American Association of Fish Veterinarians, 1st Annual Continuing Education Meeting

This conferences looks like a very interesting and practical mix for aquatic veterinarians to attend and exchange ideas.

From: “Dr. David Scarfe”
Date: 1 March 2014 2:43:02 AWST
Subject: AquaVetMed e-News: AAFV First Annual CE Meeting – April 2014 (Shepherdstown, WV, USA)

February 28, 2014
American Association of Fish Veterinarians, 1st Annual Continuing Education Meeting

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Shepherdstown, West Virginia (www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-shepherdstown-west_virginia-WV012). April 28, 2014. 8 am to 4 pm (Preceding the Eastern Fish Health Workshop)

7 hours of RACE approved, clinically relevant, FISH ONLY Veterinary CE, including presentations on:
• Clinical Pathology
Pathologic Findings on Fish Wet Mount Cytology – Dr. Roy Yanong
Non-parasitic Beneficial Microorganisms & Freshwater Ecosystem Evaluation – Dr. Julius Tepper
CBC, Biochemistry and Acid/Base Balance in Fish – Dr. Kat Hadfield
Non-Wet Mount Cytology (Impression Smears, Fluid Analysis etc.) – Dr. Drury Reavill

• Business & Economics of Fish Practice
Keys to Success in Fish Practice: Economics with a Focus on Production Medicine – Dr. Hugh Mitchell
Staying Afloat, The Business End of Pet Fish Medicine – Dr. Brian Palmeiro
What Poultry Can Teach Us About Fish – Dr. Myron Kebus
Roundtable Discussion on Fish Practice – Drs. Mitchell, Palmeiro, Kebus, Roberts-Sweeney, Tepper

• Fish Radiology:
Fish Radiology Including Clinical Case Examples – Dr. Shane Boylan
Reproductive Ultrasound in Fish – Dr. Lori Campbell

• Emerging Pathogens
Emerging Viral Pathogens in Fish – Dr. Tom Waltzek
Franciscellosis in Ornamental and Production Fish – Dr. Esteban Soto

• Surgery and Anesthesia in Pet Fish – Dr. Helen Roberts-Sweeney

• Clinical Cases – Drs. Scott Weber, Kathy Heym and Mike Hyatt

Early registration including meals (deadline March 15th 2014):
$100 for AAFV Members ($150 after March 15th)
$175 for non-AAFV Members ($225 after March 15th)
$50 for students ($100 after March 15th)

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