigan State University<\/td>Jack Kottwitz, DVM, PhD, CertAqV performs physical examinations at Birds and Beaks, to help this local bird rescue while also serving as a skills lab for students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 18, 2023<\/td>Western University of Health Sciences <\/td>Dr. Sydney Pokard presents \u201cCommon Emergencies in Exotic Medicine\" as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 12, 2023<\/td>Louisiana State University <\/td>Thomas Tully<\/a>, MS, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) presents Exotic Companion Animal Nutrition for the Wildlife, Avian, Zoo, Exotic Medicine and Nutrition clubs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 5, 2023<\/td>Kansas State University <\/td>Dr. Sara McReynolds, Asst Animal Health Commissioner of Kansas, presents a Lunch & Learn on HPAI for the Avian Medicine Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 31-April 2, 2023<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Special Species Symposium, Gold Level Sponsor <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 30, 2023<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>Exotic Animal Medicine Techniques wetlab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 29, 2023<\/td>Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine<\/td>Kemba Marshall<\/a>, MPH, DVM, DABVP (Avian), SHRM-CP will discuss diversity in zoological medicine as a distance-learning event for the
\nTufts Veterinary Council on Diversity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 23, 2023<\/td>Auburn University <\/td>Dr. Adam Cooner<\/a> speaks on reptile medicine to the Zoo, Exotics & Wildlife Club <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 11-12, 2023<\/td>Atlantic Veterinary College<\/td>Co-sponsorship of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council<\/a> Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Introductory Course for the Zoo, Exotics, and Wildlife Medicine Club <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 9, 2023<\/td>University of Minnesota<\/td>La\u2019Toya Latney<\/a>, DVM, DECZM (ZHM), DABVP (Reptile & Amphibian Practice), CertAqV presents Reptile Nutrition 101 as a distance-learning event for the Zoo, Exotics, Aquatics & Wildlife Medicine Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 18, 2023<\/td>Texas A&M University <\/td>Co-sponsor of the Zoo, Exotics & Wildlife Club 8th Annual Wet Lab<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 9, 2023 <\/td>Ontario Veterinary College <\/td>Zoo, Exotics, and Wildlife (ZEW) Club Exotic Animals Clinical Skills Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 8, 2023<\/td>University of Florida <\/td>Dr. April Romagnano<\/a> discusses Avian Clinical Cases with the Wildlife, Zoological, and Aquatic Animal Medicine Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 2, 2023<\/td>University of Georgia <\/td>Dr. Cheryl Greenacre presents \"Top 10 Neoplasms of Exotic Companion Mammals\" to the Zoological Medicine Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 26, 2022<\/td>Michigan State University <\/td>Dr. Rae Porter-Blackwell<\/a> presents \"Rabbit GI Physiology\" as a distance-learning event <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 14, 2022<\/td>Michigan State University<\/td>Dr. Olivia Petritz<\/a> presents Avian Anatomy & Radiology as a distance learning event also open to Utrecht University veterinary medical students <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 7, 2022<\/td>Iowa State University <\/td>Jennifer Graham, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice, Exotic Companion Mammal Practice), DACZM presents on ferret medicine to the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Zoo, Exotics and Wildlife Club as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 23, 2022<\/td>University of Minnesota <\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) presents \u201cRabbit Nutrition & Critical Care Feeding<\/a>\u201d as a distance-learning event for the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 18, 2022<\/td>University of Florida <\/td>Dr. April Romagnano<\/a> discusses Avian Clinical Cases with the College of Veterinary Medicine Wildlife, Zoological, and Avian Animal Medicine Club.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December 7, 2021<\/td>University of Georgia <\/td>Dr. Petra Schnitzer<\/a> presents \"Ultrasound in Birds: Finch to Goose<\/a>\" as a distance-learning event for the students at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Zoo Med Club.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 9, 2021<\/td>North Carolina State University <\/td>Wildlife, Avian, Aquatic, and Zoological Medicine Club Avian Blood Smear Wetlab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 1, 2021 <\/td>Mississippi State University <\/td>Dr. Jaime Samour<\/a> presents \"Medical, Nursing & Cosmetic Procedures in Birds of Prey: Part 2\u201d<\/a> , a distance-learning event for the students at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 20, 2021<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>Dr. Jaime Samour<\/a> presents \"Medical, Nursing & Cosmetic Procedures in Birds of Prey: Part 1\u201d<\/a>, a distance-learning event to the UT CVM Avian, Wildlife & Exotics club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 19, 2021<\/td>Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine <\/td>Dr. Jessica Magnotti<\/a> presents on Gastrointestinal Stasis in Rabbits<\/a> as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 29, 2021<\/td>University of Florida <\/td>Dr. LoraKim Joyner<\/a> presents \"Liberating Wings: The Possibility of Transformative Parrot Conservation<\/a> \", a distance-learning event to the UF CVM WZAAM club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 24, 2021<\/td>Iowa State University<\/td>Dr. Gregory Rich<\/a> presents an \"An Introduction to Exotic Animal Medicine<\/a>\" as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 20-21, 2021<\/td>Cornell University <\/td>Special Species Symposium<\/a> Gold Sponsor <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 11, 2021<\/td>University of Georgia <\/td>Kathryn Gamble, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ECZM (ZHM) of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo presents zoo medicine cases to the Zoological Medicine Club as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 3, 2021<\/td>North Carolina State University <\/td>\"Exotic Animal Dermatology Cases\" by Dr. Olivia Petritz<\/a> for the NCSU WAAZM Club as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 28, 2021<\/td>University of Minnesota<\/td>Jason Crean<\/a>, MS Bio, EdD speaks on \"Avian Raw Whole Food Nutrition<\/a>\" to the University of Minnesota ZEAW club as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 27, 2021<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Dr. Gregory Rich<\/a> presents \"An Introduction to Exotic Animal Medicine<\/a>\" as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 11, 2020<\/td>University of Missouri<\/td>Ann Brooks of Phoenix Landing<\/a> presents a
\n\"Parrot's Point of View\" course as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 29, 2020<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>Dr. Deborah Monks<\/a> presents \"Avian Medicine: Emergencies and Resuscitation\" to the Exotics Club and SVECCS as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 29, 2020<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>Dr. J\u00f6rg Mayer<\/a> presents \"Using Comics to Interpret Rabbit Hematology\" as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 28, 2020<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Nicole Harmon, Director of Humane Indiana Wildlife on lead toxicity in local bird species<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 26, 2020<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Dr. David Scott of the Carolina Raptor Center<\/a>
\n presents \"Introduction to Avian Orthopedics<\/a>\" as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 5, 2020<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>Dr. Teresa Morishita<\/a> presents on avian infectious bronchitis & backyard poultry to the WZAAM Club as a distance-learning event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 31, 2020<\/td>University of Missouri<\/td>Postponed<\/em>: Herptile Nutrition by Dr. Ellen Dierenfeld to the Mizzou Nutrition Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 7-8, 2020<\/td>University of California at Davis <\/td>Gold Sponsor of the 2020 Wildlife & Exotic Animal Symposium<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 7, 2020<\/td>University of Pennsylvania<\/td>Exotic Companion Mammal Handling Lab at the Special Species Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 22-23, 2020<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Annual ZEW Club Wetlab - Avian Track<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 20-21, 2020<\/td>Tufts University<\/td>April Romagnano, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) of the Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 1, 2020<\/td>North Carolina State University <\/td>Parrot Behavior Wetlab, led by Phoenix Landing<\/a> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 19, 2019<\/td>Louisiana State University<\/td>James Johnson, DVM, MS, CertAqV, DACZM of the St. Louis Zoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 14, 2019<\/td>University of Georgia<\/td>Kathryn Gamble, DVM, MS, DACZM, DECZM (ZHM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
October 23, 2019<\/td>University of Missouri<\/td>Rabbit Handling Lab led by J. Gioia of the House Rabbit Society<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
September 17, 2019<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>April Romagnano, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) of the Avian & Exotic Clinic of Palm City<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 26-27, 2019<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Behavior Symposium:
Lafeber sponsored Dr. Dennis Christen of Georgia Aquarium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 26, 2019<\/td>Louisiana State University<\/td>Sonia Hernandez, DVM, PhD, DACZM spoke to the Exotics and Pathology Clubs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 24, 2019<\/td>University of Missouri <\/td>ZEW Club Avian Handling & Techniques lab led by Dr. Julie Burge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 19, 2019<\/td>Colorado State University<\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)
\nColorado State University Nutrition Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 3, 2019<\/td>Ohio State University<\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 23-24, 2019<\/td>University of Wisconsin<\/td>Wisconsin Exotic Animal Veterinary Conference <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 9-10, 2019<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>2019 Wildlife & Exotic Animal Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 23, 2019<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>6th Annual Zoo, Exotics, Wildlife Club wetlabs:
Avian Reproductive Surgery by Dr. Stephen Fronefield &
Bird of Prey Medicine by Last Chance Forever & Dr. Melissa Hill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 12-13, 2019<\/td>University of Missouri<\/td>Show-Me Exotics Symposium<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 12, 2019<\/td>North Carolina State University <\/td>Phoenix Landing<\/a> Bird Behavior, Husbandry & Handling lecture and wetlab co-hosted by NCSU WAAZM and Behavior Clubs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 29, 2018<\/td>Colorado State University<\/td>Gabriel Foundation<\/a> wetlab co-hosted by Behavior Club & Zoological Medicine Society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 16, 2018<\/td>University of Pennsylvania<\/td>Wildlife medicine panel hosted by Wildlife Disease Assoc Chapter. Participants include Drs. Christine Higbie & Erica Miller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 23-24, 2018<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Medicine of Mammalian & Avian Species Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 13, 2018<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>April Romagnano, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nHyperbaric therapy in avian medicine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 5-6, 2018<\/td><\/td>Phoenix Landing<\/a> 4th Wellness Retreat
\nDonated funds specifically geared to facilitate student attendance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 16, 2018<\/td>Oklahoma State University<\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)
\nCo-Meeting with Emergency Medicine Club on Critical Care Nutrition & Emeraid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 16, 2018<\/td>Oklahoma State University<\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)
\nVOICE\/BSAVA meeting on LGBTQ+ and Diversity in the Veterinary Profession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 14, 2018<\/td>Virginia-Maryland <\/td>Heather Barron<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nHospital Director, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 8, 2018<\/td>Mississippi State University <\/td>David Hannon<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 6-8, 2018<\/td>Washington State University<\/td>Zoo, Exotics & Wildlife Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 24, 2018<\/td>University of Wisconsin<\/td>Wisconsin Exotic Animal Veterinary Conference <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 24-25, 2018<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>Wildlife and Exotic Animal Club Symposium, Silver Sponsor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 24, 2018<\/td>University of Minnesota<\/td>Zoo, Exotics, Avian, and Wildlife Club wetlab with the Gabbert Raptor Center <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 24, 2018<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>Avian Techniques Wetlab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 17, 2018<\/td>Colorado State University<\/td>4th Annual Zoological Medicine Society Exotics Symposium<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 9, 2018<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Dr. Scott McDonald<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 25, 2018<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>ZEW\/Behavior Meeting with Barbara Heidenreich<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 20-21, 2018<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>16th Annual Exotic Animal Medicine Symposium <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 17, 2017<\/td>Western University<\/td>Veterinary toxicologist, John Tegzes, speaks on aflatoxicosis in birds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 4-5, 2017<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>1st Annual Medicine of Aquatics, Amphibians & Reptiles (MOAAR) Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 21, 2017<\/td>n\/a<\/td>Exotic Animal Seminars<\/a>, featuring Drs. M. Scott Echols<\/a> and Rose Ann Fiskett<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 7, 2017<\/td>University of Georgia at Athens<\/td>Elizabeth Mackey, DVM of Sycamore Veterinary Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 19, 2017<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>Dennis Schmitt, DVM, Ph.D
\nRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 8, 2017<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Zoo, Exotics & Wildlife Club Annual Animal Wetlab:

\nAvian Exam & Hematology by Sharman Hoppes<\/a>, DVM, DABVP
\n
Avian Reproductive Surgery by Stephen Fronefield, DVM, DABVP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 4, 2017<\/td>Oklahoma State University <\/td>Jill Murray<\/a>, RVT, VTS
\nThe Perfect Image: Diagnostic Imaging in Exotics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 17, 2017<\/td>Mississippi State University<\/td>Alison Sharpe, Director
\nWildlife Care and Rescue Center<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 16, 2017<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>Susan Orosz<\/a>, Ph.D, DVM, DABVP, DECZM
\nDistance-learning event
\nAvian Neurologic Exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 13-14, 2016<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Pet Bird Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aug 22-23, 2016<\/td>North Carolina State University<\/td>Phoenix Landing<\/a>
\nParrot Handling Wetlab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 6, 2016<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>Angela Lennox, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)
\nAvian & Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 23-24, 2016<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Sponsorship of Zoo Exotics & Wildlife Wetlabs
\nAvian Emergencies Techniques (Sharman Hoppes<\/a>,DVM, DABVP)
\nFish Anesthesia (Chad Harris, DVM) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 12, 2016<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Pet Bird Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 9-10, 2016<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>M. Scott Echols<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nWildlife and Exotic Animal Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 30, 2016<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Jessica Ray , MA, Population Biologist
Population Management Center, Lincoln Park Zoo
The Science of Zoo Population Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 12, 2016<\/td>University of Pennsylvania<\/td>La\u2019Toya Latney<\/a>, VMD

\nSpecial Species Symposium
\nReptile Handling Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 15, 2016<\/td>Mississippi State University<\/td>April Romagnano, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
Animal Health Clinic
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 9, 2016<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>UTCVM Exotics Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 13, 2015<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>Terri Parrott, DVM
St. Charles Veterinary Hospital
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 20, 2015<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>Julie Burge, DVM
Burge Bird Services<\/a> and Rescue
Psittacine Bird Handling Lecture and Handling Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 13, 2015<\/td>North Carolina State University<\/td>William Murray, DVM
\nAntibiotic Resistant Pneumonia in a Western Lowland Gorilla<\/em>\u201d
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 11, 2015<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>Lauren Powers<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
Avian & Exotics Medicine Club Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 1, 2015<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>Hayley Adams, DVM, PhD, DACVPM, DACVM
Silent Heroes Foundation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 28, 2015<\/td>Tufts University<\/td>Raising Standards of Exotic Bird Care Symposium
Anthony Pilny<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
The Center for Avian & Exotic Medicine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 10, 2015<\/td>Oklahoma State University<\/td>Paul Welch, DVM
\nForest Trails Animal Hospital<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 27, 2015<\/td>Texas A & M University<\/td>Don Harris<\/a>, DVM
\nAvian & Exotic Animal Medical Center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 18, 2014<\/td>University of Georgia at Athens<\/td>Surgical Patients at Zoo Atlanta<\/i>
\nKen Greenwood<\/a>, DVM, DACVS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 23, 2014<\/td>Tuskegee University<\/td>Kara Burns<\/a>, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)
\nCritical Care Nutrition<\/a> (lecture recorded)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 5, 2014<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>Julia Ponder<\/a>, DVM
\nThe Raptor Center
\nLecture and Bandaging Wetlab<\/i> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May 4, 2014<\/td>Tufts University<\/td>LoraKim Joyner<\/a>, Director of Lafeber Conservation
\nThe Human Dimension of Parrot Conservation<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 26-27, 2014<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>Natalie Antinoff<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nAvian & Exotics Medicine Club Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 11, 2014<\/td>Purdue University<\/td>Amber Lee, DVM; Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 4-6, 2014<\/td>University of Pennsylvania<\/td>Special Species Symposium Silver Level Sponsor
\nDr. Erica Miller, Keynote speaker
\nEmergency & Critical Care Wetlab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 7, 2014<\/td>Texas A&M University <\/td>Dr. Gregory Rich<\/a>
\nWest Esplanade Veterinary Clinic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 27, 2014<\/td>Iowa State University<\/td>S.O.A.R. or
\nSaving Our Avian Resources<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 28, 2014<\/td> University of Illinois <\/td> Feather Destructive Behavior in Birds<\/i> by
\nKenneth Welle, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 11, 2014<\/td>Oklahoma State University <\/td>Dr. Paul WelchForest Trails Animal Hospital<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 8, 2014<\/td>Western University of Health Sciences <\/td>6th<\/sup> Annual ZWEACC Conference
\nRebecca Duerr of International Bird Rescue<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 5, 2014<\/td>North Carolina State University <\/td>Lysa Pam Posner, DVM, DACVAA
\nCan Fish Feel Pain?<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 11-12, 2014<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>12th Annual Exotic Animal Symposium:
\nLecture by Dr. Scott Citino of White Oak Conservation Center<\/a>
\nHerpetology Necropsy wetlab by Dr. Debra Miller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dec 2, 2013<\/td>University of Georgia at Athens<\/td>Dr. Cheryl Greenacre<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nUniversity of Tennessee
\nMicrosurgery in Exotic Animals <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 12, 2013<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Zoo, Exotics & Wildlife student organization Rabbit Dental Lecture & Wetlab, led by Anneliese Strunk, DVM , DABVP (Avian Practice)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 26-28, 2013<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Special Species Symposium,
\nBronze Level Sponsor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 24, 2013<\/td>Tuskegee University<\/td>Hayley Murphy, DVM
\nZoo Atlanta<\/a> and the Great Ape Heart Project<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 22, 2013<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>Calvin LeClear, DVM
\nShores Animal Hospital<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 27, 2013<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>Stephanie Moy, DVM
\nChicago Exotics Animal Hospital<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 4, 2013<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>Gregory Rich<\/a>, DVM
\nEsplanade Veterinary Clinic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 8, 2013<\/td>Texas A & M University<\/td>Barbara Heidenreich<\/a>, Ph.D
\nGood Bird Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 19-20, 2013<\/td>Western University<\/td>Zoo, Wildlife, Exotics, Aquatics and Avian Conservation Club (ZWEACC) conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dec 6, 2012<\/td>University of Georgia at Athens<\/td>Hayley Murphy, DVM
\nZoo Atlanta<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 28, 2012<\/td>Tufts University<\/td>Erica Miller, DVM
\nTri-State Bird Rescue & Research<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 13-15, 2012<\/td>University of Pennsylvania<\/td>Special Species Symposium, Silver Level Sponsor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 13, 2012<\/td>Tuskegee University<\/td>Samuel Rivera<\/a> DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nZoo Atlanta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 13, 2012<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>M. Scott Echols<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 30, 2012<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>LoraKim Joyner<\/a>, DVM, MPVM, M.Div
\nLafeber Conservation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 28, 2012<\/td>Western University<\/td>Zoo, Wildlife, Exotics, Aquatics and Avian Conservation Club (ZWEACC) conference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 10, 2012<\/td>Oklahoma State University<\/td>S\u00eda<\/a>, the Comanche Nation Ethno-Ornithological Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 7-8, 2012<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>Tonya Clauss, DVM
\nGeorgia Aquarium<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 11, 2011<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Tim Tristan<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nAnimal Medical Corpus Christi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 30, 2011<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>Katrina Ramsell, Ph.D, DVM
\nNorthwest Exotic Pet Vet <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 17, 2011<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Special Species Symposium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 4, 2011<\/td>Kansas State University<\/td>Bob Dahlhausen<\/a>, DVM
\nAvian and Exotic Animal Medical Center <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 25, 2011<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Natalie Antinoff<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nGulf Coast Veterinary Specialists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 9, 2011<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Leigh Ann Clayton, DVM, DABVP; National Aquarium in Baltimore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 25, 2011<\/td>Western University of Health Sciences<\/td>Mark Edwards, Ph.D.<\/a>
\nCal Poly Comparative Animal Nutritionist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 22, 2011<\/td>Oklahoma State University<\/td>Kay Backues, DVM, DACZM
\nTulsa Zoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 19, 2011<\/td>Tufts University<\/td>Susan Friedman<\/a>, Ph.D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 15, 2011<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>Barbara Heidenreich<\/a>, Ph.D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 9, 2011<\/td>University of Georgia<\/td>LoraKim Joyner<\/a>, DVM, MPVM, M.Div
\nLafeber Conservation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 29, 2010<\/td>Tuskegee University<\/td>Tarah Hadley, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 16, 2010<\/td>University of Georgia<\/td>Michael P. Jones<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nUniversity of Tennessee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 30, 2010<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>Ellen Dierenfeld, Ph.D., nutritionist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 8, 2010<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Florina Tseng, DVM
\nTufts Wildlife Clinic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 9, 2010<\/td>Western University<\/td>Brian Speer<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
\nThe Medical Center for Birds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 25, 2010<\/td>University of California at Davis<\/td>Geoff Pye<\/a>, BVSc, MSc, DACZM
\nSan Diego Zoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 8, 2010<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>Susan Mikota, DVM
\nThe Elephant Sanctuary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 13, 2009<\/td>Oklahoma State University<\/td>M. Scott Echols<\/a>, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 21-22, 2009<\/td>Tufts University<\/td>Dawn Kelly,
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April 20, 2009<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>Dr. Lynne Seibert<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 20, 2009<\/td>University of Illinois<\/td>Dr. Kathryn Gamble, Lincoln Park Zoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 30, 2009<\/td>Texas A&M<\/td>Dr. Shannon Ferrell,
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Dec 2, 2008<\/td>Cornell University<\/td>Ellen Dierenfeld Ph.D., nutritionist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 25, 2008<\/td>University of Georgia<\/td>Teresa Lightfoot, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice); Florida Veterinary Specialists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 17, 2008<\/td>University of Florida<\/td>April Romagnano, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 2, 2008<\/td>Kansas State<\/td>R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS; University of Illinois<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 17, 2008<\/td>Texas A&M University<\/td>Marla Lichtenberger<\/a>, DVM, DACVECC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nov 26, 2007<\/td>University of Tennessee<\/td>American Eagle Foundation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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