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12 PROGRAM ABSTRACTS/DESCRIPTION Presented in the order in which they appear in the program. Note: Some workshops are limited in attendance and required pre-registration. Limited workshops are denoted by an * before the title Basic Neonate Mammal Care Chris Clark This talk will cover the responsibility of the wildlife rehabilitator, the basic skills and tools required to rehabilitate neonate mammals successfully. We will also be covering diet, caging, emergency care and releasing criteria. Fluid Therapy Lecture Dr. Jeff Baier Fluid therapy is one of the most important treatments that can be administered in a wildlife rehabilitation facility. This lecture will provide information about the types of fluids that can be used, how to determine volumes of fluids to administer, and how to administer fluids to your patients. Avian Splinting Workshop Dr. Renee Schott Dr. Karen Moran Fractures in birds are a common problem in rehabilitation patients. In this workshop, fracture management basics will be covered and different methods of stabilization/splinting will be practiced on carcasses. What’s on That Bird, and How Do I Get it Off? Dr. Erica Miller Few rehabilitators actually respond to large oil spills, but nearly all of us receive individual birds that are contaminated with motor oil, tar, paint, sticky traps, cooking oil, or a myriad of other substances. This presentation looks at the more common contaminants, how they affect the feathers, and how to figure out the best way to treat the bird. Squirrel Care Chris Clark Many times the new rehabilitator is trained on infant squirrels because they are so easy to rehabilitate. In reality, the squirrel can be as complex as any animal to rehabilitate if not rehabilitated properly. This talk covers basic squirrel rehabilitation and goes into depth about the many illnesses, diseases, diet and the different circumstances the rehabilitator may encounter with injured and orphaned squirrels. This talk will be useful for new and experienced rehabilitators. Eating on the Fly! Basics of Raising Aerial Insectivores Sharon Burke In the summer of 2010, Tri-State Bird Rescue admitted 68 fledgling Purple Martins, roughly five times the annual average. The majority of these birds arrived in a 72-hour period, so by necessity, many lessons were learned that summer. This presentation will address the defining characteristics of an aerial insectivore, the various species that comprise this unique guild along with challenges their populations face, and most importantly, how rehabilitators can use the species’ natural histories to improve husbandry and optimize feeding success of these young birds. Diseases and Medicine of Birds of Prey Dr. James Carpenter Historically, birds of prey have fascinated man and are commonly held in captivity for conservation education, falconry, captive breeding, or rehabilitation purposes. This presentation is geared for the wildlife rehabilitator and will emphasize the diagnosis and treatment (often in conjunction with a veterinarian) of: nutritional diseases; select infectious diseases (avian tuberculosis, pododermatitis, pox, West Nile virus, and aspergillosis); common parasitic diseases (trichomoniasis, hemoparasites); and lead poisoning. Case reports will be presented to illustrate select diseases. Waders: Long-Legged, Long-Billed; Long- Necked Birds Dr. Erica Miller Every type of wildlife we treat has special needs, and herons, egrets, bitterns, cranes and other waders are no exception. From handling to housing, their high stress and seemingly “fragile” (not to mention dangerous) anatomy poses specific challenges for rehabilitation. This presentation looks at common injuries and illness in these birds, as well as some of their dietary and housing needs. Suggestions for reducing stress, treating common problems, and providing adequate housing will be included. How to Feed Your Food Dr. Evan Reed Many wildlife as well as captive exotic species are predatory. Consequently, the wildlife rehabilitator and Continued on Page 13
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS/DESCRIPTION Presented in the order in which they appear in the program. Note: Some workshops are limited in attendance and required pre-registration. Limited workshops are denoted by an * before the title pet keeper is often restricted to feeding what are commonly referred to as “feeders.” Feeders can range from fish to insects to small mammals or birds. While small mammals or young birds are often obtained and fed frozen, fish and insects are usually fed live. This lecture will focus on how to properly care for and raise feeder species so that they offer optimum nutrition to the wildlife we work with or the exotic pet species we keep. *Fluid Therapy (Lab) Dr. Jeff Baier Diane Nickerson Fluid therapy is one of the easiest and most important aspects of the care of injured and ill animals. This class will discuss ways to determine an animal’s hydration status. Types of fluids available and their proper use will be discussed. This class will also provide instruction in the routes of administration of fluids to wildlife patients. West Nile Virus Dr. Renee Schott West Nile Virus was extremely prevalent last year across the country. Since this is an emerging disease, new information is discovered every year about this virus. This presentation will discuss, in an interactive format, how the virus is changing, where it started in the US and where it is today, along with how one wildlife center in Minnesota dealt with the over 100 West Nile Virus suspect crows that were admitted last summer. pain that only a few years ago weren't available. But a lot of things have changed in recent years that everyone using antibiotics, narcotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications on animals should be aware about. Dr. Wade will discuss some important aspects of pharmacology and regulation that will help you maximize your treatments and avoid pitfalls. SUNDAY Micro Rehab: A Short Lecture and Lab on Bat Rehabilitation Jen Lewis In this class, we will go a little deeper into various common issues you are likely to come across while rehabilitating bats as well as hands on examination of deceased bats to learn proper techniques of identifying a break in the wings or legs and how to properly splint for repair. 13 Keep Calm and Carrion: Vultures in Rehabilitation and Education Sharon Burke, Jackie Kozlowski Throughout history the vulture is a bird that has been idolized, feared, and often misunderstood. This presentation will address this unique bird’s natural history and how it can be applied in rehabilitation and education. Attention will be given to the care of both chicks and adults, with a focus on commonly seem problems and how to deal with them. Things You Might Not Know About Baytril, Tramadol, Metacam and Other Medications Used In the Care of Wildlife Dr. Laura Wade It's a great time to be practicing veterinary medicine and wildlife rehabilitation today! We have so many great drugs available to help treat serious infections and alleviate Fox & Coyote Rehabilitation: In the beginning… Maggie Ciarcia-Belloni Only a few rehabilitators have the specialized facilities and surrogate parent animals to rehab juvenile fox and coyote all the way from infancy to release. But even rehabilitators with modest caging can, with the right approach, care for fox kits and coyote pups for a period of time before transferring them to a rehabilitator with the proper outdoor caging and surrogates. This presentation will examine those initial steps in rehabbing juvenile fox and coyote. It will review their basic natural history, but the main focus will be on the care of orphaned fox kits and coyote pups from admission until their transfer to "next-stage" rehabilitators. Specific topics to be discussed include reasons for admission, diet, husbandry, caging, medical care, common and not so common heath issues, and problems to avoid such as imprinting.
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