Class Lineup for 2023
Dr. Juliana Sorem -- Evaluation of the efficacy of over-the-counter Canine Distemper tests in the wildlife rehab setting
Lauren Hamlett--Understanding Users of a Wildlife Helpline: A study on public attitudes and beliefs about wildlife rehabilitation
Corky Quirk - Working with Bats
Dr. Alexis Wohl - The Stress You Know, The Better: Minimizing Stress in Wildlife Rehabilitation Patients
Rebecca Dmytryk--Rat-Proofing and Other Humane Solutions to Wildlife Conflicts at Centers and Beyond
Rebecca Dmytryk-- Barn Owl Nest Box Considerations
Maria Gonzalez Ceron--Flying under the Influence: The Dangers of Peppercorn in American Robins
Dr. Becky Duerr--The 2022 Brown Pelican Mass Stranding Event: Timelines, Outcomes, and Post-Release Resightings
Michelle Hawkins -- Three sedation protocols to minimize the stress of handling and examination in great horned owls (Bubo virginaus)
Melissa Miller--Clinical signs and pathology associated with domoic acid toxicosis in southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis)
Devinn Sinnott, Karen Shapiro--Molecular characterization of terrestrial-origin protozoa impacting southern sea otter health
Richard Grewelle--Long-term change and seasonal spillover of fatal Profilicollis altmani infection in California sea otters from avian and crustacean hosts
Eduardo Ochoa, Niltzyn Camacho--Reuniting and Re-nesting Baby Wildlife
Marie Travers, January Bill--Stress: How Our Everyday Actions Can Make the Difference Between Life and Death for Our Patients
Veronica Bowers--Barnie Stewart's Very Good Things: Clever tips and genius ideas to elevate standard of care and save your sanity
Dr. Jon Enyart - Acupuncture and TCVM applications in wildlife rehabilitation: 'Do the Opie-Pokey and turn your critter around'
Monte Merrick - Aviaries aren't Cages
Rachel and Devin - WRMD/Wildalert Updates
Dr. Guthrum Purdin--Here’s the Poop: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Gastrointestinal Pathogens
Labs have accompanying lectures. Lab sessions require an additional fee, you may attend the lab lecture even if you aren’t taking the lab. Available on registration page October 1st.
Rebecca Dmytryk--Wildlife Search and Rescue Lecture and Lab
Drs. Becky Duerr and Guthrum Purdin--Avian Splinting Lab
Dr. Pyrdek and Dr. Barney -- Necropsy Lecture and Lab