Emerging Issues in Clinical Veterinary Parasitology
August 22 , 2009
About the course
Clinical parasitology (diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention) represents a large effort (time, expenses, income) for the practicing veterinarian. Within the past few years, veterinary parasitology has witnessed many emerging challenges; from pet-wildlife interactions, to emerging parasitic diseases, to issues of anthelmintic resistance. Some of these challenges have been met with new parasite diagnostics and control strategies. This course examines some of theses emerging issues, including emerging pet parasitisms, updated heartworm therapy, diagnosis and control of important protozoan parasites, and the growing concern of drug resistance.
Registration
Registration for this course is $99 paid before August 12, 2009, and $149 paid after August 12. Registration includes lectures, lunch, and proceedings on CD. Printed Proceedings are available for and additional $20.
A registration form is available here.
If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration within three (3) days, please check your spam file if you have one, or you may contact us at 919-513-6366 with any questions about your registration status.
Continuing Education
This course offers 6 hours of CVME for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Location & Lodging
This course will be held at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine at 4700 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, NC. For information on area hotels, visit our informative website. Lodging is available at the Ramada Inn Blue Ridge, 1420 Blue Ridge Road. Call 919-832-4100 and reference the Parasitology conference. Reservations must be made by August 1, 2009, to receive the discounted rate of $75 plus tax.
ADA Statement
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in the activity, please contact Samantha Hartford to discuss your needs at least 30 days prior to the event.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be granted for notices received in writing by seven days prior to the course. After that time, there will be a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after the course has begun.
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:00am | Registration |
| 9:00 - 9:50am | Emerging Procyonid Parasitic Diseases Dr. James Flowers |
| 10:00 - 10:50am | Eucoleus boehmi: The Nasal Capillarid Dr. James Flowers |
| 10:50 - 11:10am | Break |
| 11:10am - Noon | Updates on Heartworm Therapy Dr. Bruce Hammerberg |
| Noon - 1:00pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 - 1:50pm | Canine Babesiosis Dr. Michael Levy |
| 2:00 - 2:50pm | Tritrichomonas & Giardia: Diagnosis and Vaccination Dr. Michael Levy |
| 2:50 - 3:10pm | Break |
| 3:10 - 4:00pm | Deworming and Drug Resistance |
Speakers
James Flowers, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Parasitology
Dept. of Population Health & Pathobiology
Bruce Hammerberg, DVM, PhD, MS
Professor of Parasitology
Dept. of Population Health & Pathobiology
Michael Levy, PhD
Professor of Parasitology
Dept. of Population Health & Pathobiology
Prema Arasu, PhD, DVM, MBA
Professor of Parasitology
Dept. of Molecular Biomedical Sciences